**Parents/guardians applying to register their student for PreK will need to be approved for the PreK program.
Everyone registering for PreK needs to first complete a Pre-Qualification Application to determine qualification, once approved then complete online registration.
Please do NOT complete this portion until you have been approved for Pre-K
Log in to Ascender ParentPortal
Open the Troy ISD Ascender Parent Portal
New families create an account
Current families log in to their current account
Complete the New Student Enrollment Form
For help completing this process, click the link below:
Please submit ALL several required documents must be submitted:
Email: Scan and email to Shannon Gelner
Fax: (254) 938-0233
In Person: Drop off at Edna Bigham Mays Elementary
Most children should be fully potty traied by the age of 3. However, the district recognizes that there may be some potty accidents and/or a short period of toileting training regression. By the age of 2, children begin to pull up and down their pants, and by the age of 3, they begin to button and zip their pants. THis may be with or without minor assistance from parents or guardians.
Children who have potty accidents without medical diagnoses are expected to properly take care of their bathroom needs with minimal assistance from school staff. Minimal assistance refers to buttoning or zipping pants, handing items such as wipes or cloths, and reminders to wash hands or flush the toilet. School staff will NOT provide personal hygiene tasks such as wiping or changing the child’s clothing. Children must be able to clean themselves independently and unassisted.
Children wo are medically unable to properly potty train will require a medical provider order or are enrolled in a specialized educational program for school staff to diaper or assist in toileting. At this time, health services may initiate an individualized care plan. Responsibile staff will utilize the outlined Diapering procedures.
The Texas Education Agency requires that all children meet specific immunization requirements:
PreK:
View the 2025-26 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Childcare and Pre-K Facilities
**Parents/guardians applying to register their student for PreK will need to be approved for the PreK program.
Everyone registering for PreK needs to first complete a Pre-Qualification Application to determine qualification, once approved then complete online registration.
Please do NOT complete this portion until you have been approved for Pre-K
Log in to Ascender ParentPortal
Open the Troy ISD Ascender Parent Portal
New families create an account
Current families log in to their current account
Complete the New Student Enrollment Form
For help completing this process, click the link below:
Please submit ALL several required documents must be submitted:
Email: Scan and email to Shannon Gelner
Fax: (254) 938-0233
In Person: Drop off at Edna Bigham Mays Elementary
The Texas Education Agency requires that all children meet specific immunization requirements:
PreK:
View the 2025-26 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Childcare and Pre-K Facilities
Log in to Ascender ParentPortal
For help completing this process, click the link below:
Please submit ALL several required documents must be submitted:
Email: Scan and email to Shannon Gelner
Fax: (254) 938-0233
In Person: Drop off at Edna Bigham Mays Elementary
The Texas Education Agency requires that all children meet specific immunization requirements:
Kinder:
DPT-5 doses (with 1 on or after 4th birthday) or 4 doses if one does is on/after the 4th birthday
Polio-4 doses with one on/after 4th birthday or 3 doses if one dose is on/after the 4th birthday
MMR-2 doses on/after 1st birthday
Hepatitis A-2 doses on/after 1st birthday
Hepatitis B-3 doses
Varicella- 2 doses on/after 1st birthday
View the 2025-26 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Students Grades K-12
Log in to Ascender ParentPortal
For help completing this process, click the link below:
Please submit ALL several required documents must be submitted:
Email: Scan and email to Shannon Gelner
Fax: (254) 938-0233
In Person: Drop off at Edna Bigham Mays Elementary
The Texas Education Agency requires that all children meet specific immunization requirements:
Kinder:
DPT-5 doses (with 1 on or after 4th birthday) or 4 doses if one does is on/after the 4th birthday
Polio-4 doses with one on/after 4th birthday or 3 doses if one dose is on/after the 4th birthday
MMR-2 doses on/after 1st birthday
Hepatitis A-2 doses on/after 1st birthday
Hepatitis B-3 doses
Varicella- 2 doses on/after 1st birthday
View the 2025-26 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Students Grades K-12
In-person tours will be available during Meet the Teacher Night in August. In the meantime, we invite you to take a virtual tour of our campus by watching the video.
Applications are typically processed within 2–3 business days. Once reviewed, you will receive an email or phone call with your approval status.
If it has been more than a week and you haven’t received a notification, please contact Shannon Gelner in the front office at 254-938-0304.
Pre-K:
Students remain with the same teacher and paraprofessional throughout the day, providing a consistent and supportive learning environment.
Each day includes one hour of specials, such as art, music, or library, along with daily physical education (PE) to keep students active. After lunch, students have a scheduled nap time to rest and recharge.
Snack time is also built into the day, and parents are welcome to provide snacks for their child. Class sizes average around 15 students, allowing for more individualized attention and support.
Kindergarten:
In Kindergarten, students stay busy with a full day of learning, fun, and movement. While they don’t take naps, they do enjoy two recesses—a 20-minute break in the morning and a quick 10-minute reset in the afternoon. Each day includes a 55-minute specials block with PE, plus a rotation of music, library, and character education or art. Although classrooms don’t have a full-time paraprofessional, there is a shared paraprofessional who is available to support Kindergarten. Students also have an afternoon snack—parents are encouraged to send something nutritious (think goldfish, pretzels, or crackers—no candy or gummies, please!). The average class size is around 22 students.
Troy ISD’s preferred communication platform to connect our families to the district, school and teachers.
Troy ISD uses ParentSquare for school communication, primarily with email, text and app notifications.
ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. District, school, grade level and classroom information can be sent to your computer and/or phone via email and/or text. We encourage you to access your account and download the mobile app and update your preferences on when and how you are notified.
Most children should be fully potty traied by the age of 3. However, the district recognizes that there may be some potty accidents and/or a short period of toileting training regression. By the age of 2, children begin to pull up and down their pants, and by the age of 3, they begin to button and zip their pants. THis may be with or without minor assistance from parents or guardians.
Children who have potty accidents without medical diagnoses are expected to properly take care of their bathroom needs with minimal assistance from school staff. Minimal assistance refers to buttoning or zipping pants, handing items such as wipes or cloths, and reminders to wash hands or flush the toilet. School staff will NOT provide personal hygiene tasks such as wiping or changing the child’s clothing. Children must be able to clean themselves independently and unassisted.
Children wo are medically unable to properly potty train will require a medical provider order or are enrolled in a specialized educational program for school staff to diaper or assist in toileting. At this time, health services may initiate an individualized care plan. Responsibile staff will utilize the outlined Diapering procedures.
10 Tips to Prepare:
School Hours: 7:55 AM – 3:35 PM
Tardy Bell: Rings at 8:00 AM
Staggered Lunch Times
Pre-K Lunch at 10:40 AM
Kindergarten Lunch at 10:55 AM
Welcome to MES
As you get ready to send your child to Pre-K or Kindergarten, we want you to feel confident about who will be welcoming them each day. These are the caring faces that will support your child, greet them with a smile, and help them grow throughout the year. From our campus leadership to our Pre-K and Kindergarten teams, we're excited to partner with your family on this journey!
Courtney Macal
Principal
Maria Inman
Assistant Principal
Michelle Chandler
Counselor
Front Office Crew
Prekindergarten Crew
Kindergarten Crew