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, charter academies, and private schools (please note: some districts require an appointment and others do not):
ANTRIM COUNTY
CENTRAL LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Held on March 13; please call for an appointment.
Contact: Call (231) 544-3141 for an appointment.
On the web: www.centrallake.org
EBENEZER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Preschool-kindergarten round up:
Tuesday, April 15: 3-6 p.m.
Contact: Call (231) 588-2111 for more information.
On the web: www.ebenezerchristian.org
ELLSWORTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Appointment required. Parent meeting, orientation and tours.
Monday, April 14
Contact: Call (231) 588-2544 to make an appointment.
On the web: www.ecslancers.org
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.
The following registration sessions will be held:
Wednesday, May 7: 4:30-5:30 p.m. and 6-7 p.m.
Thursday, May 8: 1-2 p.m.
Friday, May 9: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
If you have any 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 23: 5:30 p.m.
Contact: Call (231) 549-2211 to register.
On the web: www.boynefalls.org
CHARLEVOIX PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Appointment required.
Friday, May 2 and Monday, May 5: 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.
Wednesday, April 23: 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
Kindergarten registration is now open online. Click on the link at the top of the district’s homepage, www.ejps.org, that reads “EJPS Registration.”
Monday, April 28: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 29: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Contact: For more information, call (231) 536-7564.
On the web: www.ejps.org
ST. MARY SCHOOL – CHARLEVOIX
No appointment necessary.
Tuesday, April 15: 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 30: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Rachelle Cook at rcook@alansonvikings.net or call (231) 548-2261, ext. 1306.
On the web: www.alansonvikings.net
CONCORD ACADEMY PETOSKEY
Tuesday, April 15: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Contact: Call (231) 439-6800 for more information.
On the web: www.concordpetoskey.com
HARBOR LIGHT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
To be held in late summer.
Contact: Call (231) 347-7859 for more information.
On the web: www.harborlightchristian.org
HARBOR SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS (SHAY ELEMENTARY)
Appointments are required and can be made by contacting (231) 526-4500.
Wednesday, April 30: Various appointment times between 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
On the web: www.harborps.org
PELLSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Appointment required.
Wednesday, April 16: 3:30-7 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.
Round-ups are April 29 and May 1 by invitation for registered students.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL
Open house style, no appointment necessary.
Thursday, April 17: 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 2025-26 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, 2025. For children who will be 5 by Dec. 1, 2025, parents may enroll their child through written notification to the school district.
Photo caption:
Members of the Charlevoix Public Schools Class of 2038 are preparing to enter kindergarten in fall 2025! (Photo courtesy of Charlevoix Public Schools)