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Registration for Pre-K and Kindergarten Info

Posted Date: 03/17/26 (12:00 PM)
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🐾 Calling all Future Badgers! 🐾
It’s almost time to officially welcome our newest learners to the Merkel ISD family! We are hosting Pre-Registration for Pre-K and Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year.
📢 IMPORTANT NOTE: If your student is currently enrolled in our Pre-K program, you do not need to attend this event for Kindergarten registration. This session is specifically for brand-new Pre-K students and Kindergarteners joining the district for the first time!
See flyer for more information. 
Educational flyer for Merkel ISD Pre-Registration for the 2026-2027 school year, focusing on Pre-K (Age 4) and Kindergarten (Age 5). The flyer features a purple and gold color scheme with the Merkel Badgers mascot and school "M" logo. Key Event Details: Date: Friday, April 17th. Time: 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. Online Registration: Parents should allow 20–30 minutes to complete the process. Required Documents (Parent/Guardian must be present): Birth certificate, Social Security Card, and up-to-date shot records. Proof of residency (utility bill, lease, or mortgage agreement). Parent/Guardian Photo ID. For Pre-K only: Proof of income (previous month’s pay stubs for all wage earners). Pre-K Qualifications: Child must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026. Eligibility criteria include qualifying for ESL, history in foster care, economic hardship/homelessness, military dependency, or qualifying for Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP. Children of Merkel ISD employees automatically qualify but must still pre-register. Contact Information: Phone: (325) 928-4795 Website: www.merkelisd.net