Enrollment

Enrollment can be completed entirely online, and this option is strongly encouraged. If you require assistance with the process or prefer to apply in person, please contact the PEIMS office at (469) 383-7590 to schedule an appointment for primary schools, or contact the campus directly for secondary schools.

For students receiving afterschool care from grandparents, please complete the appropriate application. Visit the Grandparent Afterschool Care page for more details.

If a family seeks to enroll a student in Waxahachie ISD by living with a resident of the district, the parent or guardian must complete the Legal Residency Form during enrollment to verify residency and confirm the student’s eligibility to attend Waxahachie ISD.

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law that helps to ensure that unhoused youth can enroll in school and attend consistently. Waxahachie ISD removes barriers so students can participate fully in school, even if they lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. Please complete the Student Residency questionnaire to determine the services for which students may be eligible. Visit the Homeless Education page for more details.

Complete the Voluntary Adult Caregiver Authorization Agreement, which is executed pursuant to Chapter 34 of the Texas Family Code, to evidence a parent’s voluntary designation of a non-parent adult caregiver and to confer limited, temporary authority for that caregiver to make specified educational, medical, and other day-to-day decisions on behalf of the child, as set forth in this agreement, without the necessity of court-ordered guardianship or custody.

Online enrollment for new students at WISD is available year-round. This includes students enrolling for the first time as well as those who have previously withdrawn and are returning to WISD.

To ensure a smooth enrollment process, please have the following documents ready to upload. If needed, you can also take these documents directly to the campus. Having these documents ready will expedite enrollment.

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Required Documentation

• Student's certified birth certificate
• Student's Social Security card
• Current immunization records or proof of exemption. Visit the immunizations page for details.
• Report card or transcript from the previous school, if applicable.
• Proof of Residency within WISD boundaries. Acceptable documents include a utility bill (electric, water, or gas), a lease agreement, or a mortgage statement. If you are living with a district resident, a notarized Legal Residency form is required.
• Parent or guardian's photo ID. Proof of guardianship if not the parent of a student.

• Qualifying Pre-K students in the district may attend one of the following campuses: Turner Prekindergarten Academy, Marvin Biomedical Academy, Northside Elementary, or Ray Elementary. For additional information, please refer to the Roundup page.

• To learn more about enrollment requirements and qualifications, visit the Pre-K and Kinder pages. You can also schedule a visit with any of these campuses for further assistance.

All returning WISD students must enroll online annually using Skyward Family Access before the first day of school.

• If you have forgotten your username or password, please use the "Forgot Your Login/Password" link to reset your information.
• To ensure elementary students receive their classroom assignments during Bring Your Supplies Night, and secondary students receive their schedules via Skyward or at in-person pickup, you must provide proof of residency.

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Acceptable Proof of Residency

• A current utility bill (electric, water, or gas)
• A lease agreement
• A mortgage statement
• Documents must be in the name of the student’s parent or guardian.
• If living with a district resident, present a notarized Legal Residency form instead.

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How to Submit Documentation

• Upload the documentation during the online enrollment process.
• Email to the district registrar's office.
• Take a copy directly to the campus.