Ohio County Schools officials believe its Universal Preschool Program (UPK) Pre-K is the finest in West Virginia.
Ohio County Schools Student Services Director Raquel McLeod said the school system’s UPK or Pre-K program has been in place for 20 years, and it is important because it establishes the foundation of a child’s education. She said the program truly does prepare its students for a lifetime of learning.
“Pre-K is a child’s first experience in the school setting,” McLeod said. “It establishes the academic foundation, and It helps them prepare for the expectations of the classroom. The Pre-K program gives them an early opportunity to interact with peers in social settings, and it gets them acclimated to the learning environment.
“It’s also important for a child’s social and emotional development,” she added. “UPK involves early literacy and health and physical development. Academics are a focus, but it also includes other important areas such as self-regulation and social relationships.”
In Ohio County Schools, UPK students receive the finest in early childhood education from the most highly-qualified teachers. The program provides the quality education all parents want for their children in a joyful environment. The program establishes the fundamentals of reading, writing, math, science and social studies. McLeod said Ohio County Schools is proud to offer such a wonderful program to the children and parents of Ohio County.
Twenty Ohio County sites offer 3 and 4-year-old students a flourishing program that meets their social, cognitive, linguistic, emotional, cultural and physical needs. Ohio County Schools also offers supplemental services including speech-and-language, occupational, and physical therapy to students deemed eligible to receive it.
Ohio County Schools Universal Pre-K registration will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 3. Parents or guardians can register children by calling 304-243-0333 or online at http://boe.ohio.k12.wv.us. Pre-K students must be four years old on or before June 30, 2020.
