Edwardsville School District 7 Kindergarten Kickoff Scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026

District 7 will host Kindergarten Kickoff at six primary schools to introduce families to the 2026-27 kindergarten experience. Parents and students can meet principals and tour schools.

Mary Ann Mitchell

Jan 12, 2026 3:32 PM

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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.

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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.

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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.

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