Ontario Local Schools

Kindergarten

Kindergarten Enrollment

Begins Monday, February 2, 2026

  • Students must be 5 before the first day of day school

  • Start by filling out final forms completely on the Ontario School District website.

  • Once final forms are completed (all forms are green) you can come into the Stingel Elementary office and complete the application process beginning February 2 anytime between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  At this appointment please bring the following documents:

  • Birth Certificate

  • Immunization Record

  • Proof of Ontario Residency  (ie: utility bill [electric, gas, water], lease/mortgage agreement) Custody Papers (if applicable)

  • We have 2 Night Office Hours open from 4:30-7:30 PM on February 5 and 12 for those working during the day.

  • A Kindergarten screening will be scheduled in August.

  • Open enrollment begins March 1.  All applications need to be turned in to the board office.  All final forms must be completed.  


Make sure your child is able to do the following:

  • Putting on and zipping a coat and bookbag

  • Putting backpack on a hook without assistance

  • Able to count to 10

  • Able to recognize 13 letters

  • Able to recognize colors and shapes

  • Able to share and cooperate with a same age peer

  • Able to open items in their packed lunch

  • Able to recognize their name in print

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