2025-2026 Seguin ISD Registration & Transfer FAQ’s

May 5 - May 16: Online Registration Open

Online registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open on May 5th and close on May 16th.

Online document verification will be available for returning students only. This will allow returning families to complete registration entirely online.

In-District & Out-of-District Transfer FAQ’s and Important Dates

All students in Seguin ISD are assured admission to the schools in the attendance area in which they reside. Students may apply online for a transfer from one school to another within Seguin ISD. This is referred to as an intradistrict transfer (in-district).

A non-resident student living outside the Seguin ISD boundaries who desires to attend school in the district may apply online. This type of transfer is referred to as an interdistrict transfer (out of district).

All transfer applications will be approved and or denied due to existing criteria established by the Seguin Independent School District.

Out-of-District Transfer FAQs: (K-12 Only - SISD does not allow out-of district transfers for pre-k)

May my student from outside of Seguin ISD attend school at any of the SISD schools?

Yes. Seguin ISD offers an excellent educational experience for students from the local community and also extends this opportunity to students throughout Seguin who want to work hard and be a productive part of the SISD Matador family.

Are all out-of-district students accepted if they apply?

No. Seguin ISD accepts out-of-district students on a case-by-case and a year-by-year basis. The District accepts a limited number of students per year, and students must reapply every year and remain in good standing to maintain enrollment in the District. The District reserves the right to deny any out-of-district student because of program availability, grade level spaces (class size), disciplinary history, academic performance, and attendance (including tardies).

Does Seguin ISD provide bus transportation for out-of-district students?

No. At this time, SISD does not provide bus transportation to out-of-district students. The District will provide bus transportation for out-of-district students participating in UIL or school-sponsored activities.

Why does Seguin ISD accept out-of-district students?

Seguin ISD welcomes out-of-district students who are hard-working and have proven to be in good standing at their previous school because we offer an excellent school district and an enriching learning environment.

All out-of-district transfers must have acceptable attendance and no discipline issues.

The student and their parent/guardian must follow all rules and regulations of the District , including those for student conduct and attendance. Violation of the District's rules and regulations may result in revocation of the transfer agreement.

UlL Eligibility: All University Interscholastic League (UIL ) rules shall be followed when considering transfer requests. The receiving campus principal and athletics director or fine arts director, as appropriate, shall render decisions with respect to the eligibility of a transfer student for participation in UIL activities.

Pre-K Application and Registration

When will registration be open?

Pre-k 3: by appointment only 4/9

Pre-k 4 April 10-11

April 10th 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
April 11th 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

The application process will open from March 26th - April 3rd.

What are the requirements for Pre-K 3?

Statute: TEC §29.153 (b) Resources: Student Attendance and Accounting Handbook (SAAH), Section 7.2 & 3.5

• To be eligible for enrollment in a free pre-kindergarten class, a child must be at least three years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year (if a 3-year-old program is available) or four years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year and meet at least one of the following eligibility requirements:

• Unable to speak and comprehend the English language
• Is educationally disadvantaged (eligible to participate in the national school lunch program... guidelines about NSLP eligibility can be found in sections 4 and 6 of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Administrators Reference Manual)
• Is homeless, as defined by 42 USC, §11434a, 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
• 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
• 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
• Is or has ever been in the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (foster care) following an adversary hearing held as provided by Family Code §262.201
• Is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as: a peace officer under Texas Government Code §3106.002, a firefighter under Texas Government Code §3106.003 an emergency medical first responder under Texas Government Code §3106.004

How do you complete the application?

Must fill out the online form. The link can be found on the Seguin ISD homepage, Seguin ISD Registration page, Ball Homepage, or on SISD’s various social media sites

How do I know if my child has been selected?

Parents will be notified on April 4th regarding the status of their child. They will receive a yes or no either way.

If selected, the parent will receive instructions on an in-person registration appointment time.

If I apply, is my child guaranteed a spot in Pre-K 3?

Space is limited, therefore, if there are more applicants than space, a lottery will be held.

Do I need to fill out the application for my Pre-K 4 child?

No the application is for Pre-K 3 ONLY

Online registration for Pre-K 4 opens April 10th - April 11th

Returning students should register COMPLETELY ONLINE!

Why isn't my child eligible for prekindergarten?

The Texas Legislature determines eligibility requirements for free, public prekindergarten in Texas. When the Texas legislature established the prekindergarten program the intent was, and still is, to provide early learning experiences to students who are most at risk for school failure. Therefore, the eligibility is limited. The legislature believed that a high-quality prekindergarten program could mitigate the impact of the at-risk characteristics, thereby assisting these students to become school-ready when they enter kindergarten.

Does my child have to go to prekindergarten if he or she is eligible?

No. Prekindergarten is not mandatory. However, upon enrollment in prekindergarten, a child must attend school. All students are subject to compulsory school attendance rules while they are enrolled in school. If a child has not reached 6 years of age as of September 1 of the current school year, the child may be withdrawn from school without violating compulsory attendance rules. TEC §25.085(c), SAAH, Section 3.5

Are districts required to serve three-year-olds who are eligible?

No. A district may offer prekindergarten classes if the district identifies 15 or more eligible children who are at least three years of age. A child who is three years old is eligible for prekindergarten only if the district operates a three-year-old prekindergarten program. TEC §29.153(a), SAAH, Section 7.2

May districts keep "waiting lists" of eligible children who are not being served?

No, not for eligible four-year-olds. By law, a school district must offer prekindergarten classes if it identifies 15 or more children who are eligible and are four years of age by September 1 of the current school year. If a district offers a program for eligible three-year-old students, a waiting list or lottery for three-year-olds only may be established under district policy. TEC §29.153(a)

Is it necessary to verify/qualify a four-year-old student for PK who was eligible and enrolled in PK as a three-year-old student?

LEAs are still required to do their normal qualification process for previously enrolled three-year-old students, even though they would automatically qualify for PK based on their qualification and enrollment as three-year-old PK students. The PEIMS qualification code of automatic eligibility is a code of last resort and is only to be used if a student does not qualify for PK in any other way.