Octorara Launches PreK Matters Program
The Octorara Area School District is excited to introduce PreK Matters, a free, high-quality preschool program designed to help young learners build a strong foundation for kindergarten and future success.
Located at the Primary Learning Center, PreK Matters combines hands-on learning, purposeful play, and social-emotional development to support the whole child. Students build early literacy, math, and problem-solving skills while exploring science, social studies, and the world around them through engaging, age-appropriate experiences. The program focuses on fostering confidence, curiosity, independence, and positive relationships, helping children develop the academic and social skills needed to thrive in school.
PreK Matters is available to children who will be 4 years old by September 1, 2026, and whose family income is at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. Morning and afternoon sessions are available.
Families interested in learning more about eligibility and enrollment can visit the PreK Matters webpage or contact Beth Peticca, Kindergarten Transition/Early Learning Coordinator, at 610-593-8238 ext. 10110.
Join us in welcoming our new elementary principals to the Octorara community!
Families are invited to attend a Meet & Greet with:
Ms. Kelly Bourne, Principal of the Octorara Primary Learning Center
Mr. Jonathan Blake, Principal of Octorara Intermediate School
Wednesday, May 13 | 5:00 PM
Octorara Primary Learning Center Library
We hope you will join us to meet Ms. Bourne and Mr. Blake and help welcome them to Octorara! Additional opportunities to connect will be planned for families who are unable to attend.
Kindergarten registration is currently open for the upcoming school year. If you have not yet registered your child, we encourage you to do so soon.
Our kindergarten program provides a strong foundation for learning, supporting students as they build essential academic and social skills in a welcoming and engaging environment.
Children must be five (5) years old on or before the first day of September to enroll in kindergarten. Families can begin the registration process by visiting the link here.
We’ve made some exciting updates to our Octorara school websites!
Each school subsite has been refreshed to make it easier for families to find important information, navigate pages, and stay connected. You’ll notice a more user-friendly layout, clearer organization, updated content, and a consistent look across all schools.
To explore, click the “Schools” button at the top of the homepage to access your child’s school page. Please take a few minutes to complete our feedback form. Your feedback will help guide future improvements to better serve our school community.
