Kindergarten

We offer a structured kindergarten curriculum that builds the foundation for future success. In kindergarten, our students see that learning is interesting, satisfying, challenging, and fun.

How to enroll

Contact your elementary school for an enrollment packet or click here to print one. Visit our schools web page for contact information. If you're not sure where your child will attend, contact Jana at 923-5024 for assistance.

Solid curriculum

Our kindergarten learning activities are research-based. Our classrooms are nurturing, multi-sensory environments that support learning.

Teachers provide instruction in phonics, reading, writing, social studies, math, science, and communication. Through differentiated instruction, teachers provide academic experiences for a wide variety of student learning needs.

Kindergarten Curriculum Handbook

Have a question or comment?

Please contact our office for assistance.

Jana Kullick

Manager of Pupil Accounting
KullickJS@mps.k12.mi.us
(989) 923-5024

Gary Verlinde

Assistant Superintendent
verlindegh@mps.k12.mi.us
(989) 923-5020

Highly qualified staff

We have an award-winning kindergarten staff. Eighty-eight percent of our kindergarten teachers have a master's degree or beyond. All MPS teachers participate in continuing education and professional development.

Hands-on, minds-on learning

MPS is an innovator in hands-on and minds-on learning. Topics in science, mathematics, language arts, and social studies are actively explored.

Parent involvement

We value parent participation through BRAVO!, our volunteer program. Visit the BRAVO! web site for more information.

Auxiliary subjects

All kindergarten students receive Spanish and physical education taught by a teacher specializing in those subjects. Art and music experiences are taught by a kindergarten teacher.

Schools of Choice

Our district's Schools of Choice guidelines allow parents to send their child to their neighborhood elementary school or to any other MPS elementary building based on available space.

Transportation to a non-neighborhood school is the responsibility of the parent.

Kindergarten offerings by building

The table below summarizes the kindergarten programs available at each school. For further details, please contact your elementary school. Visit our schools web page for contact information.

	Kindergarten Session Time	Before/After School Care
Adams Elementary	8:43 – 3:44	On site through Camp Fire USA
Carpenter Street School	8:38 – 3:36	On site through Camp Fire USA
Chestnut Hill Elementary	8:38 – 3:34	On site through the Midland Community Center
Eastlawn Elementary	8:38 – 3:36	At the Midland Community Center; students are escorted across the street
Plymouth Elementary	8:48 – 3:44	On site through Camp Fire USA
Siebert Elementary	8:48 – 3:49	On site through the Midland Community Center
Woodcrest Elementary	8:43 – 3:44	On site through the Midland Community Center

Please contact one of the following child care providers for more information.

Therese Ashmore at Camp Fire USA
(989) 832-2295 extension 301

Helen Golombisky at the Salvation Army^*
(989) 496-2787 extension 210

^*Please note that the Salvation Army is a drop-in recreational facility and is not a licensed daycare.

Midland Community Center
(989) 832-7937 extension 2231

North Midland Family Center
(989) 689-7770