We are happy to extend a warm welcome to your child in the Verona Public Schools' kindergarten program. Kindergarten is an essential milestone in your child's educational journey, and we are excited to be a part of this important chapter.
Our kindergarten program is designed to provide a solid foundation for your child's academic and social development. During the school day, we offer a comprehensive curriculum that includes media skills, formal art, music, and physical education. It's a time for learning, forming new friendships, collaborating in groups, and acquiring fundamental academic skills.
Important Information:
*Children must be 5 years of age on or before Oct. 1, 2026, to enroll
*Kindergarten session hours: 8:30 am to 2:45 pm.
*The Montclair YMCA's aftercare program is available from 2:45 to 6:00 p.m. For more information, Contact Yasmin Pego at 973-415-6133 or ypego@montclairymca.org.
Kindergarten Round-Up: January 12-16, 2026
This week, we will identify eligible students for the upcoming September class and initiate formal registration. Please download the enrollment packet and review the required Kindergarten. Please complete these forms during Round-Up week and return them to your home school office.
Grade 4 Registration Packet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OwbobcypCTY3DQIf6Es7_E2DGbVE_vSK-_H8d-Vglos/edit?usp=sharing
If you know parents with eligible kindergarten children who have not received this information, please encourage them to contact the school office.
Student access to Google Classroom has been restored. Some students may see Google Classrooms for courses in the upcoming school year. Please note these Google Classrooms are not finalized and do not represent student schedules for September. Student schedules will be live in Genesis on Monday, August 25th and Google Classrooms will be updated on the 26th. Until that time, we kindly ask that you do not reach out with questions or concerns regarding your schedule based on the information in Google Classroom.
⏰ New Start and End Times for the 2025–2026 School Year
HBW will be adjusting its daily schedule beginning this fall. The school day will begin 10 minutes earlier and end 3 minutes earlier than in previous years. Below is the updated schedule for a typical full school day:
8:00 a.m. – Staff supervision begins at the Main Entrance and Gym Entrance
8:10 a.m. – Doors open for student entry
8:20 a.m. – Homeroom begins (Students should visit their lockers and be seated by this time)
2:56 p.m. – School day ends
