The Jackson-Madison County School System announced the addition of a
thirty-second pre-kindergarten class beginning in the fall of 2018.  This
new Voluntary Pre-K class, which will allow another 20 qualifying students
to enroll, is made possible through the district earning additional state
grant funds.

During the 2017-2018 school year, JMCSS was at 100 percent capacity with a
waiting list.  Of the current 31 JMCSS Pre-K classes, 15 are for
economically qualifying families, four are funded by the District allowing
any family to apply and 12 classes are primarily for special education
students.

“With our classes at capacity and families waiting to enroll their
children, we felt it would be beneficial to request an additional class,”
said Teresa Russell, Leader of Early Foundations.  “We believe expanding
our program gives us a chance to prepare even more children in our
community for educational success.”

Along with classes at Whitehall Pre-K Center at Nova, Pre-K is offered at
Alexander Elementary, Arlington Elementary, Denmark Elementary, Isaac Lane
Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Rose Hill School and South Elementary. 
Need will determine where the new class will be housed this fall.