A teacher with kids in a kindergarten classroom.

Register for the 2022-23 school year

Note: Masks are optional and not required in PSD.

Kindergarten is an exciting and important first step on your student's educational journey. In PSD, you'll find students are supported in many ways with caring teachers and staff, positive school and classroom culture, as well as a collaborative, safe and welcoming learning environment.

Eligibility: Children must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 1, 2022 (Superintendent's Policy JEB) to be registered for kindergarten in the 2022-23 school year.

Cost: Kindergarten in PSD is free (all-day and half-day programs)!

How to find the right school and register

Determine your neighborhood school: Use the school locator to confirm your neighborhood school. You may also call 970-490-3302 to speak with someone regarding school locations.

Look at your choices and visit schools: PSD has more than 30 elementary schools that offer many educational program options. Details on the variety of choices can be found in the Schools Directory or School Options and Choice web section.

Neighborhood schools and school choice
- Parents must register their new kindergartner at their neighborhood school, including those who submit school choice applications for kindergarten.
  - Registering at the neighborhood school does not impact a pending school choice application or potential seat offers from a choice school.
- Parents who want their child to attend a school outside their attendance/neighborhood school area must submit a School Choice application.

Register new kindergarten students online or in-person at schools.
- Registering for kindergarten at your neighborhood school between Jan. 3-20 allows schools to determine their classroom sizes, staffing needs, and the number of school choice seats they can offer. Online registration is available for families throughout the rest of the year.
- To register online, visit the PSD Online Registration web page. Online registration for the 2022-23 school year is now open.
- Families can also register in-person at their neighborhood school. School hours vary so check online or call the school directly to determine the best time to visit. You will need to bring this information to the school:
  - Verification of child’s birth date (birth certificate, passport, baptismal certificate, military ID, original or certified copies acceptable).
  - Proof of address (a copy of a lease agreement, mortgage statement, utility bill, etc., that shows that the parent/guardian lives at an address within school boundaries)
  - Immunization record or an immunization exemption form
  - Custody documents (if applicable)

PSD support services for kindergarten families

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Busing is available for students who qualify. Learn more: Transportation >>

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PSD serves nutritious meals with local ingredients. Families can apply for free and reduced-priced meals. More: School Meals >>

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Before-and-after-school care: AlphaBest offers services at PSD schools. More: Before-and-After-School Care >>

Kindergarten gives children a foundation for successful learning

Kindergarten helps young children establish a love of learning, giving them a foundation to build on to become successful students and lifelong learners. Kindergartners benefit academically, emotionally and socially. They:

Learn to be a student
Gain independence
Build early literacy skills and problem-solving skills
Develop social skills like getting along with others; playing and sharing; making connections; and growing friendships
Experience a “whole child” education where they grow academically, socially and emotionally. See goals identified for kindergartners - Colorado Department of Education 2020 Colorado Academic Standards - Family Guide for Kindergarten >>

Peek inside a PSD kindergarten classroom

"The student experience is a transformation - watching children thrive in their environment and kids feeling supported in the classroom, feeling excited about being at school and having connections with everyone." Rosie Navejas, kindergarten teacher at Harris Bilingual Elementary School

Questions?

Contact the school you're interested in attending with specific questions about their program.
Visit the Kindergarten Frequently Asked Questions web page for answers to common questions.
Email info@psdschools
PSD retention guidelines: Some teachers or parents/guardians may want to hold a student back a grade for a variety of reasons. PSD considers these requests following these guidelines.

Kindergarten Registration

Register for the 2022-23 school year

How to find the right school and register

PSD support services for kindergarten families

Kindergarten gives children a foundation for successful learning

Peek inside a PSD kindergarten classroom

Questions?

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