EACHS Head Start

10/13/2026

📋As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping families informed, we are sharing some helpful educational information about Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD), a common viral illness that can affect young children.
⚠️PLEASE NOTE: This information is being shared strictly for educational and preventative purposes and should not be interpreted as an indication of an outbreak or confirmed cases within our learning centers.⚠️

👉🏽Facts About Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)

HFMD is caused by a virus.
It spreads through coughing, sneezing, and touching contaminated surfaces.
Kids under 5 get it most often.
Symptoms include fever, mouth sores, and a rash on hands and feet.
Most cases heal in 7-10 days, but severe cases take longer.

👇🏼Tips to Clean and Stop the Spread

Wash hands often with soap and water.
Clean toys, doorknobs, and surfaces daily.
Don’t share cups, utensils, or towels.
Stay home if sick to avoid spreading it.
Use disinfectant wipes on high-touch areas.

👇🏼Myths About HFMD

Myth: Only kids get it.
Fact: Adults can get it too, but it’s less common.
Myth: You can get it from animals.
Fact: HFMD only spreads between people.

👇🏼Where Can Kids Get HFMD?

Daycares and schools (close contact with others).
Playgrounds (shared toys and surfaces).
Public places (stores, parks, etc.).
At home (from family members who are sick).

👇🏼How to Help Kids with HFMD

Relieve Pain: Use acetaminophen or ibuprofen (ask a doctor first).
Hydrate: Offer water, milk, or cold drinks. Avoid acidic drinks.
Soothe Sores: Give soft, cool foods like yogurt or ice pops.
Rest: Keep kids home until fever and symptoms are gone.
Watch for Dehydration: Call a doctor if they can’t drink.

👉🏼Does It Mean You’re Dirty?

No, getting HFMD doesn’t mean you’re dirty. It spreads easily, even if you’re clean. Kids catch it because they touch everything and often put their hands or toys in their mouths. Good hygiene helps, but it’s not always enough to stop the virus.

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

🎉45 DAYS OF LEARNING & ATTENDANCE SUCCESS AT EACHS HEAD START!🎉

Our MELC 1 Pre-K Classroom is celebrating some very special little learners who earned Perfect Attendance and Faithful Attendance Awards for the first 45 days of school! 👏❤️💙

🏅Perfect Attendance recognizes our little superstars who were present every single day, while Faithful Attendance celebrates those who have demonstrated a strong commitment to coming to school and participating in their learning journey!

At EACHS Head Start, we know that EVERY DAY COUNTS! Regular attendance helps children build friendships, develop important routines, strengthen their confidence, and gain the skills they need for kindergarten and beyond. 📚✏️🍎

❤️💙A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to our MELC 1 Pre-K award recipients! We are so proud of you!

And a special THANK YOU to our parents and families for making regular school attendance a priority! Your dedication and support play an important role in your child's success.

10/12/2026

🥨🍫More sweet celebrations for National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day, this time with MELC 1 PRE-K!🍫🥨

Sweet treats, happy smiles, and memories made — all at EACHS Head Start! 🥨❤️💙

10/12/2026

🍁🍂FALLING INTO LEARNING AT EACHS HEAD START!🍂🍁

Our MELC 3-Year-Old Classroom took learning outdoors for some colorful FALL FUN!☀️

Our little learners explored the beauty of autumn while talking about the changes leaves go through in the fall, including their changing colors and how they eventually fall from the trees!🍃🍁

🎨✂️Then it was time to get CREATIVE! The children made a beautiful fall leaf collage, cutting their artwork into leaf shapes to celebrate the season's colors and wonders!

Some of the best classrooms don't have four walls! Activities like this encourage curiosity, creativity, fine motor development, and an appreciation for the natural world around us.

🍁Little hands creating, little minds exploring, and BIG learning happening — one leaf at a time! 🍂❤️💙

10/12/2026

🥨🍫A SWEET & SALTY DAY OF LEARNING AT EACHS HEAD START

Our MELC 3-Year-Old Classroom celebrated National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day with a deliciously FUN, hands-on learning experience! 😋

Our little learners discovered what chocolate-covered pretzels are, how they're made, and all the different ways to decorate them!🥨🍫

📊 Before the sweet treats began, our kiddos even took a classroom poll to find out who liked chocolate-covered pretzels, who didn't, and who wasn't quite sure! What a fun way to introduce early math skills, making choices, and expressing opinions!

👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 Then came the BEST part! Each child got to create their very own chocolate-covered pretzel, choosing between white or milk chocolate and adding colorful sprinkles if they wanted! 🌈🍫

Learning should be hands-on, engaging, and FUN! Even a simple chocolate-covered pretzel can become an opportunity to practice decision-making, explore new foods, build fine motor skills, and discover early math concepts.

🥨🍫A little chocolate, a few sprinkles, and a WHOLE LOT of learning! That's how we make sweet memories at EACHS Head Start!❤️💙

10/12/2026

🖐️LITTLE HANDS, BIG LESSONS IN SELF-CONTROL!

