Head Start KUSD

🌟 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒇𝒇 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚! 🌟

For the final staff spotlight for the 2025-26 school year, we are filled with both gratitude and bittersweet emotions as we celebrate and highlight the wonderful 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧, who will be retiring at the end of this school year. ✨

For over 25 years, Denise has poured her heart into our school district. She currently serves as one of our itinerant Special Education teachers, bringing vital support, patience, and care to our littlest learners through the district including many of our Head Start students.

Denise, thank you for over a quarter-century of dedication to our students, families, and community. We wish you the absolute best in your well-deserved retirement! 🎉

🌟 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒇𝒇 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚! 🌟

Today we are celebrating 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐮𝐫, one of our awesome Preschool Associates at Chavez Learning Station! ✨

Shelby is the heart of her classroom. Her commitment to creating an engaging environment ensures that our littlest learners get what they need. She has a talent for turning every small moment into a meaningful learning opportunity, and she loves to celebrate even the smallest of student successes. 🙌💚

Comment below to help us give Shelby a big round of applause and thank her for everything she does! 💛

This Friday!

Join us on May 29th for a celebration of the history of Frank and all the great things happening for our students today. We hope to see past and present students, families, staff, and community members there!

Event includes guest speakers, student presentations, school tours, classroom visits, snacks, and more!

Date: May 29
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Frank Elementary School

Ready to make your next career move?
Looking for new opportunities, community resources, or a fresh start?

The 2026 Success Fair is the place to be!

Join us on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 1–3 PM at the Kenosha County Job Center for an afternoon filled with opportunity, networking, and valuable resources all under one roof.

Why attend?
• Meet with 60+ employers and vendors
• Discover career training and workforce resources
• Connect with local nonprofits and support agencies
• Build new professional connections
• Enter for a chance to win a $50 gift card

Whether you’re searching for your next job, exploring a career change, or simply seeing what opportunities are out there, this event is designed to help you take the next step with confidence.

Bring your resume and come ready to connect.


Learn more:
kenoshaunitedway.org/success-fair

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at Head Start, mental health isn't an afterthought. It's built into everything we do.

Head Start programs support infant and early childhood mental health through mental health consultation, an evidence-based approach that connects mental health professionals with the people who work with young children every day. That means staff are equipped to help children build emotional skills, manage feelings, and form healthy relationships from the very start.

But it doesn't stop with the kids. Head Start and Early Head Start are among the most valuable federal programs for strengthening the protective factors that reduce risks and providing mental health support to both parents and their children.

Because when a parent is supported, their child is too. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we're proud to be part of a system that sees the whole family, not just the child in the classroom.