We look forward to welcoming your child to kindergarten! On this page you will find a sample gradual entry schedule.
Register Your Child for Kindergarten
Note: registration information and forms are on the SD8 district website and you can bring your completed documents to the Canyon-Lister Elementary School office for processing.
Gradual Entry Schedule (2026 schedule coming later this year)
To help support your child’s transition into kindergarten, we follow a gradual entry schedule like the example below from 2025. This approach allows children to ease into full days and become comfortable with classroom routines over the first couple of weeks. Kindergarten students will begin attending full-time starting September 2026.
Social Story for Kindergarten Students and Families
A social story is a simple, friendly story that helps young children understand what to expect at school, like meeting their teacher, following routines, and playing with classmates. It uses clear language and reassuring pictures or examples to explain what happens that first day of school, step by step, helping kids feel more confident, calm, and excited about starting kindergarten.