Who knew a simple tambourine could teach such an important life skill?!😊

Our MELC 3-Year-Old Classroom at EACHS Head Start had a fun, interactive lesson on impulse control, patience, listening, and self-regulation!

The challenge? Our little learners had to pass a tambourine around the circle WITHOUT making a sound! 🤫 Those who resisted the temptation to shake it kept passing it along, while anyone who gave in had to sit out the next round. But don't worry — EVERYONE got a chance to shake that tambourine at the end! 🎶👏

At EACHS Head Start, we know that learning to pause, think, wait our turn, and manage our impulses is a BIG accomplishment for little learners! These early social-emotional skills help children build confidence, develop positive relationships, and prepare for success both inside and outside the classroom.

Sometimes the biggest lessons come from the simplest activities — and learning is always better when it's FUN!❤️💙

👏 Way to go, MELC 3! You're learning that sometimes the hardest part isn't making noise — it's knowing when to wait!

10/12/2026

🏐💙💛EACHS HEAD START SERVES UP COMMUNITY SPIRIT!💛💙🏐

What a FUN night of volleyball, laughter, and community support!

On September 22, 2026, EACHS Head Start proudly sponsored Adopt The Net Night with the Moorefield Middle School Volleyball Team! 🏐

Our Head Start families and community members came out to cheer on the Lady Yellowjackets while enjoying an evening filled with excitement and school spirit!

🎁Those in attendance could enter a special raffle for a bag of goodies generously sponsored by our EACHS Head Start Administrative Managers!

😂🏐And the FUN didn't stop there! Between the 7th and 8th grade volleyball games, we hosted our hilarious "PANTS FULL OF HEAD START" game, bringing plenty of laughter, smiles, and entertainment to the gym!

❤️A special THANK YOU to Moorefield Middle School, the volleyball players, coaches, and staff, our Head Start families, and everyone who came out to support this wonderful event!

At EACHS Head Start, we believe that building strong communities means showing up, supporting our local schools, and creating opportunities for families to come together.

❤️💙When our schools, families, and communities come together, EVERYONE WINS!🏐❤️💙

Raffle Winners:

Teresa Taylor: Education Bag

Ashley Baker: IT Bag

Missy Sowers: Family Services Bag

Wilma Sherman: Nutrition Bag

Paula Rexroad: Transportation Bag

10/12/2026

🍁🍂FALL FUN & FAMILY MEMORIES AT EACHS HEAD START!🎃🧡

Fall is the perfect time for family fun, laughter, and making special memories!❤️

Our Moorefield Early Learning Center (MELC) enjoyed their Family Fall Outing at Brighton Park, while our Romney Learning Center families gathered for fall festivities at Hampshire County Park!🍁🍂

👮‍♂️Our Romney families also welcomed a special guest, Trooper Rigsby of the West Virginia State Police Romney Detachment, who took time out of his busy schedule to fingerprint our little learners! This was a wonderful opportunity to promote child safety while helping our children build positive connections with law enforcement. A special THANK YOU to Trooper Rigsby for spending time with our Head Start families!❤️💙

At EACHS Head Start, we believe family engagement is an important part of a child's early learning experience! These outings give children and families opportunities to spend quality time together, strengthen relationships, and create lasting memories outside the classroom.

❤️A heartfelt THANK YOU to all our parents, grandparents, and family members who joined us! Your involvement makes a difference, and we love seeing our Head Start families come together!

🍂EACHS Head Start isn't just building brighter futures for children — we're building stronger families and communities, too!🧡

10/12/2026

👨‍🚒 Little Learners, Big Lessons in Fire Safety! ❤️

Fire Safety Week was full of excitement, education, and some very special visitors at EACHS Head Start! Our little learners had the wonderful opportunity to meet some of our local hometown heroes while learning important lessons about fire prevention and staying safe in an emergency! 🚒🧯

🚨 Our Romney Learning Center welcomed the Romney Volunteer Fire Department, while our Cochran Learning Center in Petersburg enjoyed a special visit from the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department!

These visits gave our children valuable opportunities to learn about fire safety, the important role firefighters play in protecting our communities, and why we should never be afraid of the brave men and women who help us during emergencies. Through age-appropriate education and positive interactions, our little ones are building the knowledge, confidence, and awareness that can help keep them safe! ❤️

👨‍🚒A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR HOMETOWN HEROES!👨‍🚒

EACHS Head Start extends our heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated firefighters of the Romney Volunteer Fire Department and Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department for taking time out of their busy days to visit our little ones!

We know your time is valuable, and your commitment to serving and protecting our communities extends far beyond responding to emergencies. Your willingness to spend time educating our youngest community members, answering their curious questions, and making learning about fire safety fun and memorable means more than you know! ❤️

At EACHS Head Start, we believe that some of the most important lessons our children learn come from the people who make a difference in their own communities. These experiences teach essential safety skills and help our children develop trust, respect, and appreciation for those who dedicate their lives to helping others.

❤️ 💙Thank you for being heroes in our communities AND in the eyes of our little learners! You may have visited for just a short time, but the lessons you shared and the smiles you created will leave a lasting impression! 🚒🔥