Kindergarten

How to Enroll

Contact your elementary school for an enrollment packet or CLICK HERE TO PRINT ONE Visit our schools web page for contact information. If you're not sure where your child will attend, contact Becci Longstreth at 923-5024 for assistance.

Developmental Kindergarten Program Only

 

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The 2021-2022 Young Fives Kindergarten Programs will be located at:
Midland Public School's Pre-Primary Center at Carpenter Street School

 

Registration for Young Fives Kindergarten for 2021-2022 will begin on February 1, 2021. The deadline for submitting the registration packet for the 2021-2022 school year is March 1, 2021. A method will be established to ensure all students will have a placement at Midland Public Schools. The following documents are necessary in order to register. Please collect all documents before submitting your enrollment request.

Please bring your completed packet to Amy Gates at:
Midland Public Schools Pre-Primary Center
1407 West Carpenter Street

*Only complete enrollment requests including the entire registration packet and following necessary documents will be accepted*: Required documents:
  • *Original* birth certificate (we will make a copy)
  • Proof of residency (i.e. Charter/Spectrum or Consumers Energy bill with your address)
  • Proof of required immunizations
Before the start of the school year, the following document is also needed:
  • Hearing/vision screening report

Required:

Developmental Kindergarten Pre-Registration Form

If your student will turn five between September 2 through December 1 fill out the form below.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Young Fives Kindergarten Program Frequently Asked Questions

In-person orientations have been cancelled at this time. However, please make an appt. with your schools front office to tour the school.

For questions, please contact:
  • Registration: Becci Longstreth, (989) 923-5024, longstrethra@midlandps.org
  • Young Fives kindergarten program:  Amy Gates, (989) 923-6411, gatesaj1@midlandps.org
  • General questions regarding K-5 programs:
    • Adams Elementary:  (989) 923-6037
    • Central Park Elementary: (989) 923-6836
    • Chestnut Hill Elementary:  (989) 923-6634
    • Plymouth Elementary:  (989) 923-7616
    • Siebert Elementary:  (989) 923-7835
    • Woodcrest Elementary:  (989) 923-7940

Any parent needing MPS bus transportation for any address other than their permanent address is asked to visit the Transportation Department located at 410 Hines Street, Midland to fill out a waiver form as soon as possible. Please bring your drivers' license with you to this visit.

Solid curriculum

Our kindergarten learning activities are research-based. Our classrooms are nurturing, multi-sensory environments that support learning. Teachers provide instruction in phonics, reading, writing, social studies, math, science, and communication. Through differentiated instruction, teachers provide academic experiences for a wide variety of student learning needs.

Kindergarten Curriculum Handbook

Highly Qualified Staff

We have an award-winning kindergarten staff. Many of our kindergarten teachers have a master's degree or beyond. All MPS teachers participate in continuing education and professional development.

Parent Involvement

We value parent participation through United for Success, our volunteer program. Visit the United for Success website for more information.

Auxiliary Subjects

All kindergarten students receive Spanish, Physical Education, Art and Music instruction from a certified Kindergarten teacher.

Schools of Choice

Our district's Schools of Choice guidelines allow parents to send their child to their neighborhood elementary school or to any other MPS elementary building based on available space. Transportation to a non-neighborhood school is the responsibility of the parent.

Kindergarten Offerings by Building

The table below summarizes the kindergarten programs available at each school. For further details, please contact your elementary school. School Instructional Time Before/After School Care

Adams Elementary 8:40 - 3:40 On site through Camp Fire USA
Central Park Elementary 8:40 - 3:40 On site through the Midland Community Center
Chestnut Hill Elementary 8:40 - 3:40 On site through the Midland Community Center
Plymouth Elementary 8:55 - 3:55 On site through Camp Fire USA
Siebert Elementary 8:55 - 3:55 On site through the Midland Community Center
Woodcrest Elementary 8:55 - 3:55 On site through the Midland Community Center
Carpenter Pre-Primary Center 9:00 - 4:00 On site through Camp Fire USA