New Student Registration

We welcome you and your child to the Carmel Central School District! The experience of these memorable years will be exciting and rewarding. We look forward to working with you as a team to support your child’s social, emotional intellectual, physical and aesthetic development.

As a public school system, we welcome all students who live within the boundaries of the Carmel Central School District and meet state age and health requirements. Our district has one high school, one middle school and three elementary schools. Students are assigned to our elementary schools based on the attendance zone where they reside. Please see our District-Assigned Roads guide to determine which elementary school your child will attend.

If you are registering your child for the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program, go to our UPK page to find the registration packet and more information.

Please make sure to use the correct link below to register a new kindergarten through Grade 12 student. To attend now, choose 2024-25 registration link. To register a new Kindergarten through grade 12 student for the fall, choose 2025-26 registration link. You will be prompted to create a PowerSchool account or log into an existing one. Once you begin registration, you can save your progress and come back to your registration form at a later time.

REGISTER FOR THE CURRENT (2024-2025) SCHOOL YEAR

REGISTER FOR THE UPCOMING (2025-2026) SCHOOL YEAR - Fall 2025

If you do not have access to a computer to complete the online registration process, please contact a school registrar.

If English is not your first language and you require assistance with registration, please contact our bilingual Outreach Coordinator, who can assist with completing the registration packet or help answer any questions: 845-540-9094.

Proof of Residency

Parents/guardians wishing to enroll their child(ren) in Carmel Central School District must provide two (2) valid documents that establish residency in the district. Post Office boxes do not provide a physical address within the district and cannot be accepted. Overdue bills will not be accepted. All documents accepted must include the student's physical address.

Two forms of proof of residence in the Carmel Central School District, such as the following, are required (paid within the last 60 days):

Homeowner

Category	Documents
Category A (choose one)	Mortgage statement with full name and address (paid within the last 60 days) Deed Original property tax bill (paid within the last 60 days) Original school tax bill (paid within the last 60 days)
Category A1 (choose one)	Utility bill (paid within the last 60 days) State or other U.S. Government-issued ID Homeowner's insurance policy Evidence of custody of the child with address on documents from Category A Pay stub (not older than 60 days) Income tax forms Membership documents based upon residency Voter registration documents Official driver's license, learner's permit or non-driver's ID with address on documents from Category A

Tenant/Third-Party Tenant

Category	Documents
Category B (choose one)	Lease No lease: Notarized Tenant Affidavit Living with Family or Friends: Third-Party Residency Statement (Two (2) additional proofs required)
Category B1 (choose one)	Electric bill that reads "for service at" the address on the lease in either the owner or renter's name (paid within the 60 days) Utility bill (paid within the last 60 days) State or U.S. Government-issued ID Homeowner's insurance policy Evidence of custody of the child with address on documents from Category A Pay stub (not older than 60 days) Income tax forms Membership documents based upon residency Voter registration documents Official driver's license, learner's permit or non-driver's ID with address on documents from Category B
Two additional residency proofs must be submitted in addition to a Third Party Statement.

Additional Requirements

Proof of Age

New York State law states that a child must turn five (5) years old on or before December 1 to enroll in kindergarten. The following documents may be used to prove age:

Birth certificate
Valid passport
Baptismal Certificate
State or other government-issued ID

Proof of Immunizations

Must be received within 14 days of the first day of enrollment. See a list of New York State required immunizations for a complete list of immunizations needed.

School Records

Please provide the most current report card and/or an IEP or 504 plan, if applicable.

Special Circumstances

If there are any other special circumstances, such as a custody agreement, name change, order or protection, etc., please provide that documentation by contacting the building registrar.

Guardianship

Students who are not residing with their natural parents are required to provide proof of guardianship. Please use the Parent/Custodial affidavit form.

Athletics

Student-athletes attending Carmel High School must complete the New Student/Transfer forms in the registration packet to be eligible to participate in athletics. Questions can be directed to the Director of Athletics, Christopher Salumn, by calling (845) 225-8441 x462.

Resources & Forms

Our School Registrars

Carmel High School
30 Fair Street, Carmel, NY 10512
Phone: (845) 225‐8441
Fax: (845) 228‐2307
Registrar: Kristen Vinciguerra
kvincigu@carmelschools.org

George Fischer Middle School
281 Fair Street, Carmel, NY 10512
Phone: (845) 228‐2300
Fax: (845) 228‐2321
Registrar: Anne Marie Pagnotta
apagnott@carmelschools.org

Kent Elementary School
1091 Route 52, Carmel, NY 10512
Phone: (845) 225‐5029
Fax: (845) 225‐1849
Registrar: Amanda Alvarez
aalvarez@carmelschools.org

Kent Primary School
1065 Route 52, Carmel, NY 10512
Phone: (845) 225 ‐5025
Fax: (845) 228‐4824
Registrar: Melisssa Murray
mmurray@carmelschools.org

Matthew Paterson Elementary School
100 South Street, Patterson, NY 12563
Phone: (845) 878‐3211
Fax: (845) 878‐3964
Registrar: Becky Kiechle
bkiechle@carmelschools.org