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Enroll your child in kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year now! Then, attend Kindergarten Orientation on Wednesday, April 22!

If you have a child who will be five years old on or before August 31, 2026, we would love to welcome you to kindergarten in the fall!

Enroll for kindergarten today by completing New Student Enrollment.

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Kindergarten Orientation - Wednesday, April 22

We ask that families enroll their child before Kindergarten Orientation on Wednesday, April 22 and join us for the day. Meet your child's future teachers and staff, learn about daily schedules and curriculum, have your questions answered in a Q&A session, and discover ways to help your child transition smoothly into kindergarten.

If you are unsure of which school your student will attend, call (785) 330-1921 or simply enter your address in this interactive elementary boundary map.

Welcome to middle school!For information on middle school course enrollment, Grade 6 transition events, middle school parent night, counselor visits, middle school tours, and more, please use the resources listed below.

Grade 6 Transition Resources:

• Grade 6 Transition Guide 2026-27 (English)
• Grade 6 Transition Guide 2026-27 (Spanish)
• Middle School Course Planning Guide

Find High School Course Enrollment information by using the links below.

High School Course Enrollment:

• Lawrence Free State High School
• Lawrence High School
   

Jayhawk Blueprint Courses

Earn college credit in high school! Learn more about the expanded Jayhawk Blueprint program in Lawrence Public Schools and available courses by going to blueprint.ku.edu or by clicking the link below.

Jayhawk Blueprint Website

Preschool applications for the 2026-27 school year are now open.

Applications for preschool programs are now open. Click the links below to apply or learn more about our available preschool/early childhood programs.

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Please note: Families with children currently attending preschool in Lawrence Public Schools need to re-apply each year through New Student Enrollment. 

Children turning 3 or 4 years old by August 31, 2026 are eligible.

Our preschool programs were created to support at-risk children who may not otherwise have access to early education opportunities.

Preschool Classrooms

Our preschool program includes classrooms at:

• Kennedy Early Childhood Center
• New York Montessori School
• Deerfield Elementary School* (Coming 2026-27)
• Prairie Park Elementary School* (Coming 2026-27)
• Sunflower Elementary School
• Woodlawn Elementary School

We encourage you to visit our Preschool webpage to learn more about our early childhood education programs and to review the eligibility requirements for at-risk children.

Preschool Information

Cost:

• District preschool programs are provided at no cost to families who meet state eligibility criteria.
• For families who do not qualify for state-funded preschool, we offer a tuition-based enrollment option at a rate of $690 per month.

Enrollment for Lawrence Virtual School (LVS) is currently closed. Please check back later for updates on LVS enrollment.

Learn more about our virtual learning option at LVS by clicking the link below.
Learn About LVS

For NEW students to USD 497, enrollment for the 2026=2027 School year is now open. 

For current USD 497 students wanting to transfer to LVS, please click the link to fill out and submit a Transfer Request Form for consideration. Please note that transfers are granted on a space-available basis.

New York Montessori is Kansas' first public Montessori school.

The program began a phased approach to offering Montessori education tuition-free to qualifying families at New York Elementary School. Priority enrollment is given to students who live within the New York Elementary school attendance area.

Learn more about New York Montessori and its Pre-K Program for three- and four-year-old children. All district preschool programs are free to eligible families meeting state requirements.

A fee-based preschool option of $660/month is available for students who are accepted but do not qualify for funding. 

New York Montessori Info
Montessori Pre-K Program Info 

Interested USD 497 families who reside outside the New York Elementary boundary may submit a Transfer Request Form for consideration during spring enrollment for the following school year. Transfers are granted on a space-available basis.

STEAM@LMCMS is a program that approaches teaching and learning in the classroom with a focus on S.T.E.A.M. concepts.

Located at Liberty Memorial Central Middle School, STEAM@LMCMS has students combine science, technology, engineering, arts, and math to solve practical problems through creative projects, collaborative discussion, and hands-on experimentation. All students will learn English, math, science, and social studies in accordance with the state standards. This program is open to all students in Grades 6-8. 

Learn more about STEAM@LMCMS by clicking the link below.

STEAM@LMCMS Info

Interested USD 497 families who reside outside the LMCMS boundary, may submit a Transfer Request Form for consideration during spring enrollment for the following school year. Transfers are granted on a space-available basis.