The Class of 2035!

Kindergarten round-ups, open houses scheduled in local school districts for students enrolling in the 2022-23 school year

It’s the time of year when local elementary schools roll out the welcome mat for incoming kindergartners and their families, through open houses, school tours and registration activities.

Following is a list of kindergarten registration open houses, parent meetings and school tours planned throughout the Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District’s 11 public schools and charter academies (please note: some districts require an appointment and others do not):

ANTRIM COUNTY

CENTRAL LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Round-up took place March 10, 2022. Appointment required.

Contact: Call (231) 544-3141 for an appointment.

On the web: www.clps.k12.mi.us

 

ELLSWORTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Appointment required. Parent meeting, orientation and tours.

Tuesday, April 19: 3-7 p.m.

Contact: Call (231) 588-2544 to make an appointment.

On the web: www.ellsworth.k12.mi.us

 

CHARLEVOIX COUNTY

BEAVER ISLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL

If your child is a prospective kindergarten student, please call the Beaver Island Community School office at (231) 448-2744 to set up an appointment to meet the staff and learn about the program.

On the web: www.beaverisland.k12.mi.us

 

BOYNE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Parents/guardians will need to register for a kindergarten round-up session of their choice by filling out the pre-registration form that is available on the BCPS website, www.boyne.k12.mi.us, beginning Monday, March 14, through Wednesday, April 20, 2022. If you have questions, please call (231) 439-8300.

Wednesday, May 4: 4:30 and 6 p.m.

Thursday, May 5: 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Friday, May 6: 9:30 a.m. ONLY

On the web: www.boyne.k12.mi.us

 

BOYNE FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL

Registration required. Parent meeting, orientation and tours.

Wednesday, April 20: 5:30 p.m.

Contact: Call (231) 549-2211 to register.

On the web: www.boynefalls.org

CHARLEVOIX MONTESSORI ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS

Appointments required.

Wednesday and Thursday, April 13 and 14

Contact: Call (231) 547-9000 to schedule or email info@cma.edu.

On the web: www.cma.edu

 

CHARLEVOIX PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Appointment required.

Friday, April 22: 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., or 2 p.m.

Monday, April 25: 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., or 2 p.m.

Contact: (231) 547-3215 to register.

On the web: www.rayder.net

 

CONCORD ACADEMY BOYNE

Appointment required.

Thursday, April 21

Contact: For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (231) 582-0194.

On the web: www.concordboyne.com

 

EAST JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

A parent meeting will be held on Thursday, April 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the middle high school auditorium. KinderCamp takes place April 27, from 9-11:30 a.m. at the elementary school.

On the web: www.ejps.org

 

St. MARY SCHOOL – CHARLEVOIX

No appointment necessary.

Tuesday, April 19: 5:30-7 p.m.

Contact: (231) 547-9441 or email principal@stmaryschoolchx.com

On the web: www.stmaryschoolcharlevoix.com

 

EMMET COUNTY

ALANSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Wednesday, April 13: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Contact: For more information, contact Rachelle Cook at rcook@alansonvikings.net or call (231) 548-2261, ext. 1.

On the web: www.alansonvikings.net

 

CONCORD ACADEMY PETOSKEY 

Wednesday, April 20: 5:30 p.m. 

Please call (231)439-6800 for more information.

On the web: www.concordpetoskey.com

 

HARBOR SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS (BLACKBIRD ELEMENTARY)

Please note the following dates and times below for students who do not or have not attended HSPS Preschool. Appointments are required and can be made by contacting (231) 526-4600. Principal Nathan Fairbanks will be announcing parent meetings and informational sessions shortly.

Tuesday, April 26: Half hour timeslots at 10 and 10:30 a.m.; 1 and 1:30 p.m.; and 4:30 and 5 p.m.

Wednesday, April 27 – Children only
Current preschool students will visit during their regular preschool time.

On the web: www.harborps.org

 

PELLSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Appointment required.

Friday, April 8: Appointments at 4, 4:30, 5, 5:30 and 6 p.m.

Contact: Call (231) 539-8421, ext. 10013, to schedule an appointment.

On the web: www.pellstonschools.org

 

PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF PETOSKEY

Please contact Nicole Morrow, District Registrar, for registration information at (231) 348-2354 or email morrow.nm.y@northmen.org. Information regarding round-ups will be communicated at a later date.

On the web: www.petoskeyschools.org

 

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL

Open house style, no appointment necessary.

Thursday, April 21: 4-6 p.m.

Contact: Call (231) 347-3651 for an appointment.

On the web: www.petoskeysfxschool.org 

 

For all kindergarten registrations:

Please bring proof of residency and your child’s birth certificate, immunization records and custody documentation, if applicable. If you have questions about enrolling in kindergarten or the events detailed here, please contact the specific district.

Michigan law states that for the 2021-22 school year, a child who resides in a public school district providing kindergarten may be enrolled if the child is at least 5 years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2021. For children who will be 5 by Dec. 1, 2021, parents may enroll their child through written notification to the school district.

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Photo Caption: Pictured are incoming Charlevoix Elementary School kindergarten students in the class of 2035!

(Photo courtesy of Charlevoix Public Schools)