March 4, 2025 3:30 a.m.

The Roseburg School District is now accepting Pre-K applications for the 2025-2026 school year.

A district release said all families living within the district boundaries are encouraged to apply now for their child to be considered for placement in the program. To be eligible, children must turn 4 years old on or before September 1st, 2025.

The district will use an enrollment process for the upcoming school year:

*First come, first served: Students who meet the eligibility criteria and apply before May 1st will be placed on the roster in the order applications are received.

*After May 1st: Remaining sports will be filled through a lottery system, which will include all eligible students who apply after the May 1st priority deadline.

*Accepted families will receive a phone call on or before June 1st

*Waitlisted families will receive an email on or before June 1st

Those interested in applying are welcome to attend “A Peek into Pre-K” on April 2nd from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. At this optional event, potential applicants can visit any of the district’s three Pe-K sites and learn more about the program.

Pre-K is offered through the district at Winchester and Green elementary schools and at Eastwood Elementary in partnership with the Douglas Education Service District. The program offers morning or afternoon sessions four days per week with no school on Wednesdays. There is no cost to attend.

The release said Roseburg Pre-K provides a high-quality early learning program that aligns with both the Oregon Early Learning Guidelines and the school district’s K-12 system to ensure positive outcomes and a smooth kindergarten transition.

For more information, go to: https://www.roseburg.k12.or.us/families/enrollmentandregistration/pre-k-enrollment