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Elementary School Grades TK-6

TK-6 Enrollment


The priority registration window for the 2025-26 school year will open on January 9, 2025 and run through February 14, 2025. This priority registration window is intended for students who are NEW and just joining Petaluma City Schools. Elementary schools will begin hosting tours for prospective families in January and tours will continue into the spring. Whether you have an incoming TK or kindergarten student, or you're considering a change for your current elementary-aged student, we welcome you to join a campus tour! 

If you accidentally miss the priority registration window, families may still submit applications for enrollment after the window closes. All TK-6 registration takes place online via SchoolMint. When registering, please pay careful attention and be sure to select the correct school year for your online application. 

Please note: If you have a student who is already attending a PCS elementary school, you do not need to register your child.

Wondering if your child qualifies for TK?

Students are eligible for TK in the 2024-25 school year if they turn five between September 2, 2024 and June 2, 2025.

TK enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is open to students who turn four on or before September 1, 2025. 

4 Easy Steps to Elementary Enrollment!


1) Find a School

  1. Find a school that works for you with our SchoolFinder tool! Search by programs and services that fit your needs.
  2. During the application process, you will have a chance to select up to three schools and rank them in your preferred order. (We recommend selecting at least one backup school.)
  3. Take a tour or attend an information night.

2) Apply

  1. Click here to apply now via SchoolMint.
  2. Make sure you select the 2024-25 school year
  3. During the registration process, you will need the following documents in order to complete your student's registration:

3) Confirm & 4) Register

  1. Wait to receive an offer from your school.
  2. Accept the offer so that your school knows you will attend!
  3. Work with your school site to finish registration.
  4. Once all paperwork is turned in, you're all set for the upcoming school year!

Transitional Kindergarten (TK)


2024-25 School Year (next school year)

  • TK enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is open to students who turn five between September 2, 2024 and June 2, 2025.
  • The priority registration and enrollment window is open January 10, 2024 - February 16, 2024. Registration takes place online via SchoolMint.

All seven of our PCS elementary schools offer Transitional Kindergarten.

You may contact school sites directly for more information about enrollment, or to schedule a tour of a Transitional Kindergarten classroom.

Our TK-6 Schools


Grant Elementary (707) 778-4742
Mary Collins at Cherry Valley  (707) 778-4740
McDowell Elementary  (707) 778-4745 
McKinley School  (707) 778-4750 
McNear Elementary (707) 778-4752 
Valley Vista Elementary (707) 778-4762
Penngrove Elementary (707) 778-4755

More Information


  • Our Transitional Kindergarten
    • Is part of the public school system and is free for families
    • Uses a unique, specialized curriculum that is based on the kindergarten standards and is designed to support young 5-year-olds
    • Is taught by credentialed teachers with training to teach young kindergartners
    • Helps children develop socially and academically
  • What Happens in a Transitional Kindergarten Classroom?

    In Transitional Kindergarten teachers help children develop social skills through activities that build confidence and communication.  They also expose children to reading and math in an exciting, interactive way by using educational games to teach children about words and sentences and help them understand mathematical concepts like counting and patterns.

    • Classroom facility and teacher: Transitional Kindergartners have their own classroom with their own teacher. Instructional assistants also support our TK classrooms.
    • Length of school day: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday are full days of learning; Wednesdays are shorter days. Please refer to your specific school's bell schedule for more information.   
    • Aftercare: All school sites offer aftercare for a fee.
    • Shared activities: TK students participate in a variety of developmentally appropriate activities such as music and art throughout the year.
    • Curriculum and learning: TK provides the opportunity to develop literacy and numeracy skills as well as build a classroom community in the supportive environment of an elementary school. 
    • Learning environment: TK students learn in a warm and welcoming classroom environment with a variety of small and large group instruction while cultivating independent exploration. 
  • Why is Transitional Kindergarten Good for Kids?

    Transitional Kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn in an enriching and academically challenging environment that nurtures their growth.  Research shows that children who attend kindergarten readiness programs like Transitional Kindergarten are more likely to do well in school and attend college.

    Parents all over California recognize the benefits of Transitional Kindergarten and many parents have already been enrolling their children in similar programs, public and private, for years. Transitional Kindergarten supports students with a strong educational foundation with a curriculum that is designed just for them.

