Kinder Ready 2026

We are excited to begin welcoming our future 2026–27 kindergarten students and their families! To help prepare children for this important transition, the district will be hosting a series of Kinder Ready events this spring.

While participation is not required to register for or attend kindergarten, these events are designed to help 4- and 5-year-olds become more comfortable with the idea of school, meet staff, and build early relationships with other students and families. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where both children and parents can begin forming connections that will carry into the school year.

Families are welcome to attend all three April events, not just the one hosted at their future school. Each event will include staff from all three elementary schools and will feature a different theme and activities.

Kinder Ready Event Schedule

Kindergarten Ready Event #1
April 1, 2026
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Columbia City Elementary
2000 2nd Street
Columbia City, OR 97018

Kindergarten Ready Event #2
April 15, 2026
5:00 – 6:00 PM
McBride Elementary
2774 Columbia Blvd.
St. Helens, OR 97051

Kindergarten Ready Event #3
April 29, 2026
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Lewis & Clark Elementary
111 South 9th Street
St. Helens, OR 97051

Kindergarten Welcome Event

May 7, 2026
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Columbia City Elementary
McBride Elementary
Lewis & Clark Elementary

For the May 7 Kindergarten Welcome event, please attend the location where your student will be attending school.

We look forward to meeting you and helping your child feel excited and confident as they get ready for kindergarten!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

REGISTER NOW!

KINDER READY FLYERS (English & Spanish)