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.
NOTE: We are transitioning computer systems this summer and the last day we will accept an online registration submission in our current Powerschool Online Registration Portal is July 9th, 2025. The online registration will resume on August 4th in the new system. From July 10, 2025 through August 3, 2025, families will be able to register by submitting a paper registration packet to the schools. Those packets are at the bottom of this page.
| 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
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Tenant/Third-Party Tenant
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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
- Change of Address Form (PDF)
- Change of Address Form - Español (PDF)
- Residency Affidavit (PDF)
- Tenant Affidavit (PDF)
- Tenant Affidavit - Español (PDF)
- Third Party Residency Statement (PDF)
- Third Party Residency Statement - Español (PDF)
- Transportation Information Form (PDF)
- Non-Resident Request for Admission Form
- Non-Resident Student Tuition Rates - English
- Non-Resident Request for Admission Form - Spanish
- Non-Resident Tuition Rates - Spanish
- Address Zones for Carmel Schools
- Parent/Custodial Affidavit (PDF)
- Parent/Custodial Affidavit - Español (PDF)
- Immunization Requirements
- Student Withdrawal Form - English
- Student Withdrawal Form - Spanish
- FERPA Release Form (English)
- FERPA Release Form (SPANISH)
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