Registration is now open for the Camden Central School District’s pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs for the 2023-2024 school year.
There are no currently scheduled dates for in-person registration.
To secure your child’s place in either program, please fill out the appropriate registration packet listed below and return to the Camden Central School District office no later than Friday, March 24th, 2023.
The office is located at 51 Third Street, Camden, NY 13316.
The registration packets are available to view and print online at the links located below.
In the event you are unable to print a packet, they can be picked up at any building, or mailed to you by the District upon request.
Contact your elementary building secretary or the District office at the following phone numbers to make arrangements to receive a packet.
Camden Elementary School (315) 245-2616
McConnellsville Elementary School (315) 245-3412
District Registrar (315) 245-4096
To return your packet and other required paperwork, you have several options.
Drop-off at the District Office during normal business hours. Be sure to bring the required documents with you. The District Office will provide you with photocopies of your documents upon request.
Mail to the District Office at 51 Third Street, Camden, NY, 13316 with copies of required documents included.
Scan and e-mail your forms and required documents to rarchibee@camdencsd.org
Fax your forms and required documents to 315-245-1622
District registrar Rachel Archibee can be reached for questions at (315) 245-4096.
Pre-Kindergarten
Our pre-kindergarten program is for children who will reach their fourth birthday on or before December 1st, 2023, and reside within the boundaries of the Camden Central School District.
Pre-kindergarten is a free program held in both of the District’s elementary schools. Morning and afternoon sessions are offered as part of a half-day program.
Students will be taught by certified teachers and assistants. Breakfast or lunch is provided along with transportation to and from school.
Parental involvement is another key component of the program. Parents will have opportunities to participate alongside their child in and out of the classroom throughout the year.
To register for pre-kindergarten
Read the Pre-K registration letter from Pre-K coordinator Craig Ferretti.
Fill out the Pre-K registration packet along with the Pre-K wraparound form.
Along with your forms, submit the required documentation listed at the bottom of this page.
Kindergarten
Our kindergarten program is for children who will reach their fifth birthday on or before December 1st, 2023. As with pre-kindergarten, students are taught by certified teachers and assistants, and transportation is provided.
In the event your child is already enrolled in the pre-kindergarten program for the 2022-23 academic year, your registration will carry over to kindergarten for the 2023-24 school year and there is no need to re-register.
To register for kindergarten:
1. Fill out the kindergarten registration packet along with the kindergarten wraparound form.
2. Along with your forms, submit the required documentation listed at the bottom of this page.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Please plan ahead - the following documents are REQUIRED for each student being enrolled:
Birth Certificate (and/or other satisfactory documents [refer to page 5 of the basic enrollment packet for list of acceptable documents]) - It is NOT necessary to provide a social security card if your student(s) is in elementary and/or middle school. If may be required at the high school level.
DSS-2999 Form if in foster care.
Immunization Record - A current list of state-required immunizations for School Entrance/Attendance for the 2022-23 school year is available here for your reference so that you can plan ahead.
Custody Decree bearing a judge's signature, if parents are divorced OR if the student resides with someone other than the biological parent (i.e., aunt/uncle/grandparents, other family members, etc.).
Proof of Residency (upon request District officials may ask you to furnish verification that the address listed on enrollment forms is your actual place of residence). It is always a good idea to bring along proof at the time of enrollment.
More helpful information may be available on our registration webpage.