New Student Registration 

New Student Registration Information  

The Mill Valley School District is excited to invite all parents and guardians to our Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten Registration Night on Thursday, December 5, 2024.  These events will provide essential information for parents looking to enroll their children in TK & K for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024

• Time: TK - 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; K - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

• Location: Mill Valley Middle School Library, 425 Sycamore Avenue, Mill Valley

• Participation: In person or virtually via Zoom (Zoom link will be provided on our website on the day of the meeting).

Transitional Kindergarten

Eligibility Dates: 

• For 2025-2026: Children who turn 4 years old on or before September 1, 2025 are eligible for Transitional Kindergarten.

At the Transitional Kindergarten Registration Information Night, you will have the opportunity to:

• Learn about the Transitional Kindergarten program and its benefits.

• Get an overview of the enrollment process and required documents.

• Meet principals and staff from our 2025-2026 TK sites.

• Receive answers to any questions or concerns you may have about your TK eligibility and school registration.

Whether you choose to attend in person at the Mill Valley Middle School Library or join us virtually via Zoom, we are committed to providing you with all the information you need to make the best decision for your child's education.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Transitional Kindergarten Registration Information Night on December 5th, 2024. Together, we can ensure your child's educational journey begins on the right foot.

What is Transitional Kindergarten (TK)?
Transitional Kindergarten is the first year of a two-year kindergarten program that uses a modified kindergarten curriculum that is age and developmentally appropriate. 

At what age will my child be eligible to enroll in TK in Mill Valley? 

My child's birthday falls just short of the deadline. Can we enroll?
At this time, there is no variance to the timeline for enrollment in TK in Mill Valley. We understand that this impacts important family decisions, and we recognize the burden of continued childcare. Our intention is to meet the state's deadline to include all students in TK by the 2025-2026 school year.

Will I need to re-register my child for Kindergarten in Mill Valley?
No. Children enrolled in TK in Mill Valley will receive a letter asking for their intent to return to the district for subsequent years.

Will my child be placed at the same school site for TK and K-5?
Not necessarily. Kindergarten placement is done separately in the spring of a child’s TK year. MVSD will follow the school placement procedures when determining kindergarten placement.

Will my child be able to enter first grade after completing a year of TK?
No. TK is the first of two years of kindergarten and is not a substitute for a full kindergarten program.

Are students in Transitional Kindergarten subject to the Kindergarten immunization requirements?
Yes. They are required to have documentation of required immunizations or a valid exemption prior to admission to Transitional Kindergarten. Here is more information.

Kindergarten at Mill Valley School District

If you have additional questions or need further information, please email registrar@mvschools.org.