Northern Tier Community Action Corporation Head Start & Pre-K Counts

Northern Tier Community Action Corporation Head Start & Pre-K Counts Providing high-quality preschool programs in Elk, Cameron, Potter, & McKean counties What is Head Start? Our program helps children get ready for kindergarten.

The Northern Tier Community Action’s Head Start program is a preschool for income eligible between the ages of 3-5. It is a program for children and their families to ensure a fun, healthy, and safe learning experience. At least 10% of our classes are reserved for children with diagnosed disabilities. It teaches them good, healthy habits. Head Start is education, health, social service, and parent

involvement. What is Pre-K Counts? Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts provides quality full-day pre-kindergarten to eligible 3 and 4 year olds in Pennsylvania. This program is designed for families earning up to 300% of the federal income poverty level who may also be English language learners or have special needs. Our Pre-K Counts classrooms in Emporium and St. Marys prepare students for kindergarten while providing a nurturing, fun environment. Classrooms are limited to 15 students, breakfast and lunch are served daily, and, just like Head Start, there is no cost for this program.

06/14/2026
06/12/2026

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students that are enrolled for the 2026-2027 school year are invited to join our Transition Camp! Registration closes July 19, 2026.

06/11/2026

Shapiro Administration Begins First Distribution of $103 Million in SUN Bucks Funding to Feed Children Over Summer Break: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/newsroom/sun-bucks-2026-distribution-begins

The Shapiro Administration began distributing $103 million in summer food assistance benefits for eligible children as part of the SUN Bucks program, a federally funded summer benefit that helps families have fresh food and groceries while schools are closed. As part of this first round of funding, families of approximately 860,000 children who are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks can expect to receive benefits starting this week.

SUN Bucks is a federal program that provides eligible children’s families with a SNAP-like benefit to purchase food for the summer months when school is not in session. Most eligible children will receive the benefit automatically and do not need to apply, including children who already receive free and reduced-price school meals through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) during the school year.

“The Shapiro Administration is committed to helping parents have the resources they need to keep their children fed so they can grow and thrive. The SUN Bucks program provides eligible households with critical dollars to help bridge the gap during the summer break and ensure that children have enough to eat,” said PA Department of Human Services (PA DHS) Secretary Val Arkoosh. “Be on the lookout for benefits and if your family did not get SUN Bucks last year, use our Eligibility Navigator to see if your family is automatically eligible or if you need to apply for SUN Bucks for this summer’s benefit.”

Pennsylvania Department of Education

06/11/2026

Summer Kick Off Carnival! 🎪

📅 Saturday June 13
⏰ 12pm - 1pm
📍 Olean Public Library

*Magic Show to follow!
*Games
*Prizes
*Face Painting
*Balloon Animals
*Refreshments

06/11/2026

Holy pete...do you feel that?!? The excitement of MJHHC Summer Fun Lunch Program 2026 - Week One is upon us...eeek!!

Monday, Monday Monday, JUNE 8TH we kick off year 6 of lunches, first year at the MJ Community Center , 20 Division Street (at Division and Maple; old church) from 11a to 12p, for any kiddo 18 and under for FREE!

Plus fun activities throughout the week to do for FREE! Send those kiddos our way! We have things to clean too, whatever your kids like to do, we probably have something useful for them to help with too! Share this info! We hope to see you MONDAY!

CARE TO DONATE? CONTACT Kelly Barr Hughes 636-524-9826 OR [email protected] CARE TO VOLUNTEER? SHOW UP SUNDAY, JUNE 7TH, AT 2PM TO LET US KNOW AND SEE WHAT WE HAVE! SHARE!

Please note: Kids will be expected to be well behaved while and around the Center. (Luckily have never had to say this, but this summer seems to be sorta mischievous so far.)

06/10/2026

🚧 BENZINGER PARK FOOTBRIDGE CLOSED

The footbridge located in the wooded area of Benzinger Park off Fleming Road has been closed due to safety concerns and is closed until further notice.

The City of St. Marys Department of Parks & Recreation is actively working on a replacement and evaluating long-term solutions for the bridge.

⚠️ For your safety, please do not cross the bridge or bypass any barricades or closure signs.

✅ The remainder of Benzinger Park remains open for public use.

At this time, there is no estimated reopening date. Updates will be shared as additional information becomes available.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work toward a long-term solution for this important park amenity.

Address

135 West 4th Street • PO Box 389
Emporium, PA
15834

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

(814) 486-1161

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