Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) applications for
the Wappingers Central School District
Apply with the Google Form (January 13 - February 28)
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Lottery takes place (early March)
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Families are notified of placement (mid-March)
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Register UPK students (April 1 and on)
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Schools will reach out to registered families with further information about next steps (April - August)
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UPK school year begins (September)
- Class of 2039 opened at 9am on Monday, January 13, 2025.
- The application window closed at 4pm on Friday, February 28, 2025.
- The lottery has taken place and families were notified of placements on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
- Late registration opens at noon on Monday, March 24, 2025. Please use this form. Applicants will be placed on a first come, first served basis.
- Waitlist requests open at noon on Monday, March 24, 2025. Please use this form. Requests will be considered on a first come, first served basis.
- Registration begins April 1, 2025.
Good to know…
- UPK lottery is random - when you apply doesn’t matter!
- Registration takes place in person at the district office.
- Each UPK site/school varies. Not all will be in touch at the same time.
- The UPK website has many resources and answers to your questions. Check our tabs for more information.