The Bethlehem Central School District anticipates offering openings in its universal prekindergarten (UPK) program for four-year-olds during the 2027-28 school year. The number of available seats will depend on state funding and the availability of eligible community UPK providers.

The district currently serves approximately 100 UPK students through a community provider, TSL Adventures. Any anticipated openings for 2027-28 will be filled through a lottery, tentatively scheduled for May 2027.

To be eligible for the anticipated UPK lottery, children must:

• Be four years old on or before December 1, 2027.
• Be a resident of the Bethlehem Central School District.
• Apply through the online registration process. Enrollment is by lottery only.  Registration does not guarantee enrollment.

Registration Is Online Through Aspen

All UPK lottery 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 registered through the district’s Committee on Preschool Special Education (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 begin the online registration process.

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 registered through the CPSE process:

Follow these steps to begin 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 you cannot access your Aspen account, email helpdesk@bethlehemschools.org for assistance.

If your child has previously been registered through the CPSE process:

You have already completed much of the registration process. You do not need to start a new student registration. Instead, follow these steps to update your child’s information for the anticipated 2027-28 UPK lottery:

• Log in to Aspen.
• Select Forms from the menu.
• Under Returning Student Registration, select New.
• Complete the UPK registration form.

You will also need to provide updated immunization records, an updated physical and a completed UPK questionnaire.

Required Registration Documents

All families must submit the following documents as part of anticipated UPK lottery 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.

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.