Lake Shore Central School District

WELCOME to OUR KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION CENTER!

Children enrolling in Kindergarten in the Lake Shore Central School District for the 2023-24 school year should register NOW!
Here's an information sheet on Kindergarten registration.

To be enrolled in the September 2023 Kindergarten class:

• A child living in the Lake Shore Central School District must be five years of age on or before Dec. 1, 2023.
• Proof of age is required at the time of registration. A birth certificate, baptismal record, or a passport will serve as proof. Also, an official record of immunizations and two proofs of District residency are required for registration.
• All immunizations are required by the start of school in September. Students without required immunizations will not be permitted to start school.
• Kindergarten Visitation - Parents and entering students will be invited to visit classrooms, take a short bus ride, and meet teachers before the start of school. 
  
  PRE-REGISTER BY CALLING THE REGISTRAR'S OFFICE (716-926-2217) TO RECEIVE THE REGISTRATION PACKET AND SET UP AN APPOINTMENT.
  
  REGISTRATION LOCATION & DATES
  Registration materials can be picked up and completed by appointment before March 3, 2023. The registrar's office is located in the W.T. Hoag Educational Center, 42 Sunset Blvd., Angola, NY. Parents can contact the registrar's office now (716-926-2217) to have packets mailed ahead of time for completion and submission during your appointment. The office is open for appointments during Mid-Winter Recess Feb. 21-24, 2023.
  
  INCOMING KINDERGARTEN PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION NIGHT
  Parents will have an opportunity to hear from various school personnel about our Kindergarten program, curriculum, offerings and more AT 6 PM, Wednesday, APRIL 12, 2023 at Highland Elementary School, 6745 Erie Road, Derby, NY.
  
  QUESTIONS ABOUT THE KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION PROCESS CAN BE ANSWERED BY CALLING THE DISTRICT REGISTRAR AT 716-926-2217.

Here is "Everything You Need to Know About Registering for Kindergarten" with Coordinator of Early Learning Christine Starks.

Below you will find greetings and Kindergarten tours with our Elementary School Building Principals:

A.J. Schmidt Tour with Principal Jill Clark
You can stay connected with A.J. Schmidt news at their web site!

Highland Tour with Principal Colleen Politowski

You can stay connected with Highland news at their web site!

J.T. Waugh Greetings from Principal Andrea Cwynar
You can stay connected with J.T. Waugh news at their web site!

School Breakfasts & Lunches are served every day. What's on the menu? What if I have questions?

You will find the cafeteria web site very helpful.

There's a lot to know about riding the school bus!
You will find helpful information at the transportation web site.

We would like to let you know about our Elementary School Counselors. They help support student academic, personal and social growth. 
You can learn more at the Elementary Counselor web site.

Here's information about our Family Support Center, which provides links to services to enhance physical, social and emotional well-being.
You also may want to check out the Family Support Center web site.

We are excited about all the new children starting Kindergarten this Fall!

If you have questions or need more information, we can be reached at:
Registrar: 716-926-2217
Christine Starks, Coordinator of Early Learning: 716-926-2480
A.J. Schmidt Elementary School: 716-926-2350
Highland Elementary School: 716-926-2460
J.T. Waugh Elementary School: 716-926-2370
Food Service: 716-926-2290
Transportation: 716-926-2240