PreK 4

Petal Early Learning Collaborative PreK 4 Application 2026-27

Please note: When completing the application ALL documents must be uploaded in order to submit. Be prepared to upload the following documents: child's Birth certificate, child's immunization (121 Form), residency documents, Driver's license, and custody papers if applicable.

All students selected for the Petal Primary School classrooms will follow the school calendar and times for PPS as well as our current school board approved dress code. Transportation will also be provided for this classroom. Students will be required to complete district wide registration this summer.

Petal Early Learning Collaborative PreK 4 Program

The Petal Early Learning Collaborative (PELC) is a partnership between the Petal School District (PSD), Pearl River Valley Opportunity (PRVO), Panther's Den Learning Center, Life Construction Learning Academy and The Coleman Center for Families and Children. The classes are full-day programs that serve eligible four-year-old students at Petal Primary School, Charles H. Johnson Head Start Center, Panther's Den Learning Center and the Life Construction Learning Academy.
PELC PreK 4 Program Application Qualifications
- To qualify for the PELC PreK 4 Program, students must be four years old on or before September 1. All students must live with their parents/legal guardians and meet all requirements for attendance in PSD. All students wishing to attend will be required to apply. All students will be given an early learning screener to assess vocabulary and foundational skills. The general education students will be chosen based on a universal screener and ability to serve as peer models for students with disabilities. IEP committees will meet to discuss each student with a current special education eligibility. They will determine who will benefit from participation and develop specific IEP goals.
PRVO Application Qualifications | http://prvohs.org/hs-application/
- Parents/Guardians who will be registering for the first time must bring the following documents:
1. Copy of the student's birth certificate
2. Copy of income verification (any of the following)
  - W-2 or Income Tax Return
  - Signed statement from the employer for wages earned
  - Signed statement or computer print-out from a public agency for public assistance received
    - TANF, Social Security, Child Support, V.A. Benefits, etc.
3. Family’s insurance information (if applicable)
4. Copy of the student's Medicaid card (if applicable)
5. Copy of student's CHIP Card (if applicable)
6. Social Security numbers for all household members
7. Proof of guardianship (if applicable)
Contact Information
- Pearly River Valley Opportunity INC | 601.769.223.6758 or 769.223.6473
- Panther's Den Learning Center | 601.336.5954
- Life Construction Learning Academy | 601.270.6352
- Missy Hamilton | School Readiness Coordinator | The Coleman Center for Families and Children | 601.584.4704

Developmentally Delayed PreK 3 & PreK 4

The Petal School District Special Services Office (SSO) participates with the Mississippi Department of Education to identify, locate and evaluate children who have health impairments or physical, mental, communicative and/or emotional disabilities. Currently, the Special Services Department has a developmentally delayed preschool serving three and four year olds. The goal for the SSO is to meet individual student needs. For more information, contact the SSO at 601.582.4247.

The general education students will be chosen based on a universal screener. The general education students will serve as peer models for students with disabilities.
The IEP committees will meet on each four-year-old with special education eligibility to determine which students would benefit from participation in the program and develop specific IEP goals based on the needs of the students.

How many students are accepted into the PreK program?

Is my child guaranteed a spot in the PPS PreK program if we register online early?

No. The general education students will be chosen based on a universal screener. The general education students will serve as peer models for students with disabilities.
The IEP committees will meet on each four-year-old with special education eligibility to determine which students would benefit from participation in the program and develop specific IEP goals based on the needs of the students.

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PreK 4

Petal Early Learning Collaborative PreK 4 Program

Developmentally Delayed PreK 3 & PreK 4

Frequently Ask Questions

Can I apply for PreK on site at Petal Primary School (PPS)?

Can my child attend PreK at the age of five if I choose to start him/her in Kindergarten at six?

Can my child sign up for PreK if I currently live outside the district but plan to move there soon?

How are students selected for PreK?

How many students are accepted into the PreK program?

Is my child guaranteed a spot in the PPS PreK program if we register online early?

Is PreK available for students with disabilities?

Is there a specific curriculum used in PreK?

My child does not turn four until after September 1. Can my child attend PELC PreK?

My child was placed on the waitlist. Is it possible that he/she might still get in?

What immunizations are required for PreK students?

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Links & Resources

Number of students	Location
60	Petal Primary School
40	Life Construction Learning Academy
40	Panther's Den Learning Center
40	Charles H. Johnson Head Start