Transitional Kindergarten (TK)


What is TK?

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is part of the K-12 public school system and is the first year of a two-year kindergarten program. TK is essentially a free all-day preschool program that uses age and developmentally-appropriate curriculum for four-year-olds. Children who complete TK move on to kindergarten the following year, allowing a child to have two years of kindergarten experience before entering 1st grade. Newly passed legislation provides a universal and phased rollout of TK to all four-year-olds by the 2025-2026 school year. TK is now offered at all LMSV elementary schools.

Is my child eligible for TK this year?
For the 2024-25 school year, a child is eligible for TK if they turn four by June 2, 2024. Click here to enroll online

Will my child be eligible for TK next year?
For the 2025-26 school year, a child will be eligible for TK if they turn four by September 1, 2025.

How do I request a transfer for TK?
If you wish to attend a school other than your school of residence, you may complete an intra-district transfer request form on our Enrollment page. Click here for more info

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