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Early Childhood
(Pre-K to First)
Preschool is a FREE collaborative program between Nicholas County Schools, Nicholas County Community Action Head Start, and Friends-R-Fun Childcare Center. Preschool is offered in six of our nine elementary schools and one childcare center.
REGISTRATION for Preschool and Kindergarten is OPEN!
K-12 Students First Day of School: August 19
Preschool Phase-In 1/2 Group: August 27
Preschool Phase-In 1/2 Group: August 28
First Full Day of Preschool: August 29
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Registration for Preschool and Kindergarten for the 2024-25 school year is OPEN!
You are welcome to complete an online application for Preschool or Kindergarten below OR print, mail or email. Information is located on the top of each printable application. You can choose to enroll your child on the online form or print and mail in the registration, you do not need to complete both.
Preschool Registration:
Register for preschool: Online Link for Preschool Registration
If you would like to apply for preschool, please call 304-872-1162, ext. 2.
Print a preschool application to mail in:
Printable Preschool Application
The application is not considered complete until you have submitted the requested documents indicated as instructed on the application.
Preschool acceptance or waiting list letters will begin mailing out to families in mid-June.
Kindergarten Registration:
Register for kindergarten: Online Link for Kindergarten Registration
Print a kindergarten application to mail in:
Printable Kindergarten Application
Nicholas County Schools, in partnership with Save the Children, offer a week of KinderBoost in July for incoming kindergarten students. You are welcome to apply with a printable or online.
Printable KinderBoost Application
Online KinderBoost Application
Request information in advance from doctor/dentist. They often have a waiting period. Requests for a State Certified Birth Certificate can take a few weeks and it is best to request in advance. The printable birth certificate request form is located along the right of this screen, if needed.
Additional Information:
WV Birth to Three: Refer a Child
Nicholas County Schools- Family and Community Engagement Page
Nicholas County Pre-K School Readiness Goals
WV Universal Pre-K & K: A Family's Guide to School Readiness
Ready. Read. Write. for Families West Virginia
Request a WV State Certified Birth Certificate- printable form
Children with Special Healthcare Needs- WV DHHR
Early Childhood Education & Resources- WV DHHR
Imagination Library- Register a Child
Save The Children- West Virginia
Preschool Core Partners:
Nicholas County Community Action- Head Start
Friends-R-Fun Child Development Center
Preschool Selection:
Preschool Recruitment Strategy & Eligibility Criteria
Site Locations:
Curriculum:
The Creative Curriculum for Preschool
Nutrition:
Preschool Meals & Snack Information
My Plate- Healthy Eating for Preschoolers