Kinder Start Ashland’s neighborhood schools are the heart of our community, where kids are connected, and families are supported.

First Week of Kindergarten Schedule

Tuesday

September 2

8:20am to 12:30pm*

Wednesday

September 3

8:20am to 12:30pm*

Thursday

September 4

8:20am to 12:30pm*

Friday

September 5

8:20am to 12:30pm*

Monday

September 8

8:20am to 2:50pm

* Bus Pickup not available for PM route

Kindergarten registration is now open for the 2025-26 school year

The Ashland School District invites all local families of incoming kindergartners to register and join our welcoming community.

Kindergarten registration

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District Kindergarten Welcome Open House
for all Ashland 2025-26 incoming kindergarten families

Kindergarten Open House

Kids drawing on walls

kids drawing of hearts

We have three neighborhood elementary schools: Bellview, Helman and Walker.

Families of incoming kindergartners who are interested in our three K-8 option programs, Ashland Connect, Willow Wind, TRAILS Outdoor School, should complete inquiry forms for the program and register first with their neighborhood elementary school before being eligible for the lottery to be held on May 1, 2025

All families should register online for your neighborhood school and will need:

  • Birth Certificate

    • Student must be 5 years of age by September 1, 2025, to register for kindergarten. 

    • Students who will be 6 years of age on September 1, 2025, should register for first grade.

  • Certificate of immunizations

  • Proof of residency

If you do not have access to register online, please call your neighborhood school and they will assist you. *Translation services available