Onslow County Schools Early Childhood Initiatives & Head Start

08/13/2026

📚🎉 Get ready to make a splash during this years Back to School Bash!

Join us on August 22 from 2:00-6:00 PM at Onslow Pines Park for an afternoon of family fun. This year we will have a Splash Zone featuring two inflatable water slides and a foam party! If you don't want to get wet, don't worry. The Splash Zone will be located in the back of the park past the baseball fields.

Thank you to our sponsor, Marine Federal Credit Union for helping us bring this event to life!

Onslow Pines Park: 1250 Onslow Pines Rd
August 22nd
200-6:00pm

08/13/2026

🌟 AUGUST OUTREACH SCHEDULE 🌟

We’re excited to continue serving families throughout our community this August! If you or someone you know could benefit from these resources, we hope to see you at one of our outreach events.

🗓 Saturday, August 8th
🧼🍼 Hygiene & Diaper Bank
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💡 Please bring reusable bags for hygiene items.

🗓 Wednesday, August 19th
🍼 Diaper Bank Only
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🗓 Wednesday, August 26th
🍼 Diaper Bank Only
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 151 Chaney Ave.
Jacksonville, NC 28540

👉 Important Reminders:
• You may attend one event per month
• Child(ren) must already be born
• Must live in Onslow County or Camp Lejeune
• You must be the parent or legal guardian

A special thank you to Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Healthy Blue for sponsoring our August outreach events. Your support helps us provide essential diapers, hygiene items, and hope to families throughout our community. Together, we’re making a difference—one family at a time. 💙🍼

07/24/2026

📚🎉 Get ready to visit with some exciting characters during this years Back to School Bash! Party Legends LLC

Join us on August 22 from 2:00-6:00 PM at Onslow Pines Park for an afternoon of family fun. There will be special appearances by Mirabel, Bluey, and even Spiderman! Come hang out and snap a few pictures with with your favorites while gearing up to go back to school!

Bring the whole family and help us kick off the school year together! 🍎✨

Thank you to our sponsor, Marine Federal Credit Union for helping us bring this event to life!

Onslow Pines Park: 1250 Onslow Pines Rd
August 22nd
200-6:00pm

07/24/2026

07/23/2026

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06/17/2026

Our phone lines are back up working at Thompson and the Preschool office. Thank you in advance for your patience as we work to support you and our community.

06/09/2026

Is your child starting kindergarten in the fall?
Help them get ready and get excited by joining us for one of our upcoming Kindergarten Readiness Workshops. These events are opportunities to ask questions, receive guidance, and connect with educators who care.
The first event will be held Tuesday, June 16, at Clearview Elementary School at 5:30 p.m. The following Thursday, we will be at Queens Creek Elementary at 5:30 p.m. The final workshop will be held Tuesday, July 14 at 5:30 p.m. at Jacksonville Commons Elementary. Families from across the district are welcome at any or all of these workshops. We hope you can join us!

06/09/2026

Our phone lines and internet are currently down. We apologize for any inconvenience.

05/02/2026

Some upcoming community events that you may be interested in….

04/14/2026

Do you receive FNS/SNAP and have a child who will be 4 by August 31st? We encourage you to apply for our preschool program by visiting:

Preschool Application - Onslow County Schools