Kindergarten

Welcome to Kindergarten!

District 123 follows Illinois School Code, which specifies that to enter kindergarten, children must be five years of age by September 1 of their kindergarten year and six years of age by September 1 of their first-grade year. Occasionally, exceptions to both of these policies may be made for children whose potential and skills are in the very superior range.

District 123 has specific criteria and procedures for considering parent requests for early entrance. For more information regarding early entrance to Kindergarten, please click here.

2025-2026 Registration information

Applications for newly enrolled students will be processed starting January 13, 2025. Register early so you don’t miss out on our Kindergarten Open House!

Students who are currently enrolled in D123 preschool programs are automatically enrolled into Kindergarten through district-wide Returning Student Registration that is done in the spring. There is no need for you to do anything at this time.

Kindergarten Screenings

All incoming Kindergarten students will be screened prior to the start of school.  If you have not received your screening appointment by mid-August, please call your school’s main office.

• New Student Registration
• Health Forms & Guidelines

Kindergarten Open House

Join us for Kindergarten Open House on May 22, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm at each elementary building!