Upcoming events:
Back-to-School Night โ August 14, 2025: 4:00-6:00 Open House
First Day of Preschool: Monday, August 25, 2025
We thank you for your trust as we begin to partner and set the foundation for your childโs learning journey at Richland Elementary School.
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2025-2026 Preschool Information
Location: Richland Elementary School in Abercrombie
Schedule: Full-day, every-day - following the school schedule. School hours are 8:30-3:10. (with arrival no earlier than 8am) **First day of preschool is Monday, August 25, 2025.
Tuition: MAX of $35/day. For an opportunity for reduced tuition, please see the note on F&R under Meals below.
Meals: Families are encouraged to apply for Free & Reduced (F&R) lunches each school year. F&R applications for the 2025-2026 school year can not be accepted until July 1; however, you can find current income guidelines at https://tinyurl.com/299bmd3b
Transportation: Preschool students will have access to the same transportation opportunities as students in grades K-12. Routes will be set this summer and communicated to parents in August.
**Please note: For the 2025-2026 school year, we received the state's Best in Class grant which offset the daily PreK cost for some families on an income-based sliding scale.
Best in Class builds on program characteristics that drive results by offering affordable, accessible, and quality experiences to participating children in the year before kindergarten.
Best in Class Benefits
โข Bases tuition on a sliding-fee scale so it is affordable
โข Enrolls children of all abilities
โข Provides individualized support for each child through high-quality teacher-child interactions
โข Promotes free-play and hands-on learning experiences
โข Offers a safe, high-quality environment for children
โข Supports child health and well-being by offering health screenings
โข Observes and documents childrenโs learning and development (social-emotional, language, physical, cognitive, literacy, and math)
โข Includes family engagement opportunities to support child development at home
Attendance
Regular attendance ensures children benefit from participating in a Best in Class program and is a good measure of family engagement. It also establishes a routine that will benefit children and support their success in school and as lifelong learners.