Kindergarten

A photo of four kinders sitting with their teacher and learning lettersA kinder and his grandparents during grandparents' bingoA kinder singing during the talent showA photo of kinders singing during the winter concert


Welcome to Kindergarten at Cloverdale Elementary


Kindergarten students attend school all day from 7:50 am - 2:15 pm, Monday through Friday.
Regular Student Hours: 7:50 am - 2:15 pm
Late Start Student Hours: 9:50 am - 2:15 pm


Registration for 2023-24

We will have registration days at Cloverdale School on Tuesday Aug. 15 and Wednesday Aug. 16, 2023, from 7:30 am - 2:30 pm. Computers will be available to use and people can assist you. If you live within our school boundary and have a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2023, contact Shelly Baughman or call at (503) 749-8050 ext 5801. Here is a flyer with more information.

Parents will need to bring a birth certificate, immunization information and proof of residency for Cloverdale (utility bill with parent name on it, etc.) Registration will take approximately 30 minutes on a computer that we have provided.

Questions? Email Ms. Shelly.


Required Documents


Before a student can begin school, school staff must verify:

  • A student's proof of age from a birth certificate (preferred), hospital records, signed affidavit by the parent/guardian, or other approved & appropriate documentation.
  • That a student has had at least one dose of each required vaccination. (See the 2020-2021 Oregon Required Immunizations to see what your child may need). Or, that the student is exempt from required vaccines as per a medical or nonmedical vaccine exemption document.
  • Proof of residency document

Soft Start for Kindergarten Students

For the 2023-2024 school year, the first day of school for all 1st - 5th-grade students will be Tuesday, September 5. However, Kindergarten students will only attend one day this first week for a 45-minute evaluation. (You will sign your child up for their time slot during May pre-registration.)   While at school on one of these days, our staff will be going over expectations and routines. Teachers will also be assessing students' skills and knowledge in literacy & math, as well as motor and expressive skills. Daily Kindergarten first day of school will be September 11, 2023.