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.

8 days ago, Verona Public Schools
Kindergarten Roundup 2026

Laning Back to School Night

Wednesday, September 17

6:10 - 8:20 PM

Schedule:

6:10 - 6:40 Special Education Classroom Presentations
6:40 - 7:10 Classroom visits – Grades K, 1, 2, pre-school
7:15 - 7:45 General Meeting (multi-purpose room)
7:50 - 8:20 Classroom Visits – Grades 3 & 4

4 months ago, Laning Avenue School
"Chris Herren: The First Day" is made possible through the generous support of the Township of Verona in cooperation with the Verona Board of Education, Verona Public Schools, and the Verona Municipal Alliance Committee Alcohol and drug-free since August 1, 2008, Chris has spoken to over two million students nationwide with the goal of sparking honest discussions and making a positive difference in their lives. Through inspiring presentations, Herren empowers the audience and guides students to rethink how we look at the disease of addiction from the last day to the first.
8 months ago, Verona Public Schools
Chris Herren
NOTICE OF CHANGE TO REGULAR SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., the Verona Board of Education Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025, has been moved to Thursday, June 12, 2025, and may begin at 6pm with a Confidential Session. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 7:00pm, and will be held at the Verona High School Learning Commons, 151 Fairview Avenue, Verona, New Jersey.
8 months ago, Verona Public Schools