Waxahachie ISD understands that it takes a village to raise our children.  In a growing number of homes, older singles and couples are assisting in that role.  While the reasons for stepping into this role are varied, the challenges for families are universal.  Waxahachie ISD supports the awesome responsibility of multi-generational care for children.

Students living within the Waxahachie ISD attendance zone that receive extensive after-school care from resident grandparents:

1. Parents or guardians may receive the Resident Grandparent Hardship Application packet from their campus or the WISD administration building.
2. Parents, guardians, and grandparents must appear together with a picture ID at the administration building to deliver the Resident Grandparent Hardship Application.
3. A committee consisting of members of the superintendent's cabinet and the Director of Student & Campus Services will review applications for approval.
4. The zoned campus principal and requested campus principal will have input on the applications for consideration of campus and grade level capacities.

Resident ApplicationSolicitud de Abuelo Residente

Students living outside the Waxahachie ISD attendance zone that receive extensive after-school care from resident grandparents:

1. Parents or guardians may receive the Grandparent After School Care Application packet from their campus, the WISD administration building, or below.
2. Parents, guardians, and grandparents must physically appear together with a picture ID at the administration building to deliver the Grandparent After School packet.
3. A committee consisting of members of the superintendent's cabinet and the Director of Student and Campus Services will review applications for approval.

Non-Resident Grandparent ApplicationSolicitud para Abuelos No Residentes