Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) is holding its Kindergarten Warrior Welcome event on April 1 and 2 with a goal to celebrate the Class of 2038.
The Warrior Welcome event for soon-to-be kindergartners and their families will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the GASD Administration Building, 900 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg.
Incoming students and their families will have the opportunity to engage with GASD staff, complete the registration process, submit necessary paperwork, and participate in raffles with prizes from numerous area businesses.
There will also be an area for students and families to strike a pose at creative photo displays or even meet popular cartoon characters during various times thanks to a generous donation from Adventure In Fun in Gettysburg.
“This event is a great way to open our doors and officially welcome new Warriors and their families,” said Jeffrey Matzner, GASD assistant superintendent. “Our new kindergartners will have a memorable start to their educational journeys.”
Besides administrative tasks, the event ensures that families can enjoy light refreshments and interact with school administrators and staff in food services, transportation, and the nurse’s office.
“These events are about more than paperwork. Families will get a chance to speak with notable staff who are ready to answer questions and provide support at this new and exciting time,” Matzner said.
By fostering this early connection, the district strives to make the transition into kindergarten smooth and enjoyable, setting the stage for a successful start to the students’ academic careers.
Parents or guardians will be responsible for providing documents for proof of age, whether it’s a child’s birth certificate, passport, or other records, immunization records, student physical paperwork, dental records, proof of residency, and a parent photo ID.
In 2024, GASD brought the Kindergarten Warrior Welcome event back after a four-year hiatus.
For those who cannot attend the event, kindergarten registration information is available online on GASD’s website at www.gettysburg.k12.pa.us/register with instructions on how to enroll for the upcoming school year.
The featured image includes GASD Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Matzner standing with incoming kindergartner Londyn Warren at the 2024-2025 Kindergarten Warrior Welcome event.
