• 2025-2026 Universal Pre-K (UPK)
    Registration Information

    Ken-Ton is continuing to accept UPK applications. We still have full-day and afternoon half-day slots available.
    Any new     UPK morning half-day applications received after May 23, 2025 will be put on a waiting list.

    Welcome to the Kenmore Town of Tonawanda
    Union Free School District

    We are very excited to welcome new families to the District!

    UPK is a special program funded by the New York State Education Department to provide an early learning experience for the children of eligible families. The traditional classroom-based UPK framework is designed to introduce academics and enhance socialization, physical activity, communication, creative thinking, and prepare your child for kindergarten.  Ken-Ton is expected to receive additional funding for children to attend this Full-Day educational program option, based on the number of students enrolled.

    2025-2026 UPK REGISTRATION

    UPK ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

    • Your child is required be a Ken-Ton School District resident.
    • To be eligible for UPK for the 2025-2026 school year which begins September 1, 2025, children must be 4 years of age on or before December 1, 2025.
    • Children cannot attend our UPK program if they turn 5 years of age between December 2, 2024, through and including December 1, 2025 (must be born between 12/2/2020 - 12/1/2021).
    • Current immunization and updated health exam documentation must be completed and submitted to our office at the time of registration.
    • Parents/guardians must be able to transport their children to and from school every day.  Transportation for UPK is not provided by the District.
    • A commitment to attend the Full-Day or Half-Day Program is required.  Details are below.
    • Pre-K applications will not be approved without all required documents uploaded.

    UPK LOCATIONS AND PROGRAMMING INFORMATION

    Locations:

    • Full Day at Hamilton School and Half Days at Holmes Elementary School

    Session Information:

    • Full-Day class: 6 hours long
    • Start times will be between 8:30 am - 9:15 am and end times will be between 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm; staggered based on classroom placement so families don't all arrive at the same time
    • Half-Day class: 2.5 hours long, AM and PM options
    • Morning classes are 8:30 am - 11:00 am
    • Afternoon classes are 12:30 am - 3:00 pm

    ** Families will be responsible for Transportation to and from the UPK Program **

    There is limited availability for the program based on grant funding. This funding allows us to enroll a limited number of students during the 2025-2026 school year. If more children apply than there are available slots, the district will hold a random selection process in the form of a lottery. 

    Ken-Ton is continuing to accept UPK applications. We still have full-day and afternoon half-day slots available. Any new UPK morning half-day applications received after May 23, 2025 will be put on a waiting list.

    Registration can be completed through the Ken-Ton School District Central Registration Department, 1500 Colvin Blvd. For more information on registering for UPK, visit www.ktufsd.org/upk or contact us at either central_registration@ktufsd.org or 716-871-2090. For more information on the UPK Program, contact the YMCA at Hamilton at 716-874-8419.

    BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE

    Hamilton School - 2025-2026 Before and After School Care Flyer with Pricing

    2025-2026 UPK Brochure

    UPK REGISTRATION INFORMATION LETTER 2025-2026

    UPK ACCEPTANCE LETTER AND TIMELINE 2025-2026

    CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION

    Please contact the UPK office for more details at (716) 874-8419 or click here to email.

    Our UPK Program Administrators are at the following address:

    44 Westfall Dr., Tonawanda, New York 14150