FAQ for Kindergarten Families
- How do I enroll my child for Kindergarten?
- How will my child see the building/classroom prior to the start of the school year?
- When will I know my child’s teacher?
- When will I find out what bus my child will ride?
- How do I sign my child up for before and after school care?
- How do I learn more about food services?
- When will dental, hearing and vision screenings take place?
- When will school start?
- What does a day as a Kindergartner look like?
- What does my child need the first day?
- How do I join the school parent organization?
- My child will need to receive medication at school. What are my next steps?
- How do I access building level parent handbooks to gain more information?
How do I enroll my child for Kindergarten?
Families can find the New Student Enrollment page by visiting the Holt Public Schools website and clicking on the Enrollment button located in the middle of the homepage.
How will my child see the building/classroom prior to the start of the school year?
Buildings will communicate opportunities for students/parents to visit the school prior to the start of the year. Please look for more communication in early August from your child’s school.
When will I know my child’s teacher?
Your child will receive a packet of information prior to the first day of school from the Kindergarten Team that explains the first day of school.
When will I find out what bus my child will ride?
Bus route information will be provided from the Transportation department approximately two (2) weeks prior to the start of the school year.
After school starts, bus route information, if applicable, will be available via the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
How do I sign my child up for before and after school care?
Visit the Community Education website to register for childcare. Please watch the Holt Community Education Facebook page for future information.
How do I learn more about food services?
Visit the Food Service website.
Families can
- Pay for school meals using Meal Magic
- Fill out Free & Reduced Lunch Applications
- View menus in Nutrislice
When will dental, vision and hearing screenings take place?
Please work with your health provider or the Ingham County Health Department to get the required hearing, vision and dental screenings.
For more information regarding screenings, please call 517.887.4322.
For students who are not vaccinated, a current waiver issued by the Health Department is required.
For more information regarding waivers, please call 517.887.4350.
When will school start?
Communication that informs family of important dates gets sent to our learning community via
- Building principal newsletters
- Dr. Hornak's Peek at the Week
The Holt Public Schools website also has a calendar on the first page.
What does a day as a Kindergartner look like?
Students will experience a full day of learning around core academic areas along with opportunities throughout the week in art, music and kinetics. The kindergarten team will send communication that explains this and more.
What does my child need the first day?
Your child will receive a packet of information prior to the first day of school from the Kindergarten Team that explains what is needed for the first day of school.
How do I join the school parent organization?
Please contact the building principal where your child attends school.
My child will need to receive medication at school. What are my next steps?
Please contact the building secretary for required paperwork.
How do I access building level parent handbooks to gain more information?
Handbooks on found on the website of the building where your child attends.
