Pre-K for All

Mineral Wells ISD - Universal Prekindergarten Program

In 2015, Mineral Wells ISD expanded its high-quality early education program for the whole community.  ALL children in our community (of the age of 4 on or before September 1 of the current school year) can attend prekindergarten and receive a head start on a lifetime of learning.  Mineral Wells ISD believes early childhood education is important for a child’s development, school readiness, and academic success.  Access to a strong education for every child beginning in the first few years of life is an important foundation for their education.  Studies have proven that children who have rich early learning experiences are better prepared to thrive in kindergarten and beyond. Educators also know that pre-K is the foundation for learning basic skills such as the alphabet, colors, and early literacy. Children learn to adapt to structured schedules, which will help them develop social skills. Lessons learned in pre-K prepare students for literacy in kindergarten when children start learning how to read. 

Currently, under the state’s rules, districts are required to serve students who qualify for the program before it opens spots up to others. Students who qualify include English language learners, homeless children, and children in special education or in the free and reduced lunch program. Children of military families also qualify.  By providing high-quality preschool for every child, MWISD will give our kids a safe place to learn and the start they need to succeed in school.  All children, regardless of family income, deserve an equal chance to succeed in school and in life. High-quality, pre-k gives them that opportunity.

Registration for Pre-Kindergarten (and all new to district students) for the 2023-2024 school year is on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.  Go to the Lamar Elementary Student Registration for more information.  For questions, please call (940) 325-5303 or email Lamar Elementary.

Lamar Elementary

2012 S.E. 12 St.
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
940.325.5303

Parents/Guardians need to provide the child's birth certificate, immunization record, and proof of residency in the MWISD with them in order to register their child in kindergarten.  Pre-Kindergarten students must be four years old by September 1, 2024. The parents/guardians of the student must be residents of Mineral Wells ISD and qualify due to the financial situation of the family,  or if a language other than English is the primary language of the family.

2022-2023 Pre-Kindergarten Registration Requirements
In order to register your child for Pre-Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year:

• Your child must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2024.
• Proof of Income (for example, most recent pay stub, food stamps that include a letter with number, or SSI deposit proof)
• You must provide an original copy of the child’s birth certificate.
• A copy of the child’s social security card is requested.
• You must provide proof of residence (something showing current service into the home with the parent’s name) such as a utility bill. A lease agreement or closing document is acceptable, provided the document includes the name of the person who is enrolling the child.
• The parent or guardian must present identification (driver’s license).
• You must provide a copy of the child’s immunizations*.