Matthew Paterson Elementary

About Us

Located just 56 miles from New York City, Carmel Central School District provides a high quality education for students within a pristine suburban setting. The District encompasses 85 square miles and serves approximately 3,700 students from six different towns.

TOWNS WE SERVE

Carmel Central School District welcomes students and their families from the town of Kent, as well as parts of the towns of Carmel, Putnam Valley, Patterson, Southeast and East Fishkill.

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June 26, 2026

Friday, June 26-Final Panda Press for the year!

🌞 Happy Summer, MPES Families! 🌞 As another incredible school year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to say thank you to our amazing students, families, staff, and community for making this...

June 19, 2026

Schoolhouse News - June 19, 2026

June 19, 2026 District News THIS IS THE LAST SCHOOLHOUSE NEWS FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! FOOD SERVICE WORKERS NEEDEDPart-time Food Service Workers and Substitute Food Service Workers...

June 11, 2026

Carmel Connections: Stories From Our Schools

Dear Carmel Central School District Community:As we come to the close of another school year, I find myself reflecting with great pride and gratitude on all that our students have accomplished. The...

June 5, 2026

Schoolhouse News - June 5, 2026

June 5, 2026 District News BOARD OF EDUCATIONTuesday, June 9, 2026 Board of Education Committee Meetings, Carmel High SchoolLibrary LabAudit, Facilities & Operations, 5:30 – 6:20 pm.Tuesday, Ju...

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