New Student Registration

government id

Parents/Guardians must present a government-issued ID to be admitted into the building.

Students new to the Alden School District should register as soon as possible.

Parochial/Private School: Families sending their student to a private or parochial school must register with the Alden Central School District as well. Proof of residency will be requested every year as the District covers the cost of textbooks and nursing services to students attending a private or parochial school.   Parochial & Private School Registration

Homeschool/Parent-Taught: Families providing homeschool education must submit a Residency Verification packet to our Central Registrar, Patti Piegdon. Homeschool/Parent-Taught Registration

  • Contact our District Clerk, Tracy Rogers, at 716-937-9116 Ext. 4171 to complete homeschool education arrangements.   

Change of Address: This form must be completed prior to any bus transportation changes. The registrar will notify the transportation department once this is completed.

Contact Information - Central Registrar

CENTRAL REGISTRAR
Patricia Piegdon
(716) 937-9116  Ext. 4172
 Email: ppiegdon@aldenschools.org

FAX
(716) 902-2034

LOCATION
Alden High School District Office
13190 Park Street, Alden, NY 14004

OFFICE HOURS
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM - Please call to schedule an appointment 

Please include copies of the following items with your completed registration packet: 

  • Birth Certificate - for each child

  • Immunization Records - for each child

  • Current Physical - must be within 1 year of enrollment date - for each child
    A Continuity of Care Document is not acceptable as a physical per New York State.

  • Custodial Documentation (if applicable) - Foster parents please include a copy of your LDSS-2999 Form - for each child

  • Two (2) forms of proof of residency; these may include any of the following:

Proofs from the current year:

  • Driver's License

  • Voter Registration Card

  • Property Tax Bill

Proofs from the Last 30 Days:

  • House Deed

  • Sale Contract

  • Utility Bill

  • Notarized Landlord Affidavit

  • Real Estate Statement

  • Lease Agreement

  • Homeowner's Agreement

  • Mortgage Statement

  • Bank Statement

  • Current Rent Receipt

Families new to the District have 30 days to provide the required 2 proofs of residency.

We will request school records from your former school. However, please feel free to provide your own copies of your student's most recent report card and any special education records, IEP, or psychological reports (if applicable).

Important:  A completed registration form alone does not constitute registration.  A completed packet must be received along with the documentation outlined above.

Prior to starting school, the medical information MUST be submitted.  The school nurse will contact the parent/guardian for updates, clarifications, or changes. 

Please refer to the Immunization Requirements for School Entrance/Attendance file to confirm your child meets the Department of Health requirements.