Kindergarten
Welcome Class of 2036
We are excited to welcome your child and your entire family to our school community next fall!
Be sure to enroll in kindergarten by Jan. 15, 2023
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Are you brand new to kindergarten?
Join us for a District-Wide First-Time Kindergarten Parent Meeting. You can attend in person Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. at Brookview Elementary or virtually on Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. (Adults only.) Register at stillwaterschools.org/newkinder.
- Kindergarten Preview Parent Night: Jan. 12 from 5-7 p.m.
We invite you to explore our school, ask questions and meet other families. To ensure we can connect personally with you during your visit, please plan to attend at the following time:- Tour 1 from 5 - 5:45 p.m. (last names beginning with the letters A - L)
- Tour 2 from 6 - 6:45 p.m. (last names beginning with the letters M - Z)
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Kindergarten Orientation: April 27 from 5-6 p.m. or April 28 from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Bring your child to school for a sneak peek of kindergarten. During this fun event kids will spend time in a kindergarten classroom and meet our amazing teachers.
"The kindergarten experience at Rutherford is amazing! My kids love the open-concept classroom
because they can interact with all of the K students, not just ones in their class. And I love that they basically have five K teachers and they are learning great things from each of them."- Kristen Hellyer, Parent
A place where children love to learn
Kindergarten is an important year. What kids learn in kindergarten helps to build the foundation for lifelong learning. We teach kids how to read and write, how to get along with others, and how to solve problems. But more importantly, we teach kids how to love learning!
Your child will make new friends and have lots of time to play and explore the world around them. We welcome each child at their current level of ability and provide developmentally-appropriate learning activities.
"I love teaching kindergarten because everyday is full of pleasant surprises! These little people are always eager to learn and make each day joyful."
– Kelly Taverna, Kindergarten teacher
For Kids: See and Experience Life in Kindergarten
Principal Heather Nelson introduces the staff at Rutherford.
Tour of Rutherford kindergarten
Rutherford kindergarten dance party
Clifford the Big Red Dog joins us for storytime!
For Parents: Learn What To Expect From Kindergarten
Wondering what your child will be learning in kindergarten? Curious how they'll be graded or assessed? Or maybe you just want to see how kindergarten has changed since you were a kid ! Our Elementary Roadmap is designed to help you find the answers to all of your school-related questions in kindergarten and beyond.