Kindergarten registration begins Feb. 2

Students must be 5 years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2026, to register. Proof of residency within the Township of Upper St. Clair is required for enrollment.

Upper St. Clair School District operates a half-day kindergarten program within its three elementary schools – Baker Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary and Streams Elementary. The morning program is from 8:35 – 11:15 a.m. and the afternoon program is from 12:25 – 3:05 p.m.

Kindergarten-Plus as well as before and after-school programs are offered at each elementary school through Extended Day Services (EDS). Families needing services are encouraged to contact EDS as soon as possible. When EDS programs reach capacity limits, families may be waitlisted.

As part of the online registration, incoming kindergarten families may elect to apply for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP), which is offered at Streams Elementary. PYP serves students in kindergarten through grade 4. Due to space limitations, preference is given to students whose home school is Streams and/or those with siblings already enrolled in the program. A wait list is maintained annually. Interested families can apply during the online registration process. Families in the Streams attendance area who do not wish to enroll in PYP may elect to have their child attend Baker Elementary.

Each of the district’s three elementary schools will host a Spring Into Kindergarten event in May 2026, that includes a meet-and-greet with teachers and staff as well as distribution of kindergarten readiness materials. Principals will communicate event details to registered families via email later this spring. To attend, families must be registered for kindergarten no later than May 1.

In addition, incoming kindergarten families will have the opportunity to attend a new family gathering during the summer. Events are planned and communicated by the respective elementary school and/or its parent organization (PTA/PTO).

Kindergarten Orientation will be held during the first two days of the new school year. Orientation, which students attend with their parent or caregiver, provides opportunities for incoming kindergarten students to become familiar with their new classrooms and teachers. Each family will sign up for a designated time-slot within the two-day orientation. During this scheduled time, students will complete a variety of readiness screenings and activities.

Questions regarding kindergarten registration may be directed to the respective elementary principal or Mrs. Terri Lott, registration coordinator, at 412-833-1600, ext. 2283 or via email tlott@uscsd.k12.pa.us.