Kindergarten
Kindergarten Information
Each designated school may offer different program times (i.e. morning, afternoon, Monday/Wednesday, or Tuesday/Thursday), and all children will have a place at their designated school. If you have a strong preference for a particular time, please register early to avoid disappointment as preferred/requested program times will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis using Black Gold’s online enrollment system starting on January 5, 2026.
When Is My Child Eligible To Attend Kindergarten?
Children may begin Kindergarten in a school within the Division in September if they are at least 4 years 8 months old as of August 31, 2026.
How to Register
Register online starting January 5, 2026, through PowerSchool Registration (please note that paper forms are not available).
- Create an Account: You will need to create a new PowerSchool Registration account (this is different from the Parent Portal).
- Select Your Program: During registration, you can choose the program you want and indicate if you want busing (please note: busing is not guaranteed).
- Upload Documents: Upload your child’s birth certificate and citizenship papers directly to the form or drop them off at the school.
- Complete the Process: All documentation must be received by the deadline to ensure your registration is complete.
2026-2027 Registration
Click here if your child is starting school in September 2026
About Our Program
The Black Gold School Division (BGSD) offers Kindergarten programs in all the communities in which we operate (Beaumont, Calmar, Devon, Leduc, New Sarepta, Thorsby, and Warburg).
To find your local program/school please visit BGSD’s Bus Planner – School Eligibility Page.
For more information, please contact the Early Years Consultant at rebecca.aiken@blackgold.ca.
Several BGSD schools offer programming options with varying days, length (full-day, every other day and half-day), and times. Early French Immersion is offered in BGSD’s Beaumont Family of Schools as well as two locations in our Leduc Family of Schools (École Corinthia Park School and École Leduc Estates School). Please inquire with individual schools for programming details.
Programs and class preferences are subject to change based on enrollment, space and program viability. We encourage families to register early to avoid disappointment.
Our Kindergarten programs build on what your child has already learned at home and in your community. Our programs allow children to explore and experiment with their surroundings and to learn how to interact with other children. Our Kindergarten programs offer many benefits including:
- Further developed skills in language arts, math, social studies, science, and the arts.
- Improved personal and social skills.
- Enhanced physical skills.
2026-2027 Kindergarten Locations
BEAUMONT
- École Beau Meadow School
- École Bellevue School
- École Champs Vallée School
- École Coloniale Estates School
- École Dansereau Meadows School
CALMAR AND AREA
DEVON
LEDUC
- Caledonia Park School
- Covenant Christian School
- East Elementary School
- École Corinthia Park School
- École Leduc Estates School
- Linsford Park School
- West Haven Public School
- Willow Park School
NEW SAREPTA
THORSBY
WARBURG
Children with Special Needs
For more information about programming for children with special needs, please contact Early Years Coordinator Rebecca Aiken at rebecca.aiken@blackgold.ca.
Is Transportation Provided?
Kindergarten students follow regular BGSD Transportation Policy and Procedures. It should be noted if the ECS Program is a half-day program, there is no busing available for noon-hour, at the end of the morning program, or at the beginning of the afternoon program.