Kindergarten Information

The Carlynton School District offers a full day kindergarten program. For information regarding the school calendar please click here: 

2026-2027 Carlynton School District Calendar.pdf

Arrival and Dismissal Times:

Arrival: 8:25 AM

Dismissal:  3:00 PM

A Typical Day In Kindergarten:

Kindergarten Learning Standards:

Carlynton's kindergarten curriculum is designed to match PDE's Kindergarten learning standards. For more information on PDE's learning standards please click the link below:

KindergartenLearningStandards.pdf

Free Breakfast and Lunch: The Carlynton School District provides free breakfast and lunch to all students at Carnegie Elementary and Crafton Elementary. Students have the option of a hot lunch, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, or cheese sandwich for lunch. Families are also welcome to send a packed lunch with their children. Free Grab and Go Breakfast is offered daily. 

My School Bucks Account: Parents can add money to your child’s School Bucks account for buying extra food and snacks.

• Create a My School Bucks account to track your child’s account balance as well as his/her spending and eating habits
• Use the My School Bucks account to prepay your child’s cafeteria account.

Food Allergies: Food allergies must be reported to the nurse.  Peanut free areas are provided in each school cafeteria.

Click here for more information on cafeteria services, breakfast/lunch menus and dietary information: Cafeteria Services

If you have food service questions please contact:

Ray Racicot, Food Service Director

412-429-2500 ext. 1118

For more information on Carlynton's nursing services please click here: Nursing Services

Kindergarten Enrollment Immunizations Requirements:

• 4 doses of tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (1 dose on or after the 4th birthday)
• 4 doses of polio (4th dose on or after 4th birthday and at least 6 months after previous dose given)**
• 2 doses of measles, mumps, rubella***
• 3 doses of hepatitis B
• 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) or evidence of immunity *Usually given as DTP or DTaP or if medically advisable, DT or Td *

Physical Examinations and Dental Examination Requirements:

The Pennsylvania Department of Health mandates that all school students receive regular physical and dental examinations. The requirements are as follows:

• Physical Examinations- Kindergarten, grades 6 and 11, as well as new entrants

• Dental Examinations- Kindergarten, grades 3 and 7

In School Medication Authorization Form:

 iN SCHOOL MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION FORM

    Contact the nurse to discuss any medical conditions or food allergies

Crafton Nurse’s Office: 412-429-2500 ext. 4380

Carnegie Nurse’s Office: 412-429-2500 ext. 3308

For information regarding school transportation please click on the following link:  Transportation Department

Carnegie Elementary:

Students who ride the bus to school are dropped off in the front of the building on Franklin Avenue and enter the building through the main entrance. If a school bus arrives earlier than scheduled, students will remain on the bus until the front doors are opened. Students who walk to school use the main entrance of the building located on Franklin Avenue. Parents/Guardians who drive their child to school must use the designated drop-off zone on Cougar Court, facing Honus Wagner Stadium. Please do not park in the drop-off zone or leave your vehicle unattended. Staff members are available to greet and assist students as they arrive.

Crafton Elementary:

Students who ride the bus to school are dropped off in front of the building on Crafton Boulevard and enter the building through the main entrance.
Students who walk to school use the main entrance of the building located on Crafton Boulevard. Parents/Guardians who drive their child to
school must use the designated drop-off zone on Cougar Way, located behind the school. Children must exit the vehicle and access the building using the rear entrance. Please do not park in the drop-off zone or leave your vehicle unattended. Staff members are available to greet and assist students as they arrive.

Transportation Department Contact Information:

If you have questions regarding transportation please contact:

Amy Jenkins, Transportation Coordinator

412-429-2500 x. 1118

Kindergarten Here I Come- School Readiness Activities link:

Kindergarten-Here-I-Come.pdf

Building Readiness for Kindergarten:

Prior to entering kindergarten, children should have already acquired several skills. They should have knowledge of colors, shapes, numbers and alphabet letters. Children should also be able to give their full name, address and telephone number. Additionally, the youngsters should be able to:

• Put on and remove coats and boots
• Button, zipper, snap and tie all outer garments
• Open and close their book bags
• Know proper toilet habits
• Walk down steps using alternate feet
• Carry out simple two or three step directions
• Pay attention to a short story and answer simple questions

Parents can help their children be more successful by not comparing children, not using baby talk, and by being positive and encouraging. Reading stories will help children learn to listen and increase knowledge and understanding of words.

Forcing children to learn before readiness may create emotional turmoil, which might cause a negative feeling toward learning. Learning is most effective when your child is ready, eager and excited. Patience, understanding and support leads to ultimate results.

Click here to view the parent presentation from the 2026 Kindergarten Forum for Parents.