Early Kindergarten Screening Signups Open April 20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 04/13/2026

DYSART SCHOOLS - Requests for early entrance into Dysart’s kindergarten program for the 2026-2027 school year will be accepted from April 20 through May 20, 2026. Eligible children must turn five prior to December 31, 2026 to qualify. Interested parents may register their child for the Early Entrance Into Kindergarten Screener at Dysart.org/EarlyKinder beginning April 20.

Typically, children must turn five prior to August 31 in the school year for which they are applying to begin kindergarten. However, Dysart Schools offers a readiness screener as an option for those families that want to have their child(ren) screened for possible early kindergarten entry.  The screening, which may last up to 40 minutes, will be administered by a Dysart kindergarten teacher, and parents will be notified of the results within five business days after completion. During the screening, the child will work one-on-one with a certified teacher to take a variety of short assessments.

The Early Entrance Into Kindergarten Screener will be offered on June 2-4 and July 7-8, and screening will take place between 8am and 4pm, depending on the day. There is a $60 nonrefundable fee for the screener. Screenings will take place at the Dysart district office, located at 15802 North Parkview Place, in Surprise. Details on the program are available at Dysart.org/EarlyKinder, or by calling the Academic Services Department at 623-876-7173.