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Kindergarten Information Night 2026-2027

Maltby Elementary School

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Welcome to Maltby!

It’s a GREAT day to be a Maltby Mustang!

Grades K-5

  • 330 Students
  • 60 Staff
  • Structured Learning Center
  • Positive Behavior Program
  • Montessori Program

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Ms. Jamie

Principal Hillestad

Ms. Lisa

Front Office Team

Assistant Principal

Ringer

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Nurse and Health Room

  • Student Health History Form
  • Immunizations

Ms. Becky

Nurse Heather

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Counselor

Student Support

Ms. Kenney

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Jackie Shinstrom

Sarah Traynor

Janelle Gray

Montessori

Kindergarten Team

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Opportunities to get involved

PTO

Watch DOGS

Principal Chat

School Volunteer

Substitute

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A Day in Kindergarten

  • Academic subjects: math, reading, writing, science, social studies
  • Social Emotional Learning: center time, circle time
  • Specialists: PE, Music, Art, Library
  • Other Daily Activities: Recess and lunch

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Support for ALL students

  • Mustang Families
  • Mustang PRIDE
  • Bullying Prevention Lessons
  • Buddy classes

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Important Dates

  • Kindergarten Jump Start!
  • August 24th-26th, 8:45-11:45 am
  • Transportation provided, if interested
  • Meet new friends & Kindergarten teachers
  • Open to all incoming Kindergarten students

  • Ride the Bus Day: During Jump Start
  • Opportunity to ride the bus to MBE from the transportation garage
  • Busing information available late August on Family Access

  • Family Connection Meetings & First Day of School
  • Family connection meetings - Sept. 9th-11th
  • First day of school - Sept. 9th, Kinder - Sept. 14th

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Contact Information:

Christine Hillestad

hillestadc@monroe.wednet.edu

360-804-3500

The Monroe School District offers full day kindergarten at no cost to all students. Student who turn 5 by August 31, 2026 will be eligible to enroll for the 2026-2027 school year.