The School District of Indian River County invites families to participate in STEP into Kindergarten, a free Summer Transition Enrichment Program designed to help children confidently begin their Kindergarten year.
This developmentally appropriate program supports early literacy, math, language, and social development in a nurturing school environment. Eligible students must have completed a Voluntary Prekindergarten program, be registered to attend Kindergarten at an SDIRC elementary school, and be five years old on or before September 1.
The program runs June 3 through June 30, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with no school on June 19. Free breakfast, lunch, and transportation are provided. Families may choose from three locations: Fellsmere Academy, Pelican Island Classical Magnet School, or Vero Beach Elementary School.
Embedded within the program is Summer Bridge, a 25-day, 100-hour instructional opportunity for selected students identified through STAR Early Literacy scores. Eligible families will be notified directly.
To learn more about eligibility, application steps, required documents, and important deadlines, please visit:
https://www.indianriverschools.org/o/sdirc/page/step-into-kindergarten