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Get ready to “Score Your Seat” and kick off your child’s educational journey with Mesquite ISD! Families are invited to join us for our districtwide enrollment kickoff on April 7 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM at every elementary campus, where you can learn more about Pre-K and Kindergarten registration and get support with the process. Whether your child is just beginning Pre-K or stepping into Kindergarten, this page has everything you need to know about eligibility and enrollment to ensure a strong start.

See the category drop-down options below for more details and instructions to enroll your future Stallion, Skeeter, Pirate, Jaguar, Wrangler, or Vanguard! Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year will open on April 1, 2026. 

Visit your local MISD elementary campus on Tuesday, April 7, from 5 – 6:30 PM for Pre-K and Kindergarten Kickoff Enrollment Night. 

NOTICE: If your child is currently enrolled in the MISD Pre-K 3-year-old or 4-year-old program, you do not need to re-enroll for 2026-27 Pre-K or Kindergarten. You will need to complete returning student registration in Skyward when it opens on July 1, 2026. 

  • To be eligible for free 3-Year-Old Pre-K (half day) or 4-Year-Old Pre-K (full day), students must live in Mesquite ISD, be age 3 or 4 by Sept. 1, 2026, AND meet at least one of the following requirements:

    • unable to speak and comprehend the English language
    • is economically disadvantaged (eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program or in the State Medicaid program)
    • is homeless
    • is the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States
    • is the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States who was injured or killed while serving on active duty
    • is or has ever been in the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care) following an adversary hearing held as provided by Family Code 262.201 or has been in foster care in another state or territory, but currently lives in Texas.
    • is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as a police officer, firefighter, or EMT (Honoree letter is required)
    • is the child of a classroom teacher/teacher of record in Mesquite ISD. 

  • Mesquite ISD offers a limited number of full-day, tuition-based Pre-K spots for 4-year-olds at select campuses. Tuition is $425 per month from September through May. Availability varies by campus, and families should not attempt to enroll online for these spots.

    Tuition-Based Enrollment information for 2026-27 is coming soon.

  • Required documentation to enroll in Pre-K or Kindergarten:

    • Parent/guardian photo ID
    • Child's birth certificate
    • Child's social security card (optional, but preferred)
    • Child's current immunization records
    • TWO proofs of residency (see groups listed on this page for accepted documents)
    • Free Pre-K only, if qualifying by income: SNAP or TANF eligibility letter or two most recent paycheck stubs

    For more information or questions, please call 972.882.5460.

  • Mesquite ISD staff must be logged into the portal to view the document linked below:

    Mesquite ISD Employee Preschool and Pre-K Options

  • If your child will be 5 years old by September 1, 2026, now is the time to register for Kindergarten, an important step that sets the foundation for future academic success. Enrollment for students new to Mesquite ISD entering Kindergarten opens on April 1, giving families the opportunity to prepare early. Starting school on time helps children build essential skills, develop confidence, and establish routines that support learning and growth.

    NOTE: If your child is currently enrolled in the MISD Pre-K 4-year-old program, you do not need to re-enroll for 2026-27 Kindergarten. You will need to complete returning student registration in Skyward when it opens on July 1, 2026. 

Required Documents for Enrollment

  • Group A - Identification

    One document from this group: Social Security letter/check Voter registration card SNAP or TANF eligibility letter Income tax return Driver's license State or national ID with address

  • Grupo A - Identificación

    Uno documento de este grupo: Seguro social carta/cheque Tarjeta electoral/Tarjeta consular Cupones/Estampillas de alimentos Declaración de impuestos Licencia de conducir Identificación estatal Matrícula consular

  • Group B - Residency

    One document from this group: Utility bill (electric, gas or water -- no cell phone bills) Mortgage/deed Lease agreement with landlord contact Closing statement on home

  • Grupo B - Domicilio

    Uno documento de este grupo: Factura de servicios (electricidad, gas o agua – no se aceptan recibos de celular) Hipoteca/escritura Contrato de alquiler con contacto del propietario Declaración de cierre de la vivienda

  • Pre-K Enrollment

    Pre-K gives children a strong start by nurturing confidence, independence, and a love of learning during the years when their brains grow the fastest.

  • Kindergarten Enrollment

    A strong start to early childhood learning is more critical than ever, and we can’t wait to welcome our youngest learners to Mesquite ISD.