Kindergarten
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.
Interested in a school tour?
- Thursday, Dec. 11 at 9:30 a.m., 3:00 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 9:30 a.m., 3:00 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.
RSVP at least one day in advance. Questions? Contact the school secretary at johnsonmary@stillwaterschools.org or 651-351-6400.
Are you a first-time kindergarten parent?
Are you a first-time kindergarten parent? Get ready for an exciting journey! Join us for a FREE event where you'll meet teachers, hear from experienced parents, and learn how to support your future kindergartner. This event is geared for adults.
Choose your session:
Online: Thursday, Dec. 11, 8-9 p.m.
In-Person: Monday, Dec. 15, 6-7:15 p.m. (Stillwater Early Childhood Family Center)
Don’t miss out on this chance to start kindergarten off strong! Register today
Join us for Kindergarten Orientation
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.
To accommodate all families, we are offering two identical orientation sessions:
Thursday, April 9 | 5-6 p.m. (Families A–L)
Friday, April 10 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. (Families M–Z)
If your assigned session does not work for your family, you are welcome to attend the other session.
RSVP by emailing johnsonmary@stillwaterschools.
"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
"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 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.