Hilltop Kindergarten 2024-25
Updated 1-20-2024
Live version: https://www.smore.com/6qpfj-hilltop-kindergarten-2024-25
We want to guide your preparation for Kindergarten!
We look forward to partnering with you as your child learns and grows!
Our school's vision is to create a safe, inclusive learning environment for everyone,
where students respect themselves and others,
learn compassion and become empowered scholars.
Registration for 2024-45 Kindergarten Starts in February
Check your address with the Neighborhood School Finder to find out what is your assigned school. Hilltop Elementary is only open to students in our assigned service area for the 2024-25 school year. Information about other schools and programs in our district, including Spanish dual language, will be updated soon on the Edmonds School District's Kindergarten Info page.
There are two ways to register: online or via paper forms. Both options are available in multiple languages. For planning purposes, we encourage you to register before May 1st.
Online registration for the 2024-25 school year is available starting February 3rd.
Hint: There will be people who can answer questions about online registration at the district's Kindergarten Fair held at Mountake Terrace Hight School on Feb. 3rd, 10AM-1PM.
(We will add links to the online registration here, when they become available.)
Paper forms will be available in the school office in mid-February.
Plan to have your Child Attend Jump Start in August
Jump Start Week: August 19th-22nd
When?: August 19th-22nd
Where?: Hilltop Elementary
9:00 AM- Drop-off in the gym
12:00 Noon- Pick-up in the gym
Why?: We want students to feel comfortable with routines and school staff when they are the only students on campus.
On the first day of Jump Start, we ask that parents or caregivers stay in the gym from 9:00AM -10:00 AM for a parent/guardian meeting. We will cover everything you need to know about the start of school.
Classrooms are created towards the end of the Jump Start week. You will learn who your child's teacher will be in an email sent to you on August 22nd.
Other Ways we Want to Connect with You
Summer Kindergarten Playdates
We love to have summer Kindergarten Playdates for our incoming Kindergarteners and their families. If our summer playground construction allows, we will continue this tradition this summer. This is a great way to meet other Hilltop families. Be on the look out for updated information from our PTSA about these popular events held weekly in August.
Family Connection Meetings
Ways to Prepare for Kindergarten
School Supply List
Our PTSA also works to make this process easier for you! They work with a vendor to provide kits that includes almost all the school supplies needed. We will add the link here, as soon as it becomes active for the 2024-25 school year.
Kindergarten Supply List 2024-25 will be posted in June so you can shop in the summer.
Backpack
Lunchbox
Reusable water bottle with a closable lid
First Day of School For Kindergarten is Monday, September 9th!
Veteran's Day (observed) Nov. 11
Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 27 - 29
Winter Break: Dec. 23 - Jan. 3
President's Day Break: Feb 17-18
Spring Break: April 7-11
Last Day of School: TBD
Contact Us:
Main Office: 425-431-7604
Attendance Voice Mail: 425-431-7600 (Call anytime, day or night!)
General Office Email: hilltop_office@edmonds.wednet.edu
Principal Melissa Somoza: SomozaM341@edmonds.wednet.edu