Early Entrance Enrollment
Early Entrance – 2026-2027 School Year
Early Entrance into Kindergarten or First Grade
The Application for Early Entrance evaluation will open on March 2, 2026.
Children who turn 5 (Kindergarten) or 6 (First Grade) years old after August 31, 2026 and between September 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 must meet specific District requirements for early entrance into kindergarten or first grade.
General information:
- Residence must be in the Edmonds School District boundary
- There is a $100 fee for testing (families whose income qualifies them for free and reduce lunch will have their fee waived)
- Early Entrance screening appointments will be emailed to parents
- Early Entrance screening will be conducted by District staff (results from private psychologists will not be accepted).
- Candidates are screened by a District team of Kindergarten teachers and/or school psychologists in a small-group setting
Gather and submit required documents:
- Submit proof of residency (for ex: utility bill)
- Submit proof of age (for ex: birth certificate or passport)
General Timeline for Early Entrance Application and Screening
- Monday, March 2, 2026 - Early Entrance process begins for the 2026-27 school year
- Friday, May 15, 2026 - Early Entrance Screening Application Due
- Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - MANDATORY parent/guardian meeting
- Saturday, June 6, 2026 - Early Entrance Screening (parent/guardian must be in attendance and wait while the assessment is completed).
- End of June - Evaluation results emailed to parents
If Approved for Early Entrance
- Mid July through August - Enroll child at neighborhood school
- September 2nd, 3rd, or 8th - Attend Family Connection Meeting (appointments set by school)
- September 9, 2026 - Start school