Richmond Elementary
Kindergarten
Once considered a transitional year between home and school, kindergarten now represents a child’s first year of formal education.
About Kindergarten in Salem-Keizer
All Salem-Keizer elementary schools are committed to helping each kindergarten student make as much social and academic progress as possible while developing confidence and a love of learning. School principals and staff are here to help your student take this important first step into education and Dual Language programs are available.
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration for the upcoming school year opens March 3, 2025!
Enrolling your child in school early allows your child’s school to prepare for the best possible education for your child, including planning for classrooms and teachers, as well as giving your child the time, support and resources to prepare for the incoming school year.
Children who will be five years old on or before Sept. 10, 2025, are eligible to register. For information about registering for kindergarten, call your assigned school.
Find Your Student’s Assigned School
If you are not sure which school is in your neighborhood area, find your school based on the address where your child lives with our Find My School and Bus Route app.
You can also call the Boundary Information line Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 503-399-3246.
Gather Documents Needed to Register
To register a child for kindergarten, we ask families to please provide:
- An updated record of your child’s immunizations – See Health & Immunizations for more information
- An official document to show proof of age, such as a birth certificate
- An official document to show proof of residence, such as a utility bill
Complete Your Student's Registration
Please contact your student's school if you have questions or need any additional information about enrollment and registration.
Help Your Child Get Ready for Kindergarten
