Kindergarten
A place where children love to learn
Kindergarten is an important year. What kids learn in kindergarten helps to build the foundation for lifelong learning. We teach kids how to read and write, how to get along with others, and how to solve problems. But more importantly, we teach kids how to love learning!
Your child will make new friends and have lots of time to play and explore the world around them. We welcome each child at their current level of ability and provide developmentally-appropriate learning activities.
Interested in a school tour?
- Thursday, Jan. 8 at 3 p.m.
- Thursday, Jan. 8 at 4 p.m.
- Friday, Jan. 9 at 9 a.m.
- Friday, Jan. 9 at 10 a.m.
- Friday, Jan. 9 at 1 p.m.
RSVP at least one day in advance.
Questions? Contact the school secretary at fitzpatrickf@stillwaterschools.org or 651-351-6505.
Are you a first-time kindergarten parent?
Hear advice from teachers and experienced parents, and learn how to support your future kindergartner.
Join us for Kindergarten Orientation
Bring your child to school for a sneak peek of kindergarten! During this fun event kids will spend time in a kindergarten classroom and meet our amazing teachers.
To accommodate all families, we are offering two identical orientation sessions:
Thursday, April 9 | 5-6 p.m. (Families A–L)
Friday, April 10 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. (Families M–Z)
If your assigned session does not work for your family, you are welcome to attend the other session.
Please RSVP, ONLY if you are changing from your assigned day, to Foua Fitzpatrick at 651-351-6505 or email fitzpatrickf@
"Our son has grown so much in the first couple of months – this was most evident when he read a book to me for the first time. I will never forget that moment."
– Bridget Johnson
A-L Kindergarten Parent
"I love teaching kindergarten for all of those big WOW moments they experience throughout the year. Giving them time to learn, explore, play and be kids together is the best part of kindergarten!"
– kim schneider, kindergarten teacher
For Parents: Learn What To Expect From Kindergarten
Wondering what your child will be learning in kindergarten? Curious how they'll be graded or assessed? Or maybe you just want to see how kindergarten has changed since you were a kid ! Our Elementary Roadmap is designed to help you find the answers to all of your school-related questions in kindergarten and beyond.