Kindergarten Enrollment
Welcome to CVSD!
We look forward to welcoming your little learner.
Enrollment begins on March 2, 2026
Links for the 2026-2027 school year will open on February 16 at 8 AM and are available on the New Student Enrollment page. Families will be able to start entering information once those links are available. Forms may be submitted starting March 2, 2026.
Please closely review the enrollment guidelines below.
Guidelines for Enrollment:
- Age. To enroll in kindergarten, your child must be five years old on or before August 31. Proof of age is required; we accept a variety of documents for verifying a student's age or legal name, including birth certificates, passports, adoption records, previously verified school records, or other documents permitted by law.
- Be kindergarten-ready! Your child should already be learning the alphabet and have some knowledge of numbers.
- Immunizations. Proof of current vaccines is required by the WA State Department of Health. Parents must provide a Certificate of Immunization Status form.
- Residency. Due to limited classroom space, proof of residence is required at the time of registration, including mortgage papers (homeowners), a signed and dated lease agreement (renters), or a recent utility bill. Your student may be transported to another school if classroom space is not available due to larger than expected enrollment. Students are enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Kindergartners must be fully potty-trained.
Online enrollment is available here, or visit your boundary school for assistance.
Kindergarten Details, Other District Information, and Available Services
Kindergarten Weekly Schedule – CVSD's Kindergarten schedule is all day, MTWF: 8:55 am-3:15 pm; Thursdays: 9:55 am - 3:15 pm. Choice schools may have slightly different schedules for full-day kindergarten.
Start Date – See the district calendar for the kindergarten start date, which is usually a few days after the rest of the district. Prior to the start of school, parent meetings with kindergarten teachers will include the WaKIDS Whole-Child Assessment. These dates are also noted on the district calendar.
Classroom Placement – Prior to the start of school, families will receive information directly from their school about classroom placement and back-to-school activities.
School Choice (In-district Transfer) – CVSD students may apply to attend a school outside their boundary area on a space-available basis. Due to limited space, it is likely not all elementary schools will have transfer space available. Choice schools are likely to have availability. Choice students are not provided transportation. Boundary information is available on this page..
Special Education – Kindergarten students are provided with services that best match their individual needs. Review this page to see if your student qualifies for special education services or call 509-558-5511 for more information.
Transportation – Bus transportation is available for all students residing outside a one-mile radius (as the crow flies) from their school. Bus route information is available online.
Meals – Breakfast and lunch in the school cafeteria are an option for all students. Children may also bring meals from home. For more information, including details about free and reduced meals, see the Nutrition Services page.
Volunteering – We welcome volunteers! An online application is available. Call 509-588-5400 for more information.
Kindergarten Locations and Choice Schools
All CVSD elementary schools have full-day kindergarten except Liberty Lake Elementary, which is grades 3-5.
There are also kindergarten choice schools available, listed below. Visit this page for more information about all CVSD Choice Schools and Programs.
Summit School
Summit uses an expeditionary, student-centered learning curriculum for students in grades K-8. Students may enroll on a space-available basis.
Summit uses an expeditionary, student-centered learning curriculum for students in grades K-8. Students may enroll on a space-available basis.
VIP
Virtual Integrated Parent Partnership (VIP) is designed to support K-8 parents seeking educational flexibility for their child through online learning, home-based instruction, or a combination of both.
Virtual Integrated Parent Partnership (VIP) is designed to support K-8 parents seeking educational flexibility for their child through online learning, home-based instruction, or a combination of both.
