- Willis Independent School District
- Pre-Kindergarten Registration
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Pre-Kindergarten Registration
The Pre-Kindergarten program is a full-year, intensive language development and early literacy program designed to give four-year-old children who qualify for the program an opportunity to develop skills, concepts, and attitudes needed for school success.A child is eligible for enrollment in free Pre-Kindergarten if the child is at least four years of age on or before September 1st and meets one of the following criteria:
- Is unable to speak and comprehend the English language.
- Is economically disadvantaged defined by qualification for free or reduced lunch.
- Is homeless as defined by federal law.
- Is a child of an active duty member of the armed forces, state military forces, or reserve forces ordered to active duty.
- Is a child of a member of the armed forces, state military forces, or reserve forces who was injured or killed while serving on active duty.
- Is or has ever been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services or Foster Care in another state.
- Is a child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award.
Additional information regarding the Pre-Kindergarten program can be found in WISD's official School Board Policy.
Campus Contact Information:
Roark Early Education Center
Phone Number - (936) 890-1400
Address - 103 Wildkat Drive, Willis, TX 77378
Webpage: Roark Early Education CenterWISD Registration Information:
To register, parent/guardian must present the following documents at the in-person appointment. (Please note, even if you upload the documents in the system, you will be required to present hard copies for review).
- One proof of residency.
- Current utility bill, mortgage, lease agreement, etc.
- Utility Bill - An acceptable utility bill is a gas or electric bill that includes your name and the physical address of the property. Bill must be from within the last 30 days.
- Lease Agreement - A lease agreement with your name, physical address, and the signature page signed by all parties is acceptable.
- Current utility bill, mortgage, lease agreement, etc.
- Current immunization records. Further information regarding immunizations can be found HERE.
- Original valid driver’s license of the enrolling parent/guardian.
- Child's birth certificate**.
- Child's social security card.
- Qualifying Factor Documentation:
- If economically disadvantaged - please bring a paystub dated during the month prior to enrolling your child. ex. enrolling in August, bring a July paystub
- If an active duty member of the armed forces - please provide proof.
- If qualifying due to conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services or Foster Care in another state - please bring appropriate documentation.
Please print and fill out the Pre-K application prior to your visit as well as complete the online portion of registration to ensure a smooth process.
> Pre-Kindergarten Qualification Verification
> Pre-Kindergarten Online RegistrationOnce you have completed the application and gathered all of your registration documentation, please visit the campus to complete your registration.
Verification of information is required before a decision on acceptance can be determined.**Parents can go directly to Texas.gov and order a certified birth certificate for $22, the same price as a walk-in or mail order. This easy-to-use online service is offered in English and Spanish and provides parents with a straightforward, secure option for ordering their child’s birth certificate. The orders are fulfilled by the Texas Department of State Health Services.