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South Huntington unveils standalone Silas Wood Universal Pre-K center, registration opens Jan. 12
Summary
District leaders detailed a standalone universal pre-K center at Silas Wood for the 2026-27 school year with play-based curriculum, staggered start times, before/after care, and a Spanish exposure program; registration opens Jan. 12 and the district says there will be no lottery.
South Huntington Union Free School District officials on Dec. 2025 announced plans for a standalone Silas Wood Universal Pre-K (UPK) center they said will open for the 2026-27 school year, outlining the program's curriculum, daily schedule and enrollment process.
Assistant Superintendent Dr. William Hender and incoming Silas Wood UPK principal Renee Shum told the board the center will emphasize play-based learning, social-emotional development and transitions that prepare children for kindergarten. "We are teaching children how to be friends, how to manage emotions, how to take risks, and how to be…
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