The event took place at Cultural Services in Ada.
Youth Heritage Day held at the Tishomingo Wildlife Refuge east of Tishomingo Oklahoma. Johnson O'Malley students learned about their heritage and had a day of fun.
The Ada Halloween Celebration Trick or Treat event held in the old Gym on the Headquarters Campus.
Special Announcements
The Chickasaw Nation Head Start program is a comprehensive child development program that addresses children's needs in all areas of development: physical, emotional and cognitive.
The Head Start program serves income-eligible Native American families with children ages three to five years. Its overall goal is to bring about a greater degree of social competence in children of low-income families.
Head Start is also designed to help children with their everyday effectiveness when dealing with their present environment as well as helping them develop the skills needed to be ready for later responsibilities in school and in life.
Activities are based on individual development levels determined by screening and a variety of assessment instruments.
All Head Start centers are open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Head Start classes are conducted Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Chickasaw Nation currently has four Head Start centers in the following locations:
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Ada Head Start Center |
Ardmore Head Start Center |
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Sulphur Head Start Center |
Tishomingo Head Start |
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Administration Offices |
Eligibility
Applicants must provide:
Required forms are available at any Head Start facility or at the administration office. Children three to five years of age and living within the Chickasaw Nation service area are eligible. Preference is given to children with disabilities, low income and/or Native American.
Applications are accepted throughout the year, however, the enrollment deadline for each year is June 1.
