Kindergarten & K-Knights
Educating our Young Knights

Kindergarten & K-Knights


Our dedication to Education Inspired starts with our youngest learners. Kindergarteners and Young 5s (known as K-Knights) students at Kenowa Hills experience a school culture and climate that supports learning. To enroll, your child must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2024. Kindergarten and K-Knights are offered at all three of our elementary buildings.

2024-25 Spring Screening Dates

Alpine Elementary – Tuesday, April 30
Call 616.784.0884 to make an appointment

Central Elementary – Thursday, May 2
Call 616.453.6351 to make an appointment

Zinser Elementary – Wednesday, May 1
Call 616.453.2461 to make an appointment

*Students currently attending programs at the ECC will be evaluated during their regular school day; no appointment will be needed.


Kindergartners and K-Knights

Whether this is your first or last child attending kindergarten, this year will be a milestone for your family. We are confident you will find that Kenowa Hills Public Schools is an outstanding learning community that takes tremendous pride in our students, parents, and the responsibilities we have as educators in preparing the youth for the future. Our dedication to Personal Mastery starts for our youngest learners.

Kindergarten and Young 5s is offered at all three of our elementary buildings. Be sure to join us at an upcoming Family Tour event where you can tour the school, meet the teachers and principals, and ask questions!

Click here to check out our kindergarten FAQs

Kindergarten and Young 5s (K-Knights) Programs are Available at All Elementary Schools

K-Knights (also known as Young 5s) is a tuition-free program specifically designed to teach skills that students need to start kindergarten.

  • Open to children whose 5th birthday falls between June 1st and December 1st.
  • K-Knights is a good fit for children who have not been to preschool or would benefit from the gift of time.
  • Screening will determine the proper placement for your child.

Your child will experience a fun, creative, encouraging, child-centered environment while learning to work both independently and collaboratively. Kindergarten skills and behavior are emphasized while students are given the support they need to find success at their level of learning and development. To see if this program would be a good fit for your child, please attend one of the events above at your home school.

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