Any child who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2026, is eligible to enter kindergarten in the fall
It’s time to enroll next year’s kindergartners. Online enrollment is available for children who will attend Battle Ground Public Schools next year. Any child who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2026, is eligible to enter kindergarten in the fall.
Parents/guardians will need proof of their child’s birth date (such as a birth certificate) and a signed and completed Washington state certificate of immunization status or certificate of exemption. Please note that the state of Washington requires that immunization records be medically verified.
Families can find out which school their child will attend by using the Clark County Property Information Center or by calling the district boundaries office at 360-885-6577.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to enroll their child as soon as possible to allow their child to participate in key events leading up to the start of kindergarten, including kindergarten orientation.
Alternative kindergarten options
Battle Ground Public Schools’ K-12 alternative learning experiences also offer early learning opportunities:
- Battle Ground Virtual Academy is an online learning option that uses a web-based curriculum with interactive activities, videos and workbooks. All curriculum is provided and lessons are delivered online. Students receive 30 hours of learning activities per week, as well as one classroom experience per week, either in person or virtually.
- River HomeLink also offers a variety of kindergarten options to meet the needs of students and families. These options include both at-school learning and home-based instruction.
Kindergarten orientations
Enrolled students and their families will be invited to attend a kindergarten orientation in May where they can get to know their school and learn more about the kindergarten program.
2026-27 school calendar and start of school
School will begin on Sept. 1, 2026; however, kindergartners will have a staggered start. This allows small groups of students to get acclimated to the school environment on the first couple of days of school before beginning to attend school full time. Parents will receive a letter before the start of school about their child’s start date.
Before and after-school care
The district has partnered with Right At School to provide before- and after-school care at its primary schools from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day that school is in session.
Transitional Kindergarten
Battle Ground Public Schools also offers Transitional Kindergarten for children who will be 4 years old on Sept. 1. Visit our Transitional Kindergarten webpage to learn more about the program and fill out an interest form. Families will be notified in late May regarding their eligibility status.
Preschool options
Battle Ground Public Schools also offers preschool options for early learners. Prairie High School, Battle Ground High School and the BGPS Community Education Department offer tuition-based preschool programs for ages 3-5. Battle Ground Public Schools also offers early intervention programs and services for children ages 3-5 who are identified for special education services. Learn more and compare options.
Information provided by the Battle Ground School District.
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