Preschool

Preschool Enrollment

The Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District will offer expanded Preschool Programming in the 2024-2025 school year.

Both 3- and 4-year-old preschool programs will follow the district’s four-day week calendar. Preschool will be in session only when school is in session, Tuesday – Friday. The actual start date for the year will be announced in March, along with a daily schedule and calendar.

Preschool registration for the 2024-2025 School Year is now open.

Follow this link to register: 2024-2025 PK Registration

4-Year-Old Preschool

  • 40 student maximum capacity.

  • Four school days as scheduled (Tuesday – Friday).

  • $67.50 per week payment.

  • Duration of total school day with wrap around care for last 90 minutes of the day.

  • This programming is supported in part through the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program (SWVPP) and per pupil revenue associated with that.

A note about SWVPP:  A minimum of 10 hours per week of instructional time is required in the SWVPP. The teacher should provide instruction on the skills and knowledge included in the Iowa Early Learning Standards, and directly related to the program’s locally determined curriculum. Instructional time should relate to intentional, planned teaching and learning experiences that would be reflected in the teacher’s planning and lessons. 256C.3(3)f., 281--16.3(4).

3-Year-Old Preschool

  • 16 student maximum capacity.

  • Four school days as scheduled.

  • $46.00 per week payment (currently $40 per month for one day per week).

  • Half day schedule:  start of school day for approximately 3 hours (final schedule to be released later).

  • 3-Year-Old Preschool is not supported through the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program (SWVPP).

Troubleshooting

If you are unable to register online, please visit the Central Office.

Questions may be directed to Jessica Hart at [email protected].