Kindergarten Express
CV's Kindergarten Express entails six stops (outlined below - keep scrolling!) that lead families to the first day of kindergarten! Information about all six stops, including dates/times and what you can do to prepare, will be added below as details are confirmed.
Questions? Call Karen Sullivan: 717-397-2421 x0103.
Stop 1: Kickoff to Kindergarten* (Spring 2026)
During this (optional) event, families will receive an important kindergarten enrollment packet and have the opportunity to schedule your registration appointment. Incoming kindergarteners will take part in fun, hands-on learning activities focused on academic and social-emotional development.
There will be pizza and raffle prizes!
*attendance is optional at this event
Brownstown Elementary:
March 10, 2026
5-6:30 p.m.
Fritz Elementary:
March 18, 2026
5-6:30 p.m.
Leola Elementary:
March 11, 2026
5-6:30 p.m.
Smoketown Elementary:
March 19, 2026
5-6:30 p.m.
Stop 2: Kindergarten Registration* (Spring 2026)
Families who need to formally register for Kindergarten are able to do so at one of the “stations.”
*attendance is required at this event
Brownstown Elementary:
April 8, 2026
4:30-7:30 p.m.
By appointment
Fritz Elementary:
April 14, 2026
4:30-7:30 p.m.
By appointment
Leola Elementary:
April 15, 2026
4:30-7:30 p.m.
By appointment
Smoketown Elementary:
April 16, 2026
4:30-7:30 p.m.
By appointment
Stop 3: Kindergarten Screening* (Spring 2026)
Children and parents/guardians will meet kindergarten teachers and other school staff, participate in whole group and individual activities, and data will be collected by the school team about individual student skills.
*attendance is required at this event
Brownstown Elementary:
May 5-6, 2026
By appointment
Fritz Elementary:
May 12-13, 2026
By appointment
Leola Elementary:
May 6-7, 2026
By appointment
Smoketown Elementary:
May 12-14, 2026
By appointment
Stop 4: Summer Meet and Greets* (Summer 2026)
Students may do an activity with teachers, receive free materials, meet classmates, and/or play on the playground and enjoy popsicles.
*attendance is optional at this event
Brownstown Elementary:
TBD
Fritz Elementary:
TBD
Leola Elementary:
TBD
Smoketown Elementary:
TBD
Stop 5: Kindergarten Kickstart Camp* (Summer 2026)
Incoming kindergarteners are invited to come to school to meet classmates, practice school behavior and routines, and work with teachers.
*attendance is optional for this event
Brownstown Elementary:
TBD
Fritz Elementary:
Aug. 10-12, 2026
9:00-11:30 a.m.
Leola Elementary:
Aug. 11-13, 2026
9:00 -11:30 a.m.
Smoketown Elementary:
Aug. 11-13, 2026
9:00-11:30 a.m.
Stop 6: Kindergarten Orientation* (Summer 2026)
Incoming kindergartners and their parents/guardians are invited to visit their classrooms, meet their teacher and friends, learn the essentials for the start of school, and take a bus ride.
*attendance is required at this event
Brownstown Elementary:
Aug. 11, 2026
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Fritz Elementary:
Aug. 12, 2026
TBD
Leola Elementary:
Aug. 11, 2026
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Smoketown Elementary:
TBD