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Worthington Schools offers all-day kindergarten free to every student

5843053 · September 22, 2025
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During a Worth the Journey podcast interview, Director of Elementary Education Rob Messenheimer said Worthington Schools has expanded all-day kindergarten districtwide and removed the tuition fee families previously paid, making full-day kindergarten free for all students.

Worthington Schools has moved to an all-day kindergarten model that is free for every student, Director of Elementary Education Rob Messenheimer said during a Worth the Journey podcast interview. The district previously used a tuition model for full-day kindergarten. Messenheimer said the change removes a financial barrier that some families faced. “We were excited…

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