Starting kindergarten is a big milestone for both kids and parents, and enrollment season is already here! If you live in Gardner, Spring Hill, Paola, Lawrence, Ottawa, Baldwin City, or surrounding communities, this guide will help you find kindergarten enrollment dates, roundup information, and where to register for the 2025–2026 school year.
Most districts require children to be five years old on or before August 31, 2026, and many schools host Kindergarten Roundup or orientation events in the spring. Be sure to complete enrollment early so your child can participate in these important events.
Below is a district-by-district guide to help you get started:
Gardner Edgerton School District (USD 231)
- Enrollment Process: The district offers online enrollment. Parents must have a username and password to begin the process.
- Website: USD 231 | Gardner-Edgerton Enrollment
Paola School District (USD 368)
- Enrollment Process: For enrollment information, please contact the district directly at (913) 294-8010
- Website: USD 368 | Paola School District
Spring Hill School District (USD 230)
- Kindergarten Roundup: Friday, April 4
- Website: USD 230 | Kindergarten Enrollment
Osawatomie School District (USD 367)
- Enrollment Process: For enrollment information, please contact the district directly at (913) 755-4311
- Website: USD 367
Wellsville School District (USD 289)
- Enrollment Process: For enrollment information, please contact the district directly at (785) 883-2000
- Website: USD 289
Central Heights School District (USD 288)
- Enrollment Process: For enrollment information, please contact the district directly at (785) 869-3355
- Website: USD 288
Blue Valley School District (USD 229)
- Kindergarten Roundup: Wednesday, April 11
- Website: USD 229 | Blue Valley School District
Louisburg School District (USD 416)
- Enrollment Process: For enrollment information, please contact the Louisburg School District directly
- Kindergarten Roundup: April 16, 2026
- Website: USD 416 | Kindergarten Enrollment
Lawrence Public Schools (USD 497)
Baldwin City (USD 348)
- Kindergarten Roundup: Keep an eye out for Kindergarten Roundup information to be announced.
- Enrollment Process: For questions, call the Baldwin Elementary School Primary Center at (785) 594-2444.
Ottawa (USD 290)
- Enrollment Process: Parents of new or kindergarten students should attend enrollment to complete necessary forms. For additional enrollment details, contact Ottawa USD 290 at (785) 242-3161.
- Website: Visit the USD 290 Enrollment Information Page for more details.
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Completing kindergarten enrollment on time helps ensure a smooth start to the school year and allows your child to participate in roundup events, screenings, and orientation days. Always check your district’s website for the most up-to-date information and required documents.
