The Greater Amsterdam School District and St. Mary’s Institute are delighted to announce a new partnership to offer a 4-Year-Old Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program free of charge, starting in September 2024. This partnership aims to enhance access to high-quality early childhood education within our community, providing a strong educational foundation for more children.
Program Details:
Capacity: The district plans to serve up to 16 students at St. Mary’s Institute for the 2024-25 school year.
Schedule: The Pre-K program will run five days per week from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in accordance with the St. Mary’s Institute calendar.
Eligibility: Children must be 4 years old on or before December 1, 2024, and a resident of the Greater Amsterdam School District.
The UPK program at St. Mary’s is contingent upon approval of the New York State UPK Grant and enrollment numbers.
Registration:
Registration Period: Registration opens on June 18, 2024.
Selection Process: If the number of applications exceeds the number of available spots, entry will be determined by a lottery system. The lottery will be held on July 22, 2024, and families will be notified by July 26, 2024. Not all families who register will be guaranteed a spot.
Registration Location: St. Mary’s Institute, 10 Kopernik Blvd., Amsterdam, NY 12010
St Mary’s Institute summer office hours are Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 am -1:00 pm. They will be closed from July 1-5, 2024.
Contact: Kayla Bills at St. Mary’s Institute, (518) 842-4100
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Transportation: Parents/guardians must be able to transport their children to and from school every day. Transportation for UPK is not provided by the District.