Head Start Annual Training 2025-2026

Dear Head Start Families and Staff:
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! We look forward to welcoming our young students back into our Head Start classrooms. We believe every child entrusted to our care deserves our best support academically and emotionally. The employees of the Hidalgo County Head Start Program are here to help our children achieve great success each and every day. 

Our young students made great progress last school year as a result of the great teamwork shown by our outstanding teachers, involved parents, and the children themselves. This year, we will build on that development as we will collaborate with parents to create great learning opportunities in the classrooms. In addition to the ongoing goal of academic excellence, there will be a focus this year on providing tailored support for our parents. All families are assigned a family services worker which will provide support and assistance with necessary resources.  
One of my favorite days is the first day of school. I love to watch the interactions between our children and their new teachers. Seeing our children meet new friends or reconnecting with old friends and learning about the adventures that lie ahead. It’s always fun to see our new Head Start parents walking up to the school and taking pictures. Parents usually feel excitement and some nervousness, but these milestones are to be remembered and shared with family and friends.

Our Annual Training took place on August 4 & 5, 2025 at the UTRGV Performing Arts building.

Children, First, Always… is the Head Start Way. Thank you again for entrusting the Head Start Program with your most precious children.
Sincerely,

Irma E. Peña
Head Start Executive Director