News & Announcements

🌟 Gearing Up for Preschool & Kindergarten Round-Up! 🌟

We’re so excited to welcome our future learners! 🎉 Join us for our In-Person Informational Meetings to learn more about enrolling your child in preschool or kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year!

📚 Preschool Parent Meeting
📅 Monday, April 14, 2025
🕕 6:00 P.M.
📍 Country Meadow Elementary, James R. Watson Elementary, McKenney-Harrison Elementary, & Waterloo Elementary
🎈 Children must be 4 years old by August 1, 2025, to enroll in preschool.

🍎 Kindergarten Parent Meeting
📅 Monday, April 21, 2025
🕕 6:00 P.M.
📍 Country Meadow Elementary, James R. Watson Elementary, McKenney-Harrison Elementary, & Waterloo Elementary
🎒 Children must be 5 years old by August 1, 2025, to enroll in kindergarten.

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet teachers, ask questions, and get ready for an exciting new chapter! We can’t wait to meet our newest learners and their families. ✨

#PreschoolRoundUp #KindergartenReady #FutureScholars #WeAreDeKalb

Please read this letter from Superintendent Steve Teders.

📚✏️ Get ahead of the game! Check out our JRW 2024-2025 School Supply List to start the new academic year on the right foot! From notebooks to calculators, we've got you covered. Let's make this year the best one yet! #BackToSchool

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Calling all incoming kindergarteners! You're invited to attend Kindergarten Orientation on Mon., July 22 from 8-11 at your child's elementary school.

This event is for incoming kindergarten students only.

RSVP: https://ow.ly/5Z8b50S39Z9

Children ages 1-18 can receive free meals through the DeKalb Central School's Summer Feed Program! Meals will be passed out for the week with 5 breakfast snacks & 5 lunches. Pick-up is at Waterloo Elementary, Ashley/Smiley Park, Corunna Park, Auburn Crossing Pavillion #1, & McKenney Elementary between the hours of 4-6 pm.

Pick-up days will be on Mondays through July 15th. Children must be present to pick up meals, & we are not offering adult meals this year.

Meal Schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12--UCqmhBoZyUfL7ckCGDrLxesta4gUC/view?usp=sharing

DeKalb Central School's 2024-2025 Preschool Round-Up will be on Monday, April 15, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. at each of our four elementary schools: Country Meadow Elementary, James R. Watson Elementary, McKenney-Harrison Elementary, and Waterloo Elementary. To enroll for preschool, children must be at least 4 years of age on August 1, 2024.

DeKalb Central School's 2024-2025 Kindergarten Round-Up will be on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. at each of our four elementary schools: Country Meadow Elementary, McKenney-Harrison Elementary, James R. Watson, & Waterloo Elementary. To enroll for kindergarten, children must be at least 5 years of age on August 1, 2024.

We can't wait to see you!

Registration is officially underway for new and returning students at DeKalb Central Schools. Join our vibrant community and discover the endless possibilities that await you. Unlock your future! Enroll today!

Incoming Kindergarten & New Students - https://ow.ly/XGPV50QEare

Incoming Preschool Students - https://ow.ly/fX0J50QEarm

Returning Students - https://ow.ly/IjUZ50QEarj

Need help with registration? Get assistance at any of our Tech Help Nights by visiting:

McKenney-Harrison Elementary - March 6 from 6-8 pm
Waterloo Elementary - March 13 from 6-8 pm
James R. Watson Elementary - March 20 from 6-8 pm
Country Meadow Elementary - April 3 from 6-8 pm
DeKalb Middle School - April 10 from 6-8 pm

#WeAreDeKalb
#FutureLeaders

Here is your JRW Back-to-School Picture Information!
https://ow.ly/1b3G50OKOZe

We look forward to seeing everyone at Back-To-School Night on Monday, August 7th, from 5:00-6:30pm!

Ready...Set...Register! Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open! Here are two ways to complete online registration!

Option #1: PowerSchool Webpage (dekalbcentral.powerschool.com)
- Select the student you are registering, and click on the "Forms" link within the left navigation menu. Complete all 23-24 Registration forms.

Option #2: PowerSchool Mobile App
- Select the student you are registering, and click the "More" icon in the bottom right-hand corner. Select "Forms" and complete all 23-24 Registration forms.