Kindergarten
2025-2026 School year enrollment opens for kindergartners, early learners and other new to district students on March 19, 2025.
Welcome to Kindergarten!
“Children grow into the intellectual life around them.” - Lev Vygotsky
Walla Walla Public Schools has a full-day kindergarten program at all five district elementary schools. The typical school day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 2:40 p.m.
Kindergarten curriculum includes reading, language arts, math, science and social studies. Additionally, kindergarten students have access to music, physical education and library time.
Note: Students must turn five no later than August 31st of the year in which they enroll for kindergarten. Younger students, who turn five between September 1 and October 31, may be tested for early entrance or apply for Transitional Kindergarten, but there is no guarantee of placement. For more information, please contact the district Teaching and Learning Department: 526-6743.
Kindergarten Readiness Checklist: Starting school is an exciting time for children and families! Often parents wonder what a typical 5-year old should know and be able to do. This checklist will provide you with some of the skills a child ready to start kindergarten will be able to successfully complete. Remember, all children grow and learn at different rates. If you have concerns about your child's development and readiness for school, please contact your neighborhood school to ask more questions and get help.
Transitional Kindergarten
Transitional Kindergarten, also known as TK, is an early learning program, primarily for four-year-olds, designed to help close the opportunity gap that we see among students entering kindergarten. TK provides children who demonstrate a need, or their family cannot access a community program, the chance to engage in a high quality early learning experience. Eligible students must be four-years-old by August 31 to participate. Learn more at WWCCF.org - Transitional Kindergarten
Kindergarten Enrollment
Please visit the Walla Walla Public Schools Enrollment page for forms and registration date information.
**2025-2026 School year enrollment for kindergartners opens March 19, 2025.**
Kindergarten Learning Standards
The Washington State Learning Standards explain what children should be able to understand and do by the end of each grade. Below are the standards in Reading, Math and Writing for Kindergarten students:
More Information
The National PTA website has valuable information on family involvement in education. Visit www.pta.org and select the "For Parents" tab.
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March 19, 2025
3:30-6:00 p.m.
(family friendly drop-in event)
Walla Walla Fairgrounds-Pavilion
The Kindergarten and Early Learning Roundup targets parents who have children entering kindergarten and early learning programs like Transitional Kindergarten, Headstart and ECEAP in the fall. Parents receive information on school registration and expectations, busing, nutrition services, special education options, bilingual programs, highly capable programs, afterschool programs and more. This is a free family friendly event. Contact Pam Clayton at 509.526.6781 for more information.
More Information:
Kindergarten & Early Learning Roundup Website
- Live Event