KINDERGARTEN IN THE MSBSD
Kindergarten is full day
How old does my child have to be?
A child who turns five years of age (Kindergarten) or six years of age (first grade) on or before September 1, of the current year, is eligible to attend Mat-Su schools. If you have questions, please call the Office of Instruction at 746-9212.
Kindergarten Registration Information
After registering online, new students, including incoming Kindergartners, should provide the following to your school before you can start classes:
For more information, read the Kindergarten Early Entry Letter from the Office of Instruction.
When does Kindergarten start?
The first day of school for Kindergarten students for school year 2018-2019 is Thursday, August 23, 2018. The first week of school (August 16-22) is reserved for Kindergarten Roll-in, a state-mandated assessment of every incoming Kindergarten student. Parents of kindergarten students should register their children during scheduled online registration (see above). After registration, schools will contact parents to schedule Roll-in appointments. Parents should expect to spend up to an hour with their child and his/her teacher at the Roll-in appointment.
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