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Pearl River School District

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Registration for 2026-27 Kindergarten

2026-27 Kindergarten Registration

Pearl River School District's registration for 2026-27 Kindergarten is now open.

  • Children must be five (5) years old on or before December 1, 2026 to be eligible for admission to Kindergarten in September 2026.
  • Children must be residents of the Pearl River School District. 
    • Please click the following link to review the streets included within the District’s boundary: Pearl River School District Boundaries
    • Out-of-district residents are not accepted on a tuition basis.


KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS


STEP ONE (1):

Registration for Families with a Parent Portal Account: If you have a child currently enrolled in the Pearl River School District and have a Parent Portal login, please click on the link below. When you get to the login screen, enter in your Parent Portal login information. Once logged in, click "Parent Portal Registration” on the screen.

Parent Portal Online Registration

eSD Login Screen


Registration for Families without a Parent Portal Account: If you are new to the Pearl River School District and you do not have a Parent Portal login, please click the link below to obtain your login.

If you have any questions about your Parent Portal account, please call the Office of Curriculum & Instruction at 845-620-3913.



STEP TWO (2):

The following documentation must be provided to our Registration Office:

  1. Birth Certificate, Passport or other official documentation providing proof of birth.
     
  2. Parent/Legal Guardian’s Driver’s License or other government-issued identification.
    Custody Papers. If you are not the parent/legal guardian of a child you wish to register, we will require valid custody papers with all necessary information. Original custody papers are necessary in cases of divorce or re-marriage. 
     
  3. TWO proofs of residency within the Pearl River School District:
    1. For Homeowners: a current property tax bill, mortgage statement or deed.
    2. For Renters: a fully executed lease. If necessary, use this Landlord Affidavit Form.
    3. For Both: a current utility bill, cable bill, tax statement or bank statement.
       
  4. Health Examination Form. In accordance with New York State regulations, student physical examinations are required for all students entering the Pearl River School District. Please submit the most current examination form completed by your child's physician: Required NYS School Health Examination Form.  Per NYS, this is the only health examination form that can be accepted by the District.
     
  5. Immunization record. The most up to date immunization record must accompany the School Health Examination Form. Please review the NYS Health Department's immunization requirements for all students: NYS Current Immunization Requirement.
     
  6. Complete Registration Packet. Please complete either the English Registration Packet or the Spanish Registration Packet.
     
  7. Submit all documents and forms via email, fax or an appointment drop-off.
  • When you email your documents to registration@pearlriver.org, please include 'UPK Registration' in the subject line.  
  • Fax to 845-920-0494. Please include ‘Kindergarten Registration' on the cover sheet.  
  • Call 845-620-3913 to make an appointment to bring your documents to District Office, 135 West Crooked Hill Road, Pearl River, NY 10965.


STEP THREE (3):

The District will review the documents and forms. If necessary, we will reach out to families for any missing or incomplete documents or forms. If all required documents and forms are reviewed and complete, families will receive notice about kindergarten screening.

STEP FOUR (4):
Families will sign up for a kindergarten screening appointment. 

STEP FIVE (5):

At kindergarten screening, families will be required to provide an original copy of the verification of proof of birth, ie. raised seal birth certificate or passport.