The Socorro Independent School District proudly provides endless opportunities for young students to excel academically, including a free full-day Pre-Kindergarten program for all 4-year-olds and a half-day program for qualifying 3-year-old students that live within school district boundaries. Online Registration will open April 10, 2023, on www.sisd.net/prek.
SISD’s early childhood programs provide engaging, hands-on learning to build a solid foundation for students to succeed in their academic journey. The curriculum includes social and emotional development, language development, technology, social studies, math, science, and physical development. In addition, new Pre-K students may apply for the Dual Language Academy.
“Socorro ISD is a fantastic school district for young children to begin their educational journey toward academic success,” said SISD Superintendent Nate Carman, Ed.D. “Our Pre-K programs enable three and four year olds to develop robust academic, social, and emotional skills that will carry them to a successful high school graduation and beyond. With highly qualified and effective teachers who provide outstanding instruction and care to our youngest students, SISD Pre-K is an optimal choice for El Paso families.”
SISD will open online registration for 3 and 4 year old Pre-Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year on April 10 via the district website, www.sisd.net/prek.
3-Year-Old Program
SISD offers a free districtwide half-day program for 3-year-old students who qualify based on economic, language, homeless or military requirements as established by the state. A child must be 3 years old by September 1, 2023, and must live within SISD boundaries to qualify. The 3-year-old student program is housed at the following campuses:
- Chester Jordan Elementary
- Col. Ben Narbuth Elementary
- Escontrias STEAM Academy
- H.D. Hilley Elementary
- Helen Ball Elementary
- Hueco Elementary
- Loma Verde Elementary
- Mission Ridge Elementary
- O’Shea Keleher Elementary
- Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy
- Purple Heart Elementary
- Robert R. Rojas Elementary
- Sgt. Roberto Ituarte Elementary
- Sierra Vista Elementary
- Vista Del Sol Elementary
4-Year Old Program
SISD offers FREE, FULL DAY PRE-K for all four-year-old students, regardless of their eligibility. A child must be 4 years old by September 1, 2023 to qualify.
Pre-K Dual Language: New, incoming 4-year-old Pre-K students (not currently enrolled in SISD Pre-K) will have the opportunity to apply for SISD’S Dual Language Academy. The academy is housed at Dr. Sue A. Shook, Myrtle Cooper, and Hueco elementary schools and Bill Sybert School.
SISD Pre-K schools for 4-year-olds:
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Benito Martínez Elementary Bill Sybert School Cactus Trails Elementary Campestre Elementary Col. Ben Narbuth Elementary Chester E. Jordan Elementary Desert Wind School Dr. Sue A. Shook Elementary Élfida P. Chávez Elementary Escontrias STEAM Academy H.D. Hilley Elementary Helen Ball Elementary Horizon Heights Elementary Hueco Elementary James P. Butler Elementary |
Jane A. Hambric School John Drugan School Loma Verde Elementary Lujan-Chavez Elementary Mission Ridge Elementary Myrtle Cooper Elementary O’Shea Keleher Elementary Paso del Norte Fine Arts Academy Purple Heart Elementary Robert R. Rojas Elementary Sgt. Roberto Ituarte Elementary Sierra Vista Elementary Vista del Sol Elementary SGT. Jose F. Carrasco Elementary |
Registration Process
Parents or legal guardians are asked to submit basic information via a secure online form, which will be available April 10, 2023, on www.sisd.net. Registration documents for the 3-year-old program will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, dependent on the time/day parents/guardians submit their online form. Students must meet qualifying conditions for the 3-year-old program.
The following documents will be required during registration: student birth certificate, immunization record, social security card (optional), a current utility bill, and an identification for the parent or legal guardian registering the child. For more information on registration, visit www.sisd.net/registration.
For more information on Pre-K for 3 or 4 year olds, visit www.sisd.net/prek or contact your elementary home school.
Published March 27, 2023
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