Admissions to the school for PreK3; PreK4; Kindergarten; and Multi-Age Class is a three-step process. For the 2024-25 school year, all online admissions will be handled via the St. Mary School Wappingers Falls online enrollment page.

• First, parents must click here to complete an ADMISSIONS APPLICATION -- once you have submitted your Admissions Application, you will be able to apply for Financial Assistance (see Scholarships for more information);

• Second, parents must provide all required documents and meet academic requirements; and

• Third, parents must call us at (845) 297-7500 to schedule an interview at the school. Following the interview and evaluation of the materials, parents will be notified about the admissions status of their child or children.

Admissions to the school for UPK: Children who are residents of the Wappingers Central School District may be eligible for their district's Free Universal Pre-Kindergarten lottery. Your child must be registered for the program though your district to be eligible for the lottery. Deadlines are set by the district and may vary. Please click on the district link below for their registration information.

Wappingers Central School District
For more information, please inquire at the following number or stop by the rectory to leave your information. Phone: (845) 297-7500

For the 2023-24 school year: Admissions Applications can be submitted on an ongoing basis. New students are continuously accepted.

For the 2024-25 school year: Our online Admissions Application is now for students entering Grades PreK3; PreK4; Kindergarten; and Multi-Age Classroom. The earlier families complete both the Admissions and the Financial Assistance Applications (including all required documents), the sooner they will receive decisions regarding acceptance and financial awards (note: PreK3 and PreK 4 students are not eligible for financial assistance).

Transportation Request Deadline:
Transportation requests must be submitted by April 1.

​​​​​​For the 2024-2025 school year:

• PreK3: must be 3 years old by December 1, 2024
• UPK4 & PreK4: must be 4 years old by December 1, 2024
• Kindergarten: must be 5 years old by December 1, 2024