Gadsden County Schools Head Start Pre-K Program

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Gadsden County Head Start Department will be in Havana for our Pop Up Registration on Monday, June 22, 2026 from 3pm-6pm.

Dinner will be provided!!!!!

Partnership with:
New Jerusalam Missionary Baptist Church
311 SE 1st
Havana, Florida 32333
Pastor Julius R. Harris and Lady Harris

https://www.gadsdenschools.org/headstartprek

Eligibility Requirements

Families are selected for our Head Start/Pre-K program based on the need of the family; not the order in which we receive your application. Eligibility is based on income and age. The child must be 3 or 4 years old by September 1 of the year for which you are applying.

*Inclusion is what we do! Families with Children that have a Disability are ENCOURAGED to apply *

Required Documents:

Child’s Birth Certificate or Passport
Proof of Guardianship (if your name is not on the Child’s Birth Certificate)
Physical - Must include Hemoglobin & Lead
Immunization Record
Verification of Dental Exam
Valid Driver’s Licenses or State Issue I.D.
Medicaid or Insurance Card
Verification of all family income of Parent(s) or Guardian(s) for the past 12 months such as:

Most current Income Tax form (1040, 1040A, W-2)
*Check Stubs (12 consecutive months)
*SSI, SSA, or Social Security Benefits - current award letter (s)
*Child Support – total distribution (12 consecutive months)
*Unemployment Compensations – current unemployment Letter of Eligibility
*TANF (Public Assistance)
*Statement from Employer – on letterhead that includes; dates of hire, current pay rate, number of work hours per week, total income for the last 12 months, verification and signature date.

VPK - VPK Requirements 4-year olds ONLY

Document containing name and street address of parent (No P.O. Box)
Driver's License
Utility Bill
Lease Agreement

Please feel free to contact the
Head Start/Pre-K Office @ (850)627-3861

05/18/2026

SSES Head Start Parents,


In the past couple months, you have heard about the new construction of the Gadsden County School District K-8 School that is expected to open for the 2027-2028 school term. Since your child is currently enrolled in a Head Start 3-year-old class at Stewart Street Elementary School you have some major decisions to make for your scholar for the 2026-2027 school term.

Students that live in the Lake Talquin Area and Old Federal Road West will have the option of being bused to Greensboro Elementary School. However, if you would like your scholar to attend one of our other elite schools, you would have the option to provide transportation to and from school for your scholar. As our Transportation Department continues to develop routes, changes may be made.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Head Start / Pre-K Office at 850-627-3861 or 850-662-2234 or 850-545-4905

Valencia Denson
Head Start / Pre-K Director

Shannon Pete- Brown
ERSEA & Family Services Coordinator

05/18/2026

GWMES Head Start Parents,

In the past couple months, you have heard about the new construction of the Gadsden County School District K-8 School that is expected to open for the 2027-2028 school term. Since your child is currently enrolled in a Head Start 3-year-old class at George W. Munroe Elementary School you have some major decisions to make for your scholar for the 2026-2027 school term.

Students that live in the Jamieson, Hillside, Shaw Quarters, Dogtown, St. Hebron, Scottown, East (90) Quincy Communities will have the option of being bused to Havana Magnet School. However, if you would like your scholar to attend one of our other elite schools, you would have the option to provide transportation to and from school for your scholar. As our Transportation Department continues to develop routes, changes may be made.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Head Start / Pre-K Office at 850-627-3861 or 850-662-2234 or 850-545-4905

Valencia Denson
Head Start / Pre-K Director

Shannon Pete- Brown
ERSEA Coordinator

04/23/2026

🗣🗣Join us tonight, Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 5:00 pm-6:30 pm at the Gadsden County Head Start/Pre-K Office for our:

Head Start/Pre-K ➡️Kindergarten Transition Day

All parents of students that are transitioning from our 4 year old program to Kindergarten are encouraged to come out and gain valuable information on the transition process and receive FREE FOOD & RESOURCES 📚.

04/01/2026

All Gas No Brakes….

🚧🚧🏁🏁🏎️🏎️
We are RACING to Pre-K……

We are so excited for our Annual Head Start/ Pre-K Registration for the 2026-2027 School Term!

