Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income.
Families can sign up here: Register for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Universal Preschool Program
Pre-Kindergarten is an early childhood development program which provides an active learning environment. Children attend regular sessions taught by a certified preschool teacher who is supported by an assistant teacher or aide. The preschool program in Pocahontas County offers a school-based experience with limited spots available. It runs four full days each week and follows the county school calendar. The Pocahontas County School District works in collaboration with Head Start to provide additional parent and child supports. To be eligible, children must be 4 years old by July 1, unless they have an IEP indicating developmental delays in two or more areas.
Preschool Makes A Difference!
According to studies from MIT and the Learning Policy institute, students who attend Preschool Programs are:
less likely to be identified as having special needs or to be held back in elementary school than children who did not attend preschool
more likely to graduate high school
more likely to take the SAT
more likely to enroll in college
less likely to experience juvenile incarceration.
Benefits for Preschool Students
🤝Social & Emotional Development:
Getting along with others
Working independently
Solving problems
Following rules
⚽️Large-Motor Skill Development:
Running and walking
Jumping, hopping and skipping
Bouncing and catching a ball
✂️Small-Motor Skill Development:
Drawing with pencils, crayons
Cutting with scissors
Building with blocks
Self-help skills
📚Language & Literacy Development:
Listening to others
Following directions
Using and understanding language
Making connections to literacy (reading & writing)
🎲Mathematical Development
Recognizing numbers, shapes, and colors
Counting, comparing, and ordering numbers
Sorting and classifying
🎶Science and Arts
Investigating and making predictions
Expression through music, movement, art, and dramatic play
Eligibility and Registration
Enrollment packets can be picked up from any Preschool site or the Central Office starting 1/3/2025. Completed applications will be due March 28th, 2025.
Preschool Registration Requirements:
Be age four prior to July 1 of the current year (Unless there is
a qualifying IEP)
Provide proof of age-appropriate immunizations
Provide a state-certified birth certificate (See links below to request a WV birth certificate copy)
Recent well child visit and dental visit is recommended
To be eligible for Head Start services and support, proof of income is required
Transportation and Meals
Preschool students are permitted to ride the school bus, however, county policy is that any student Pre-K-3rd grade must have a parent/guardian present when being picked up/dropped off by the school bus. Additionally, any preschool student that walks to school must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and picked up by a parent/guardian.
Breakfast and lunch are provided at each school. All students in Pocahontas County Schools eat FREE thanks to the Community Eligibility Program.
Resources, Documents and Links
Dolly Parton Imagination Library Information
Pocahontas County Schools Pre-K Contacts | |
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Kristy Tritapoe, Program Director 304-799-4404 ext. 2244 | Stephanie Burns, Program Coordinator 304-799-4404 ext. 2370 |
Preschool Sites
Proud Partner of: North Central WV Community Action Head Start Program