-Head Start is open to students who turn 3 years old by August 1, 2025, and are NOT eligible for kindergarten. Families may qualify by income, TANF, Food Stamps, or SSI Disability. Proof of income or assistance will be required. A copy of the child's birth certificate will also be required for registration. Income documentation can include any of the following: food stamp qualification letter (the card alone will not work), 2024 tax forms, 1 month of check stubs, TANF letter of qualification, SSI letter of qualification, or foster placement letter. Transportation is available to most students (depending on pick-up/drop-off locations).
-Title Preschool will be filled with students who qualify for "On My Way PreK" first. Parents/ guardians can get more information about On My Way PreK by calling Cindy Gould (On My Way PreK Project Manager) at 765-623-6783.
On My Way PreK Qualifications:
1. Students must be 4 years old before August 1, 2025 to apply.
2. Must completely fill out the On My Way PreK application and submit all documentation needed.
3. Families enrolling should bring birth certificates for all children in the home, utility bill (within 30 days of July 22nd) with parent/guardian name and address, parent/guardian photo ID, and a pay stub from each working adult in the home (within the last 30 days).
-All remaining spots in Title Preschool, for those who do not qualify, will be given on a first come/first serve basis during registration on July 22nd (12:00-6:00pm) and 23rd (8:30-3:30pm). The child's birth certificate is required at registration.
-Title/On My Way PreK is a self-transport program.
-Developmental Preschool is open to students at least 3 years old by August 1st. Students with special needs will be placed first. Remaining spots will be filled with typical developing 3 year old children. The child's birth certificate is required at registration. All typical developing children enrolled will not be eligible for transportation.
Preschool acceptance letters will be mailed out by Monday, July 28th. These letters will include information about program start dates, program open house dates, classroom assignments, and school supply lists. Title/On My Way PreK and Developmental Preschool will start on Monday, August 11th. Head Start will start classes on Monday, August 18th.