Inclusion is what we do! Families with Children that have a Disability are ENCOURAGED to apply!

Applications will NOT be processed until all documentation is provided!

Families are selected for our Head Start/Pre-K program based on the need of the family; not the order in which we receive your application. Eligibility is based on income and age. The child must be 3 or 4 years old by September 1 of the year for which you are applying.

Required Documents:

Child’s Birth Certificate or Passport
Proof of Guardianship (if your name is not on the Child’s Birth Certificate)
Physical - Must include Lead Results
Immunization Record
Verification of Dental Exam
Valid Driver’s Licenses or State Issue I.D.
Medicaid or Insurance Card
Verification of all family income of Parent(s) or Guardian(s) for the past 12 months such as:

*Most current Income Tax form (1040, 1040A, W-2)
*Check Stubs (12 consecutive months)
*SSI, SSA, or Social Security Benefits - current award letter (s)
*Child Support – total distribution (12 consecutive months)
*Unemployment Compensations – current unemployment Letter of Eligibility
*TANF (Public Assistance) SNAP Card
*Statement from Employer – on letterhead that includes; dates of hire, current pay rate, number of work hours per week, total income for the last 12 months, verification and signature date.
VPK Requirements 4-year olds ONLY

Document containing name and street address of parent (No P.O. Box)
Driver's License
Utility Bill
Lease Agreement

Families are selected for our Head Start/Pre-K program based on the need of the family; not the order in which we receive your application. Eligibility is based on income and age. The child must be 3 or 4 years old by September 1 of the year for which you are applying.

03/25/2025

Day 1 is complete…. “We’re Under Construction… Building a Bigger and Brighter Gadsden”.

A special Thank you to the City of Quincy, Mr. Nixon, Mr. Decody F**g, Mr. Reggie Bell, Mr. Deangelo Pride,Mr. Price, Mr. Daniels,Mr. Robinson, Ms. Cunningham and Ms.Sherman.You guys are amazing.

Thank you to School Board Members Frost, Hannigan and Johnson for visiting the Head Start Registration Event. Also thank you to Ms K. Harris for capturing these special moments.

Commissioner R. Green thank you for your unwavering support.

I absolutley love my job.

Having fun with 🔥Blazin 102.3

We are READY March 25-27, 2025

Registration will be held at The Joe Ferilito Recreation located at 122 Graves Street Quincy, Florida.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to make contact with the Gadsden County Schools Head Start/ Pre-k Program @ (850)627-3861.

03/07/2025

🚧🚧🚨🚨
We are in the “Process of Building Great Minds”
Building a Bigger and Brighter Gadsden!!
March 25-27,2025!!🚧🚧🚨🚨

We are so excited for our Annual Head Start/ Pre-K Registration for the 2025-2026 School Term!

Inclusion is what we do! Families with Children that have a Disability are ENCOURAGED to apply!

Applications will NOT be processed for enrollment until all documentation is provided!

Families are selected for our Head Start/Pre-K program based on the need of the family; not the order in which we receive your application. Eligibility is based on income and age. The child must be 3 or 4 years old by September 1 of the year for which you are applying.

Required Documents:

Child’s Birth Certificate or Passport
Proof of Guardianship (if your name is not on the Child’s Birth Certificate)
Physical - Must include Hemoglobin & Lead
Immunization Record
Verification of Dental Exam
Valid Driver’s Licenses or State Issue I.D.
Medicaid or Insurance Card
Verification of all family income of Parent(s) or Guardian(s) for the past 12 months such as:

*Most current Income Tax form (1040, 1040A, W-2)
*Check Stubs (12 consecutive months)
*SSI, SSA, or Social Security Benefits - current award letter (s)
*Child Support – total distribution (12 consecutive months)
*Unemployment Compensations – current unemployment Letter of Eligibility
*TANF (Public Assistance)
*Statement from Employer – on letterhead that includes; dates of hire, current pay rate, number of work hours per week, total income for the last 12 months, verification and signature date.
VPK Requirements 4-year olds ONLY

Document containing name and street address of parent (No P.O. Box)
Driver's License
Utility Bill
Lease Agreement