The Class of 2036!
Kindergarten round-ups, open houses scheduled in local school districts for students enrolling in the 2023-24 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 8, 2023. Appointment required for April 13 session.
Contact: Call (231) 544-3141 for an appointment.
On the web: www.clps.k12.mi.us
EBENEZER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Thursday, April 13: 4-6 p.m.
Call (231) 588-2111 for more information.
On the web: www.ebenezerchristian.org
ELLSWORTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Appointment required. Parent meeting, orientation and tours.
Tuesday, April 18: 8:30 a.m.-4 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 a kindergarten pre-registration form that is available on the BCPS website, www.boyne.k12.mi.us, beginning Monday, April 10, through Friday, April 28, 2023.
There will be five available registration sessions, which include a parent meeting, from which to choose:
Wednesday, May 3: 4:30 and 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 4: 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Friday, May 5: 9:30 a.m. ONLY
If you have questions, please call (231) 439-8300.
On the web: www.boyne.k12.mi.us
BOYNE FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL
Registration required. Parent meeting, orientation and tours.
Wednesday, April 19: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Contact: Call (231) 549-2211 to register.
On the web: www.boynefalls.org
CHARLEVOIX ACADEMY
Closing at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
CHARLEVOIX PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Appointment required.
Friday, April 21: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., or 1:30 p.m.
Monday, April 24: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., or 1:30 p.m.
Call (231) 547-3215 to register.
On the web: www.rayder.net
CONCORD ACADEMY BOYNE
Appointment required.
Thursday, April 27: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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 Wednesday, May 3, at 6 p.m. in the middle high school auditorium. Kindercamp takes place Thursday, May 4, from 9-11:30 a.m. at the elementary school.
Contact: For more information, call (231) 536-7564.
On the web: www.ejps.org
St. MARY SCHOOL – CHARLEVOIX
No appointment necessary.
Tuesday, April 18: 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 12: 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided.
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 19: 5:30 p.m. Developmental kindergarten information also available during this time.
Call (231) 439-6800 for more information.
On the web: www.concordpetoskey.com
HARBOR LIGHT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Tuesday, May 16: 6 p.m.
Call (231) 347-7859 for more information.
On the web: www.harborlightchristian.org
HARBOR SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS (BLACKBIRD ELEMENTARY)
Appointments are required and can be made by contacting (231) 526-4600.
Wednesday, April 26: 4-4:30 p.m., 4:45-5:15 p.m., and 5:30-6 p.m.
On the web: www.harborps.org
PELLSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Appointment required.
Wednesday, April 19: 3:30-6 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. Registration form online at www.petoskeyschools.org.
- FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL
Open house style, no appointment necessary.
Thursday, April 20: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Preschool and developmental kindergarten information also available during this time.
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 2023-24 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, 2023. For children who will be 5 by Dec. 1, 2023, parents may enroll their child through written notification to the school district.
Photo Caption: Pictured are incoming Charlevoix Elementary School kindergarten students in the class of 2036!
(Photo courtesy of Charlevoix Public Schools)