CHAMBERSBURG — Parents of incoming kindergarteners in the Chambersburg Area School District are encouraged to mark their calendars for the upcoming Kindergarten Kickstart events, which start this week. These events are designed to facilitate a smooth transition into school for both children and their families.
During the Kindergarten Kickstart events, families will have the chance to tour the school, meet kindergarten teachers and connect with other members of the school community. This initiative aims to provide essential information regarding the transition to kindergarten, ensuring that both parents and children feel prepared and welcomed.
The schedule for the Kindergarten Kickstart events varies by school, with each institution reaching out to families to communicate their specific assigned time. Below is a list of participating elementary schools and their respective event dates:
- Andrew Buchanan: Tuesday, Aug. 13
- Ben Chambers: Thursday, Aug. 8
- Falling Spring: Tuesday, Aug. 6
- Fayetteville: Wednesday, Aug. 14
- Grandview: Wednesday, Aug. 14
- Guilford Hills: Wednesday, Aug. 7
- Hamilton Heights: Wednesday, Aug. 7
- Lurgan: Monday, Aug. 12
- Marion: Monday, Aug. 12
- New Franklin: Thursday, Aug. 15
- Scotland: Thursday, Aug. 15
- South Hamilton: Thursday, Aug. 8
- Stevens: Tuesday, Aug.13
For parents whose child’s kindergarten registration has been approved but are uncertain about their assigned school, assistance is available by calling 717-261-3344. Additionally, those who still need to register their child for kindergarten can find the online registration link at www.casdonline.org/kregister or may call 717-709-4084 for further assistance.
