Polk County Schools, a Head Start Program of Columbus, NC

125 E Mills St
Columbus NC 28722-9729

(828) 894-3051

Polk County Schools is a public school system in Western North Carolina serving approximately 2,500 students in grades prekindergarten through 13. Our seven schools include one early college, one high school, one middle school and four elementary schools, all located in a small, mostly rural county in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Families are encouraged to apply.

http://www.polk.k12.nc.us/Preschool/

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