✏️ Amarillo ISD Pre-K Online Registration Form for the 2025-26 School Year (Form opens in new window)

A child is eligible for enrollment in Pre-K if the child is at least 3-years-old or 4-years-old as of September 1st of the school year in which you wish to enroll your child, and:

1. is unable to speak and comprehend the English language; or
2. is educationally disadvantaged; or
3. is homeless; or
4. the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States; or
5. the child of a member of the armed forces who was injured or killed while on active duty; or
6. is or ever has been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services following an adversary hearing.
7. is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as:
   1. a peace officer under Section 3106.002, Government Code;
   2. a firefighter under Section 3106.003, Government Code; or
   3. an emergency medical first responder under Section 3106.004, Government Code.
       

Documentation:

• Proof of income
• Birth Certificate
• Current Immunization Records
• Social Security Card (if child has one)
• Proof of address (utility bill, or lease agreement, or mortgage agreement)

Military Dependents Must Also Have the Following:
Department of Defense photo identification or Statement of Service letter from the AG or Human Resources if active reservist or member of the Texas National Guard

Families With Children in Foster Care Must Also Have the Following: 
Documentation from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Resources

Non-Eligible Pre-K Information:

Amarillo ISD is committed to providing direct services for all young children through high-quality early childhood education under the leadership of teachers with university degrees. The District provides a limited number of enrollment slots for three and four-year-old children who do not qualify for Texas public Pre-K as defined by the Texas Education Code 29.153 for Certain Children.

George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy:
Non-eligible children can be enrolled in George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy's full-day Pre-K classrooms each year. To contact George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy, please call 806-326-4200 or visit their campus at 1800 N. Travis.

Amarillo ISD provides campus based pre-kindergarten for eligible children who are four-years-old on or before September 1 of the current school year. These programs implement and follow the Texas Guidelines for Prekindergarten. If your neighborhood campus does not offer a Pre-K program on-site, your eligible child may attend at an assigned, available location.

• Avondale Elementary, 806-326-4000
• Belmar Elementary, 806-326-4050
  • Tuition-based or meets eligibility requirements
• Bivins Elementary, 806-326-4100
• Coronado Elementary, 806-326-4250
• Eastridge Elementary, 806-326-4300
• Emerson Elementary, 806-326-4350
• Forest Hill Elementary, 806-326-4400
• George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy, 806-326-4200
• Glenwood Elementary, 806-326-4450
• Hamlet Elementary, 806-326-4500
• Humphrey's Highland Elementary, 806-326-4550
• Lamar Elementary, 806-326-4600
• Landergin Elementary, 806-326-4650
• Lawndale Elementary, 806-326-4700
• Mesa Verde Elementary, 806-326-4800
• Oak Dale Elementary, 806-326-4850
• Olsen Park Elementary, 806-326-4900
• Paramount Terrace Elementary, 806-326-4950
   
• Park Hills Elementary
  • If you live in the Park Hills attendance zone, and are registering for the upcoming 2025-26 school year, you can register with either George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy or Rogers Elementary School.
  • You can also choose to fill out a priority transfer form (opens in new window) to attend another elementary school in our District
     
• Pleasant Valley Elementary
  • If you live in the Pleasant Valley attendance zone, and are registering for the upcoming 2025-26 school year, you can register with George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy, Hamlet Elementary School or Mesa Verde Elementary School
  • You can also choose to fill out a priority transfer form (opens in new window) to attend another elementary school in our District
     
• Puckett Elementary – Pre-K not available. Please contact South Georgia Elementary for program information and availability
• Ridgecrest Elementary, 806-326-5100
• Rogers Elementary, 806-326-5150
• Sanborn Elementary, 806-326-5250
• San Jacinto Elementary, 806-326-5200
• Sleepy Hollow Elementary, 806-326-5300
  • Tuition-based or meets eligibility requirements
• South Georgia Elementary, 806-326-5350
• South Lawn Elementary, 806-326-5400
   
• Sunrise Elementary
  • If you live in the Sunrise attendance zone, and are registering for the upcoming 2025-26 school year, you can register with Humphrey’s Highland Elementary School or Oak Dale Elementary School
  • You can also choose to fill out a priority transfer form (opens in new window) to attend another elementary school in our District
     
• Tradewind Elementary, 806-326-5500
• Western Plateau Elementary, 806-326-5550
• Whittier Elementary, 806-326-5600
• Wills Elementary, 806-326-5650
• Windsor Elementary, 806-326-5700
  • Tuition-based or meets eligibility requirements
• Wolflin Elementary, 806-326-5750
• Woodlands Elementary, 806-326-5800
  • Tuition-based or meets eligibility requirements

Eligible three year olds can attend Pre-Kindergarten at these Amarillo ISD locations:

• Eastridge Elementary, 806-326-4300
• Rogers Elementary, 806-326-5150
• Sanborn Elementary, 806-326-5250
• San Jacinto Elementary, 806-326-5200
• Wills Elementary, 806-326-5650

