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    ANNOUNCEMENTS

      • HISD is currently accepting Pre-K applications for 3- and 4-year-olds for the 2021-2022 school year. 
      • HISD is also accepting Pre-K applications for the 2022-2023 school year. Follow the steps below to start your application.
      • The Phase 1 application window is open from September 10-March 10, 2022 for qualifying and Tuition 4-year-olds to be considered in the first round of lotteries.
      • To learn more information about the application timeline, click HERE or join us HERE virtually at one of the School Choice Fairs on October 2, 16, and 30, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

       

      Here are the steps to start the application:

      • Click on the list of schools below to find a school with a prekindergarten program

      Campus List

      • Next, visit the School Choice website now to start the online application for Pre-K
      • You will need to submit the following documents: proof of parent identity (ex: driver’s license), proof of child identity (ex: birth certificate), proof of residence (ex: utility bill), and shot records
      • For assistance, you can call the Office of School Choice at 713-556-6734 or email schoolchoice@houstonisd.org
      • For information about the 3-year-old policy click here
      • To find a school near you, visit the Find a School page.
       
       

    APPLICATION DEMONSTRATION VIDEO


    • Early childhood education offers our youngest learners strong foundations built on solid concepts, as well as individual and group discovery.

      HISD has 154 elementary campuses with Pre-K that provide nurturing environments for young learners to reach their highest potential, as well as 8 Early Childhood Centers (ECC) which cater specifically to our youngest learners. If space is available, tuition-based Pre-K is accessible for students who do not meet eligibilty requirements to attend prekindergarten.