Hempstead ISD is excited to announce its annual Pre-K and Kindergarten Round-Up event, which will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 24, and from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, at Hempstead Early Childhood Center, 524 Austin St. This event is open to all students who will be enrolling in Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, and Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend the event to register their children for the upcoming school year. At the event, families will have the opportunity to complete the online registration and will receive the school supply list and other resources to prepare them for the beginning of school.
Pre-K 3 is available for eligible children who will turn 3 years old on or before September 1, 2023. Pre-K 4 is available for children who will turn 4 years old on or before September 1, 2023. Kindergarten is available for children who will turn 5 years old on or before September 1, 2023.
Qualifications for Pre-K
A child must be 3 or 4 years of age on or before September 1st of the enrolling school year and meet at least one of the following criteria.
Unable to speak or comprehend the English language (ESL testing required)
Economically disadvantaged based on family income or government assistance (proof of income and/or benefits received required)
Homeless (Student Residency Questionnaire required)
Child of active or reserve military parent
Child of parent who was injured or killed during active military duty
Child is or has ever been in the care of DFPS
Child of a parent who received the Star of Texas Award
Enrolled in PK3 in the prior school year
What Documents Should I Bring?
Please bring the following documents to enroll your student:
Valid State issued ID for parent/legal guardian. Legal guardian must have legal guardianship papers. Also please provide a copy of the divorce decree by the judge, stating custody, if applicable.
Two forms of residency verification that list the parent/guardian name and physical address, for example, property deed, Hempstead ISD property tax statement, current lease/rental agreement or mortgage statement, and current utility statement.
Student’s social security card
Student’s state-certified birth certificate. If the student was born in the state of Texas, a certified birth certificate can be obtained from the Waller County Clerk’s Office for $23.
Student’s immunization record
Hempstead ISD is committed to providing high-quality education to its students, and the Pre-K and Kindergarten Round-Up is a great place for families to learn more about both Hempstead Early Childhood Center and Hempstead Elementary School.
For more information call 979-221-2021 or email Keri Houston at houstonk@hempsteadisd.org. To learn more about the Hempstead ISD Pre-K program please visit www.hempsteadisd.org/prek.
