Student Registration

• New Student Registration
• Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration

New Student Registration

Registration for all new students must be completed with the GJSD Student Registrar, located at Johnstown High School, 1 Sir Bills Circle, Johnstown, NY. In order to register a new student, residency in the Greater Johnstown School District must be verified and a registration packet must be completed. Items that may be used to prove residency are listed below. Registration packets can be found at the button below or obtained at the Registration Office.

For questions about enrolling students, call the Student Registrar at (518) 762-4611, ext. 3121.

Required Documents for New Students

Parent/Guardian proof of residency must be provided using two of the following:

• Drivers License
• Current utility bill
• Current telephone bill
• Copy of Deed/Mortgage Statement
• Lease Agreement
• Pay Stub
• Auto Insurance ID Card
• Mail (not personal)
• Change of address form from the Post Office (must be stamped)

After completing the residency information, you will be asked to complete a Registration form, a Request for Records and a Home Language Questionnaire. We request that you bring the following paperwork with you:

• Child’s Birth Certificate
• Child’s Immunization Record
• Custody Paperwork (if applicable)
• Child’s IEP (if applicable)
• Name, address and phone number for previous school district

Any incomplete paperwork will need to be obtained as soon as possible.

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2025-26 Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration

UPDATE – JULY 23, 2025:

There are limited openings still available for 2025-2026 prekindergarten. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

– To be eligible for pre-K, children must be four years old on or before December 1, 2025.

– Pre-K at GJSD is a full day program and students attend P.E., music, art and media/library.

– There is NO transportation provided to pre-K students.

Required Documents for New Pre-K and Kindergarteners

• All completed forms from the application/registration packet
• Copies of Two (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 IEP (if applicable)
• Copy of Custody Court Order (if applicable)
• Lead Screening Results (for pre-K applicants)

If you have any questions about pre-K or Kindergarten registration, please do not hesitate to contact the Student Registrar at (518) 762-4611, ext. 3121 or the Pleasant Ave. Main Office at (518) 762-8610.

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