Enrollment deadline: March 2–June 30, 2026

The district’s UPK and kindergarten enrollment materials direct families to complete registration during the March 2, 2026 to June 30, 2026 window. The district also specifies that required documents are handled through the Vernon E. Wightman Primary School office.

Who qualifies: the Dec. 1 age cutoff (resident children)

UPK: Bath Central uses the statewide UPK eligibility definition, which is based on whether a child is four years old on or before December 1.

Kindergarten: Bath Central also states that for kindergarten, a child must be five years old by December 1, 2026.

In both cases, the district frames registration as for Bath Central resident children—so eligibility depends on meeting both the age cutoff and the district’s residency requirements.

UPK paperwork checklist: what Bath Central says to submit

Bath Central publishes an UPK document checklist families use for this enrollment cycle. The checklist calls for items including:

• Birth certificate
• Two proofs of residency
• UPK physical form
• Custody papers, if applicable

When you gather paperwork, use the physical form and other documents as listed on the district’s checklist—and check the “if applicable” custody language if your child’s situation involves guardianship or custody arrangements.

Where to submit documents

Bath Central directs families to submit the required enrollment materials to the Vernon E. Wightman Primary School office, following the instructions included with the district’s UPK and kindergarten enrollment guidance.

Last-call planning before June 30

With the window closing on June 30, families can reduce last-minute delays by:

• Double-checking your child’s eligibility using the December 1 cutoff dates noted by the district and NYSED
• Confirming you have the two proofs of residency required by the UPK checklist
• Reviewing whether the checklist’s custody papers section applies to your household

If you’re preparing now, it helps to copy/collect documents in advance so you’re ready to finish registration before the June 30 deadline.

Sources

• Bath Central School District — UPK + kindergarten online enrollment announcement (window + age cutoff language)
• NYSED — Early learning UPK FAQ (statewide eligibility cutoff definition)