Feb 2, 2023 2 min read

Kindergarten registration for the 2023-24 school year is underway in the Upper St. Clair School District.

Families with children who will be age 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2023, should register online. The registration link is posted on the district’s website – www.uscsd.k12.pa.us.

USC operates a half-day kindergarten program within its three elementary schools – Baker, Eisenhower and Streams Elementary. The morning program is from 8:15 to 10:55 a.m. and the afternoon program is from 12:05 to 2:45 p.m.

Kindergarten-Plus as well as before and after-school programs are offered at each elementary school through Extended Day Services. 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 later this spring that includes a meet-and-greet with teachers and staff as well as distribution of kindergarten readiness materials. 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 student days of the new school year. Orientation, which students attend with their parents or caregiver, provides opportunities for incoming kindergarten students to become familiar with their new classrooms and teachers.

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 Terri Lott, registration coordinator, at 412-833-1600, ext. 2283, or via email tlott@uscsd.k12.pa.us.