Wilmington City Schools Hosting Kindergarten Exploration Open House

Wilmington, OHIO (January 27, 2026)—Wilmington City Schools invites kindergarten-eligible children and their families to attend Kindergarten Exploration, a fun and informative open house designed to help families prepare for the start of kindergarten.

The event will take place on Saturday, February 28, from 10am to noon at Holmes Elementary, 1350 W. Truesdell St. The open-house style format allows families to attend at their convenience and explore at their own pace.

“We want families to feel supported and informed as they begin their kindergarten journey,” said Tim Dettwiller, superintendent of Wilmington City Schools. “Kindergarten Exploration allows families to explore our school, ask questions, and connect with our staff and community partners.”

During Kindergarten Exploration, families will use a Kindergarten Exploration Map to visit stations throughout the building. Event highlights include assistance with kindergarten registration, a Kindergarten Signing Day photo opportunity, hands-on “Taste of Kindergarten” classroom activities, parent and teacher question-and-answer sessions, snacks, face painting, PTO information, and spiritwear for sale.

Children are eligible for kindergarten at WCS this fall if they turn 5 years old on or before August 21. While families will begin the registration process at the event, kindergarten registration should be completed before August 3.

Families interested in attending or learning more are encouraged to sign up online at tinyurl.com/WCSDkdg.

Wilmington City Schools looks forward to welcoming families and helping them take the next step in their child’s educational journey.

Holmes Elementary

Dr. Marilee Tanner, Principal

(937)382-2750