Know a child turning 5 before Sept. 1?
Register for kindergarten in Meridian School District! Kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open! Children must be 5-years-old before Sept. 1, 2024 to be eligible.

Children learn through play and engaging hands-on experiences. In kindergarten, children will learn how to make friends, share and grow in many ways. They will learn to read, write and develop math skills. Families can register their child online.

Questions about registration? Contact Irene Reither Elementary School at 360-398-2111 or Meridian Parent Partnership Program at 360-398-9324.

Transitional Kindergarten application window open
Apply for our Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program! TK is a free, full-day early entrance kindergarten experience for children who are scheduled to enter kindergarten the following year. To be eligible, children must turn 4 before Sept. 1, 2024 and demonstrate academic, language or social need and cannot be currently enrolled in another early learning program. When enrolling make sure to select K1 and your application will be reviewed.  Apply by registering your child online.

Learn more about our early childhood education programs.