Queensbury Union Free School District will offer full-day universal prekindergarten for the 2026-27 school year.
Students will be chosen through a random lottery, which opens on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 on the district’s website at queensburyschool.org/o/qufsd/page/upk-round-up.
The lottery is available for Queensbury residents turning age 4 on or before Dec. 1, 2026 with a date of birth between Dec. 2, 2021 and Dec. 1, 2022. Children who are age-eligible to attend kindergarten are not eligible for the UPK program.
“With certified teachers guiding their growth, our UPK students are building strong social and academic foundations that set them up for long-term success,” said Superintendent of Schools Kyle Gannon. “These students are thriving because they feel supported and excited to learn every day.”
The lottery will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. Parents will be notified via email by March 3 of acceptance to the program or placement on the waitlist. Parents will be made aware of the registration and screening processes once their child's name has been drawn through the lottery.
Queensbury’s UPK program, which began in 2023, has already demonstrated significant success, said Queensbury Elementary School Principal Jessica Rossetti.
“Our UPK students are making remarkable progress as they explore, collaborate and grow in a play-based, nurturing learning environment,” Rossetti said. “The strong foundations they are building in UPK are reflected in their confidence and readiness for the years ahead.”