Elementary Enrollment Staff


Jose Aguilar Sanchez

Warehouse Coordinator

Dylan Barnes

Tech Support Specialist, District

Tressa Bigbee

Dispatcher

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Amanda Bonivert

Chief Business Official

Rachelle Buschman

Human Resources Coordinator

Claire Chrisco

Lead District Student Information & Assessment Specialist, District

Beatriz Cseszlyar

District Bilingual Coordinator & ELPAC Coordinator

Lisa Davis

Construction Manager

Ray DiGiaimo

Director of Maintenance & Operations & Transportation

Brian Dufour

Director of Food and Nutrition

Kara Eichner

Supervisor, Database & Systems Management

Nancy Emanuele

Principal, Petaluma Adult School

Bianca Escamilla Carrero

Receptionist, District Office

Carlos Espinoza Cardenas

Maintenance and Operations Supervisor

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Gloria Estavillo

Director of Educational Services

Amy Fadeji

Communications Coordinator

Carl Fandel

Network Supervisor, District

David Fichera

Director, Learning & Innovation Technology, District

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Sarah Fountain

Director, Special Services

April Garcia

Secretary, South County Consortium & Student Records Clerk II, Petaluma City Schools

Yuliana Gonzalez

Executive Assistant, Business Services

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Ashley Grierson

Behavior Specialist , Special Services

Ava Haghighi

Class 2025


Matthew Harris

Superintendent

Lori Hirasa

Transportation Coordinator

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Kristin Hoff

Coordinator, Special Services

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Tony Hua

Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services

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Victor Hughes

Work Based Learning Coordinator

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Aimee Jasa

Program Manager, Adult Education

Amanda Kirk

Program Manager, South County Consortium/Petaluma City Schools

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Bridget Kowalski

Behavior Specialist, South County Consortium

Jordan Lane

Transportation Coordinator

Olivia Leonard

Class of 2025


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Cindy Leupold

Registrar, Petaluma Adult School

Rey Lovo Montoya

Human Resources Assistant

JJ Lynch

Expanded Learning Coordinator

Mary MacLean

Accounts Payable

Leo Mattos

Warehouse Delivery Driver

Lezet Melendez

District Accountant

Esmeralda Mondragón

Acting Superintendent

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Mina Nakhjavan

Certificated Payroll Technician

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Alissa Napier

Program Manager, Special Services

Shelby Nelson

District Student Information & Assessment Specialist

Sherry Neville

Budget & Accounting Technician

Jennifer Ortiz

Administrative Secretary, Student Services

Juliana Ortiz

Budget & Accounting Technician

Dan Ostermann

College & Career Pathways Coordinator

Ursula Perez Lopez

Human Resources Specialist II Classified Desk

Nik Perri

Tech Support Specialist

Rae Poole

Director, Budget & Accounting

Joe Ramirez

Food Services Secretary, 707-200-7938

Canaan Richards

Program Manager, South County Consortium

Kristin Ross

Human Resources Specialist II Certificated Desk

Monse Salas

Human Resources Specialist

Esmeralda Sanchez Moseley

Assistant Superintendent, Student Services

Shelley Santander

Behavior Specialist & Program Manager, Special Services

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Sarah Schafer

Director of Special Services

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Erika Schiefer

Senior Secretary, Petaluma Adult School

Christine Scott

Secretary, Special Services, District

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Chelsea Seigel

Program Manager, Special Services

Wen Shi

Classified Payroll Technician

Kerstin Stauffer

Tech Support Specialist

Melinda Susan

Director, South County Consortium

Jason Sutter

Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

Michael Titone

Tech Support Specialist

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Amy Truncale

Secretary, Educational Services

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Kassandra Vaca

Purchasing Coordinator

Daniel Vieira

Class of 2025


John Weaver

Interim Food Services Coordinator

Bree Weaver

Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, District

Heidi Weckerle

Secretary, South County Consortium

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Allie Wheat

Secretary, Special Services

Eric Winkler

Warehouse Coordinator

Michelle Woelfel

Maintenance & Operations Senior Secretary

Lynn Wong

Budget & Accounting Technician

Dana Zapanta

Program Manager, Special Services