Registration for Lynbrook School District UPK program lottery 2025-2026

The Lynbrook Union Free School District will continue to offer the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program (UPK) for the 2025-2026 school year. We anticipate receiving funding to offer approximately 156 eligible students full-day prekindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year based on information contained in the proposed Executive Budget. The number of eligible students is contingent upon passage of the official New York State budget and the corresponding per pupil allocations.

The universal prekindergarten program is open to children residing in the school district who turn 4-years-old on or before December 1, 2025. Eligible students must be born between December 2, 2020, and December 1, 2021.

This state-funded program follows 180-day school calendar and runs five days a week from Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. beginning September 4, 2025. It provides educationally based, high-quality pre-kindergarten to 4-year-old children. Transportation will not be provided by the district.

The Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center (JCC) and Tiny Tykes Early Learning Center will be operating the UPK programs for Lynbrook. Both sites will offer a full-day universal prekindergarten program that can provide the nurturing educational experiences needed to prepare our youngest students for success in subsequent schooling. The JCC will operate the program at the Early Childhood Center at 1 Saperstein Plaza in Lynbrook, New York. Tiny Tykes will operate the program at 49 Blake Avenue, Lynbrook, New York.

The district will conduct a virtual lottery on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 10 a.m. Access to the online lottery application can be found on the district’s website by clicking here to visit the UPK Page. All applications will only be accepted electronically. Proof of your child’s birth and residency documents will need to be uploaded during this application process. The deadline to apply for the lottery is April 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

Click here to access the UPK Lottery Application.

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Inscripción para la lotería del programa UPK del Distrito Escolar de Lynbrook 2025-2026

El Distrito Escolar Libre de Lynbrook Union continuará ofreciendo el Programa Universal de Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) para el año escolar 2025-2026. Anticipamos recibir fondos para ofrecer a aproximadamente 156 estudiantes elegibles prekindergarten de día completo para el año escolar 2025-2026 según la información contenida en el Presupuesto Ejecutivo propuesto. El número de estudiantes elegibles depende de la aprobación del presupuesto oficial del Estado de Nueva York y las asignaciones correspondientes por alumno.

El programa universal de prekindergarten está abierto a los niños que residen en el distrito escolar y que cumplen 4 años de edad el 1 de diciembre de 2025 o antes. Los estudiantes elegibles deben haber nacido entre el 2 de diciembre de 2020 y el 1 de diciembre de 2021.

Este programa financiado por el estado sigue un calendario escolar de 180 días y funciona cinco días a la semana de lunes a viernes de 9 a.m. a 2 p.m. a partir del 4 de septiembre de 2025. Ofrece educación y alta calidad a niños de preescolar a 4 años de edad. El transporte no será proporcionado por el distrito.

El Centro Comunitario Judío Barry y Florence Friedberg (JCC, por sus siglas en inglés) y el Centro de Aprendizaje Temprano Tiny Tykes operarán los programas UPK para Lynbrook. Ambos sitios ofrecerán un programa universal de prekindergarten de día completo que puede proporcionar las experiencias educativas enriquecedoras necesarias para preparar a nuestros estudiantes más pequeños para el éxito en la escolarización posterior. El JCC operará el programa en el Centro de Primera Infancia en 1 Saperstein Plaza en Lynbrook, Nueva York. Tiny Tykes operará el programa en 49 Blake Avenue, Lynbrook, Nueva York.

El distrito llevará a cabo una lotería virtual el lunes 24 de abril de 2024 a las 10 a.m. El acceso a la solicitud de lotería en línea se puede encontrar en el sitio web del distrito en www.lynbrookschools.org Padres/Estudiantes de Prekindergarten Universal. Todas las solicitudes solo se aceptarán electrónicamente. Los documentos de nacimiento y residencia de su hijo deberán cargarse durante este proceso de solicitud. La fecha límite para solicitar la lotería es el 11 de abril de 2025 a las 3:00 p.m.

Haga clic aquí  para registrarse en la lotería UPK.

Date Added: 3/12/2025

The Lynbrook community’s annual tradition continued at North Middle School on March 11 as the ALS Ride for Life Foundation visited the school to usher the start of their fundraising campaign.

