Brewster To Continue Pre-K; Funding Level Uncertain

BREWSTER, NY — Brewster school officials will continue the new Pre-K program for the 2024-25 school year; however, though they are confident that state and federal funding will continue, they are uncertain about the level of funding and the number of children who can be accommodated.

Therefore, the district will use a lottery system. The lottery will be livestreamed and open to the public.

Here's the timeline:

• Application period opens Feb. 9, closes March 8
• Lottery: 2 p.m. March 15 (Snow date March 18)
• Families notified of placements March 22
• Registration April 15-26

"We look forward to building on the success of our inaugural 2023-24 Pre-K program next school year. Please look for an additional communication the week of February 5th," said Deputy Superintendent Michelle Gosh.

A FAQ document for the 2024-25 school year can be found here. Information on the current Pre-K program (2023-24 school year) can be found here.