Kindergarten

Foothills School Division’s kindergarten program is guided by Alberta Education’s Kindergarten program philosophy. Building on what children have already learned in their home and community settings, it supports the uniqueness and integrity of every child, promotes a positive attitude towards lifelong learning, and seeks to help children value themselves as capable, competent learners.

Registration  

Kindergarten registration is always open!
Register now using our online registration portal.

Learn about the registration process here or check out our Kindergarten Registration Guide. 

Locations

All elementary schools offer a kindergarten program. Some schools or regions have a full time option available (✚), depending on enrollment. Additional alternative learning opportunities include French Immersion with full time option (★) ; and Explore: Nature Based Learning (❧).

Follows the typical Foothills School Division Calendar, September 1 to June 30. 

• Blackie School, Blackie
• Big Rock School, Okotoks ✚ 
• Cayley School, Cayley
• C. Ian McLaren, Diamond Valley ✚
• Dr. Morris Gibson, Okotoks ✚
• École Joe Clark School, High River  ★
• École Percy Pegler School, Okotoks ✚ ★ ❧
• Heritage Heights, DeWinton ✚
• Longview Elementary, Longview
• Meadow Ridge, Okotoks (Montessori 1-6)
• Millarville Community School, Millarville ✚
• Red Deer Lake, Foothills County ✚
• Spitzee School, High River ✚
• Turner Valley, Diamond Valley ✚
• Westmount, Okotoks ✚

Full time Kindergarten programs are subject to enrollment capacity. Families in all locations are welcome to apply for Full time Kindergarten at another school, regardless of their location; however, it is expected that students will return to their designated school upon entry into Grade 1. We do understand that some families may prefer to send their child to a location outside their designated school attendance boundary, these families would be required to review Administrative Procedure 305 and submit their School of Choice application prior to the start of Grade 1. 

French Immersion Kindergarten ★

We offer full time French Immersion Kindergarten programs in Okotoks (École Percy Pegler School) and High River (École Joe Clark School).

Explore: Nature-Based Kindergarten ❧

For active and attentive children, who love the outdoors, and want to learn more about the world around them, the Explore Nature-Based program (K-6) at École Percy Pegler School is a great opportunity. 

Find Your Designated School 

Please use the Find a School tool to find your local school.

School Fees 

The province provides funding for part time Kindergarten. Fees for full time and alternative programs cover the salaries and materials associated with the unfunded portion.

• Full time Kindergarten is $250/month from September to June (10 payments)
• Kindergarten fees vary by school but are approximately $30 per year. 

Transportation

School bus service is available to students attending within their designated school boundary. Families residing outside of their designated area will be responsible for organizing their own transportation. To verify your school attendance boundary, click here.

Questions?

Contact your local school or 
Contact Dinah VanDonzel, Director of Student Learning (JK-6)