Kindergarten registration for the 2027-28 school year is now open online. Online registration is also open for an anticipated Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) program for 2027-28.
- 2027-28 Kindergarten registration (for children who will turn five years old on or before Dec. 1, 2027)
- 2027-28 Anticipated UPK registration (for children who will turn four years old on or before Dec. 1, 2027 – spots are not guaranteed; available spots filled by lottery)
Kindergarten Registration 2027-28
To be eligible to begin kindergarten in September 2027, children must:
- Be five years old on or before December 1, 2027, 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 have already enrolled students through a UPK lottery or CPSE process will need to submit updated registration information for 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
- More information on how to get started in Aspen can be found here
If you are unable to access online registration or need additional assistance, please contact District Registrar Nina Nageotte 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 process have already completed much of the kindergarten registration process and can skip to the next section for instructions on how to re-register for kindergarten. Families who otherwise already have an Aspen account and need to begin the kindergarten registration process should follow the directions below.
- 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 Process
Families whose children were registered through the UPK lottery or CPSE and are moving to kindergarten for the 2027-28 school year have already completed much of the registration process.
To complete 2027-28 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 2027, 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 for private school families must be submitted by April 1, 2027.
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 Nina Nageotte at registration@bethlehemschools.org to schedule an in-person appointment.
Anticipated UPK Lottery for 2027-28
The Bethlehem Central School District anticipates openings for a 2027-28 universal prekindergarten (UPK) for four-year-olds. The program size depends on the availability of state funding and eligible community UPK providers. Currently, the district serves approximately 100 UPK students through a community provider, TSL Adventures. Anticipated openings in 2027-28 will be filled by lottery.
To be eligible to for the anticipated UPK lottery in May 2027, children must:
- Be four years old on or before December 1, 2027, and
- Be a resident of the school district
- Enrollment is by lottery only
Online Registration Only
All UPK lottery registration materials must be submitted through Aspen online.
Families without an existing Aspen account will need to create one. Families who have already enrolled students through the CPSE process will need to submit updated registration information for 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
- More information on how to get started in Aspen can be found here
If you are unable to access online registration or need additional assistance, please contact District Registrar Nina Nageotte at registration@bethlehemschools.org to schedule an in-person appointment.
Already have an Aspen account?
Families of students previously registered through the CPSE process have already completed much of the registration process and can skip to the next section for instructions on how to re-register for the UPK lottery.
- 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 CPSE process
Families whose children were registered through the CPSE process and want to be included in the anticipated UPK lottery for the 2027-28 school year have already completed much of the registration process.
To complete 2027-28 UPK (anticipated) 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 UPK questionnaire
Required Registration Documents
All families must submit the following documents as part of anticipated UPK lottery 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.
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 Nina Nageotte at registration@bethlehemschools.org to schedule an in-person appointment.