Parents and guardians of students entering Kindergarten this fall are encouraged to attend Kindergarten Round-Up on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Kindergarten Round-Up is a come-and-go event and will be open from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Auxiliary Gym located at the Cardinal Renaissance Campus, 2950 Cardinal Dr.
Families can meet the school principal and learn about special programs, student bus services, school lunch accounts, and much more.
Prior to Kindergarten Round-Up, a custodial parent or guardian should complete the “New Student Enrollment” process online on the Melissa ISD website at www.melissaisd.org/enroll.
Note: Most of the Kindergarten enrollment steps can be completed online; however, there are some forms that must be completed in-person. Additionally, if there were any documents you were unable to upload during online enrollment, you can submit them in person to finalize enrollment. If you are unable to attend Kindergarten Round-Up, you can finalize the enrollment process by scheduling an appointment with the campus registrar at the school your child will attend.
Eligibility requirements for Kindergarten are as follows: the child must 1) turn five (5) years old on or before Sept. 1, 2026, and 2) reside within the Melissa ISD attendance boundaries.
Proof of Residency documentation is required for enrollment. To learn more about Proof of Residency and determine which Melissa ISD elementary school your residence is zoned for, visit www.melissaisd.org/enroll.
Vaccinations
State law requires children to be immunized against certain vaccine-preventable diseases to attend school in Texas. All incoming Kindergarteners must submit proof of exemption or documentation of receiving the immunizations before the start of the school year. For a list of minimum state vaccine requirements for students in grades K-12, visit Texas Health and Human Services.
For parents who choose not to vaccinate their children due to an exemption, an affidavit must be requested or completed online via the Texas Department of State Health Services Affidavit Request. For more information, visit www.melissaisd.org/immunizations.
How to Enroll Your Student in Kindergarten
Confirm your child’s eligibility and elementary school attendance zone.
Visit the “New Student Enrollment” page at www.melissaisd.org/enroll.
Gather and scan/photograph all required documents listed in the “New Student Enrollment” overview.
Complete the online enrollment process.
Attend Kindergarten Round-Up on April 16, between 12:00 and 6:00 p.m., to finalize your child’s enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year.
Note: If your child currently attends the Melissa ISD Pre-K or ECSE program, they are considered a returning student and must complete the returning student registration beginning July 15; you do not need to complete New Student Enrollment for Kindergarten. You are still encouraged to attend Kindergarten Round-Up to meet the principals and learn more information about your student’s new school.
Questions regarding Kindergarten enrollment can be directed to the campus registrar at the school your child will attend.
Student Enrollment & Registration Dates for 2026-2027
Melissa ISD families should note the dates below regarding student enrollment and registration for the 2026-2027 school year.
Melissa ISD eligibility-based Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) enrollment opens on Wednesday, April 1, at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.melissaisd.org/prek.
Online enrollment for students who will be new to Melissa ISD for the 2026-2027 school year opens on Wednesday, April 1. For more information about New Student Enrollment, visit www.melissaisd.org/enroll.
Online registration for current Melissa ISD students who are returning for the 2026-2027 school year opens at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15. Parents and guardians will receive an email alert when registration has opened. For more information about Returning Student Registration, visit www.melissaisd.org/register.