Mercer Island School District will begin accepting kindergarten registrations for the 2017-18 school year on Wednesday, Feb. 1. For families seeking information about the district’s kindergarten program and registration process, kindergarten information sessions will be held at each elementary school from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31.

District staff will be present to answer questions, discuss the kindergarten experience and distribute registration packets. Families who are unable to attend this information night may download a registration packet from the district website beginning Feb. 1 or pick one up at any of the four elementary schools.

Additionally, families uncertain about their home school attendance area can find more information by visiting E-Link on the district website or by calling Mary Newcomer at 206-230-6336. Please be advised that this is a parent-oriented event.

The information sessions will be from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31. The locations are:

• Island Park Elementary: 5437 Island Crest Way, Multipurpose Room

• Lakeridge Elementary: 8215 SE 78th Ave., Multipurpose Room

• Northwood Elementary: 4030 86th Ave. SE, Commons

• West Mercer Elementary: 4141 81st Ave. SE, Multipurpose Room

Contact Fred Rundle, assistant superintendent of learning services, at 206-236-3330 for more.