Schalmont is excited to announce that we will start a Pre-Kindergarten program starting fall 2025-2026 at the former Woestina Elementary School.

“We are truly excited about our plan for Schalmont’s Pre-K program,” said Superintendent Dr. Thomas Reardon. “We have studied every angle of Pre-K over the past two years and believe we’ll be able to offer an outstanding program for our community’s youngest learners.”

A Pre-K Interest Form is available for families interested in the program.

Forms must be returned by Friday, April 11.

Schalmont CSD
4 Sabre Drive
Schenectady, NY 12306
Attention: Pre-K Program

This form can also be sent by email to dwoods@schalmont.org. If you have a question, please contact the District Office at 518-355-9200 ext. 4001.

Children must be 4 years old by December 1, 2025 and reside in Schalmont CSD. The program will be housed at Woestina Elementary School (1292 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction).

Schalmont’s Pre-K program will feature three classrooms for as many as 54 total students. If we receive interest for more than 54 students, Schalmont will use a lottery system to select families. Students beyond the first 54 drawn will be placed on a waiting list.

The Pre-K Advisory Committee looked at creating a larger program but the cost was estimated at $2.9 million. Instead, they recommended starting smaller to reduce the cost to $1.2 million while allowing Schalmont to gauge community interest.

Schalmont’s Pre-K program will run approximately 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Transportation will not be provided due to cost and challenges such as car seats and a state requirement for Schalmont to then transport to all private Pre-K programs. We are exploring aftercare opportunities; more information to come for families selected for the program.

Families will be notified by email no later than Friday, April 25 if they have been selected and can then proceed with the formal school registration packet.