Welcome to Kindergarten!

Parents and guardians living in the Ithaca City School District who plan to send their children to kindergarten in September 2022 are invited to attend orientation at their child’s assigned school on the dates listed below. If you’re not sure which school is your child’s assigned school, please call 274-2201.

School	Phone	Orientation Day(s)
Belle Sherman	274-2206	June 2, 10, and 17
Beverly J. Martin	274-2209	June 3
Caroline	539-7155	June 16 and 17
Cayuga Heights	257-8557	June 15, 16, and 17
Enfield	274-2221	July 25 and 26
Fall Creek	274-2214	June 3
Northeast	257-2121	July 18 and 19
South Hill	274-2129	June 22

If you haven't already registered your child for kindergarten in the Ithaca City School District, you may do so via our secure online portal. Details and instructions can be found at ithacacityschools.org/register.

If you prefer to register your child in person, or do not have access to a computer or mobile device, you may make an appointment with the District Registrar by emailing icsdregistrar@icsd.k12.ny.us or calling 274-2201. The Registrar’s office is located in the IHS Welcome Center, 1401 North Cayuga Street. 

IMPORTANT

Open Enrollment: If you would like to apply for your child to attend a different school than their home school, the application is due on June 3. Decisions will be made before the end of June, so attend your zoned home school's orientation and registration. 

Universal Pre-K: If your child attends a UPK program, you will need to register your child for kindergarten in the ICSD. 

ICSD Pre-K: If your child attends pre-k in the ICSD, they are already registered and you do not have to fill out additional paperwork.