registering a new student

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Welcome to the RCS School District! We are pleased that you are joining us. You will find a registration packet at right containing the information we require in order to register your child for school. Please fill out the packet completely and return it to the registrar’s office (in the Middle School Guidance Office) as soon possible.

Hours for registration are from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. To ensure that someone is available to assist you, please call before visiting.

Special Notes

Families in RCS community who have children who attend one of our schools and have a change of address which will require your child to change elementary schools based on geographical location are required to fill out an In-district Transfer form (available here). Two new current proofs of residency are required as described in the form. A release of record is required for each child that is changing elementary so that records may be sent to the appropriate school.

To new residents of the RCS community who have children who attend Charter or Private/Parochial schools, we ask that you complete an enrollment form for each child and return it to the Central Registration office located in the Middle School counseling center along with proof of residency that you reside in the district.  

The registration packet includes:

• Student Registration Form

• Health History Forms

• Release of School Records Form (academic/medical)

• Internet Acceptable Use Policy

• Free/Reduced Lunch Application (if applicable)

• RCS Admission and Attendance Policies

You will also need the following documents:

• Student’s original birth certificate (or a certified copy)

• Student’s immunization record

• 2 Proofs of residence

• Custody papers (if applicable)

• Individualized Education Plan (if applicable)

Your child will not be able to start school until the registration packet is complete, all pertinent documents are on file, and records have been obtained from their previous school.

Filling out the packet thoroughly and in a timely fashion will help to ensure that your child has a good beginning with us. If you have any questions please contact Matthew Coleman at the Registrar’s Office at 756-5200 ext. 3034. Thank you and best wishes for a successful career here at RCS.

Sincerely,

Matthew Coleman

MORE Info

Office of the Registrar

2025 Route 9W
Ravena, NY 12143
Phone 756-5200, ext. 3034

Matthew Coleman, district registrar

Registrar Hours:

Tues., Wed. & Thurs.
8 a.m.-12 Noon & 1-3 p.m.

Summer Hours:

Tues., Wed. & Fri.
8 a.m.-12 Noon & 1-3 p.m.

Registration Packets & Forms

In-District Transfer Form [pdf]

Registration Packet for Kindergarten [pdf]

Registration Packet for All Other Grades [pdf]

Below is a list of forms new students must complete.

Health History [pdf]

Health Certificate [pdf]

Internet Use Form [pdf]

Parent inventory [pdf]

Parent letter [pdf]

Private/Pre-school Enrollment Form [pdf]

Release of Records form [pdf]