Hello, families.

The Katonah-Lewisboro School District anticipates offering a full-day, tuition-free Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for a group of eligible four-year-old children for the 2026–27 school year.

This program is funded through a New York State Department of Education Pre-K Expansion grant and is contingent upon continued grant and budget funding, which is typically finalized once the state budget is approved, usually by April 1.

Eligibility Requirements

• Children must be four years old on or before December 1, 2026.

• Children must be residents of the Katonah-Lewisboro School District.

Admission

Admission to the UPK program is determined through a lottery. While we hope to serve as many children as possible, not every applicant may receive a spot. Families who wish to participate must complete the application process to be included in the lottery.

Key Dates

• November 10, 2025: Virtual open house. Click here to join at 7:00 pm.

• November 17, 2025: Applications available on this webpage (LINK TO COME)

• January 9, 2026: Last day to register

• January 12, 2026: Lottery

If you’d like additional information from the New York State Education Department on the UPK program, please visit the NYSED website.

We are here to support you every step of the way and look forward to welcoming your child to our UPK program!

Sincerely,

Maggie Konrad, EdD
Director of Learning