Corinth Elementary School is excited to announce its Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for the 2026–2027 school year, offered at no cost to families residing within the Corinth School District. Designed to prepare children for kindergarten, the program provides a developmentally appropriate learning environment led by New York State-certified teachers.
Program Highlights
Full-Day Schedule: 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
Transportation: Families are responsible for providing transportation.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch are available through the school cafeteria.
Activities: Students participate in physical education, music, art, and library classes.
Calendar: The program follows the district’s 180-day school year, Monday through Friday.
Children who turn four years old on or before December 1, 2026, and who are legal residents of the Corinth School District are eligible to apply at no cost. A total of 54 placements are anticipated for the upcoming school year. If applications exceed available spots, enrollment will be determined through a lottery system.
Key Dates and Application Information
Applications will be available beginning Monday, February 2, 2026, through the registrar at the Oak Street campus.
Completed applications are due by Friday, February 27, 2026, at 3:15 PM.
Families will be notified of their child’s enrollment status by March 6, 2026.
Late applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis only if openings remain, or applicants will be added to a waitlist if the program reaches capacity.
For more information, families are encouraged to contact the elementary office at 518-654-2960 or visit https://www.corinthcsd.org/o/cces/page/pre-kindergarten.
Click HERE to read the letter sent to families.
Please note: A lottery will be held only if more than 54 applications are received.