Kindergarten

2026-2027


Kindergarten Summer Information for Families

Our Summer Information page is designed to help you stay informed and connected while schools are closed. Here you’ll find helpful resources to support your child throughout the summer and plan ahead for the 2026-2027 school year.
Important Dates:

School Offices Reopen: 
Monday, August 31, at 8:30 am

First Day of School: 
Tuesday, September 8, 2026

School Year Calendar: 
Please click here to view the Elementary School Year Calendar.
New to DSBN or Need to Update Your Address?

Changing Your Address:
Visit this link to change your address online: student-transfer.dsbn.org/

Registration:
To register your child for Kindergarten, visit: dsbn.org/kindergarten
To find your home school, please use our DSBN School Locator

Please note: Our registration system will be offline from Monday, August 24 to Thursday, August 27 to prepare for the new school year. Registration will open for the 2026-2027 school year on Friday, August 28.

Support for Newcomer Families: 
dsbn.org/welcome-centre/welcome-to-kindergarten
Additional Information
 
Before and After School Care:
For questions about child care, visit: https://www.dsbn.org/earlylearners/childcare
Safe Arrival:
Learn more about reporting your child’s attendance and download our SchoolMessenger Parent
Portal app here: Safe Arrival Program

Kindergarten Curriculum
To learn more about the 2026-2027 Kindergarten curriculum, visit:
 https://www.ontario.ca/page/kindergarten

Special Education Services for Kindergarten Families
To learn more about Special Education, visit: https://www.dsbn.org/special-education-webinar

Our Kindergarten website has answers to families’ most asked questions when starting Kindergarten including how you can help your child feel ready, what your child needs, and how your child will be supported. Visit www.dsbn.org/kindergarten for more information and to explore our Frequently Asked Questions.

Have a question you don’t see listed? Reach out to your home school directly or contact us here: Ask a Question
Transportation:
For questions about busing, visit: Niagara Student Transportation Services

To support a safe and efficient start to the 2026–2027 school year, all families are asked to complete the following steps:

Step 1: Determine Eligibility

Step 2: Access the NSTS Parent Portal

Step 3: Review Student Information

  • Before transportation is finalized, please confirm that all information about your student is accurate on the Parent Portal.

Step 4: Opt-In or Opt-Out of Transportation

Required for Kindergarten Students

  • Kindergarten students must be OPTED IN to receive transportation.
  • Even if eligible, kindergarten students will not be assigned to a bus unless Opt-In is completed.
  • Families must also Opt-Out if transportation is not required.
  • Families of students in all other grades are encouraged to Opt-In to support planning and ensure student safety.

Final bus stop locations and times will be available in the Parent Portal closer to the start of school.


Need Help?

NSTS staff are available to support you: