North Clackamas
School District
Get Ready for Kindergarten
Important Information to Know
Kindergarten enrollment for the 2026-27 school year opens on January 30, 2026. *Oregon state law requires students to be age 5 on or before September 1st to enter Kindergarten.
NCSD Events Leading Up to the First Day of School
As your student prepares to enter Kindergarten, several events and opportunities available through the North Clackamas School District to make the transition as smooth as possible. Below are resources from the Oregon Department of Education that lists ways you can prepare your student for Kindergarten.
Kindergarten Registration Pop-Ups
Kindergarten registration events are held throughout the NCSD boundary area. This is not a mandatory event, but a great opportunity to ask questions, let your student explore a school bus, and get them excited for school in the fall.
Learn More About the Kindergarten Registration Process
Kindergarten Tours & Orientation
Spring 2026
During the spring, our elementary schools offer tours for incoming Kindergarten families. Please join us to meet the principal, tour the school campus and get to know your neighborhood school! The list of morning and afternoon tours will be posted in the spring.
Kindergarten Exploration
August 2026
Kindergarten Exploration helps children and families have a successful transition to Kindergarten. Students have the opportunity to meet new friends, learn routines, enjoy recess, and discover school is fun! Family classes are also offered to support this important transition.
Kindergarten Gradual Entry
(September 2026)
Gradual Entry is for all Kindergarten students who are enrolled in an NCSD elementary school. It is a time to help your student get familiar with the school and their teachers before they officially start school. During Gradual Entry, students will meet all the kindergarten teachers, specialists, and other students.
Oregon's Early Learning and Kindergarten Guidelines Resources
The Oregon Department of Education has several resources to help families prepare their student for Kindergarten. View each subject area below for additional resources that include one-page introductory documents that can be printed and shared.