For many families, the journey into school begins with a backpack that looks a little too big and a first walk into the classroom. As this school year winds down, Cobb Schools is already preparing to welcome its newest learners and help families take that exciting first step for Fall 2026.
Kindergarten registration is now open, and elementary schools across the district are eager to offer students a top-notch education that not only sets them up for success but also allows them to have fun and grow while doing it.
To register a student for kindergarten—or any other grade level—follow THIS link to do so in a matter of minutes.
What it Means to Parents
As the second-largest school district in Georgia, Cobb offers more than 60 elementary schools across the county, creating strong school communities where families can learn and grow together.
"I think this has been the greatest year! He came in a little hesitant but has just fell in love with school and talks about it every day, how much he loves school and learning. I've been blown away with how much he's learned how to read and count," said Hayes Elementary parent Kasey Romine.
For first-time students, many Cobb schools offer summer camps for incoming kindergarteners to help them acclimate to a new learning environment.
"It just showed a true testament to how they put care and emphasis to learning who your child is and how they can help benefit their education," said Hollydale Elementary parent, Quintrell Woods, who utilized the summer camp option for his daughter.
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Parents say one of the biggest differences they've seen in their child from the beginning of kindergarten to now has been their child's overall curiosity.
Whether it's pointing out a word they know on a sign driving down the road, an animal they know by name, or an eagerness to tell their families what they've learned during the day, the growth in learning is noticeable.
"He's learned a lot of math, subtraction, science, but I think STEM has been his favorite so far," said Belmont Hills Elementary parent, Shalom Patel.
Teachers Make a Difference
While families get to see instant proof of what a child has learned in kindergarten, it's equally rewarding for the teachers who help them grow.
"They are little sponges, everything we're teaching them, they're just absorbing it," said Hayes Elementary teacher Tracy Young.
That excitement for learning often turns into something even more meaningful in the classroom.
"You do have a special bond with the students at this age," said Belmont Hills Elementary teacher Margaret Gunn Bauman.
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"I love being their first real school experience. The science of reading is fantastic, teaching kids to read is so phenomenal, said Young.
Being part of that early education and growth is part of what drives Cobb teachers every day in the classroom.
While the learning doesn't stop in the classroom for these kindergarteners, teachers take notice of how much of a change they see from the start of the school year to the end.
"They are learning how to become a student, and by the end of the year, they're readers, mathematicians, they're independent, and they're thriving," said Bauman.
To register your student for kindergarten or to learn more about the process,
