Early registration is now open for the Camden Central School District’s pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs for the 2026-27 school year.
There are no currently scheduled dates for in-person registration. To secure your child’s place in either program, please fill out the appropriate registration packet listed below and return to the Camden Central School District office. The office is located at 51 Third Street, Camden, NY 13316.
The early registration window runs from now until March 6th, 2026. While we are able to accept registrations following that date, registering early is encouraged for best results, especially in Pre-K where opportunities are limited.
The registration packets are available to view and print online at the links located below.
In the event you are unable to print a packet or prefer the convenience of a pre-printed packet, they can be picked up at any building, including the District office, or mailed to you by the District upon request.
For Pre-K, packets will also be made available at our "Look at Me, I'm Three!" program for your convenience. If you have a child in school with us already, a packet will be sent home with that child.
If you need to pick up a packet, contact your elementary building secretary or the District office at the following phone numbers to make arrangements.
Camden Elementary School (315) 245-2616
McConnellsville Elementary School (315) 245-3412
District Registrar (315) 245-4096
To return your packet and other required paperwork, you have several options.
Drop-off at the District Office during normal business hours. Be sure to bring the required documents with you. The District Office will provide you with photocopies of your documents upon request.
Mail to the District Office at 51 Third Street, Camden, NY, 13316 with copies of required documents included.
Scan and e-mail your forms and required documents to rarchibee@camdencsd.org
Fax your forms and required documents to 315-245-1622
District registrar Rachel Archibee can be reached for questions at (315) 245-4096.
Registering for Pre-Kindergarten
Our Pre-Kindergarten program is for children who will reach their fourth birthday on or before December 1st, 2026, and reside within the boundaries of the Camden Central School District.
Pre-Kindergarten is a free program currently held at McConnellsville Elementary School. Students will be taught by certified teachers and assistants. Breakfast or lunch is provided along with transportation to and from school. There is a plan in place to transport pre-k students who live on Camden Elementary School bus routes to McConnellsville each day.
Parental involvement is a key component of the program. Parents will have opportunities to participate alongside their child in and out of the classroom throughout the year.
Spots are limited, and include full-day and half-day options. We anticipate continuing to offer both in the 2026-27 academic year, pending enrollment and available funding. Please indicate your preferred program when registering. If the number of interested applicants exceeds the capacity for either option, a lottery will be held to determine who receives their preference. If you are not selected, you will receive an opportunity for your non-preferred option.
For consideration to receive a full-day opportunity, it is advised that you please register no later than March 6th, 2026.
How to register for pre-kindergarten:
Read the Pre-K registration letter.
Fill out the Pre-K registration packet, the Pre-K program preference form, and the Pre-K wraparound form. You will need to fill out all three.
Along with your forms, submit the required documentation listed at the bottom of this page.
Registering for Kindergarten
Our kindergarten program is for children who will reach their fifth birthday on or before December 1st, 2026. As with pre-kindergarten, students are taught by certified teachers and assistants, and transportation is provided. There is no cap on the number of participants in Kindergarten.
In the event your child is already enrolled in the pre-kindergarten program for the 2025-26 academic year, your registration will carry over to kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year and there is no need to re-register.
How to register for Kindergarten:
1. Fill out the Kindergarten questionnaire.
2. Fill out the Kindergarten registration packet along with the Kindergarten wraparound form.
3. Along with your forms, submit the required documentation listed at the bottom of this page.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Please plan ahead - the following documents are REQUIRED for each student being enrolled:
Birth Certificate (and/or other satisfactory documents [refer to page 5 of the basic enrollment packet for list of acceptable documents]) - It is NOT necessary to provide a social security card if your student(s) is in elementary and/or middle school. If may be required at the high school level.
DSS-2999 - Form must be completed if the student is in foster care.
Immunization Record - Required immunizations, per the State of New York, are listed in the packets.
Custody Decree bearing a judge's signature, if parents are divorced OR if the student resides with someone other than the biological parent (i.e., aunt/uncle/grandparents, other family members, etc.)
Proof of Residency (upon request District officials may ask you to furnish verification that the address listed on enrollment forms is your actual place of residence). It is always a good idea to bring along proof at the time of enrollment.
If a student is unhoused or has uncertain housing as defined under the McKinney-Vento Act, please add the CCSD Housing Questionaire, as it helps determine eligibility for services your child may qualify for.
More helpful information may be available on our registration webpage.