Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Ambridge, Pa.) JoAnn Hoover, principal at State Street Elementary School in Baden announced that the Pre-K Counts signups for 3 and 4 year old children is under way. Classes start on Monday, August 31, 2020.
There are 4 Pre-k classrooms in 3 of the elementary buildings, according to Mrs. Hoover, Economy Elementary has 1, Highland Elementary has 2 , and State Street has 1. Each class has 1 teacher who is Pre-K certified along with a teaching assistant who has an associate degree or higher. The district serves a total of students, it is free to the students. Breakfast and lunches are free and transportation is provided. The students will receive a District issued iPad, and Free Grab and Go School Supplies..
PreK applications are on the district website or parents may contact Cathy Hopkins at 724-266-2833 ext. 1273 or email chopkins@ambridge.k12.pa.us.