Kindergarten
Play. Learn. Thrive.
At Circle Public Schools, our Kindergarten program is designed to help students begin their school journey with confidence, build essential skills, and thrive in a supportive, engaging learning environment.
Learning and Connection
Through play, connection, and meaningful learning experiences, we support each child as they build friendships, grow in confidence, and take their next steps in the journey ahead.
If your child will be five years old on or before August 31, it’s time to start thinking about Kindergarten.
We know starting school for the first time can bring both excitement and questions. You’re not in this alone—we’re here to support you every step of the way. Use this page as your guide, and reach out anytime.
Kindergarten Orientation Sign-Up
- Circle Benton Elementary
- Circle Greenwich Elementary
- Circle Oil Hill Elementary
- Circle Towanda Elementary
Missed Orientation?
Contact your potential school office and inform them. They will ensure you receive all the necessary information to begin the next school year smoothly!
Ready to Get Started?
We’ll walk with you through each step of the process, one step at a time.
1. Pre-Register
1. Get in Touch
2. Gather Important Information
2. Gather Important Information
3. Complete the ASQ
3. Complete the Ages & Stages Questionnaire
4. Attend Orientation
4. Attend Orientation
Our Elementary Schools
Circle Benton Elementary
350 S. Kansas Street
Benton, KS 67017
(316) 778-1151
Fax: (316) 536-2249
Dustin Razey, Principal
Sarah Wendell, Admin Assistant
Kelly Singer, Counselor
Michelle Swift, Nurse
Circle Greenwich Elementary
3250 N. Greenwich Road
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 315-4000
Fax: (316) 536-2249
Brooke McGown, Principal
Jamie Tripp, Admin Assistant
Lee LaMunyon, Counselor
Cindy Wilson, Nurse
Circle Oil Hill Elementary
2700 W. 6th Avenue
Kansas, KS 67042
(316) 321-9515
Fax: (316) 536-2249
Sarah Coons, Principal
Mindy Akery, Admin Assistant
Lora Meirowsky, Counselor
Jayme Dahl, Nurse
Circle Towanda Elementary
501 N. 6th Street
Towanda, KS 67144
(316) 536-2728
Fax: (316) 536-2249
Dawn Dodd, Principal
Jennifer Watkins, Admin Assistant
Nick Krahn, Student Advisor
Jayme Dahl, Nurse
Kindergarten Essential Learnings
Essential Learnings (ELs) are the concepts we guarantee every student will master. They guide instruction and assessments, and make sure students build a strong foundation for future learning and success.
Kindergarten ELs
Kindergarten
Kindergarten Readiness Packet & Activities
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Readiness Activities to practice with your student!
KINDERGARTEN HANDBOOK
Helping Your Child Get Ready for Kindergarten
Welcome to Kindergarten! As you prepare for this exciting next step, here are a few skills we encourage you to practice together at home.
- Taking turns with others
- Practicing self-control
- Following simple directions
- Getting other's attention in appropriate ways
- Playing and working well with other children
- Sitting and listening to a story for 10–15 minutes
- Using the bathroom independently
- Opening lunch items and packaging
- Using scissors, glue sticks, and crayons
- Holding a pencil to draw or write
- Writing their name
- Counting and recognizing numbers to 10
- Identifying letters of the alphabet
Where Will My Child Attend?
After School Childcare
THRIVE AFTER 5!
Circle Public Schools partners with Beehive Child Care to offer on-site after-school child care.
Learn more about our current Thrive After 5 program HERE & check back for new program details soon!
FAQs
- My child isn't old enough for Kindergarten--are there any programs available for them?
- Will my child be in school all day?
- What time does school begin & end each day?