UPK Frequently Asked Questions">
What is Universal Prekindergarten ( UPK)? UPK is a free preschool experience made possible through grants from the New York State Education Department (NYSED). As long as the funding remains available and as long as the district has the human resources to coordinate the program, the district can offer the program. Is the UPK […]
UPK The Valley Central School District Universal Prekindergarten Program offers 4-year-old children the opportunity to access an educational environment that is learner-centered and promotes the use of early literacy and emergent reading instruction based on effective, evidence-based practices. In alignment with New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards, the program curricula promote […]
UPK Spots Available for September">
Valley Central School District announces that there are eight open spots in the Universal Pre-Kindergarten ( UPK) program for the upcoming school year starting this September. In addition to these current vacancies, the district would like to remind families that UPK applications are accepted throughout the entire year. This flexibility is especially important for families who […]
UPK Applications Will Be Accepted Beginning January 25th">
The UPK Application for 2024-2025 opens on Thursday, January 25th. To request an application, email UPK@vcsdny.org and one will be sent to you. (Be sure to include all required information listed on this webpage: https://www.vcsd.k12.ny.us/…/universal-pre-kindergarten/ Applications will be accepted from January 25th – March 22nd at 4PM. (An application may be requested at any […]
UPK Spots for the 2024-2025 School Year">
Valley Central School District currently has four vacancies in UPK for the current 2024-2025 school year. These spots are available at NO COST to families who live in the Valley Central School District with a child who has a date of birth between 12/2/2019 and 12/1/2020. Two half-day afternoon spots are available at Montgomery […]
UPK Spots Are Still Available for 2025-2026 School Year">
Valley Central School District still has more than 10 UPK spots available for the 2025-2026 school year and are highly encouraging people to apply. The only requirements are the child must reside in the school district and turn four years old on or before Dec. 1, 2025 (children who turn five on or before […]
UPK Application Release">
[…] ELIGIBLE CHILDREN INCLUDE THOSE WHO RESIDE IN THE DISTRICT AND WHO WILL BE 4 YEARS OLD ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2023 PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT & 2023-2024 UPK APPLICATION RELEASE Thursday, January 26th, 2023 Doors will open at 6:30 PM and presentation will begin at 7:00 PM in the Berea Elementary School Gym (printed […]
[…] Elementary School Christine Belknap, RN (845) 457-2400, ext. 14700 or 14701 Walden Elementary School Maureen Wassermann, RN (845) 457-2400, ext. 15700 ALC at Maybrook Christine Fenner, RN UPK Nurse (845) 457-2400, ext. 13700 FAX: (845) 457-8549 Most Precious Blood Anila Zindani, RN (845) 778-3028, ext. 3 Harmony Christian School Diana Cahoon, RN (845) 692-5353, […]
[…] Palombo Group as the Construction Manager for the 2022 Transfer to Capital Project, as presented and as attached. Voting YES: Unanimous D. Approval of RFP Recommendation for UPK Services: 1. Learning Together 2. Miss Cindy’s Neighborhood Nursery School 3. Montgomery Nursery School 4. Most Precious Blood School 5. School Time Children’s Center Mr. Bond […]