Pre-Kindergarten

Melissa ISD offers a free, full day, eligibility-based Pre-Kindergarten program for qualifying students. The focus of the Pre-K program is to develop oral language, prerequisite skills for emergent readers, and early math concepts, and build readiness skills for successful entry into Kindergarten.

Pre-K enrollment for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year opens at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

How to enroll in the eligibility-based Pre-K Program:

Step One: The first step in the Pre-K enrollment process is to confirm your child's eligibility (see eligibility and qualifying criteria below).

Step Two: Complete the online application form. You will receive an email with the next steps for enrollment as soon as your Pre-K application has been reviewed by the school.

Please contact Tawny Wilson at tawnykneesewilson@melissaisd.org to apply for the 2024-2025 school year.

2025-2026 Application

Eligibility

To qualify for Pre-K enrollment at Melissa ISD, the child must:

  • turn four (4) years of age on or before Sept. 1 of the target school year,

  • live within the Melissa ISD attendance boundaries (or parent/guardian must be a Melissa ISD employee), AND

  • meet one (1) or more of the Pre-K qualifying criteria listed on this page.

To confirm that your residence is zoned for Melissa ISD, visit www.melissaisd.org/zoning.

Note: All Pre-K students who live within the Melissa ISD transportation zone will have the option to register for bus service to and from school. Visit the Melissa ISD Transportation Services page for more information.

Qualifying Criteria

Pre-Kindergarten Evaluation

In compliance with House Bill 3, Melissa ISD provides full-day Pre-K to qualifying students. Melissa ISD is committed to enhancing student learning and Kindergarten readiness.