Incoming Kindergarten 2026
Is your child starting kindergarten
at UP in the fall?
Read on!
Step 1: Skyward and documentation
Starting now, parents are encouraged to create a new Skyward account. This will officially enter your family and your student into the HPISD system.
Upon creating a new account, parents will be asked to submit preliminary residency documentation via the document uploader in Skyward. These documents will be submitted again in the summer during the annual districtwide “Back to School Signup” (“BSSU”) process that all students, both new and current, complete. Registration in Skyward will automatically enroll you to receive all BSSU notifications.
Step 2: UP Kindergarten Roundup Meeting
On February 17th at 9:00am in the cafeteria at University Park Elementary, Principal Kim Banuelos will host a meeting for all incoming kindergarten parents for a full overview of the Highland Park school system, University Park Elementary, and kindergarten. Parents will be introduced to key members of the school community and get a chance to ask questions. Make sure to put this meeting on your calendar! This is a Parent Meeting!
Further questions about Kindergarten Roundup? Contact the front office at UP Elementary, Vanessa Kang and Amy Corless at 214.780.3400
“Kindergarten Roundup” is the HPISD district-wide effort to enter all new families into the HPISD system (called “Skyward”) and to begin educating parents on all things HPISD, UP, and kindergarten. All the following information (and more) is available on the HPISD website, (“Parents/Students” tab, “Enrolling a New Student” page). The following information is a summary of what is found on the HPISD page.
Kindergarten 101 Slideshow
Click below to access the Kindergarten 101 slideshow! For questions or comments, contact Sara Sherrieb at 972.835.2340 or sarasherrieb@gmail.com
UPPA HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
TOP 5 REASONS TO JOIN:
• Neighborhood playgroups by kinder year
• Mom’s Night Out
• Fun Seasonal Parties including Progressive Dinner, Summer pool parties and back to school events
• Opportunity to become an Amazing Member and go to the year’s most fun party!
• Children and Family Activities like Holiday Hayride, Easter Egg Hunts and the new UPPA “Two Step” a family-friendly concert for all ages!