Kerens ISD Back to School News
Important Dates and Other Information
All Students Will Register Online Again This Year!
Beginning August 1st, KISD offices will be open from 8-3:00 Monday through Friday.
Online registration will open in August for returning students. You must use this parent portal link https://txsuite12.txeis.net/tc175907/Login.aspx or go to the "Schools" tab and "parent portal" on the KISD website. There is now a mobile device link. If you need your child's portal ID, please contact your campus office. Currently the phone lines are down to the elementary and middle schools. Cell phones to reach the campuses are as follows:
Administration building and elementary- 903-467-9629 and KHS 903-467-9861
New Students to Kerens will need to contact your campus office in order to complete necessary paperwork and receive a parent portal login. Please bring the following documents for enrollment of new students: Social Security card, proof of residency (lease agreement or utility bill), birth certificate, and updated shot record.
For new students and returning students who need computer access, our campuses will provide assistance with online registration on the following days.
August 5th
Online registration in the KISD Offices 8:00-11:00 and 12:00-3:00
August 6th
Online registration in the KISD Offices 8:00-11:00 and 12:00-3:00
Important Dates
Reminder: All campuses
August 12th
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Meet the Teacher Night on all campuses. (Bring your school supplies)
6:00 p.m. - Meet the Bobcat Rally will take place in the KISD Gym.
August 14th- First Day of School
- Morning Drop Off begins at 7:25 to the elementary gym.
- Teachers will pick up between 7:45-7:50.
- Tardy bell rings at 7:55 a.m.
(Students must be in classroom by 7:55 a.m. bell.)
CHANGES TO BREAKFAST FOR 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR!
- Breakfast in the classroom will be for PreK and Kinder ONLY!
- All other students will need to eat breakfast between 7:25-7:50. Elementary students will be escorted to and from the cafeteria as time allows. Please make sure your child arrives by 7:45 if they wish to eat breakfast (Grades 1st-5th).
- Elementary classes will begin at 7:55 a.m. and school will end at 3:30 p.m.
- Middle School and High School hours are also 7:55 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
KISD IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
During morning drop off, high school and middle school students must drop off in the high school student lot. All parents and visitors will check in at the high school office for middle school and high school.
Buses will continue to drop off at the middle school. Please do not drop off students in the drive behind the administration building. All elementary students need to be dropped off in front of the elementary building.
Parking for events will only be available in the high school, middle school, elementary parking lots.
We appreciate your cooperation during this exciting time at Kerens ISD. We will keep you updated with the construction progress and any changes that are necessary to drop off as it progresses.
School Supply Lists
PreK Eligibility and Kinder Enrollment Requirements
Information
Requirements and Documents Needed for Registration for Eligible Students:
Frequently asked questions:
1. What is the criteria for enrolling in KISD Pre-K?
Students must be four years old by Sept. 1, 2019 and meet one of the following:
- is unable to speak and comprehend the English language; or
- is educationally disadvantaged (which means a student is eligible to participate in the national free or reduced-price lunch program... guidelines can be found at https://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/income-eligibility-guidelines: or
- is homeless, as defined by 42 U.S.C. Section 1143a, regardless of the residence of the child, of either parent of the child, or of the child's guardian or other person having lawful control of the child; or
- is the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who is ordered to active duty by proper authority; or
- is the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty; or
- is or ever has been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care)following an adversary hearing held as provided by Section 262.201, Family Code.
2. How old must a child be to enroll in Kindergarten?
Kindergarten students must be five years old by Sept. 1 of that year to enroll.
3. If I do not live in Kerens, can my child attend preK?
Maybe. You must fill out a transfer request. Once all qualified students enroll, in district non eligible students and transfer students will be reviewed to register. Tuition fee is $500 per month.
4. If my child attended pre-K in Kerens this year, do I need to pre-register? Yes, you need to make sure we have all documents, fill out pre-registration form, and be prepared to come back at regular registration time.
5.*Proof of income must be provided at time of registration for Pre-K (current payroll check stub, letter from employer stating wages or tax return for self-employment). ***See chart
https://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/income-eligibility-guidelines
If students meet the above criteria, they qualify to attend at no cost. If a student lives in Kerens attendance zone and does not meet the above qualifications, there is a newly implemented $250 per month tuition fee. The tuition for out of district transfer students is $500 per month.
For PreK and Kindergarten:
Please bring the following with you to register:
- Student Birth Certificate-copy of original from the county NOT hospital (footprints)
- Student Social Security Card
- Student Immunization Records
- Proof of Residency (electric bill, water bill, etc.)
- Withdrawal form from previous school (if moving from another district)
If you have questions, please call Kerens Elementary School 903-396-7941.