Prekindergarten Program

We are happily growing hopes and dreams for some of our youngest learners in the community with our pre-kindergarten (pre-k) program for eligible children 4 years old (on or by September 1st). At San Angelo ISD, we recognize the sights, sounds, curiosity, and physical activity that children experience before the age of five contributes greatly to the child’s brain development, and our program is designed with this in mind.

Our pre-k program is a full-day program. To learn more about how we provide your child with a relevant and inspiring education from an early age, keep reading on this webpage or call our Curriculum and Instruction Department at (325) 947-3838.

SAISD is pleased to welcome pre-k students to start their journey with SAISD. Pre-k classes are taught by our caring educators, and the program is designed to provide your child with skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

We also offer a unique Bilingual Pre-K Program for bilingual Spanish-speaking pre-k students where children receive instruction in the student’s first language to become proficient in listening, speaking, reading and writing in both English and Spanish.

Who Can Attend the Pre-K Program?

San Angelo ISD offers both a free, eligibility-based pre-k and a limited capacity, tuition-based pre-k for students living within the San Angelo ISD attendance boundaries.

Eligibility-Based Pre-Kindergarten
Tuition-Based Pre-Kindergarten

Eligibility-Based Pre-Kindergarten

Does my child qualify to attend the Pre-K Program for free?

If your child meets one of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) pre-k qualifiers, you are eligible to register for free, full-day, pre-k with SAISD. For families who do not meet the eligibility requirements for free pre-k, San Angelo ISD offers a full-day, tuition-based pre-k.

Eligible Student Requirements

Child must be 4 years of age on or before September 1; and
Child must be a resident of SAISD; and
Child must be current with required immunizations; and
Child must meet at least one of the following six requirements:
1. Child is unable to speak and comprehend the English Language (child will be evaluated by contacting SAISD Director of Emergent Bilingual Berta Sepulveda (habla espanol) by email to berta.sepulveda@saisd.org or by phone at (325) 947-3838 extension 215; or
2. Child is homeless, or
3. Child is educationally disadvantaged, meaning eligible to participate in the free or reduced-price lunch program, as determined by one of the following:
  1. Proof of income (paycheck stub); or
  2. Current food stamp (SNAP) or TANF eligibility letter with date and EDG#; or
  3. Some types of Medicaid eligibility, as designated by the National School Lunch Program
  4. Employer Income Verification (EIV), or
4. Child has a parent serving on active duty in the armed forces, including a child of a member injured or killed on active duty as determined by one of the following:
  1. Department of Defense photo ID; or
  2. Letter from the military showing Statement of Service, Purple Heart citation, MIA, Line of Duty Determination, Certificate of Death, or other DoD-issued documentation indicating that the person is an active duty member of the military; or
  3. VA benefits letter stating injury occurred while serving on active duty; or
5. Child is or ever has ever been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) following an adversary hearing held as determined by the following:
  1. Form 2085-Foster Care; or
  2. Court Adoption papers as a result of DFPS custody; or
  3. Proof of DFPS conservatorship (including children returned to parents after hearing)
6. Child has a parent who is eligible for the Star of Texas Award, which honors Texas peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical first responders, and federal law enforcement officers who are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.

If a student is eligible for enrollment when the child begins pre-k, they remain eligible for the school year. Parents/Legal Guardians will be required to provide documentation to verify eligibility at registration. For more information on eligibility, click here.

Tuition-Based Pre-Kindergarten

If your family does not meet the eligibility requirements, San Angelo ISD offers a limited-capacity, full-day tuition-based pre-k. San Angelo ISD families living within the district attendance zone and SAISD employees are eligible to enroll in the tuition-based pre-k program through the “New Student Registration Form” and are placed through a lottery system based on capacity in the program. The tuition for the pre-k program is $450/month per student for each of the ten months of the school year regardless of the number of days in the month.

Upon notification of an available lottery spot, a non-refundable registration fee of $50.00 will be due by Friday, May 10, 2024. Failure to pay the registration fee by Friday, May 10, 2024 could result in the loss of your child's Pre-K spot. The first month’s tuition payment is due by Friday, May 24, 2024.

