Pre-K Registration 2022-2023

Dear Families,

We are excited to share information with you regarding the Sanford Public School Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) programs for the 2022-2023 school year. In September, we expect to continue our collaboration with Head Start, expand our program at SRTC to full-day and add one new full-day program at Carl J. Lamb School, Margaret Chase Smith School and Sanford Pride Elementary School.

Sanford and Springvale families with children 4 years old on or before October 15, 2022 and not of kindergarten age are eligible. Children who are 5 years old by October 15th can enroll in kindergarten by calling one of our elementary schools.

The pre-k program is free and will include free breakfast, lunch and transportation. We anticipate 96 Pre-K slots will be available for the 2022-2023 school year. To provide equal opportunity for families to enroll their children, students will be chosen using a lottery system.  The lottery closed on 4/3 and applicants will be notified the week of April 25th.  

All students that are placed in a district Pre-K program will need to complete registration prior to Pre-K screening. Once all openings have been filled by lottery, the remaining names will be drawn to create a waiting list, should space become available.  To place your child's name on the wait list please call Central Office at 324-2810.  

If you know of any families who may have an eligible student, please feel free to share this information. If you have any questions, please contact us at the Sanford School Department’s Central Office at 324-2810.

Sincerely,

Sanford Administration