Kindergarten Dates for 2025-2026
Will your child be starting kindergarten in the 2025-2026 school year? This page provides important dates for your school’s kindergarten program. Please note that dates are subject to change. For any questions, please contact your school.
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Braeside Elementary School
Braeside will temporarily relocate to the former Green Bay School building at 1936 Green Bay Road in Highland Park to allow for renovations at Braeside.
- May 21, 2025: Kindergarten Orientation
- In the afternoon (more specifics will be shared)
- Parents/guardians and students are invited to attend
- Summer 2025: Playdates and Building Tours
- Specifics for these events will be coordinated and communicated in the summer
- Specifics for these events will be coordinated and communicated in the summer
- All incoming kindergarten students will receive a home visit from the principal in early August
- A meet-the-teacher will be planned for a day or two before the school year begins
Indian Trail Elementary School
- May 21, 2025: Kindergarten Orientation
- In the afternoon (more specifics will be shared)
- Parents/guardians and students are invited to attend
Oak Terrace Elementary School
- May 13, 2025: Kindergarten Orientation
- At 6:00 p.m.
- Parents/guardians and students are invited to attend
Ravinia Elementary School
Ravinia will move into its newly renovated building at 763 Dean Avenue in Highland Park to begin the 2025-2026 school year.
- May 19, 2025: Kindergarten Orientation
- There will be two sessions (more specifics will be shared)
- Parents/guardians and students are invited to attend
- Playdates will be scheduled at the newly renovated building once the playground equipment is installed
- A meet-the-teacher will be planned for a day or two before the school year begins
Red Oak Elementary School
- May 30, 2025: Kindergarten Orientation
- There will be two sessions (more specifics will be shared)
- Parents/guardians and students are invited to attend
Sherwood Elementary School
Sherwood will be located at the building formerly known as Elm Place School for the 2025-2026 school year to allow for renovations at Sherwood.
- May 16, 2025: Kindergarten Orientation
- There will be two sessions during the day (more specifics will be shared)
- Parents/guardians and students are invited to attend
- All incoming kindergarten students will receive a home visit from the principal and associate principal in August
- Back-to-school event will take place in the days leading up to the first day (more specifics will be shared)
Wayne Thomas Elementary School
- May 20, 2025: Kindergarten Orientation
- There will be two sessions (more specifics will be shared)
- Parents/guardians and students are invited to attend