ESA Elementary Parent Update

Testing Punctuality

Please support your child in arriving on time for school, well rested, as they will not be able to take the test after 9:50am and perform their best.

Student Registration is Now Open

Great news! Registration is officially open for both the remainder of the 2025–2026 school year and the upcoming 2026–2027 school year for the Chester Upland School District.

Families may complete enrollment using PowerSchool Enrollment for:

The remainder of the 2025–2026 school year
The upcoming 2026–2027 school year

Parents of new students or families who have not yet completed registration can begin the process now.

The registration links can be found on our website under “Student Registration” at the top of the page or by visiting the link below:

● General Student Registration Page: https://www.chesteruplandsd.org/for-families-students/student-registration

● Pre-K Registration Page: https://www.chesteruplandsd.org/for-families-students/pre-k-counts

● STEM Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzcs0IZ5rOUim86e9WibPdCYFXpk5ylHTDxR_HE5q1C2QjMg/viewform

Updated Contact Information and Emergency Contact Information

If you or any one listed as an emergency contact has updated contact information, please add it to this Google Form linked below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB0dDllielJc-PiNPxKGRYDsHIVE8jROuSf-vETSTB0g4slg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Absence Notes

Please send in notes after your child is absent from school. If your child misses more than 3 days in a row, a doctor's note is required. Please send in absence notes within 3 days of your child's absence so that they can be excused.

Volunteer Information

Below are direction from www.chesteruplandsd.org:

Volunteer Clearances

Legislation in Pennsylvania requires community members and parents to obtain clearances in order to volunteer in our schools. If you have previously submitted your clearances to the Human Resources office, they are good for five (5) years from the date of the clearance.

Governor Wolf has waived the fees associated with the Pennsylvania State Police—Criminal Background Check and the Child Abuse History Clearance. Since the FBI clearance is a federal program, those costs still remain; however, the district has decided to permit individuals who have resided in Pennsylvania continuously for ten years or more to sign a certification form that saves the volunteer the expense of the fee, ensures compliance with the law, and allows the district to maximize student safety.

Understanding that many community members will want to begin the process of securing clearances so that they are prepared for the start of the school year, we have provided several links and directions to assist you. Once you have obtained the requisite clearances, please bring them to the Human Resources office for the Chester Upland School District, located 1350 Edgmont Avenue, Chester PA 19013. Please be prepared to present a valid driver’s license or other photo identification. Our Human Resources Department will then add your name to the district list so that our educators can readily ensure that volunteers have the proper clearances.

Directions for Obtaining Clearances for Volunteers Who Have Resided in Pennsylvania Continuously for 10+ Years

Complete ACT 34—Pennsylvania State Police—Request for Criminal Record Check
Complete ACT 151—Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance—Online Application
Drop off paperwork at the Chester Upland School District Human Resource Office. Please be prepared to present a valid driver’s license or other photo identification.
Print and Complete this Volunteer Information and Certification Form.

Directions for Obtaining Clearances for Volunteers Who Have Resided in Pennsylvania for Less Than 10 Years

Complete ACT 34—Pennsylvania State Police—Request for Criminal Record Check
Complete ACT 151—Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance—Online Application
Complete Act 114—FBI Fingerprinting—To schedule your appointment, visit https://uenroll.identogo.com and enter Service Code 1KG6XN. You may also call 844-321-2101 to schedule an appointment
Complete ACT 114—FBI Fingerprinting
Be certain to register under the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Drop off paperwork at the Chester Upland School District Human Resources Office. Please be prepared to present a valid driver’s license or other photo identification.