The Institute of Community Services Project Head Start, Inc. (ICS) Transition Summit 2024
Transitioning to Kindergarten is a time that presents changing demands and high expectations for children and their families. ICS is aware that good transition practices and activities can influence a child's academic achievement. With our public-school partners, we want to develop and implement a seamless Kindergarten transfer connection that can have a big impact on future academic success. Our speaker for this year was the Interim State Superintendent of Education for Mississippi, Dr. Raymond Morgigno. "The ultimate objective of our collaboration is to assist in preparing our children and families for the transition from ICS Project Head Start to Kindergarten," states Mary Lewis, ICS Mental Wellness & Transition Manager.
Pictured left to right: Linda Harris, Dr. Raymond Morgigno, Eloise McClinton and Nita Thompson
It's Recruitment Time!!!
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School Readiness
The Office of Head Start states that Head Start is a school readiness program. Building upon this premise, ICS Head Start emphasizes and supports children's academic development, especially to significantly increase language development and to help preschoolers acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that predict later success in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies as they enter kindergarten. For further information, please call 662-252-1582 ext. 107.
At a Glance (Quick Links)
Services
ICS is a private, nonprofit corporation headquartered in Holly Springs, Mississippi. We provide Head Start services to preschool children with the greatest need in Benton, Clay, Desoto, Grenada, Lafayette, Lowndes, Marshall, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, and Tunica counties.
Disabilities and Behavioral Health
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Behavioral Health Parent Resources
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Children and Youth Services Directory
Our Centers
The Institute of Community Services, Inc. operates 21 Head Start Centers in 14 counties across Northern Mississippi.
Human Resources
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Menu of the Month
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Family Resources
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Family Resources Directory
Apply For Services...
To apply for Head Start services, families may start the application process online or request an application from your local head start center.
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Institute of Community Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider. No person shall be discriminated against because of race, religion, color, sex, age, disability or national origin.
Institute of Community Services, Inc. (ICS)
Central Office
210 West Valley Ave.
Holly Springs, MS 38635
662-252-1582