Pre-K Programs

Universal Pre-Kindergarten

The Greater Johnstown School District will begin open enrollment for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students for the 2025-2026 school year starting on March 10, 2025. Please note that applications will not be accepted prior to March 10. 

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for Pre-K, children must be at least four years old on or before December 1, 2025. To be eligible to register for kindergarten, children must be at least five years old on or before December 1, 2025. 

About the Program

Pre-K and Kindergarten at GJSD are full day programs. There are 54 slots available for the 2025-2026 Pre-K program. If more than 54 pre-k applications are received prior to April 11, a lottery will take place on Tuesday, April 22nd at Pleasant Avenue Elementary School to determine enrollment and establish a waiting list.

Universal Pre-K Activities Include

• Reading Readiness
• Math Skills
• Science Lessons
• Literature
• Social Skills
• Self-Help Skills
• Large Motor Activities
• Field Trips
• Music
• Library
• Parent/Child Activities

Applying to Pre-K or Kindergarten

Pre-K application packets and Kindergarten registration packets may be printed from the Forms page.

Application packets may also be picked up at the main office at Pleasant Avenue Elementary School, at District Offices or may be requested by emailing the GJSD School Registrar.

Notice: If your child is currently attending Johnstown as a 2024-25 Pre-K student, you do not need to complete the registration process for Kindergarten for 2025-2026.

Required documents:

Beginning on March 10, 2025, completed Pre-K application packets or Kindergarten registration packets, together with required documentation may be dropped off between 8:00 am – 3:00 pm at:

Pleasant Avenue Elementary School
235 Pleasant Avenue
Johnstown, NY

• All completed forms from the application/registration packet
• Copies of 2 Proofs of Address (as listed in application/registration packet)
• Copy of Parent ID
• Original legal Birth Certificate (photocopy will be made at school and original returned to you)
• Immunization Record from your pediatrician
• Copy of IEP (if applicable)
• Copy of Custody Court Order (if Applicable)
• Lead Screening Results (for Pre-K applicants)

Questions?

Questions regarding Pre-K and Kindergarten registration may be directed to the district office (518) 762-4611 ext. 3121, or Pleasant Avenue Elementary School (518) 762-8610.