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Registration

It is the duty of the administration of Mechanicville City School District to establish clear guidelines for the registration of new students. In an effort to ensure that all students are properly placed in a timely manner, we ask that parents/guardians provide the documents listed below to our Central Registrar. Please contact Amy DeMarco to make an appointment.

Pre-K Registration Info

The Pre-K lottery for the 2026-27  school year will take place in the spring.

The Mechanicville City School District offers a Pre-K program for 4-year old children. Seats are limited and selected through a random lottery process. Eligible children must be a resident of the Mechanicville City School District and meet the following age requirements to be eligible for Pre-K:
        ● A child must be four years of age on or before December 1st of the year in which they wish to enroll.

Pre-K for 2026-27 School Year Flyer

Step 1: Lottery Sign-Up:

Families may apply for a Pre-K seat by completing this form (see link below). 

2026-27 Online form for PreK Lottery (Deadline May 21, 2026)

Step 2: Lottery:
The district uses a random number generator to determine the order of the draw. The lottery continues until all Pre-K seats are filled, however, a waitlist may be necessary.  The lottery will be scheduled after the May 21st deadline. 

Step 3 (If selected): Notification and Registration:
Families will be notified of placement via phone call and email. Additional registration paperwork will be required at this time to secure your child’s seat in the program.  Families will be provided a registration packet as well as a checklist of information to provide for enrollment at this step.  

Please contact Amy DeMarco at ademarco@mechanicville.org or 518-664-7336 for additional information.

Online Pre-Registration

Please register your children via our online pre-registration system before your appointment with our district registrar at this SchoolTool Online Preregistration link.

Electronic Paperwork

These files are in PDF format. If you are having trouble accessing them, please contact the Central Registrar. Student Enrollment Packets for grades K-12 can also be picked up in the Central Registrar’s Office located in the Jr./Sr. High School Office.