Marshall County Head Start/Preschool registration underway

2016-2017 Marshall County Preschool/Head Start Registration
Marshall County Preschool/Head Start is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017
school year.  Registration is by appointment only at the Preschool/ Head Start
office located at 905 Joe Creason Drive, Benton.  Eligible children must be
residents of Marshall County, 3 or 4 years of age by August 1st, 2016 and qualify
according to income guidelines.  Children with disabilities qualify regardless of
income.

Registration appointments for three year olds are available February 29th-March 4th.
Four year old registration appointments are available April 18th-April 22nd.

At the time of the registration appointment, parents will need to bring:
-child's certified birth certificate
-proof of all 2015 income (including child support, K-Tap, Social Security, SSI and
school grant/scholarship information)
-child's medical insurance card
-custody papers, if applicable

Preschool developmental screenings will be held on March 30th.

Applications are also being accepted for our Early Head Start program, a home-based
option for pregnant moms and children up to the age of 3.  Families must meet income
guidelines to qualify.

Transportation services may be provided for Preschool/Head Start.  Head Start staff
will assist families to understand and access transportation options in order to
participate in Head Start program activities.

Parents should contact the Marshall County Preschool/Head Start Office at
(270)527-2830 to schedule registration and screening appointments.