We are still accepting students for our 2023-24 pre-k program. Students must be four (but not five) years of age on or before December 1, 2023 and residents of the District.
Our 2024-25 pre-k program is open to children who will turn four (but not five) years of age on or before December 1, 2024 and who are residents of the District. This is a full-day program with access to the school’s breakfast and lunch program. Transportation will be provided for children age 4 and older.
Registration is open now through March 31, 2024. If demand exceeds the seats available, the District will utilize a lottery system with parent/guardian notification in the spring via phone call and letter home. Any registrants after March 31 will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
For questions related to registration, please contact Chatham CSD's registrar, Emily Ponce, at quae@chatham.k12.ny.us or 518-392-1535. Emily can answer any questions and can schedule a phone/in-person registration meeting.
For questions related to programming, please contact the MED Elementary School principal, Kristen Reno at renok@chatham.k12.ny.us or 518-392-2255.
Request for Proposals
The Chatham Central School District is seeking proposals from qualified agencies to administer the District’s full-day universal pre-kindergarten program. The District is seeking an agency to provide the site and run up to 10% collaboration of the program. There are currently 2 spots available to a community partner through this collaboration, with more possible depending on the New York State budget.
The District will receive sealed proposals on or prior to 3:00pm, May 1, 2024. Proposals must be delivered to:
Chatham Central School District Business Office Attn: Michael Chudy
50 Woodbridge Ave.
Chatham, NY 12037
Pre-proposal questions must be submitted in writing via email to Michael Chudy at chudym@chatham.k12.ny.us no later than April 19, 2024. Answers will be posted on this page no later than April 26, 2024.
UPK Links
Chatham CSD Universal Prekindergarten Frequently Asked Questions
Chatham CSD Prekindergarten Registration Form - please complete for each child you are registering