To qualify for Prekindergarten in NISD, a child must  live within the NISD attendance zone and meet ONE of the following criteria:

• Unable to speak and comprehend the English language

• Qualifies for free or reduced lunch (Please see income eligibility requirements)

• Qualifies as homeless as defined by federal law

• Currently in or has ever been in foster care

• Is a child of an active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces or the child of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces who was injured or killed while serving on active duty

At this time, Nacogdoches ISD does NOT offer a tuition-based Prekindergarten option. 

• Current paycheck stub

• Letter from employer stating gross wages paid and how often they are paid

• Unemployment, worker’s compensation, or disability payment check stub

• Previous year’s tax return

• SNAP or TANF document card that contains name of child, current case number, and an adult signature

Parents must provide the following documents. To help, please ensure you have a document for each of the four bolded categories.

• Photocopy of parent/guardian’s ID

• Child’s birth certificate OR one of the following:

  •  Hospital birth record

  •  Passport

  •  Military ID

  •  Adoption records

  •  Church baptismal record

  • Any other legal document establishing identity and age

• Child’s immunization record

• Proof of residency:

  • Rental agreement

  • Water, Gas, or Electric bill

  • Landlord affidavit

Prekindergarten is available to all eligible children who are four years of age on or before September 1, 2022.

During the 2022-2023 school year, Nacogdoches ISD will have a stand-alone Early Childhood Center that houses all Prekindergarten classrooms. The Nacogdoches ISD Early Childhood Center will be in the newly renovated Fredonia Early Childhood Center.

Please click the link on the home page to access to online portal for registration.

No, you do not need a scanner. As long as you have access to a camera (such as the one on your iPad or phone) you can upload images to the website for registration. If there is an error with your image, we will contact you regarding reuploading the image.