Jump Start K is a FREE, 20-week program for kids who will start kindergarten in 2026. It helps students gain the skills and confidence they need to be ready for success in school.
Qualifying students attend school full time from winter through the end of the school year. They ride the big bus, play at recess, eat lunch in the cafeteria, and participate in PE, music and library. Students play and learn skills, just as they will when they start school. And with an early start, they get familiar with the school routines and rules that can sometimes be stumbling blocks for early learners.
The application for the 2026 program is now closed.
For more information on getting your child ready for kindergarten, check out resources on our Kindergarten pages.
Questions? Contact Lara Richardson at [email protected] or Lisa Hawkins at [email protected].
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