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Kindergarten Enrollment

Welcome to the pack!

Kindergarten is special time in a student's life. It's the foundational stage in their educational journey and helps develop a lifelong love of learning. At SSP, our little Packers build essential skills in language, math, social interaction, and emotional resilience, all within a safe and supportive environment. South St. Paul Public Schools prioritizes small class sizes, offers a curriculum tailored to meet the unique needs of our youngest learners, and employs highly trained teachers dedicated to growing each child's potential. By emphasizing hands-on learning, creativity, and social development, we help our kindergarten students not only reach academic milestones but also nurture curiosity, kindness, and confidence. Scroll down to take a peek inside our kindergarten classes at both Lincoln and Kaposia.

Enroll for the Current School year (2025-26)

Enroll for next school year (2026-27)


Kindergarten Kickoff Night!

Tour the school, meet the teachers and staff, get SSP Packer swag, and register onsite! Not sure what school you should attend? Visit our interactive map to view elementary school boundaries. Spanish interpreter will be available at both Kindergarten Kick-off nights.

Lincoln Center
(357 9th Ave N, SSP)
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
6:00 pm

Kaposia Education Center
(1225 1st Ave S, SSP)
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
6:00 pm


Unable to make it to Kindergarten Kickoff Night? That's ok! You can enroll your student online at anytime and visit the school at our open house in the spring. You can also contact the school secretary to set up a private tour with the building's administration team.

2026 Spring Open House Dates

Kaposia Education Center
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
6:00 pm

Lincoln Center
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
6:00 pm
student in lil packer shirt

Message from Superintendent Zambreno

Kindergarten Enrollment STEPS:

  • If you haven't already, complete your child's Early Childhood Screening
  • Mark your calendars for your school's Kindergarten Kickoff Event (above)
  • Enroll online anytime here
  • Have enrollment paperwork ready to bring to Kindergarten Kickoff:
    • Immunization Record
    • Age Verification
    • Proof of Residency 
    • Required documents outlined in dropdown below
  • Learn more about Kids' Choice, our before and after school care
  • Save the dates for Kindergarten Camp: Coming soon

We're Excited to Welcome the Packer class of 2038!

Learn more about kindergarten in SSP. Hear from our school's principals, students, and take a peek inside a kindergarten classroom.