Online kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year is now open.
To be eligible to begin kindergarten in September 2026, children must:
- Be five years old on or before December 1, 2026, and
- Be a resident of the school district
Online Registration Only
All kindergarten registration materials must be submitted through Aspen online.
Families without an existing Aspen account will need to create one. Families who already have their students enrolled in the district (including those who participated in the UPK lottery or CPSE) will need to re-register their students.
Online Registration through Aspen
Not registered in Aspen?
- Navigate to the Aspen home page, under FAMILY Log In, select “Request an account”
- Once your account is created, you may begin online registration
If you are unable to access online registration or need assistance, please contact District Registrar Marina Bender at registration@bethlehemschools.org to schedule an in-person appointment.
Already have an Aspen account?
Families of students previously registered through the UPK lottery, or CPSE, skip to the next section for instructions on how to re-register.
- Log in to Aspen
- Select “New Student” from menu
- Click “Initiate” and follow instructions to register
- You will be able to upload all required documents to Aspen
If you are unable to access your Aspen account, please email helpdesk@bethlehemschools.org for assistance.
Families of Students Previously Registered through the UPK Lottery or CPSE
Families whose children were registered through the UPK lottery or CPSE and are moving to kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year have already completed much of the registration process.
To complete kindergarten registration:
- Log in to Aspen
- Select “Forms” from the menu
- Under Returning Student Registration, select “New”
You will need to provide:
- Updated immunization records
- Updated physical
- Completed kindergarten questionnaire
If you have moved or your child will not be attending Bethlehem Central School District for kindergarten, please notify the registrar by email at registration@bethlehemschools.org.
Required Registration Documents
All families must submit the following documents as part of kindergarten registration.
Proofs of Residency
Three (3) proofs are required. Acceptable documents include:
- Homeowner’s insurance policy (parent/guardian name and address)
- Auto insurance policy (parent/guardian name and address)
- Cable television installation receipt
- National Grid bill
- Legal lease agreement with property owner and parent/guardian signatures
- Home purchase contract listing the property address and the purchaser’s name
Additional Required Documents
- Child’s birth certificate or passport
- Current immunization records (official, signed by physician)
- Parent/guardian photo ID
- Custody papers, if applicable
Students can not be registered without all of these documents.
Special Education Services
If your child receives special education services and will not attend kindergarten in fall 2026, you still need to register your child and contact the Office of Student Support Services at 518-439-8886 to discuss next steps.
Private School Families
Families planning to enroll their child in a private kindergarten program who wish to receive district transportation must still register their child with the district. Required materials must be submitted by April 1, 2026.
Need Help?
If you are unable to access your Aspen account, please email helpdesk@bethlehemschools.org for assistance.
If you are unable to access online registration or need assistance, please contact District Registrar Marina Bender at registration@bethlehemschools.org to schedule an in-person appointment.