THE ELEMENTARY BUILDING'S MAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER: (716) 933-6045.
FAX: (716) 933-6037
OFFICE HOURS: 7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Elementary School Personnel:
Principal | Brian Crawford | 716-933-6045 |
Secretary | Teegan Forness | 716-933-6045 |
Psychologist | Michelle Edick | 716-933-6041 |
Guidance Counselor | Beth Scanlon | 716-933-6042 |
CSE/CPSE Chairperson | Tanya Burke | 716-933-6036 |
CSE/Psychology Secretary | Tara Meacham | 716-933-7107 |
Registered Nurse | Karen Kent | 716-933-6013 |
Q: What is UPK?
A: In New York State, UPK is a State and federally funded prekindergarten program offered to families free of charge. The only eligibility requirement for UPK in New York State is a child's residency and age. UPK is not an entitlement in New York State and not all families currently have access to UPK. In districts where UPK is available, entry is based on a lottery system and not all families who register are guaranteed a spot. Families should check with their local school district to see if they offer UPK and when registration begins.
Q: Is UPK participation mandatory?
A: No. UPK is a voluntary program for both districts and children. Parents and/or caregivers may choose, but are not required, to enroll their child(ren) in a UPK program. However, once enrolled, the school district’s attendance policy must be applied.
Q: If I decide I do not want to register my child for UPK because they are not ready, can I enroll them in UPK the following year?
A: No. According to Section 3602-e of Education Law, a child is eligible for UPK when they are four years of age on or before December 1 st of the school year in which they are enrolled or will otherwise be first eligible to enter public school kindergarten the following school year. Therefore, a child would only be eligible for UPK for one year.
Q: Will my child be required to be screened prior to starting UPK?
A: Yes. Commissioner’s Regulations §117.1 requires that all students in prekindergarten through grade 12 be screened upon entry to the school district to determine which students are possibly gifted or have or are suspected of having a disability and/or have limited English proficiency.
Registration will be open May 2nd through June 30th, 2025
Summer Recreation 2025 Registration Form
Please contact Ms. Forness with any questions.
Applications will be accepted from April 28th at 7:00AM through May 2nd at 3:00PM.
*No late entries will be accepted!*
Eligible applicants must be a PCS Junior or Senior or a PCS graduate in their first or second year of college at the time of application.
Summer Recreation Employment Form
Contact Ms. Forness, Elementary Secretary, with any questions.