Kindergarten Kickoff
Kindergarten Kickoff is the annual open house for incoming kindergarten families at their child's anticipated school. Kindergarten Kickoff for the 2025-26 school year will be from 5-6 p.m. on March 6, 2025 at all elementary sites.
- To be eligible to enter Kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year, your child must reach the age of 5 before August 1, 2025.
- Online Registration is an annual process in LSR7 for all families. Even after completing early registration, you must reconfirm your child's information when registration opens for the entire district in July.
More questions? Your building can help! Look on the Elementary Education page for the complete directory of elementary schools.
Is your child turning 5 between August 1, 2024 and July 31, 2025? Sign up on our interest form below to receive communications about getting your future kindergartener ready for the 2025-26 school year.
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Early Registration FAQs
SLI for Kindergarten
Summer Learning Institute (SLI) Information:
Registering early for kindergarten is necessary for kindergarteners who plan on enrolling this April in the Summer Learning Institute, our K-8 summer enrichment program in June.
Kindergarteners at Summer Learning Institute
Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education
Dr. Heather Kenney
Barb Berberich
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 816.986.1022
Fax: 816.986.1582
R-7 Online Academy
Interested in learning more about R-7 Online Academy? Visit r7oa.lsr7.org or call 816-986-1005.
Kindergarten Programs
LSR7 kindergarten programs focus on providing a nurturing environment that fosters both academic and social growth while allowing children to begin to develop personal responsibility and independence. Wondering if your child is ready for kindergarten?
Take advantage of free and optional screening service provided by Lee’s Summit R-7 Parents as Teachers.
Kindergarten Eligibility
To be eligible to enter Kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year, your child must reach the age of 5 before August 1, 2025. For more information about school entrance requirements, you may also reference our Board of Education School Admissions Policy (JEC).
Find Your School
Uncertain where your student will attend kindergarten? Visit our Boundary Map page.