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Snow Emergency Policy Update 02/12/2021
Posted on: Friday, February 12, 2021
Inclement Weather & Emergency Closing Policy (as of 2/12/21) WHAT TO DO IF WCPS ARE CLOSED….. ALL CENTERS If the Washington County Public Schools are closed to children, then all Head Start classrooms (both in person and distance learning) will be closed to children.
» Read morePROGRAM UPDATE: January 27 2021
Posted on: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
PROGRAM UPDATE: PLANS TO RE-OPEN HEAD START CENTERS: **I am going to separate this into "phases" but please know that the dates are guidelines and may very well change if we encounter outbreaks or other road blocks** PHASE 1: Beginning Tuesday, February 16, HSWC will be re-opening our Elgin and Noland sites. In general, we hope to fully re-open Noland and open Elgin at around half capacity. Staff will be contacting parents regarding the status of their child.
» Read morePROGRAM UPDATE 01/21/21
Posted on: Thursday, January 21, 2021
PROGRAM UPDATE: Head Start of Washington County families: With our community positivity rate still around 13%, we are saddened to announce that distance learning will continue in all HSWC centers until at least 2/16/21. It is our sincere hope that along with WCPS, we will be able to re-open to a small portion of children, in person, at some of our centers on that day. More information will be forthcoming in early February. Stay healthy.Vicki RobinsonExecutive Director
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Posted on: Monday, January 4, 2021
PROGRAM UPDATES: With the local positivity rate hovering around 18% and knowing that the holidays will result in more COVID surges this week, there is no way we can risk bringing children back to centers on 1/11/21.
» Read moreInclement Weather Policy Update - Parents
Posted on: Monday, December 14, 2020
Inclement Weather policy updated 12-20 COVID-19.pdf
» Read moreProgram Update 11/19/2020
Posted on: Thursday, November 19, 2020
Good morning! As I mentioned in last week's update, the health and safety levels in our community are worsening very rapidly due to COVID-19. We do as much as we possibly can to provide a healthy environment, but now we must act in the best interest of safety for our children and staff. I apologize for any inconvenience that this update may cause. Please know that we are committed to providing quality distance learning experiences and cannot wait to get the children back in person as soon as...
» Read moreFamily Healthcare of Hagerstown Donates!
Posted on: Wednesday, July 1, 2020
We wanted to officially say “Thank you” to Family Healthcare of Hagerstown for the donation of children’s books to our agency! We are truly grateful and as you can see the titles donated are packaged and ready to be delivered to our Head Start children this week along with lots of other goodies to help them stay busy during this time. @FamilyHealthcareofHagerstown #thankyou #donations #OurHeadStartProgram #earlychildhoodeducation #headstart
» Read moreLowe's Store #0706 Chambersburg, PA donates!
Posted on: Monday, June 29, 2020
On behalf of Head Start of Washington County, Inc. We wanted to officially say "Thank You to Lowe's Store #0706 Chambersburg, PA" for the much needed health and safety supplies donated to our agency. We are truly grateful for all of the effort you made to help keep our staff and children safe during this time. Stay Safe!
» Read moreCOVID-19 UPDATE
Posted on: Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Head Start of Washington County buildings will be closed to children & the public through Friday, June 26, 2020. Staff have begun to return to work so if you need assistance, please call the center. We plan to re-open our buildings on
» Read moreCOVID-19 Update
Posted on: Thursday, May 7, 2020
Good Evening Everyone, > I would like to take a moment and update you regarding our current Head Start Program. > > In compliance with the directions from the governor’s office yesterday > our centers will remain closed to staff and children through June 12, 2020. > > We will continue distance learning for the children who would have > still been in class and be available to families as needed remotely. > Staff will be in touch regarding next steps and possible summer...
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