Kindergarten is a big milestone for your child—and for your entire family—and we're excited to have you join the Aberdeen Public Schools community!

At the Aberdeen Public School District, we're committed to empowering all students to succeed in a changing world—and that begins with a supportive, nurturing kindergarten environment.

Our district includes six elementary schools:

• C.C. Lee Elementary

• Lincoln Elementary

• May Overby Elementary

• Mike Miller Elementary

• O.M. Tiffany Elementary

• Simmons Elementary

At each of our schools, your child will be taught by caring, dedicated teachers who are ready to help them learn and grow—and set them on the path to success!

If you still need to register your child for kindergarten this fall, you can do so during spring conferences at Aberdeen Public School District elementary schools. This event is for those families who missed Kindergarten Signing Day in January. 

Kindergarten registration will take place from 4-8 p.m. March 12 and 8 a.m.-noon March 13 at each of the district’s elementary schools: 

·         C.C. Lee Elementary: 1900 N. State St., 605-725-7500

·         Lincoln Elementary: 414 S. 10th St., 605-725-7200

·         May Overby Elementary: 612 14th Ave. S.E., 605-725-7300

·         Mike Miller Elementary: 3010 Milwaukee Ave. N.E., 605-725-7800

·         O.M. Tiffany Elementary: 819 Eighth Ave. N.E., 605-725-7400

·         Simmons Elementary: 1500 S. Third St., 605-725-7600 

Families should register at their home area school. (See our elementary school boundary map to determine your school.) The registration events will include kindergarten readiness screening, and each child will receive a gift bag with a free T-shirt and book.

Parents: To register your child for kindergarten, please plan to bring your child’s birth certificate and immunization records, as well as proof of address.

Are you wondering if your child is ready for kindergarten? Our kindergarten teachers say that children should, in general, be able to:

•  Follow simple, two-step directions.

• Accept consequences.

• Listen without interrupting.

• Get along with others.

• Use words to express feelings.

• Use the bathroom without help.

• Put on shoes, zip coat, fasten buttons.

• Be able to use crayons, pencils, scissors.

• Wait for attention.

• Sit and listen to a story for 10 minutes.

• Be able to recognize and write their first name.

We can't wait for you to join us! Kindergarten registration for fall 2024 begins in January. If you have any further questions, please contact your school! (See our elementary school boundary map to determine your school.) Elementary schools can be reached by calling: 

• C.C. Lee Elementary: 605-725-7500

• Lincoln Elementary: 605-725-7200

• May Overby Elementary: 605-725-7300

• Mike Miller Elementary: 605-725-7800

• O.M. Tiffany Elementary: 605-725-7400

• Simmons Elementary: 605-725-7600

Ready to register? Get started at the link below!