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  • Jefferson Valley Early Education Coalition Addresses Best Fit for Families

    RHEA ARMSTRONG, Rocky Head Start|May 22, 2024

    On Monday, May 13th, early childhood educators and partners met to discuss how local programs can best meet the needs of pre-kindergarten children and their families. The newly formed coalition discussed many future issues but agreed to focus on two current primary needs: alerting families of a June deadline that limits education options and creating a one-application system so families could apply for all Pre-K programs for which they are eligible. The Whitehall Elementary School hosted a screening for its Transitional Kindergarten class on...

  • Make Sure Head Start Stays: Enroll Now

    RHEA ARMSTRONG, Rocky Head Start - Whitehall|May 8, 2024

    Did you know Whitehall has a Head Start program? We do, and spring enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is underway. Any child born between 9/11/2019 and 9/10/2021 is eligible to apply. Early registrations are especially necessary as the program was under-enrolled this past year and is a candidate to be cut should the minimum of 13 pupils not be reached. At Head Start, we are more than just a no-cost early education center for children. We support the entire family. Parents are their...

  • Whitehall Week of the Young Child Celebration

    RHEA ARMSTRONG, Rocky Head Start|Apr 17, 2024

    Whitehall Rocky Head Start celebrated the Week of the Young Child with dress-up days and invited Mayor Mary Janacaro-Hensleigh for lunch on Thursday, April 11th. The themes for the week were: • Monday: Worker Day • Tuesday: Character Day • Wednesday: Agriculture Day • Thursday: Crazy Hair Day Early childhood education is vital for academic, physical, and social development. Our children are our most precious investment!...