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Wappingers Central School District

25 Corporate Park Drive / P.O. Box 396 / Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 / PH: 845.298.5000

Welcome to UPK

welcome to pre-K

UPK Placement Emails

UPK Lottery Placement Email Sent

UPK Lottery application Update 2026–2027

The UPK Lottery applications closed on February 27, 2026. Families were emailed their lottery results at this time. Please take a moment to check your inbox. If you don't see the email in your main folder please also check your spam/junk folders. The email contains an important message regarding your child’s placement and includes next steps that are required to secure your child’s spot. Please check your email and respond promptly, as responses are time-sensitive.

If you do not see the email or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

If you missed the initial lottery application, please check back for updates. Late application is anticipated to open in April.

Our District-Based Classrooms

UPK classrooms can be located both in district elementary schools and in local community based organizations.  These are the district-based classrooms for the 2026 – 27 school year.

  • 20 Church Street

    Fishkill, NY 12524

    PH: 845.897.6780

    9:00AM – 2:30PM
    No before or after program available    .

  • 15 Entry Road 

    Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 

    PH: 845.227.1756

    9:00AM – 2:30PM
    No before or after program available    .

  • 174 Vassar Road

    Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

    PH: 845.463.7860 

    9:00AM – 2:30PM
    No before or after program available    .

Our Community-Based Sites 2026 - 27

UPK classrooms can be located both in district elementary schools and in local community based organizations.  These are the community based partners for the 2026 – 27 school year.

Important Information About UPK

    • Lottery Applications Open: January 20, 2026 at 8:00AM

    • Lottery Application Deadline: February 27, 2026 at 4:00PM

    • Lottery Drawings: March 2026 – applying families will be notified by email.

    • UPK Registration Starts: April 15, 2026

    • UPK Registration Ends: June 30, 2026

    • UPK late Registration Starts: July 1, 2026

  • Click here for more information!

Contact us

 
Audrey Roettgers, Director of UPK 
Alyssa Boyer, Administrative Assistant 
25 Corporate Park Drive
Hopewell Junction, New York  12533
845-298-5000 x 40163