Port Jervis Schools Requests Pre-Registration for Children Newborn to Five

Port Jervis Schools has asked families with children newborn - 5 years old to complete an online pre-registration so the district can accurately plan its early childhood, Universal Pre-K (UPK), and Kindergarten programs. The district posted the request on January 23, 2026, and officials say the census information will inform program size, staffing needs, and enrollment projections.

Parents and caregivers can complete the district’s pre-registration through a bit.ly link posted on the Port Jervis School District website or by scanning a QR code the district provided. For questions, the registrar Jeanne Wilkowski can be reached at 845-858-3100 x6601 or by email at jwilkowski@pjschools.org. The district’s notice specifies that families with preschool-age children 2, 3, or 4 years old who are already enrolled in a Port Jervis district program do not need to submit the form.

Collecting data on non-school-age students is a routine but consequential step for local school governance. Port Jervis Schools will use the pre-registration numbers to estimate demand for UPK seats, determine staffing and classroom allocations for incoming Kindergarten cohorts, and plan outreach to families who may be eligible for early childhood services. For a small district serving parts of Orange County, accurate counts can influence scheduling, resource distribution, and decisions about program expansion or partnership with community providers.

The request affects a broad set of households across Port Jervis and nearby neighborhoods who may not yet be connected to district communications. Completing the pre-registration helps ensure that families receive information about eligibility, enrollment timelines, and any openings for UPK or other early childhood offerings. The district did not attach a deadline in its notice; however, the January 23 posting indicates officials are initiating planning ahead of the 2026-27 school year.

Parents who miss traditional enrollment outreach - new residents, newborns, and families not currently linked to district programs - are particularly encouraged to pre-register. For those already enrolled in district preschool programs, the district’s clarification that the form is not necessary avoids duplicate entries and helps maintain cleaner counts.

Port Jervis Schools is treating this as an administrative census to guide program planning rather than a formal enrollment that guarantees placement. Families should complete the pre-registration via the bit.ly link on the district website or contact Jeanne Wilkowski at 845-858-3100 x6601 or jwilkowski@pjschools.org to confirm their child’s status. Accurate responses now can shape available UPK and Kindergarten opportunities for local children in the coming school year.