
STEP into Kindergarten (Summer Transition Enrichment Program) with Summer Bridge is a FREE developmentally appropriate instructional program. Students who have completed a Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) program during the school year and are registered to attend Kindergarten at an SDIRC elementary school are eligible to apply. This program will be offered on three school sites: south county, north county and Fellsmere Elementary. Schools to be announced in January with District Summer School information. You may choose which site is most convenient for your family. The program runs from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, 5 days a week. Free breakfast, lunch and transportation are provided. To be eligible for the STEP into K, your child must be 5 years old on or before September 1.
Summer Bridge is a 25 day/100 instructional program for VPK completers. Summer Bridge Program is embedded in our STEP Into K and includes an extra week of instruction. Summer Bridge Invitations will be based on STAR Early Literacy Scores and will be automatically accepted into the program.
Summer Application process begins March 1 – April 30.
The 2025 STEP Into K school sites are: South = Citrus Elementary North = Sebastian Elementary & Fellsmere Elementary
Dates are: June 4 – July 2. No school on June 19th.
Summer Bridge Extension Week - July 7-11
See HOW TO APPLY STEP into Kindergarten.