Eligible three year olds can attend Pre-Kindergarten at these Amarillo ISD/Head Start-partnered locations:

• Tradewind Elementary, 806-326-5500
  • Your student will attend at the Cleveland St. Head Start location
     
• Glenwood Elementary, 806-326-4450
  • Your Student will attend at the Cleveland St. Head Start location
     
• Forest Hill, 806-326-4400
  • Your student will attend at the Nelson St. Head Start location
     
• Hamlet, George Washington Carver and Mesa Verde
  • Your student will attend at the Nelson St. Head Start location

Bilingual Pre-Kindergarten is offered at these locations:

• Emerson Elementary, 806-326-4350
• Forest Hill Elementary, 806-326-4400
• Glenwood Elementary, 806-326-4450
• Humphrey's Highland Elementary, 806-326-4550
• Rogers Elementary, 806-326-5150
• Sanborn Elementary, 806-326-5250
• Whittier Elementary, 806-326-5600

By forming community based partnerships, the District offers half-day pre-kindergarten taught by Amarillo ISD teachers with university degrees at several locations. The District provides services to three and four-year-old children featuring best practices in teaching and learning, quality classroom resources and materials, current technology, and professional development. The community partners provide space and additional support services. These partnerships focus attention on how to bring children to their fullest potential by offering a high-quality program for families.

Dual enrollment occurs when children are enrolled at child care or Head Start, and at an AISD campus.

Region 16 Head Start

AISD's campuses and Region 16 Head Start have formed two community based pre-kindergarten partnerships to offer families a three hour early childhood program. AISD pre-kindergarten teachers with university degrees provide instructional services for three-year-olds. The children receive federal Head Start services provided by Region 16 Head Start. The AISD pre-kindergarten classrooms housed at Head Start sites are aligned with AISD's instructional methodology, PK-12.

Eligible three year olds can attend at these locations:

• AISD Glenwood Elementary, 2407 Houston, 806-326-4450
  • Served by Cleveland St. Head Start, 1600 Cleveland, 806-677-5401
     
• AISD Tradewind Elementary, 4300 Williams, 806-26-5500
  • Served by Cleveland St. Head Start, 1600 Cleveland, 806-677-5401
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• AISD Forest Hill Elementary, 3515 Amarillo Blvd., 806-326-4400
  • Served by Nelson St. Head Start, 1023 Nelson, 806-677-5371
     
• AISD George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy, 1800 N. Travis St., 806-326-4200
  • Served by Nelson St. Head Start, 1023 Nelson, 806-677-5371
     
• AISD Hamlet Elementary, 705 Sycamore, 806-326-4500
  • Served by Nelson St. Head Start, 1023 Nelson, 806-677-5371
     
• AISD Mesa Verde, 4011 Beaver, 806-326-4800
  • Served by Nelson St. Head Start, 1023 Nelson, 806-677-5371

Eligible four year olds can attend at the following location:

• AISD Lawndale Elementary, 2215 S Bivins, 806-326-4700
  • Served by Cleveland St. Head Start, 1600 Cleveland, 806-677-5401

Complete the registration process for Amarillo ISD found on the Pre-Kindergarten Information web page. AISD will determine if your child meets the pre-kindergarten eligibility requirements.

Click here to register for Region 16 Head Start Program (opens in new window)

Please contact Region 16 Head Start office, 1600 Cleveland Street, 806-677-5400, for additional information.

If you have interest in reserving a tuition-based campus spot for your student, you need to first complete the Google Form and someone will be in touch with you to continue the process of registration (yes, this means please do NOT use the normal registration form).

• Belmar Elementary School (806) 326-4050
• Sleepy Hollow Elementary School (806) 326-5300
• Windsor Elementary School (806) 326-5700
• Woodlands Elementary School (806) 326-5800

Children all learn. They do not all learn in the same way or at the same pace, but they all do learn. Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) provides supports in early childhood education to ensure that all young children are provided a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). A variety of settings provides the avenue to meet the needs of the individual child. Service providers are all fully credentialed in their area of expertise and provide learning opportunities that are carefully aligned to the child’s current level of development, the Texas Pre-Kindergarten Guidelines (if appropriate), and the child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).

ECSE Eligibility

Children with disabilities may be eligible for services on or before their third birthday. Disabilities served through special education are defined by the Texas Education Agency. Amarillo ISD will complete an evaluation to identify any suspected disabilities a child may have. Referrals for special education can be initiated through the elementary campus at which the child would attend Kindergarten.

Child Find

Child Find is designed to locate children and students with disabilities who may be eligible for special education services. Amarillo ISD displays public notices and advertises the availability of services through the media and meetings with private schools. For children who are not yet three years of age, a referral is routed through Early Childhood Intervention (ECI).

Hearing impaired children, ages two through four, may qualify for this program if they have a severe linguistic processing program due to a bilateral hearing loss. Teachers with university degrees and specialized certification provide instruction in amplified classrooms. Students may receive speech therapy and related services to support educational progress.