Kindergarten Readiness

Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is OPEN!

A child is eligible for admission to kindergarten if the child has attained the age of five (5) years before September 1st, per NASD Board Policies 200 and 201. Visit the Student Registration page for more information and to begin the online registration process.

Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, August 21, 2025!

Come before school starts to meet your student’s teacher, visit their classroom, and learn more about the year ahead:

  • Marshall Street Elementary School: 9:00–10:30 AM

  • Musselman Learning Center: 9:30–11:00 AM

  • Paul V. Fly Elementary School: 9:00–11:30 AM

  • Whitehall Elementary School: 9:30–11:00 AM

A Day in the Life of a NASD Kindergarten Student

Take a peek at what your student's school day will look like in the Norristown Area School District! This video walks you through the different parts of the school day and introduces you to some of our staff.

Kindergarten Welcome Kit!

There’s still time to pick up your FREE Kindergarten Welcome Kit!

Stop by your school building Monday–Thursday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM to grab one. These kits are full of fun and helpful tools to support your student's learning at home—and includes a Kindergarten t-shirt for your student. We encourage you to have them wear their shirt on the first day of school!

Check out the videos below to see how to use your kit!

Additional Resources

Below are additional practice activities to help you and your student succeed!

Kindergarten Readiness Skills List

These skills are suggestions for ways to help prepare your child to be successful in a formal kindergarten classroom. See above for resources and activities to help you and your student!

Kindergarten Readiness List - Spanish

Kindergarten Readiness List - English

Kindergarten Suggested Supply List