Kindergarten registration for the 2027-28 school year is now open online. To be eligible to begin kindergarten in September 2027, children must:

• Be five years old on or before December 1, 2027.
• Be a resident of the Bethlehem Central School District.

Registration Is Online Through Aspen

All kindergarten registration materials must be submitted through the district’s Aspen online portal.

The registration process depends on whether your family already has an Aspen account and whether your child has previously been enrolled in the district through the UPK lottery or CPSE process.

New to Aspen? Start Here.

Families without an existing Aspen account must first request one before beginning registration.

1. Visit the Aspen home page.
2. Under FAMILY Log In, select Request an account.
3. Once your account is created, log in and follow the instructions below for new students.

For additional help, visit Getting Started with Student Registration in Aspen.

If you cannot access online registration or need additional assistance, contact District Registrar Nina Nageotte at registration@bethlehemschools.org to schedule an in-person appointment.

Already Have an Aspen Account?

If your child has not previously been enrolled through the UPK lottery or CPSE process:

Follow these steps to begin kindergarten registration as a new student:

1. Log in to Aspen.
2. Select New Student from the menu.
3. Click Initiate and follow the instructions to complete registration.
4. Upload all required documents directly to Aspen.

If your child is already enrolled through the UPK lottery or CPSE process:

You have already completed much of the registration process. You do not need to start a new student registration. Instead:

1. Log in to Aspen.
2. Select Forms from the menu.
3. Under Returning Student Registration, select New.
4. Complete the kindergarten registration form.

If you are completing a registration that was started in a previous year, you will also need to provide updated immunization records, an updated physical and a completed kindergarten questionnaire.

If you have moved or your child will not attend Bethlehem Central for kindergarten, please notify the District Registrar at registration@bethlehemschools.org.

Required Registration Documents

All families must submit the following documents as part of kindergarten registration.

Proof of residency (three documents required)

Acceptable documents include:

• Homeowner’s insurance policy showing the parent/guardian’s name and address
• Auto insurance policy showing the parent/guardian’s name and address
• Cable television installation receipt
• National Grid bill
• Legal lease agreement signed by the property owner and parent/guardian
• Home purchase contract listing the property address and purchaser’s name

Additional required documents

• Child’s birth certificate or passport
• Current immunization records (official, signed by a physician)
• Parent/guardian photo ID
• Custody papers, if applicable

All required documentation must be submitted for registration to be complete.

Special Education Services

If your child receives special education services but will not attend kindergarten in fall 2027, you must still register your child. Please also 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 also register their child with the district. Registration materials for private school students must be submitted by April 1, 2027.

Need Help?

For assistance accessing your Aspen account, email helpdesk@bethlehemschools.org.

For help with the registration process or to schedule an in-person appointment, contact District Registrar Nina Nageotte at registration@bethlehemschools.org.