Kindergarten Information for the 2024-2025 School Year
February 20, 2024
We are excited to welcome our kindergarten families to CMCSS! Whether this is your first student in the district or you are an experienced first-day family, here are some things you should know as we begin the school year.
Spring 2024
Registration and Enrollment
Beginning Friday, March 1, 2024, you can register online at parents.cmcss.net.
Online registration is the first step in the enrollment process. Families will still need to turn in important registration documents in person to either the Enrollment Center or their child’s school. Keep in mind that school front offices are closed for a portion of the summer and reopen towards the end of July.
If you need technical assistance or prefer to register in person, please contact the Enrollment Center at 931-542-5078. The Enrollment Center is located at 430 Greenwood Avenue, Clarksville.
Kindergarten Kick-off Events in April
Your family is invited to Kindergarten Kick-off on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted! CMCSS Elementary Schools offer a Kindergarten Kick-off to introduce students to their new schools. The events are held at your child’s elementary school and provide students the opportunity to walk through the school, meet teachers, and even take a test ride on a school bus!
Note: The Kirkwood Elementary School Kindergarten Kick-off will be held on Tuesday, April 2 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Kirkwood High School.
Interested in CMCSS K-12 Virtual?
CMCSS K-12 Virtual is a full-time school of choice, offering parents and students a comprehensive kindergarten through twelfth-grade virtual instruction program that can be accessed from the student’s home. It is the district’s only K-12, full-time, virtual instructional program. The school year follows the CMCSS district calendar. As a school of choice, it provides students with an opportunity to learn through an interactive platform as well as live instruction through state-certified CMCSS teachers. Learn more on their website.
How do I know which school zone we are in?
CMCSS completed a comprehensive elementary rezoning during the 2023-2024 school year. Although redistricting is unavoidable for our growing community, we understand that this process and the uncertainty of changing zone lines can be difficult for some families. The changes have impacted over 20 elementary school zones. If you are uncertain about your child’s zoned school for the 2024-2025 school year, visit the zoning page to find maps and an interactive address map.
How can we prepare for kindergarten?
Watch this video and learn simple ways you can help your child prepare for school!
Fall 2024
Where is my child's bus stop?
In the summer, CMCSS Student Transportation will update the information found on our Bus Info page (http://businfo.cmcss.net/). Families can input their child’s primary residence address to find out which school their child is zoned to and where their bus stop will be located.
Elementary School Open Houses
All elementary schools will host Open Houses on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. This is a great time to visit with your child’s teacher, tour the school, and learn about a typical kindergarten day! If families have already purchased classroom supplies, this is a great time to bring those to school.
First Day of School
All kindergarteners will attend the first half-day of school. Each elementary school will host its first day of school in a manner best suited for its families. While it is not required that families attend the entire half-day, some families may choose to do so. Additional information will be provided by each school.
What does my student need to bring on the first day of school?
This half-day is designed to make your child comfortable with the transition to school. While nothing is required on the first day, they can carry their backpack and water bottle. It may also be a good time to drop off school supplies. Breakfast and lunch are not served on the first half day of school.
Continue to check this page through the summer as we add more information about preparing your kindergartener for the 2024-2025 school year.