2025-2026 Pre-K Information

Mechanicville City School District Pre-Kindergarten Program

The UPK application and lottery for the 2025-2026  school year will take place in the Spring.

The Mechanicville City School District offers a Pre-K program for 4-year olds. Seats are limited and selected through a random lottery process. Eligible children must be a resident of the Mechanicville City School District and meet the following age requirements to be eligible for Pre-K 4:
        ● A child must be four years of age on or before December 1st of the year in which they wish to enroll.

Application Lottery and Process:

Part 1: Application:
Families may apply for a Pre-K seat by completing the online application which will be located on our website and social media sites. The application is for participation in the lottery and is not a guarantee or placement.
Part 2: Lottery:
The district uses a random number generator to determine the order of the draw. The lottery continues until all students are placed on seats available (32). Once all seats are filled, a waitlist will be started.
Part 3: Notification and Registration:
Families are notified of placement via phone call and email. Additional registration paperwork will be required at this time to secure your child’s seat in the program.

Registration Checklist:
● Physical and Complete Health Certificate/Appraisal Form
● Dental Certificate or Dental Program Form
● Copy of Birth Certificate
● Parent/Guardian Photo ID
● Proof of Residency (must be dated within the last 30 days), includes on of the following:
      ○ Utility/phone bill
      ○ Cable bill
      ○ Rent receipt or lease
      ○ Payroll check
● Current Immunization Records
● Custody Papers (if parents are living apart or with guardian)
● If the student is a student with a disability, provide IEP/504 Plan

Questions?

Please contact Meghan Warren Director of Data and Accountability mwarren@mechanicville.org