Give the Gift of Catholic Education at 

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School!
 

At St. Michael School, we provide a Christ-centered Catholic education, with a focus on academic excellence and the development of the whole person, through our core values of reverence, service, and leadership.

Applications for the 2026–2027 school year remain open on a limited basis.

We are thrilled to welcome 531 PreK–Grade 8 “saints in the seats” for the 2026–2027 school year! It is a true joy and privilege to educate, guide, and nurture each of our students as they grow in faith, knowledge, and character. Demonstrating the incredible demand for a StMS education, almost every grade level is currently running on a waiting pool. Please reach out to admissions@stmcary.org to learn about availability. 

2027-2028 ADMISSIONS
Applications will open on October 1, 2026.

We invite you to complete an inquiry form to start your journey at St. Michael School. This will allow us to provide further information about our school and get to know you better, and for you to register for tours and events.

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Application Process 2027-2028

1. Submit Application
•    Online non-refundable application of $130
•    Birth Certificate
•    Sacramental Certificates, if applicable
•    Report Cards (last school year and current progress) 
•    Standardized Test Scores
•    Educational and/or Psychoeducational Test Results (IEP, 504, AIG, Psychoeducational Testing), if applicable
•    Teacher recommendation (Teacher's name and email is required)

2. Assessment and Interview
Student assessments and family interviews will happen in January and February 2027. Applicants will be contacted by Admissions to schedule a time slot.

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten 
Students applying for PreK must be 4 years old by August 31. 
Students applying for Kindergarten must be 5 years old by August 31.  
Students presently enrolled in the PreK program at St. Michael School must submit an application for Kindergarten. Enrollment in the PreK program does not guarantee a student a spot in Kindergarten at St. Michael School.

Early Childhood Preschool Options
Looking for options for younger learners? In addition to our full-day PreK–Grade 8 programs at StMS, St. Michael Parish offers a dedicated half-day preschool program for children ages 2–5 years old. Flexible 2's, 3's, and 4's year-old class schedules are available. To learn more or apply, please visit the St. Michael Preschool website or email preschool@stmcary.org.

Admissions Notifications
The initial deadline to submit applications is January 8, 2027. Acceptance and waitlist notifications will be emailed on February 19, 2027.

Please refer to our 2027 - 2028 Admissions and Enrollment Timeline for dates and deadlines pertaining to your 2027-2028 application. 

Questions? Please contact us!
Lilly Peña, Director of Admissions and Communications
919-468-6140
admissions@stmcary.org
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