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Kindergarten & Universal Pre-Kindergarten Registration Information

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Registration for Universal Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs is now underway for the 2025-26 school year. We are delighted to welcome the newest members of our learning community to our schools! The quality of our early childhood education programming is unmatched and our schools are known for their outstanding offerings as well as their dedicated and caring staff.

ABOUT OUR KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS:

Kindergarten: Kindergarten programs are offered in all five Ken-Ton elementary schools. The kindergarten curriculum encompasses engaging, hands-on, rigorous instruction for the whole child including math, ELA, science, social studies, music, art, physical education, and health. These programs also offer large group/small group instruction, enrichment opportunities, daily recess, an extensive collection of children’s books, an iPad/Chromebook for every child, comprehensive social-emotional support, an unparalleled breakfast/lunch program, special events/activities, field trips, and much more.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Starting on January 2, 2025, parents will be able to complete an online Kindergarten Registration at www.ktufsd.org/register or make an appointment to use a computer at our Central Registration office located at 1500 Colvin Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14223. If you prefer to make an in-person appointment with us, please choose a day and time during your school’s week on our booking calendar at www.ktufsd.org/appointment. To be eligible for Kindergarten, children must be five years of age on or before December 1, 2025.

HELPFUL HINTS BEFORE REGISTERING:

  • Parents will need a valid email address
  • Review the list of Required Documents and gather them to upload
  • Have the following information available for all students in your household:
    • Student’s FULL Name (First, Middle, Last)
    • Student’s Date of Birth
  • Write down your application number for reference

Detailed information is available on our website at www.ktufsd.org/registration.

DATES FOR KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION:

Online registration will begin on January 2, 2025.  In-person registration appointments will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the dates listed below:

  • January 6-10: Holmes Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School.
  • January 13-17: Franklin Elementary School and Lindbergh Elementary School.
    (January 20 is a holiday and the Central Registration office will be closed on this date.)
  • January 21-24: Edison Elementary School.

ABOUT OUR UPK PROGRAM:

Universal Pre-Kindergarten: The free full-day UPK Program will once again be housed at our beautiful Hamilton Elementary School which features a wonderful, recently renovated playground which features adaptive equipment for children of all abilities. The traditional classroom-based UPK framework is designed to introduce academics and enhance socialization, physical activity, communication, and creative thinking while preparing your child for success in kindergarten and beyond. The program is operated in partnership with the Ken-Ton YMCA. It is important to note that the availability of seats is based on NYS funding. If more children apply than there are available seats, the district will hold a lottery. Families are strongly encouraged to register for UPK by the May 26th deadline. There is a limited number of seats available, and a lottery will be used if the number of registrations exceeds the number of seats prior to May 26th. If there are still open seats after May 26th, registration will continue on a first-come/first-served basis.

UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Universal Pre-Kindergarten registration begins March 1.

To be eligible for Universal Pre-K, children must be four years of age on or before December 1, 2025. A child cannot turn five years of age between December 2, 2024, through and including December 1, 2025, to be eligible for Universal Pre-K.

Online Registration instruction letters will be mailed to our current eligible residents.

At the time of registration, parents need to have their child’s original birth certificate or baptismal certificate, their child’s current immunization records and current physical, parent’s photo ID, and two most recent proofs of the parent’s residence.

Parents may contact the Central Registration office at (716) 871-2090 or send an email to Central_Registration@ktufsd.org for more information.

NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL REGISTRATION

Parents who expect to register a child in a non-public school for Kindergarten will need to complete a Private/Parochial/Charter School online registration.  Please contact the Central Registration office for details.