The Richmond County School System (RCSS) has announced the opening of the 2025–2026 Pre-K lottery. Georgia residents who will be four years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025, can apply by April 3, 2025.
All applications for the Pre-K lottery will be processed online at rcboe.info/prekregistration. Applicants will receive an email on April 25, 2025 notifying them of acceptance or waitlist status along with next application steps.
RCSS operates the Georgia Lottery-funded Pre-K classes across 28 elementary schools. Each class accommodates up to 20 students and is staffed by a lead teacher and an assistant teacher.
The free program provides a full instructional day, including breakfast, lunch, and rest time. The play-based curriculum emphasizes exploration and discovery, aligning with RCSS’s strategy to improve early literacy and numeracy skills.
For more information, please visit rcboe.org/prek for detailed eligibility requirements or contact the RCSS Pre-K Office at 706-826-1000 ext. 5127.
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