
EDWARDSVILLE -Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 will host a Kindergarten Kickoff on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at each of its six primary schools. At Glen Carbon, Goshen, Leclaire, Midway, and Nelson elementary schools, the event will start at 6 p.m. At Hamel Elementary, the event will begin at 7:15 p.m.
During the event, parents will meet the principal, learn about kindergarten in District 7, and have the opportunity to tour the building. Students are welcome to join their parents.
Any family that is unsure of which building their future kindergartner will be attending should reach out to the District 7 Central Office at 618-656-1182 for assistance.
Students must be five years old on or before September 1, 2026, to register for kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year.
Registration is not required to attend Kindergarten Kickoff.