Bienvenido al Kindergarten!

Please join us for the "Countdown to Kindergarten" on Friday, August 6th from 5:30-8:30 at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham!

Durham Public Schools (DPS) welcomes you and your child to a wonderful school experience! Your child's education begins with their Kindergarten year - a year that is filled with new and exciting experiences for children and their families.

DPS offers choice for families interested in a variety of instructional approaches, ensures the safety of every child, and focuses on high student achievement to fully prepare your child for success in life.

DPS has our own Kindergarten mascot - Dottie the Mouse! Dottie is warm and fuzzy, just like our Kindergarten classrooms! Look for Dottie at our special Kindergarten events. Thank you for choosing DPS for your Kindergartner. We look forward to many years of learning together.

3 Steps to Getting Your Child Ready for Kindergarten

Child Readiness

Child readiness for kindergarten includes social, academic, personal and chronological readiness.
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District Programs

Kindergarten sessions, choice programs, schools links how to register, trasportation and contact info and more.
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Helping Your Child

Parent programs, skills for school, parent/school connection, healthy start, social and academic readiness and more.
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