Halifax County Schools’ Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) Program is an early learning school readiness program. Parents & guardians are encouraged to follow the HCS District Calendar. Pre-K students receive the benefit of in-person instruction to the fullest extent possible.

HCS is in partnership with the NC Pre-K Smart Start Program and Title I Federal Program to provide qualifying students five-star early learning experiences. The NC Pre-K Program Requirements are designed for eligible four-year-old children. The Title I Federal Program allows three-year-olds with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)to attend the early learning program as well.   The HCS Pre-K Program meets the NC Child Care Rules.  

Benchmarks include: 

• comprehensive Early Learning Standards;
• staff meet education & licensure requirements, professional development;
• 1:9 staff to child ratio, Teacher & Teacher Assistant;
• developmental screenings and referral;
• evidence-based curriculum and formative assessments;
• monitoring and nutritional requirements, and
• Parent-teacher conferences, and student follow up.