• 2025-2026 Universal Pre-K (UPK)
    Registration Information

    PRE-K REGISTRATION BEGINS March 1, 2025.
    Any online applications submitted before that date will be
    processed AFTER the ones submitted on that date.

    Welcome to the Kenmore Town of Tonawanda
    Union Free School District

    We are very excited to welcome new families to the District!

    UPK is a special program funded by the New York State Education Department to provide an early learning experience for the children of eligible families. The traditional classroom-based UPK framework is designed to introduce academics and enhance socialization, physical activity, communication, creative thinking, and prepare your child for kindergarten.  Ken-Ton is expected to receive additional funding for children to attend this Full-Day educational program option, based on the number of students enrolled.

    2025-2026 UPK REGISTRATION

    UPK ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

    • Your child is required be a Ken-Ton School District resident.
    • To be eligible for UPK for the 2025-2026 school year which begins September 1, 2025, children must be 4 years of age on or before December 1, 2025.
    • Children cannot attend our UPK program if they turn 5 years of age between December 2, 2024, through and including December 1, 2025.
    • Current immunization and updated health exam documentation must be completed and submitted to our office at the time of registration.
    • Parents/guardians must be able to transport their children to and from school every day.  Transportation for UPK is not provided by the District.
    • A commitment to attend the Full-Day or Half-Day Program is required.  Details are below.
    • Pre-K applications will not be approved without all required documents uploaded.

    UPK LOCATIONS AND PROGRAMMING INFORMATION

    Locations:

    • Full Day at Hamilton School and Half Days at Holmes Elementary School

    Session Information:

    • Full-Day class: 6 hours long
    • Half-Day class: 2.5 hours long, AM and PM options
    • Start times will be between 8:30 am - 9:15 am, staggered based on classroom placement

    ** Families will be responsible for Transportation to and from the UPK Program **

    There is limited availability for the program based on grant funding. This funding allows us to enroll a limited number of students during the 2025-2026 school year. If more children apply than there are available slots, the district will hold a random selection process in the form of a lottery. 

    Ken-Ton will continue to accept applications until May 23, 2025. This is not a first come, first served process. If we receive more applications (half day and full day) than our cap allows, the school district will conduct a virtual random lottery on Wednesday, June 4 at 4pm. All completed applications received by May 23, 2025 will be included in the lottery. 

    You must be a resident of the district by May 23, 2025 to be included in the lottery. Your child must be up-to-date with New York State vaccination requirements and have an updated physical for the school nurse.

    Registration can be completed through the Ken-Ton School District Central Registration Department, 1500 Colvin Blvd. For more information on registering for UPK, visit www.ktufsd.org/upk or contact us at either central_registration@ktufsd.org or 716-871-2090. For more information on the UPK Program, contact the Ken Ton Family YMCA at 716-874-5051 or send them an email.

    BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE

    Hamilton School - 2025-2026 Before and After School Care Flyer with Pricing

    UPK REGISTRATION INFORMATION LETTER 2025-2026

    UPK ACCEPTANCE LETTER AND TIMELINE 2025-2026

    CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION

    Please contact the UPK office for more details at (716) 874-8419 or click here to email.

    Our UPK Program Administrators are at the following address:

    44 Westfall Dr., Tonawanda, New York 14150