SJSD offers kindergarten readiness programs with help from United Way

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- United Way and the St. Joseph School District are teaming up to help parents and kids heading into kindergarten next year as part of a two-part readiness program.

United Way of Greater St. Joseph has announced its "KinderClub" program will be offered for free in all elementary schools in the district with a dual program taking place on Jan 13., 2026 and Feb 10., 2026 at elementary schools and the Noyes Administration Building.

The program aims to assist children -- as well as parents and caregivers -- with entering kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. Sessions will be geared toward school readiness skills, while also providing information and resources to parents as their kids prepare to enter a key stage in their education.

Kindergarten readiness sessions will be led by St. Joseph School District staff. Families will also receive a book at the end of each session to add to their home libraries and tools to facilitate learning at home.

Those with additional questions or seeking information are encouraged to visit stjosephunitedway.org/sb6parents or call United Way of Greater St. Joseph at 816-364-2381.

For questions regarding which location to attend, call the St. Joseph School District Enrollment Center at 816-671-4115.