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Pre-K Information Night: A Great Start for Every Child
Are you ready to jumpstart your child’s educational journey? Join us for our Pre-K Information Night to discover everything the Schenectady City School District’s Universal Pre-K (UPK) Program has to offer. This session is designed to walk families through the enrollment process, explain our lottery procedures, and provide a clear roadmap for the upcoming school year. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with representatives from our registration and transportation departments, as well as partners from our various community-based UPK sites.
Whether you have questions about eligibility or want to see where your child will learn and grow, we are here to support you every step of the way.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
5:30 p.m.
530 Liberty St.
RSVP by March 3, 2026
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Pre-K Application Information
The Schenectady City School District offers a free, full-day Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for eligible 3-year-old and 4-year-old children who reside in the district. Seats are limited and admission will be determined via a random lottery. Families will have the opportunity to rank order their preferred location.
Eligibility
Children must be district residents and meet the following age requirements:
UPK 3 Year Old Program: A child must be 3 years of age on or before December 1st of the year in which they are enrolled.
UPK 4 Year Old Program: A child must be 4 years of age on or before December 1st of the year in which they are enrolled. Children eligible for kindergarten in 2026–2027 are not eligible for the 4-year-old UPK program.
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2026-2027 UPK Registration
The registration and lottery application for the 2026–2027 UPK program is now open. We are currently in the process of finalizing our UPK sites and the number of available seats. At this time, families should begin the registration process to ensure access to the lottery.
Timeline:
Open Registration: January 5, 2026 - April 13, 2026
Registration Deadline for Lottery Draw: April 13, 2026; 4:00 PM
UPK Lottery Draw: May 1, 2026
Post Lottery Pre-k Registration: April 14, 2026 - Ongoing
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