Registration for kindergarten students for the 2022/23 school year will be April 14th, 2022 from 3:30pm-5:30pm, please check with your neighborhood school to register.

Children who are five years old by September 1, 2022 are eligible for kindergarten in the fall.  

Kindergarten is an integral part of the school district's total education program. Classroom instruction includes reading, writing, mathematics, science, instruction in art, social studies, physical education and music. Students attend kindergarten in their neighborhood school.

Regular Kindergarten Program
All kindergarten classes span a full-day from 8:30 AM - 3:10 PM.  Students spend more time exploring reading, writing, mathematics, social studies and art with highly qualified teachers. Music and physical education is introduced by classroom specialists.

Optional Programs
Newberg offers two additional program options for kindergarten students.  

Dual Language Program (this application will be due April 14th, 2022 for the 2022-23 school year)
The Dual Language program began in the 2013-2014 school year at the kindergarten level with an additional grade level  added to the program each year. The class of 26 students consists of an equal number of native English and Spanish speakers. This is a full day kindergarten program located at Edwards Elementary School.

Chehalem Online Academy (COA)
Chehalem Online Academy is a tuition-free virtual program for Grades K-8 families in the Newberg School District. The hybrid online learning program blends online instruction with regular contact with a highly qualified teacher. Parents maintain a leadership role in their child’s education planning.