USD 407 Preschool Applications Open

USD 407 Russell County Schools is releasing the application for eligibility to enroll in the four-year-old preschool classroom based at Simpson Elementary School for the 2021-2022 school year.

The child will need to be four by August 31, 2021 to be considered. The application asks families to identify criteria based on the Kansas State Department of Education's qualifications for enrollment.

Although these indicators will help USD 407 in the enrollment process, they are not automatic qualifiers. It is also important to note that families are not required to meet the indicators to qualify. USD 407 hopes to find a balanced and integrated classroom of four-year-olds.

USD 407 asks for families to please answer the application to the best of their abilities and return the application by Friday, April 30 at 4 PM.

You may find the application at the following locations:

• Simpson Elementary School at 1323 North Main Street

• USD 407 District Office at 802 North Main Street

• www.usd407.org - You may click on the Preschool Application link at the top of the News column.

The most secure form to return your application is by mail to USD 407, 802 North Main, Russell, KS 67665.   The paper applications may also be scanned and sent to Jordan Perez at jperez@usd407.org. Completing the application through the USD 407 website will be submitted automatically.

You may drop them by the USD 407 District Office from Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM. If you have questions, please contact jperez@usd407.org.

Applicants will be screened and class enrollment will be determined by May 7. Families who submit an application will be notified of enrollment beginning May 10 to help families determine if their child will be on the preschool roster or if they will need to enroll in a private preschool.

With questions regarding the application process, contact Jordan Perez, Principal of Simpson Elementary School, at jperez@usd407.org.

To access the electronic application, click here.

For the Spanish version of the electronic application, click here.

(Information courtesy USD 407.)