Each year, the Lynbrook Schools community fundraises in support of the Ride for Life Foundation’s mission to promote research of treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a fatal motor neuron disease. Ride for Life volunteer Glenn Baldwin spoke with North Middle students about the disease and the struggles of living with ALS, inspiring students to help find a cure. The audience was also joined via video by ALS patient Paul Weisman who thanked the community for their support. Last year, North Middle was named a Lou Gehrig Legacy School for their participation in the annual campaign.

Photo caption:
1) Ride for Life Foundation volunteer Glenn Baldwin spoke with Lynbrook North Middle School students on March 11 as they began their fundraising campaign.
2) The community was also visited by ALS patient Paul Weisman via video.

Photos courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools

The start of March spelled a week of fun at Waverly Park Elementary School in the Lynbrook School District as students took part in a series of engaging activities for PARP Week.
Following the theme of “Don’t bug me, I’m reading,” students were challenged to record their time spent reading at home while completing different challenges, including taking a selfie with their reading partner and identifying an insect habitat in their yard or through online research. Each student received a copy of “Bibsy Cross and the Creepy-Crawlies” to read throughout the week, which culminated in a visit by author Liz Garton Scanlon. Mrs. Scanlon hosted an interactive discussion with students about the steps it takes to become a published author, such as going through multiple drafts or working with an editor. She inspired the young writers with her success with the “Bubsy Cross” series and urged students to listen to constructive criticism. At the end of Mrs. Scanlon’s presentation, students asked thoughtful questions about her journey.

Photo caption:
1) “Bibsy Cross” author Liz Garton Scanlon visited Waverly Park School as they reached the culmination of PARP Week on March 8.
2) Mrs. Scanlon hosted an interactive discussion with Waverly Park students.
3) Mrs. Scanlon read a passage from her book, “Bibsy Cross and the Bad Apple.”

Photos courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools

Date Added: 3/14/2025

A broad coalition of stakeholders from the Lynbrook community attended the annual REFIT (Reform Educational Financing Inequities Today) conference on Friday, March 7, to engage in critical discussions regarding the future of state aid for school districts.
 
Representing Lynbrook at this important event were Board of Education Trustee Tara Aragona, Superintendent Dr. Paul Lynch, PTA representatives Andréia Davies and Lauren Pignataro, Lynbrook Teachers Association President Craig Kirchenberg and Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, and Information Systems Joel Press.

During the conference, the Lynbrook delegation heard directly from state legislators about their positions on school funding and participated in discussions on strategies to ensure fair and equitable resources for all districts. The event provided an opportunity for stakeholders to voice their concerns and advocate for reforms that would address funding disparities affecting Lynbrook and other school communities.

REFIT is a consortium of school districts that have joined together to secure a fair and equitable share of New York State Aid to Education. For over 50 years, the organization has been a champion for addressing inequities in New York State’s school funding formula, and Lynbrook remains committed to being part of this important movement.

“Ensuring that Lynbrook schools receive fair funding is a priority for our district,” said Dr. Lynch. “This event allowed us to connect with key decision-makers and continue advocating for the resources our students and educators need to thrive.”

The district will continue working with legislators, community members, and advocacy groups to push for policies that support a strong and equitable education system.

 

 

Date Added: 3/10/2025

Lynbrook is proud to announce that 33 of our exceptionally talented students were selected to showcase their artwork at this year's Art Supervisors Association All County Art Exhibit. On March 9, Herricks High School came alive with creativity as these young artists displayed a diverse array of inspiring pieces that highlighted the innovative spirit and artistic excellence of our community. We celebrate their remarkable achievements and the vibrant future of art in Lynbrook! #OwlProud

Artists included:
Kindergarten Center
Daylen Nelson
Mila Sanchez
Noelle Ryder

Marion Street
Charlotte Horowitz
Mia Wong
Violet Mainhart

Waverly Park
Brielle Nicolas
Gia Rosinsky
Gisele Leib

West End
Gelissa Morino
Izabella Ramos
Mia Zeneli

North Middle
Addison Casey
Hudson Palazzolo
Vera Saccone

South Middle
Aya El Msiyah
Izabella Schoen
Julia Jin
Melinda Olalde
Riley Aragon
Sarah D'Aleo

LHS
Aidan Mailman
Ava Paulin
Catherine Christakos
Emilie Scala
Emilio Zuniga
Jacob Katz
Kamila Ramirez
Kayla Finnegan
Luke Saccone
Payton Stalter
Sarah Akerman
Steven Michelakos

 

 

Date Added: 3/10/2025