Lottery
Update for 2026-27 Applicants
April 1, 2026
Subject: Important Update: Amani Charter School Lottery & Registration Information
Dear Parent or Guardian,
Thank you for applying to Amani Public Charter School for the 2026–27 school year. We are grateful for your trust in our community and excited about every family that has expressed interest in joining us.
We have an important update to share regarding next steps for your child’s application.
FOR FAMILIES APPLYING TO 5TH OR 6TH GRADE
We are pleased to inform you that all applicants for 5th and 6th grade have been admitted – no lottery required. Congratulations! We are so glad your child will be joining the Amani family.
FOR FAMILIES APPLYING TO ALL OTHER GRADES
Our live lottery drawing will be held Monday, April 13, 2026 at 9am, at 60 S. 3rd Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY. You are not required to attend, but can watch at: https://youtube.com/live/wNXd7ymW270?feature=share
All eligible applications in grades K,1,2,7 & 8 submitted by the deadline of March 31, 2026 will be entered into the lottery by grade. Results will be shared with families shortly after the lottery is complete. You will be notified by email if you are accepted or added to the waitlist.
FOR ACCEPTED STUDENTS – REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Shortly after the lottery, we will email an acceptance letter with registration information to those students that were accepted into our school.
You will be able to register online and we are also hosting in-person registration events on:
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 – 4pm – 6pm
Saturday, April 25, 2026 – 10am – 1pm
We want to make registration as convenient as possible.
Can’t make either date or have problems online? No problem. You can schedule a registration appointment at any time that works for you by clicking here:
We encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your child’s seat.
I look forward to welcoming your family to Amani.
Warm regards,
Dr. Debra Stern
Founder & Executive Director
Amani Public Charter School
www.amanicharter.org