4K Registration

4K/5K Enrollment

Welcome to the Kaukauna Area School District!

We are so excited to help you and your little one get started on their educational journey in the Kaukauna Area School District. We truly believe in every student and put them at the center of everything we do. We can’t wait to be a part of helping your child grow and flourish in the next 12 years, to achieve their dreams and accomplish their goals. This is just the beginning! Welcome to the family!

Step 1: Locate Your Home Attendance Area School

Step 2: Enroll in KASD

Step 3: If Interested, Apply for School Outside Your Home Attendance Area

Charter Lottery
Within District Transfer

Enrollment Opens January 19, 2026

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Learn More About Our 4K/5K Programs

Tanner Early Learning Center

4K - 1st Grade

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Learn More About Tanner

Students residing in the Tanner/Quinney attendance areas will go to Tanner Early Learning Center.

Tanner serves nearly 600 students from early childhood through 1st grade in one unique, special building. The early learning center model offered at Tanner provides students with the building blocks for a lifelong love of learning, by having safe, nurturing and educational environments, focused on age-appropriate concepts and academic growth.

Our incredible staff takes pride in building positive relationships and meeting the individual needs of each of our students. We are committed to providing engaging and memorable experiences that serve as a foundation for learning, using different strategies to meet the needs of each of our students, including, but not limited to: learning centers, technology, art projects, hands-on learning, field trips, songs, books, math and more! Our students leave 4K well-prepared for kindergarten and the academic journey ahead. We are excited to offer KASD families a first school experience that will provide top-notch academic experiences as well as fond memories that will last a lifetime!

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New Directions Learning Community

4K - 4th Grade

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Learn More About NDLC

NDLC does not have a specific attendance area; Students must apply to NDLC.

New Directions Learning Community is committed to creating a culture where students, staff and families are empowered together to strive for independent, accepting, empathetic individuals that feel that they have the power and skill to change the world.

NDLC is a public charter school utilizing the Readers’ and Writers’ Workshop developed by Columbia University; this collaborative learning approach encourages engagement and deep understanding through discovery learning. Students take ownership of their own education and behaviors, thinking, exploring, questioning, creating and experimenting; teachers facilitate, guide, challenge and support student learning.

Our Vision

The vision of the New Directions team is to develop a 4K through 4th grade charter school anchored in research-based best educational practices in all curricular areas. NDLC will utilize the Readers’ and Writers’ Workshop curriculum/methodology developed by Columbia University.

Our Mission Statement

The mission of New Directions is to develop student and teacher leaders. Students will be flexible, analytic, collaborative leaders ready for the demands of the 21st century. Staff will implement the Readers’ and Writers’ Workshop with fidelity across the elementary curricula in order to strengthen and improve the academic performance of the students. The mission also includes sharing the skills and techniques of the Readers’ and Writers’ Workshop with other interested educators inside and outside of the district. NDLC will be a labsite where teachers will model and educate others (teachers within the district, teachers from other districts, and students from surrounding universities in the education program) on the structure and benefits of the workshop. Staff will actively participate in professional development, peer coaching, and collegial study, while collaborating with one another in order to inform future practice and lift the level of student performance. The principal will work in collaboration with teachers to ensure the success of all students.

For more information about the classroom environment and instructional program at NDLC, please visit the "About NDLC" page on our website.

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Park Community Charter School

4K - 4th Grade

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Students residing in the Park attendance area will go to Park Community Charter School unless opting out in which case students would attend Haen.

Park Community Charter School is a place-based public charter school serving students in grades 4K through 4. Placed-based education is an approach that connects learning to the community; using partnerships with Kaukauna Utilities, 1000 Islands Environmental Center and the Historic Grignon Mansion, learning targets are met through interactive experiences connected to classroom activities.

Park Community Charter School practices Conscious Discipline. This brain-based program has created a strong school family environment that focuses on physical and emotional safety for everyone in our school.

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Victor Haen Elementary School

4K - 4th Grade

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Students residing in the Haen attendance area will go to Victor Haen Elementary.

Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, Victor Haen Elementary School will proudly serve 4K and 5K students as part of the District’s ongoing efforts to expand early learning opportunities. Thanks to the successful referendum, the new school addition will allow more of our youngest learners to attend their home school, strengthening neighborhood connections and supporting families right within their own community.

The addition will feature state-of-the-art classrooms designed specifically for early learners. These inviting, developmentally appropriate spaces will support exploration, creativity, and collaboration. The project also includes a new art and music room and a dedicated gym, expanding opportunities for students to learn, play, and grow.

Victor Haen Elementary is a warm, community-centered school on the north side of Kaukauna, serving nearly 300 students. Our dedicated staff focuses on the whole child, emphasizing strong relationships, social and emotional learning, and academic growth.

We believe all students can succeed with the right support. As a school-wide Title 1 school, we provide additional resources to help every learner thrive. Our team works collaboratively, with a commitment to continuous improvement and doing what is best for students.

We are proud to be part of the Kaukauna community and look forward to welcoming your family to Victor Haen Elementary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I live in the Kaukauna Area School District?

What if I'm interested in a school other than my home attendance area school?

When you register your student, they will be automatically placed at your home attendance area school. If you are interested in applying to NDLC or Park, you will need to complete the Charter Lottery form. If you are interested in a within district transfer (Tanner to Haen or Haen to Tanner), you will need to complete the within district transfer form. Priority will be given to families that complete these forms by March 1, 2026. These forms will become available on January 19, when registration opens.

Please note: though you can apply to attend any of the elementary schools, if you enroll in a school that is not in your attendance zone, you will be ineligible for free bussing services through KASD. For example: if you live in Area 1 (Tanner attendance zone), but enroll in at Park Community Charter School, you will need to provide your own transportation or apply for paid bussing.

What if I need to open enroll?

If you live outside of the Kaukauna Area School District boundaries, you will need to complete an application for open enrollment. This is processed through the Wisconsin Department of Instruction's website. The application period for the 2026-2027 school year is from February 2, 2026 to April 30, 2026.

Click Here to Apply for Open Enrollment

Notifications of approval/denials are not sent to families until May 2026; however, because of our Charter School lottery system for enrollment, we allow open enrollment families to complete registration for 4K prior to this date so that your information can be entered into the lotteries. If you complete registration with an out-of-district address, we will send an email reminder of the need for completion and acceptance through the open enrollment process before your enrollment is official in the Kaukauna Area School District. If you are accepted in May, we will ask you to confirm your enrollment in the Kaukauna Area School District. If denied, your registration will be voided.

If you move outside of the Kaukauna Area School District after April 30, 2026, you will need to wait to complete your open enrollment paperwork until July 2026 when the Alternative Application for Open Enrollment becomes available. More information can be found on the Public School Open Enrollment page of the Wisconsin Department of Instruction website.

For any questions regarding Open Enrollment, please contact Molly Ruch at 920-759-6109.

What are the times for AM and PM classes?

What options are available for child care?

The Kaukauna Area School District is continuing our partnership with the YMCA as our 4K Wrap-Around Care and school-aged provider. These services include:

Before-school care starting at 6:30 a.m.
After-school care until 6:00 p.m. for students at Tanner, NDLC/Quinney, Haen, and Park Elementary Schools.
Wrap-Around Care for 4K students at Tanner, NDLC, and Park Community Charter School.

Learn more about the YMCA Wrap-Around Care

For questions, please contact schoolagehvy@ymcafoxcities.org

How do I register for transportation?

Kaukauna Area School District utilizes Kobussen Bus Company for our transportation services.

The Kaukauna Area School District Transportation Policy is as follows:

4-year old through 4th grade students living more than 1.0 miles from their assigned school will be transported.

Due to the complexity of bussing between AM/PM placement and childcare services, students registered for 4K will be sent a Google Form in July to sign-up for bussing services.

Please note: Open Enrollment students are not eligible for transportation services.

Thank you for considering Kaukauna Area School District as the best choice for your student's education. If you have any other questions/concerns or would like additional enrollment information, please don't hesitate to contact your 4K school's office, or Molly Ruch at the Kaukauna Area School District office at (920) 759-6109.