A Message From Your Principals

Hello, kindergarten parents!

We have had a wonderful first few days of kindergarten! Thank you for your help and support as we begin the school year.

Please review the following dates carefully.  The schedule changes for kindergarten starting on Thursday:

Thursday, September 3: No regular kindergarten classes. Students attend only during their scheduled individual testing appointment. If you have not selected a time, please sign up here.

Friday, September 4: No regular kindergarten classes. Students attend only during their scheduled individual testing appointment.

Monday, September 7: No school—Labor Day.

Tuesday, September 8: No kindergarten classes—teacher preparation day.

Wednesday, September 9: No kindergarten classes—teacher preparation day.

Thursday, September 10: No regular kindergarten classes. Each student and a parent will attend a 15-minute intake meeting with the student’s assigned teacher. We will send the sign-up link by Tuesday afternoon.

Friday, September 11: Students begin attending school with their assigned teachers. Regular Friday dismissal is at 1:20 p.m. 

If there is specific information you would like us to consider as we create class lists, please share it using this form.

Thank you again for a great start to the school year! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Shaylyn Ekins, Principal

shaylyn.ekins@besd.net

This information was also emailed to kindergarten families on September 1, 2026.