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Register for Preschool

We offer 4-year-old preschool in all 7 of our elementary schools and the Early Childhood Family Education Center (ECFC). We also offer 3-year-old preschool at the ECFC. Our preschool program has been given the Four Star Parent Aware rating and is closely aligned with the district's curriculum, which ensures a smooth transition to kindergarten and beyond.

Preschool is a fee-based program provided by Community Education. Limited scholarships are available for Minnesota residents who are not yet 5 as of September 1. Depending on your family income, you may be eligible for discounted or free services. Please call the Early Childhood Family Center at 651-351-4000 for more information about preschool tuition assistance.

Instructions to register for preschool:

1. Click REGISTER FOR PRESCHOOL 
2. For first time users, click Create A New Account
3. Choose the location where your child will attend.
4. Determine your method of payment.
5. Fill in all appropriate information and click Complete Registration.
6. When you are finished, click on the words Community Education at the top left of your screen.
7. Click on the button that says Your Profile.
8. Click on the tab that says Preschool.
9. Click on the tab near the bottom of the screen that says Manage Authorized Pickups.
10. Enter the names of all parents/guardians in the authorized pick up section, and also anyone else who is able to pick your child(ren) up from preschool. Please also include a phone number for each of these individuals in the Description or Note section.
11. Click on the button at the bottom of your screen labeled Save Authorized Pickups.

Your child will be placed in their assigned school. If you wish to enroll into another district school, please complete the Alternate Enrollment form. 

Our middle school program encourages students to explore their interests and passions, and we provide them with the support and deep relationships they need to feel safe and confident. We get middle schoolers. We understand their unique needs. Our staff are experts in more than just the content they teach. We are committed to providing learning experiences that are developmentally responsive, challenging, empowering, equitable and a whole lot of fun!

Your child will be placed in their assigned school. If you wish to enroll into another district school, please complete the Alternate Enrollment form. 

Our high school offers big opportunities for our students. Students have all the benefits of a comprehensive high school - from nationally recognized music to unique hands-on science courses - with the personal connections and deeper relationships of a much smaller building. Students are challenged academically, supported emotionally and provided the opportunity to develop skills necessary for college or career. 

Looking for information about the St. Croix Valley Area Learning Center (ALC)?

Homeschooling is an alternative option to public or traditional private school attendance. MN Statutes 120A.22, Subd 5. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has determined that homeschools are private schools that provide their own curriculum, transcripts and diplomas. MDE does not vouch for or certify curriculum, transcripts or diplomas. District 834 cannot provide curriculum, transcripts or diplomas for home school students.

A parent may choose to home school their child at any time during the school year. However, the parent must notify the school district in which the family resides as soon as they decide to homeschool or within 15 days of withdrawing from school. There are certain steps that need to be taken in order to register a homeschool within your resident school district.

Learn more about homeschooling in Minnesota

Best of both worlds

Did you know you can take advantage of all the classes, activities and unique learning experiences at Stillwater Area Public Schools while still maintaining your homeschool status?

Application for Home School Students to Participate in School District 834 Curricular Courses:
A decision regarding enrollment will be made depending on the capacity of the program or class, school capacity, and other considerations. For secondary programs, students are eligible to take up to two classes per semester.

Please mail or deliver all materials in person to: 
Enrollment Processor Stillwater Area Public Schools | Enrollment Office | 1875 S. Greeley St, Stillwater, MN 55082

Stillwater Area Public Schools offers an optional Dual Language Spanish Immersion program called Amigos Unidos. To apply for Amigos Unidos, you must first enroll your child in our school district and then fill out the Spanish Immersion application.

Once your student is officially enrolled, check out our New Student Resources page to help get you acclimated!