Calling All Families with Pre-K Aged Children

Calling All Families with Pre-K Aged Children

To Our Uvalde School Community Families,

We are excited to invite all families with children eligible for Prekindergarten (Pre-K) for the 2025 school year! In Texas, children who are 4 years old by September 1st of the current school year and meet at least one of the specified criteria are eligible for free Pre-K. This is a fantastic opportunity to jumpstart your child's educational journey with us.

Eligibility Criteria

Your child may qualify for free Pre-K if they meet any of the following criteria:

• Unable to speak and comprehend the English language.
• Educationally disadvantaged, eligible to participate in the national school lunch program. (Guidelines are available in sections 4 and 6 of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Administrators Reference Manual.)
• Homeless, as defined by federal law.
• A child of an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces.
• In or has been in foster care through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services or in another state.
• A child of a recipient of the Star of Texas Award as a peace officer, firefighter, or emergency medical first responder.

Enrollment Process

To verify your child's eligibility and begin enrollment, please complete the PreK Roundup 2025 form using the following link:

PK Roundup 2025 Form

After you submit your child's information, we welcome you to join us for our Pre-K Roundup event:

• Dates:
  • Wednesday, May 7th
  • Thursday, May 8th
• Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
• Location: Uvalde High School Cafeteria

Required Documents

Please bring the following documents with you to the event:

1. Student Age and Identity (choose one):
   • Birth Certificate
   • Statement of the child’s birth (Tx Dept. State Health Hospital Birth Record)
   • Adoption Record
   • Church Baptismal Record
   • Passport
   • Any other legal documents that establish age and identity
2. Social Security Card
3. Immunization Record
4. Proof of Residence
5. Guardian State-Issued Identification (Driver's License)

This event is an excellent chance to ensure a smooth transition for your child into our Pre-K program. We look forward to meeting you and your little one soon! For more information, please call 830-278-6655 to speak to Diana Ortega.

Warm regards,

The Uvalde CISD Curriculum and Instruction Department