Welcome and Bienvenidos to Kindergarten!
We're excited to help your young scholar begin their educational experience at Mill Road Elementary School. This set of pages will walk you through the process of registering for kindergarten so that the experience is as smooth as possible.
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There are separate registration directions for families new to the school district and families with other students currently attending a district school.
Current Mill Road pre-K students do not have to be re-registered with the school. Pre-K students will be screened this fall during the school day.
Registration pages:
- For families new to the Red Hook Central School District
- For families with a student already attending a district school
The deadline to register for kindergarten and be included in the in-person screening process this spring is Friday, March 14.
For any questions beyond what is covered on these pages, please contact Carla Merino at 845-758-2241 ext. 45090.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is there an in-person registration option?
No. The registration process is entirely online this year.
Can I still register a student for kindergarten after the deadline?
Yes, but it's helpful for the school to complete the full registration and screening process in the spring to best prepare a student and their future classroom setting for the fall. Registrants after the deadline will be screened at a future time to be determined.
Why don't current Mill Road pre-K students' need to be registered?
The registration process is meant to enter a students' information and family contact information into the school's database. Because pre-K students are already in the database, nothing more is needed.
What is the purpose of the in-person screening?
The screening is an opportunity for Mill Road staff to welcome students to the school and let them begin to feel comfortable. Staff checks on a student's basic kindergarten readiness in the areas of self-care, language, cognitive skills, and fine and gross motor skills. The students also meet with our school nurse, who will carry out a hearing a vision screening, while parents and guardians have the opportunity to meet with school staff.
When will I schedule my screening?
Once you complete the online registration, you can expect to receive a call to schedule a time for the screening. The screening days are April 2 and 3, 2025.
Where is the school?
Mill Road Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5, is located at 9 Mill Road, Red Hook, NY, 12571. The entrance for the PK-2 side of the school is on the northern side of the building.