BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 is preparing for preschool enrollment and will take applications next month.
Parents can apply at Plum Creek Thursday, March 4 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Union Valley March 11 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Buhler Grade from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. March 25.
Below are some Frequently Asked Questions from prospective preschool parents courtesy of the USD 313 website.
1. Do I have to bring my student with me?
No, your student is not required to come to the application clinic but is welcome to come with you.
2. What documents do I need to bring with me to the application clinic?
You will need to bring a copy of your student’s birth certificate, Immunization Records and Proof of Residency (water, power or gas bill, rental agreement, etc.)
3. Are there any medical requirements I should know about before enrolling?
Please be aware that any student up to the age of 9 entering school for the first time in the state of Kansas shall, prior to admission, be required to present the results of a health assessment conducted within 12 months of school entry by a physician or other health care provider as approved by the state of Kansas (KSA 72-5214). As an alternative to the health assessment, the student shall present a written statement signed by a parent or guardian that the child is an adherent of a religious denomination whose religious teachings are opposed to such assessment. Students who have not met the state health assessment requirement as outlined above will be excluded from school one week after parent notification and will remain excluded until the health assessment is completed. The health assessment may be brought to your student’s school in August.
4. Is lunch served during preschool?
Yes, lunch is served to both the morning and afternoon preschool students and is part of the preschool day. Students are welcome to bring their lunch. Breakfast is optional and is served at 7:35. Snacks are served to the afternoon preschool students. The normal lunch and breakfast fees apply. We encourage all families to fill out the federal lunch program form after July 1st to determine if they qualify for free or reduced lunches/breakfasts.
5. What is the cost to attend preschool?
There are no enrollment fees to attend preschool. The only cost to families are the lunch and/or breakfast fees.
6. Is transportation provided?
Yes, your student may ride the normal bus routes before and after school. There is not a bus route at noon. Transportation is provided only to students attending school in their designated attendance center.
7. Does it matter which application clinic I attend?
No, you can apply at any of our buildings during their application clinic. The application will be given to the appropriate attendance center.
8. How do I know which attendance center (Plum Creek Elementary, Buhler Grade School, Union Valley Elementary) my address lies in?
You can verify that information along with your in-district status here.
9. How are students selected?
We are limited to how many students we can serve so priority is given to in-district 4 year old students. If space allows, in district 3 year old students and out of district 4 year olds will be considered.
10. When will I be notified if my student is selected to attend Buhler Preschool?
Letters will be mailed out on or before May 20th.
11. What are the hours for preschool?
The morning session runs from 7:45-11:15 and the afternoon session runs from 11:45-3:15.
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