Transition Into Kindergarten School-Based Programs
Transition Into Kindergarten School-Based Programs
The purpose of the Transition into Kindergarten program is to provide incoming Kindergarten students with a welcoming, low-pressure environment to become familiar with their new school setting. This program offers students the opportunity to meet their peers, interact with their Kindergarten teacher, and explore the school building in a calm and supportive atmosphere, ensuring a smoother, more confident start to their formal education
To see if your school offers this program and for more details on specific dates, please refer to the list of schools participating in the Transition into Kindergarten program below. For additional questions or to inquire about the program at your school, please contact your school directly.
Transition to Kindergarten Sites 2026
| School | Dates | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Elementary School-Based | Aug. 26-27 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Transition to Kindergarten |
| Arbor Heights Elementary School-Based | Aug. 26 9-11 a.m. | Transition to Kindergarten |
| James Baldwin Elementary School-Based | Aug. 19-21 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Transition to Kindergarten |
| Louisa Boren STEM K-8 School-Based | Aug. 20-21 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Transition to Kindergarten |
| Broadview-Thomson K-8 School-Based | Aug. 18-19 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Transition to Kindergarten |
| Bryant Elementary School-Based | Aug. 20-21 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Transition to Kindergarten |
| B.F. Day Elementary School-Based | Aug. 19-21 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Transition to Kindergarten |
| Emerson Elementary School-Based | TBA | Transition to Kindergarten |
| Gatewood Elementary School-Based | TBA | Transition to Kindergarten |
| Bailey Gatzert Elementary | Aug. 10-11 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Transition to Kindergarten |
| Graham Hill Elementary School-Based | Aug. 17 to Aug. 10 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Transition to Kindergarten |
| Greenwood Elementary School-Based | Aug. 18-19 8:30-11:30 a.m. | Transition to Kindergarten |
| Laurelhurst Elementary School-Based | Aug. 19-21 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Transition to Kindergarten |
| Wing Luke Elementary School-Based | TBA 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Transition to Kindergarten |
| Madrona Elementary School-Based | Aug. 18-20 8-11 a.m. | Transition to Kindergarten |
| McGilvra Elementary School-Based | Aug. 25 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Transition to Kindergarten |
| Montlake Elementary School-Based | Aug. 25-26 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Transition to Kindergarten |
| North Beach Elementary School-Based | Aug. 19-21 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Transition to Kindergarten |
| Olympic Hills Elementary School-Based | Aug. 25-26 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Transition to Kindergarten |
| Sacajawea Elementary School-Based | Aug. 17-21 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Transition to Kindergarten |
| South Shore PreK-8 School-Based | Aug. 11-13 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Transition to Kindergarten |
| Viewlands Elementary School-Based | Aug. 19-20 8:30-11 a.m. | Transition to Kindergarten |
| Hazel Wolf K-8 School-Based | Aug. 19-20 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Transition to Kindergarten |
