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Future Kindergarten Information

Welcome Future Shamrocks!

We are thrilled to welcome you and your child to the Westfield Washington Schools community. Starting kindergarten is an exciting milestone, and we’re here to help make the process as smooth as possible.

Kindergarten Night is April 24, 2025
Registration for the 25-26 School Year Opens February 28, 2025!

click here to register

 

Registration Process

Step 1: Complete Online Registration STARTING FEBRUARY 28

Any child who has a legal residence in Westfield Washington Schools ("WWS") and is five years of age on or before August 1 of this year may enroll in the kindergarten program.

  • Registration opens February 28
  • Using the map/address tool below, please verify which school your child should attend.  During the online registration, please select the correct school.
  • Create your account (must have an email address to register).
  • Documents needed: 
    • These items can be scanned during the registration process, emailed to schumannt@wws.k12.in.us, or you may bring the documents to school or Central Office and we can make a copy. 

    • Birth Certificate

    • Proof of Residency

    • Current/updated Immunizations

    • Parent Photo ID

    • A copy of your Indiana Driver's License or State ID with current address. 

    • A deed, building permit, rental agreement, mortgage statement, or current lease. (Lease should include term, address of the leased property, name and phone number of the lessor, name of the lessee, and a listing of tenants)

    • A current water bill, gas bill, or electric bill

    • A copy of the original birth certificate

    • Immunization records 

    • Guardianship or custody papers, if applicable

    • Support Services Documentation if applicable

      • IEP (Individualized Education Plan)

      • ILP (Individualized Language Plan)

 

Step 2Sign up for a Kindergarten Screening 

Kindergarten screenings will be held on April 26 & 30, May 2 & 5 at Monon Trail Elementary School.

For students currently enrolled at the Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center, there is an additional screening option on April 28 at the Early Learning Center facility. 

All incoming kindergarten students are required to participate in a 20 minute kindergarten readiness screening.  Please sign up for a time for one of our kindergarten teachers to do a basic screening with your child. 

Registration for screening time click here.

 

Step 3Fill out the "Getting to Know Your Child" form

The "Getting to Know Your Child" form here. This will give the teachers some basic background/developmental information about your child.  

 

Step 4Purchase Supplies

Option #A:   Purchase prepackaged supply kits through the Monon Trail PTO (click here).  If you order a kit, your child's supplies will be delivered directly to his/her classroom before the start of school. Ordering will open SPRING 2025. 

Option #B:    If you prefer to shop on your own, you can download a copy of the supply list HERE.

 

Step 5Sign up for Summer Childcare and/or Before and After Care (Optional)

Summer Childcare and Summer Camp Program - Enrollment will open Spring of 2025. 

Before and After Care Program for the 2025-2026 School Year - Enrollment will open Spring of 2025

***These programs are very popular and fill up quickly. Please do not delay registering once enrollment opens.

 

Step 6Fill Out SafeVisitor Background Check 

Please have this done before the start of school. The process can take up to 10 days after you have submitted your information online.

A SafeVisitor background check will be required for anyone who visits our schools. 

You can find the forms and more information about this program by clicking HERE.

Examples of activities in the schools where visitors will need a completed SafeVisitor background check are:

  • Lunch Guests
  • Classroom Parties
  • Classroom Volunteers/Helpers/Room Parents
  • Field Trip Chaperones

Examples of activities that will not require a formal background check are (these visitors will follow normal school check-in procedures):

  • Parent/Teacher Conferences/Case Conferences
  • School Special Events (Grandparent's Day, Famous Hoosiers, etc.)
  • School Programs
  • Visiting the school office or dropping off items at school.

 

Upcoming Events:

Parents of the Monon Trail community and their incoming kindergarten student(s) are invited to attend Kindergarten Night, a fun and informational evening on April 24!

Additional Events:

  • Kindergarten Parent Information Night, Monday, August 4th, 5:30-6:00
  • K-4 Open House, Monday, August 4th, 6:00-7:00 
  • First Day of School, Thursday, August 7th
  • Meet the Teacher Night, Thursday, August 21st

 

Additional Resources:

Visit our Back-To-School webpage for additional resources such as district calendars, lunch menus, school hours, transportation, and more. 

Attendance Information

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