Tuition-Based Pre-K Student Requirements

Child must be 4 years of age on or before September 1; and
Child must be a resident of SAISD or the child of an SAISD Employee; and
Child must be current with required immunizations

Contact Information

For more information on the pre-k program, contact:

Dana Felts
Director of Early Childhood

Samantha Torres
Secretary

(325) 947-3838 x750

For more information on the Bilingual Program, contact:

Berta Sepulveda
Director of Emergent Bilingual

(325)947-3838 x215

Family Engagement

Family Engagement Plan

Pre-K Family Connection Newsletters

November 2024

October 2024

Pre-K Campus Locations

While our pre-k classes are available to all eligibility and tuition-based students, classes are only offered at the following campuses:

Campus	Address	Phone
Belaire Elementary	700 Stephen	325-659-3639
Glenmore Elementary	323 Penrose St.	325-659-3657
Goliad Elementary	120 East 39th St.	325-659-3660
San Jacinto Elementary	800 Spaulding	325-659-3675

The Bilingual (Spanish) pre-k program is only offered at Bradford Elementary, but is open to all students who qualify.

If available, students will be placed at your child’s home campus (the campus serving your elementary school zone). To determine your child's home campus, click here to view attendance zones or enter your address into our Infofinder system. Students residing in attendance zones for elementary schools without a pre-k program can attend the pre-k program at their feeder campus. Pre-k feeder campuses are listed below.

Attendance Zone/Feeder Schools			Assigned Campus
Crockett	2104 Johnson	325-947-3925	Belaire Elementary
Fort Concho	310 E. Washington	325-659-3654	Belaire Elementary
Holiman	1900 Ricks Dr.	325-659-3663	Belaire Elementary
Bonham	4630 Southland	325-947-3917	Glenmore Elementary
Bowie	3700 Forest Trail	325-947-3921	Glenmore Elementary
Lamar	3444 School House Rd.	325-947-3900	Glenmore Elementary
Santa Rita	615 S. Madison	325-659-3672	Glenmore Elementary
Bradford	2302 Bradford St.	325-659-3645	Goliad Elementary
Fannin	1702 Wilson St.	325-947-3930	Goliad Elementary
McGill	201 Millspaugh St.	325-947-3934	San Jacinto Elementary
Reagan	1600 Volney St.	325-659-3666	San Jacinto Elementary

Pre-K Hours and Calendar

7:35 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

The pre-k program follows the District Calendar. To view the calendar, click here.

How to Register

Space is limited, so register today to reserve your child’s spot for the upcoming school year. To register your child for the Pre-K Program or Bilingual Pre-K Program, you will need to complete a “New Student Registration Form” online at www.saisd.org/register. Registration can be completed from any web browser or smartphone. Please ensure you have the proper language selected when entering your student’s information in the “New Student Registration Form”. This helps SAISD to communicate with you through your native or preferred language.

When registering, parents should be prepared to upload the following items:

Child's official birth certificate (Click here to order a Texas birth certificate online)
Social Security card (will not prevent from completing registration process) (Click here to order a replacement social security card)
DOD Identification (Military ID or orders)
Immunization record (must be up-to-date) (Click here for a list of required immunizations)
Proof of address/residence within the district (contract on house, lease agreement, actual title to house, current SAISD tax statement, or current utility bill (electric, water, or gas bill) indicating the address in the parent/guardian’s name); Proof of address (electric, water, or gas bill)
Proof of current income (last pay stub of guardians in the home OR state benefits letter indicating active SNAP, TANF, and/or, Medicaid)

Documents required to complete registration can be digitally uploaded in PDF, JPEG, and other standard file formats.

SAISD PRE-K CURRICULUM

The SAISD pre-kindergarten curriculum is based on the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Pre-kindergarten Guidelines and aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. SAISD pre-kindergarten also incorporates a supplemental curriculum, “Pre-K On My Way”, to enhance the curriculum already in place.

The importance of early learning is clear. Studies prove that children who have rich early learning experiences are better prepared to thrive in Kindergarten and beyond. It is the goal of San Angelo ISD to offer high quality learning opportunities that aim to ensure children leave preschool ready for success in Kindergarten.

State Prekindergarten Guidelines

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can attend Pre-K?

San Angelo ISD offers both a free eligibility-based pre-k program and a tuition-based pre-k program.

According to the state of Texas, to qualify for the free eligibility-based pre-k program, a child must be at least 4 years old on or before September 1, be a resident of San Angelo ISD, and meet one of the six qualifying criteria. For more information about qualifying criteria, view the Program Requirements above.

The tuition-based pre-k program is available to families living within the SAISD attendance zone and families of SAISD employees. Students will be placed through a lottery system based on capacity in the program.

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