Our district provides a high-quality, half-day pre-kindergarten program open to all children who are four years old on or before September 1, 2025. (Please note: early entrance is not available.) Both AM and PM classes are offered at Taylor Prairie School in Cottage Grove and Winnequah School in Monona.

Information Session

To help you learn more about our 4K program, we invite all 2025-26 4K-eligible families to join us for an in-person information session and tour at Taylor Prairie School (Cottage Grove) and Winnequah School (Monona) on Tuesday, January 21 from 4-4:30pm and a virtual information session on Friday, January 24 from 11:15-11:45 am. During these sessions, we will provide an overview of the program and answer any questions you may have. Visit our 4K page to access the meeting link or read our 4K FAQs.

School Registration

Registration for the 2025-26 school year is currently open. While registration is ongoing, registrations received by February 10, 2025 will receive priority placement in the location/section (AM or PM)  of your choice. To register your child, please access the online New Student Registration Application. Completing this application during the registration window ensures your child’s placement in the program.

If you have questions regarding the 4K program or the registration process, please contact Gina Molstad at gina.molstad@mgschools.net or call (608) 316-1930.

Early Childhood Education Support (for any child age 2.5+)

If you are concerned about your child's development or your child has a disability and may be eligible for an Early Childhood Program, please complete the Request for Early Intervention Form. If you need assistance completing the form, require the information in a different format, or have additional questions, please contact the Student Services Office at (608) 316-1905.

(If you have concerns about a child who is younger than 2.5, the Birth to 3 Program is a free resource available to your family).

We look forward to the opportunity to welcome your family to our 4K program and support your child’s early learning journey.