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2026 - 2027 KINDERGARTEN AND NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS

Pre-Enrolment for all current Edmonton Public Students as well as Kindergarten and new Student registrations begin at 8:00 AM February 2, 2026 and closes at 4:00 PM on March 25, 2026.

Applying after March 25, 2026 may limit your options to schools with available space.

Children who are five years old on or before December 31, 2026 may register in Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year.

KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE - Tuesday February 10, 2026  6:00 - 7:00 PM

For the 2026-27 school year, Michael A. Kostek will be a level 2 school with open boundaries on EPSB's Growth Control Model.

Spaces in planned classes will be allocated in this order:

  • attendance area students (Cameron Heights, Edgemont Southeast, Jamieson Place and Wedgewood Heights AND siblings of current students returning for 2026/2027 will be guaranteed a spot provided they register during pre-enrolment and provide necessary documentation.
  • other resident students regardless of address (must have one non Roman Catholic parent residing in Edmonton)
  • other students (Roman Catholic parents or out of Edmonton address)

We will consider pre-enrolment requests of resident students outside of our attendance area in order to balance class numbers provided that there is space.  If the number of students who want to attend the school exceeds the available space, new applicants are chosen by random selection.

For the 2025 - 2026 school year, Michael A Kostek School is full in planned classes in the regular program and the interactions program.

We will now only accept resident students in Grades K to 6 who have newly moved into the school’s attendance area for the regular program. A resident student of Edmonton Public Schools has at least one parent or legal guardian living in Edmonton who is not Roman Catholic. Non-resident students can enrol in another Division school with space in planned classes.

If you are registering for Kindergarten or if you are new to Edmonton Public Schools, you must register online.

Our Kindergarten team has created a video with tips to prepare your child for Kindergarten. 

You can learn more about our school by reading the Students Rights & Responsibilities

 

Principal's Message

Principal’s Message: Our Vibrant Community

Life at Michael A. Kostek

As I walk through our hallways each day, I am constantly inspired by the energy and joy that fills our school. It is a genuine privilege to serve as your principal and to witness the growth of this vibrant learning community. We have now reached an enrollment of nearly 600 students—a milestone that speaks to the wonderful environment we have built together, but one that also means we are fully maximizing the physical capacity of our building.

Because we cherish the safety and quality of education for every child in our care, we must be mindful of our space. We are currently designated as a Level 2 school on the growth control model. While we have chosen to keep our boundaries technically open in a limited capacity, I want to be transparent with you: to ensure our current students have the room they need to thrive, priority must be given to families residing within our designated attendance area. Based on our current numbers, the possibility of accepting students from outside our boundaries remains very small.

For over 30 years, Michael A. Kostek has been a place dedicated to unlocking potential, and I am proud to see that legacy thriving today. It is exciting to watch our students dive into Inquiry-based learning and STEM activities, making real-life connections that go far beyond the textbook. We are guiding them to be risk-takers and critical thinkers who understand their place in our city and country, and who aren't afraid to ask big questions.

More than anything, however, connection and community are the heartbeat of our school. We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive, though we recognize that the path on that journey is unique for each child. For some, that path involves our Interactions program, where we support students with ASD through specialized focus on communication and social growth, while finding meaningful ways to connect with the wider school. For others, it means building specific strategies to overcome learning difficulties or being challenged with extensions that stretch their thinking.

Regardless of the specific route, our goal is the same: to ensure every student feels uplifted by our caring staff and supported by parents we embrace as true partners. By empowering one another and building resiliency and empathy, we have created a safe and calm community where everyone belongs. 

Thank you for walking this collaborative and inclusive journey with us.

Anton Lakusta Principal

 
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