Kindergarten Enrollment & Readiness
Will your child be 5 by August 31? Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open!
What Do I Need to Enroll?
Have the following ready:
- Birth certificate
- Proof of address (rental agreement, purchase agreement, or utility bill)
- Immunization records
Here is information about the required documents you will need for enrolling.
Neighborhood School
Not sure where your student will attend? Look up your neighborhood school using our Find Your School tool.
Join Us at Our District Welcome to Kindergarten Event
Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun and informative Welcome to Kindergarten district-wide event. Drop in anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to explore school readiness, meals, transportation, dual language programs and more.
Bonus fun for kids: Kids can enjoy a fun school bus ride experience—perfect for first-time riders!
Special breakout sessions will also be offered during the event for families interested in diving deeper into specific topics:
- Special Education & Inclusion – 10:00 a.m.
- Kindergarten Readiness – 12:00 p.m.
When: Saturday, May 31 at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Puget Sound Skills Center: 18010 8th Avenue South, Burien, WA 98148
Kindergarten Readiness Programs
Starting school is a big step for your child and your whole family. Register your incoming kindergartener early—as close to opening deadline as possible—to gain access to kindergarten welcome events and free readiness programs.
Highline offers unique programs for incoming kindergarten students to help them be ready for kindergarten in the fall. These programs include Kindergarten Jump Start and WaKIDS. The programs are free for registered kindergarten students. For more information, contact Amleset Legesse at 206-631-3190.
How to Get Started
Our 2023 Zoom Event
Get information and resources for the coming school year watch our districtwide “Welcome to Kindergarten” 2023 Zoom event!
Contact
Tanisha Brandon Felder
Director of PreK & Elementary Success
Stephanie Moeller
Early Learning Specialist
206-631-3288
Want Your Student to Become Bilingual?
Preparing your child for kindergarten?
Check out the Kindergarten Readiness Guidelines that highlights skills to support success in kindergarten and beyond.