Pre-K Programs

2026-2027 Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration

The Greater Johnstown School District began open enrollment for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students for the 2026-2027 school year starting on March 9, 2026. Please note that applications will not be accepted prior to March 9.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for pre-K, children must be four years old on or before December 1, 2026. To be eligible to register for kindergarten, children must be five years old on or before December 1, 2026. 

About the Program

Pre-K and kindergarten at GJSD are full day programs. There are 54 slots available for the 2026-2027 pre-K program. If more than 54 pre-K applications are received prior to April 15, a lottery will take place on Wednesday, April 22 at Pleasant Avenue Elementary School to determine enrollment and establish a waiting list.

Universal Pre-K Activities Include

• Reading Readiness
• Math Skills
• Science Lessons
• Literature
• Social Skills
• Self-Help Skills
• Large Motor Activities
• Field Trips
• Music
• Library
• Parent/Child Activities

Pre-k Application Packets and Kindergarten Registration Packets

Pre-k application packets and kindergarten registration packets may be printed from the forms page of this website; may be picked up at the main office at Pleasant Avenue Elementary School; may be picked up at the District Office; or may be requested by emailing the GJSD School Registrar (registration@johnstownschools.org).

Notice: If your child is currently attending Johnstown as a 2025-2026 pre-k student, you do not need to complete the registration process for kindergarten for 2026-2027.

Beginning on March 9, copies of completed pre-k application packets or kindergarten registration packets, together with required documentation (see list below) may be dropped off  at the Pleasant Avenue Elementary School, located at 235 Pleasant Avenue, Johnstown, between 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  

Required registration documents:

• All completed forms from the application/registration packet
• Copies of 2 Proofs of Address (as listed in application/registration packet)
• Copy of Parent ID
• Original legal Birth Certificate (photocopy will be made at school and original returned to you)
• Immunization Record from your pediatrician
• Copy of Custody Court Order (if Applicable)
• Lead Screening Results (for Pre-K applicants)

Questions?

Questions regarding pre-k and kindergarten registration may be directed to the district office (518) 762-4611 ext 3121, or Pleasant Avenue Elementary School (518) 762-8610.