Welcome to Kent Prairie Elementary
Kent Prairie Elementary "School of Distinction" serves students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade.
Our School has received several awards, including the 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Washington State Achievement Award celebrating the state's top performing schools.
Kindergarten registration for Arlington Public Schools now open
for the 2025-26 School Year!
Kindergarten registration for families in Arlington Public Schools is now open for the 2025-26 school year. New Arlington families may register their child at this link. Existing Arlington families can register their kindergartner in Family Access.
To be eligible for next year’s kindergarten program, a child must be at least five years old by Aug. 31, 2025. The following documents are required to register your child for kindergarten:
• Immunization records. The following are the only types of immunization documentation that may be accepted:
- A Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) printed from the Immunization Information System (IIS);
- A physical copy of the CIS form with a healthcare provider’s signature;
- A physical copy of the CIS form with accompanying medical immunization records from a healthcare provider verified and signed by school staff; or A CIS printed from MyIR
https://app.myirmobile.com/auth/register?state=WA
• Proof of residency (power/utility bill or the first page of a lease or purchase and sale agreement will meet the criteria of proof of residency)
• Your child’s birth certificate or other official forms of documentation
The deadline to apply for early entrance to kindergarten is Thursday, May 1. Early entrance applies to students who turn five from Sept. 1 to Oct. 15. The early entrance application form is available on the district website.
Please contact Karl Olson, Director of Categorical Programs, at [email protected] if you have questions about early entrance to kindergarten.
School Information
- Visitors: All Arlington schools are closed to non-registered/scheduled visitors which includes the first day of school. On the first day of school, if you are transporting your student please plan to drop your children off at the door. There will be many adults to assist students as needed.
- Meals: Meals continue to be free at Kent Prairie. In order to continue to receive additional state funding it is important for families that qualify for free/reduced meals to fill out the forms. The form can be found at Kent Prairie and on the district website. Here is the link: Free and Reduced Meals Information. Thank you for helping us.
- PTA: Here is some information from our PTA!
- Back-to-school is just a few weeks away. PTA is offering a way to get your supplies all in one place. Order through schooltoolbox.com. If you are in need of help getting supplies, scholarships are available. Email [email protected] with student name, grade, and teacher name if you have it.
- PTA has exciting news! We have a NEW website. Mark it as one of your favorites and keep in touch with all things PTA is doing at our school to create a community that helps our students grow and flourish. Find us at kppta.givebacks.com. You can also still find us on Facebook at our official page, Kent Prairie Elementary PTA and a private parent run page, Coyote Corner of Kent Prairie Elementary.
- Join PTA through our website or at back to school night on August 29th from 6-8. We will have swag bags for each person that joins and a treat for all kids that come through to meet their teachers. Also, mark your calendars for our first PTA Event on September 12th from 6-8 pm at Marysville Skate Deck (info on our website) and our first PTA meeting on September 16th at 4 in the library. Our fall fundraiser begins September 20th.
KP Arrival and Dismissal Routines