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05/22/2026

Reminder:
All centers and offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th.

05/18/2026

https://headstart.gov/video/celebrating-61-years-head-start-program-director-lizbeth-casco-white?cid=4043f795b624b84a4134ce42066ddebe

Hear from OHS Director Lizbeth Casco White on the impact of the Head Start program has on children and families and her vision going ahead today.

05/18/2026

Head Start is not one program. It is more than 1,600 community-based programs, each one shaped by the people it serves.

A program in rural Mississippi looks different from one in urban Chicago or a tribal community in Alaska. That is by design. Head Start was built to be responsive to the families it serves, not the other way around.

Sixty-one years of that philosophy has produced something remarkable — a network of programs that genuinely belong to their communities.

Tag your local Head Start program below. Let them know you see the work they do.

Learn more: https://go.nhsa.org/61

05/18/2026

🎂 Happy 61st Birthday, Head Start!

Sixty-one years ago, a bold idea took root: every child — no matter their zip code or family income — deserves a strong start in life. What began as an 8-week summer program in 1965 has since served more than 38 million children and counting.

Today, Head Start programs across all 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories continue that promise every single day — offering early education, health screenings, nutritious meals, and deep family support.

Join us in celebrating this milestone and learn how Head Start continues to change lives: https://go.nhsa.org/61

05/18/2026

On May 18, we celebrate 61 years of Head Start and the more than 40 million children and families it has served.

As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, Head Start reminds us what it means to invest in opportunity, strengthen communities, and support the next generation. It remains one of our country’s most enduring commitments to children and families.

Learn more: https://go.nhsa.org/61

05/18/2026

Today, we celebrate 61 years of Head Start!

Since 1965, this program has helped millions of children and families build stronger futures. It supports early learning, strengthens communities, and creates opportunity across the country.

This milestone reflects the impact of generations of families, educators, and communities who have made Head Start what it is today.

Celebrate with us and learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04g-zJN0

05/08/2026

We are so thankful for all our hard-working Early Learning staff!

05/08/2026

05/07/2026

Teacher Appreciation Week shoutouts continue! 🍎 📣

Washington Elementary Head Start Director Vickie Jensen lifts up Linda Ramsdell for celebration. Here is what Vickie had to say:

"Linda provides a safe learning environment for the children and always comes to school with a positive attitude. She always goes above and beyond, willing to lend a helping hand. Everybody needs a Linda at their school!!"

Great work, Linda! We appreciate your 27 years of dedication to our early learning students!