Kindergarten Kickoff Scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 4

District #7 will hold a Kindergarten Kickoff on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at each of its six primary schools, including Glen Carbon Elementary, Goshen Elementary, Hamel Elementary, Leclaire Elementary, Midway Elementary, and Nelson Elementary. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at each, with the exception of Hamel, which will begin at 7:15 p.m.

During the event, parents will meet the principal, learn about kindergarten in District #7, and have the opportunity to tour the building. Students are welcome to join their parents. 

Any family that is unsure of which building their future kindergartner will be attending, should reach out to the District #7 Central Office (618-656-1182) for assistance. 

Students must be 5-years-old on or before September 1, 2026, to register for kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year.

Registration is not required to attend.