USD Head Start

09/18/2026

What a great way to kick off the 2026–2027 school year!

Our first USD Head Start all-staff meeting brought us back together for a morning full of learning, laughter, and connection!

We.....
🍉enjoyed a delicious fruit and bagel breakfast
🆕welcomed our newest staff members Kelly and Natasha
🤓received training on Reflective Supervision
🎂celebrated our September, October, and November birthdays (including our Grantee Specialist, Marlena!)
🏅recognized Shawna, Melissa, Shelly, and Bonita for their years of service to Head Start!

We also put our music and TV knowledge to the test with a fun competition naming TV theme songs and songs!

Most of all, it was a wonderful time to network, reconnect, and start the new school year together. We’re excited for all that this year has in store!

Here’s to a great 2026–2027 school year! 🐝💛

09/10/2026

The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposes changes across 19 sections of the Head Start Program Performance Standards, many of them substantial. NHSA created an in-depth overview to help programs understand exactly what is being removed, replaced, or added.

In the document, we examine each section of the proposed rule, compare it to relevant Head Start Act citations, share Administration for Children and Families (ACF) cost estimates, and cover topics including eligibility and staffing, disability services, dual language learner requirements, health standards, and administrative cost caps.

Review it alongside the NPRM as you prepare public comments, which are due by October 6, 2026.

Read the detailed overview: https://nhsa.app.box.com/file/2438192939765?s=sxu7x98qgci60wawioiz1k3ydte07ic9

09/08/2026

09/03/2026

NOW HIRING! Check out all of our open positions by clicking this link!

https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=head+start&query_v0_posted_at_date=&435=&query_organizational_tier_1_id%5B%5D=1259&225=&2157%5B%5D=any&commit=Search

09/03/2026

Parents, Guardians, Families of 3 and 4 year old's!

Get signed up today for the Vermillion School District Preschool Screening on September 11th!

Scan the QR Code, or use this link! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45ACA72DA2F9C34-64978281-preschool #/

08/31/2026

To view and apply for open positions with USD Head Start, please click the link or scan the QR code: https://www.canvaqr.com/RGQtaVxsES

08/27/2026

Vermillion!
Tonight is our last night with a booth at Thursday on the Platz! Come on down, say hi and talk to our staff about current job openings!

We will be here from 5:30-8!

08/21/2026

Our classroom staff's first week back at USD Head Start is officially in the books!

Monday and Tuesday were all about training, learning, reconnecting, and getting ready for another great year. We also took a little time to celebrate our summer birthdays with those who were at training.🎂🎉

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, our classrooms came to life! Teachers worked hard setting up their spaces, preparing materials, and most importantly, welcoming families and meeting the children who will make this year so special.

What a great start to a new school year! We are so excited for all that is ahead. 🐝✨

Kind. Safe. Ready to Learn.

08/20/2026

Come on down to Thursdays on the Platz in Vermillion and talk to our Director and Education Coordinator about job opportunities with our program!

5:30-8, see you there!

08/20/2026

Sending out a huge thank you to the wonderful staff at Walmart Vermillion for thinking of USD Head Start and including us in your back-to-school baskets! 🎒📚

We are so grateful for your kindness and support of our Head Start program! 💛🐝