Kindergarten online registration opens district-wide on March 4, 2026, and closes June 18, 2026. It will re-open for all grades on July 28, 2026. While schools offer specific in-person registration days (listed below), parents are encouraged to register their 2026-27 kindergartner online as soon as the window opens.

Program Options and Requirements

In compliance with 53G-7-203, Murray City School District’s standard kindergarten program is full-day. We also offer a half-day option (8:40–11:40 am) where students receive the minimum standards for state board requirements.

Important Note on Staffing: To ensure necessary staffing arrangements, families selecting a half-day option after the priority registration window (March 4 – June 5, 2026) will not be counted in the student threshold for R277-730.

Additionally, HB331 requires students to be toilet trained before enrolling in kindergarten. If you need assistance or resources to help your child meet this requirement before school starts, please review this Toilet Training resource guide in English or Spanish.

School Registration Days (Spring 2026)

If you prefer to register in person or need to drop off documents, please note the following dates and times for each elementary school:

Longview Elementary | March 11 | 1:30 – 4:00 pm

McMillan Elementary | March 18 | 2:00 – 3:30 pm

Horizon Elementary | April 8 | 1:30 – 4:00 pm

Grant Elementary (final call) | April 8 | 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Liberty Elementary | April 8 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Parkside Elementary | April 8 | 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Viewmont Elementary | April 15 | 2:00 – 3:30 pm

How to Register

The registration process is straightforward and consists of two main steps:

1. Aspire Registration Process: Complete the official Aspire registration process (Note: this registration link will not be live until March 4th)
2. Documentation: Visit your school during their registration day (listed above) or call the school office to make an appointment during regular business hours to provide the following:
   • Original birth certificate
   • Two documents proving residency (must include parent name and physical address)
   • Original immunization record (The school will make copies for you)

Note: Your student does not need to be present for registration; this process is for formal paperwork only.

Eligibility and Special Services

• Age Requirement: Children must turn five years old BEFORE September 2, 2026 (Utah Code 53G-4-S402).
• ECEC Students: If your child currently attends ECEC, you must still register them with your boundary school.
• Special Needs: If you have a child with special needs, please contact the District Office Special Education Department:
  • Emily Bird: 801-264-7459
  • Lisa Adair: 801-264-7402

For all other questions, please contact your individual school office. Click here to review MCSD’s Kindergartent readiness pamphlet in English or Spanish