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Welcome to Kindergarten

Shakopee Public Schools is a place where Kindergarten students of all backgrounds and abilities can learn, explore and experience what is means to be a Saber. What truly Shakopee special are the meaningful connections between students, staff and families. With a caring and energetic team supporting your child each and every day, we’re excited to help them grow and thrive.

The Shakopee Difference
  • Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM), music, art and physical education specialists
  • Project Lead the Way
  • Emphasis on routines, student agency and social emotional development
  • Differentiated and individualized student development
  • Expanded science and hands-on math curriculum
  • Comprehensive Literacy Framework
  • Dedicated health services team
  • Safe & secure environment
  • iPads & interactive technology
  • Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
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Before/After Care

Click here to learn more and register for onsite Saber Connection K-5 before and after care offered by Shakopee Community Education!

Free Screenings

Free early childhood screenings, which are required before entering Kindergarten, are held at Pearson Early Learning Center (917 Dakota St. S,Shakopee) and available throughout the year on weekdays between 8:30 and 6:00 pm.

Click here to learn more or call 952.496.5861 to schedule an appointment.

How to Register for Kindergarten

Now Accepting Students for the 2026-27 School Year!
 
We are pleased to offer the following easy Kindergarten enrollment options for children that will be age 5 by September 1st of the school year the child will enroll in. Translation support is available throughout the process.
 
Online Registration: Click here to access the online enrollment portal
  1. The first step in the electronic process is simply filling out one screen of basic information.
  2. You will then immediately get an email with a link to complete the full online registration form, which takes about 5 minutes if all items are handy; the email will outline resources to have handy. Computers are also available at our Welcome Center and enrollment can be supported by the Welcome Team in-person, Monday - Friday, from 8am - 4pm.
  3. Once a child is enrolled, the Welcome Center team will reach out and discuss your submission, important dates and other helpful details. If transportation is requested, the transportation office will contact you with route information.
Please note, you will need proof of your child's age (i.e.birth certificate or passport), immunization records, name of any previous school(s) and special education information (if applicable).

For more information on the Intra-District Transfer Request Procedure, please click here.

Please view the procedures in their entirety before submitting an IDT.

IDT requests can be submitted after enrolling in Infinite Campus by clicking here.

If you would like to enroll your child in Kindergarten and do not live in the district boundaries, please complete an open enrollment form as a second step in the process. 

Click here to access the open enrollment form.

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