Ames Community School District

Northwood Preschool Center: 8:35 – 11:30 a.m. or 12:25 – 3:20 p.m. (No wrap-around care.)

Northwood Preschool Center

"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." -Frederick Douglass

Northwood Preschool Registration
Preschool registration forms for 4-year-olds are available at Northwood Preschool Center, 3012 Duff Ave. in Ames.

Children who will be 4 years old by Sept. 15 may attend the program. The District will treat all registrations received on these two dates on an equal basis for placement in the program and take registrations after these date on a first come, first served basis. Bring the child’s original official birth certificate and proof of residency, such as a copy of a current bill.

You can download the Pre School Application form by clicking the link - Pre School Application Form

Welcome to the
Northwood Preschool Center website

Below is a list of important dates for you to put on your calendar:

Early June: Receive acceptance postcard sent assigning AM or PM

August 17th: Class lists with assigned teachers posted at Northwood

August 23rd: Parent Orientation at Northwood (parents only please)
AM Classes 5:30-6:15 PM PM Classes 6:30-7:15 PM

August 27-31: Home Visits (sign up at Parent Orientation)

Sept. 4th:     Glimpses
                        AM last name A-M                 8:45-9:45 AM
                        AM last name N-Z                 10-11 AM
                        PM last name A-M                 12:45-1:45 PM
                        PM last name N-Z                 2-3 PM

Sept. 6th: First day of Preschool Classes
AM classes 8:35-11:30 PM classes 12:25-3:20

Sincerely,
Jody Klaver Principal,
Northwood Preschool Center

For Registration Information please visit the Educational Programs Page

2011-2012
Important Dates

May 25 - Last Day of School (unless missed days need to be made up)
May 30 - Memorial Day

It is the policy of the Ames Community School District to maintain a nondiscriminatory environment in every aspect of the operation of the District. The District shall provide equal educational and employment opportunities without regard to color, sex, race, national origin, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, or socioeconomic status in its educational programs and activities or its employment and personnel policies. Dr. Tim Taylor, Superintendent, is the reporting officer for affirmative action, desegregation, and discrimination. Any questions should be directed to: Dr. Tim E. Taylor - Educational Services Center- 415 Stanton Ave.- Ames, IA 50014– (515) 268-6610

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Last Updated 1-9-2008