05-02-2025
Here's how to enroll your child in an MPS kindergarten program
While the 2025-26 school year might seem a long way away, it's time to think about kindergarten enrollment in Milwaukee Public Schools.
The district is offering a kindergarten enrollment fair Saturday, Feb. 22, at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St., Milwaukee.
Here's what to know about the upcoming kindergarten enrollment fair and the kindergarten enrollment process.
Children who will turn 3, 4 or 5 by Sept. 1 are eligible to be enrolled.
The kindergarten enrollment period for 2025-26 began Feb. 1 and runs until March 17. After that enrollment window closes, kindergarten enrollment will reopen April 7 and run until Aug. 29, according to the district website.
The district encourages families to enroll early for the best chance at getting into the school of their choice. Seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
No documentation is required, according to MPS media relations manager Stephen Davis.
Parents and guardians must complete an application, whether at the enrollment fair or online, Davis said.
If you're a current district family, visit If you're new to the district, visit
MPS offers programs including bilingual education, arts, language immersion, Montessori, technology and traditional classrooms.
There will be a separate open house for those interested in MPS Montessori schools, from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 8, at Macdowell Montessori School, 6415 W. Mount Vernon Ave., Milwaukee. For more information, visit
The event starts at 9 a.m. and runs until noon.
The fair will allow interested families to find the schools and programs best for their child, learn about transportation and before- and after-school care, meet school leaders and teachers and learn about MPS family resources, careers and more. Interpreters are also available, according to information on the MPS website.
Davis said that, in addition to stations where you can enroll your kids, there will be opportunities for vaccinations to make it convenient for families to meet requirements.
For more information, visit
Contact Alec Johnson at (262) 875-9469 or Follow him on Twitter at @AlecJohnson12.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Learn more about MPS kindergarten enrollment
