Hidalgo County Head Start and Donna ISD Announce Grand Opening of Donna Early Head Start Academy

The Hidalgo County Head Start Program, in proud partnership with Donna Independent School District (ISD), hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, May 18, to celebrate the grand opening of the new Donna Early Head Start Academy. A transformative early learning facility dedicated to supporting children and families during the most critical stages of development.
The ceremony took place at the Donna Early Head Start Academy, located at 1402 S. Silver Ave. in Donna, where community members, educators, and local leaders gathered to commemorate this significant milestone.

The Donna Early Head Start Academy is designed to serve infants as young as six weeks old through children up to three years of age, while also providing comprehensive services for pregnant teens. The campus will offer high-quality early childhood education, health and wellness support, family engagement opportunities, and wraparound services to eligible families within Donna ISD.
This milestone follows the awarding of an Early Head Start Grant in January 2026 and represents a major expansion of Hidalgo County Head Start’s commitment to increasing access to quality early childhood education across the region.
“The opening of the Donna Early Head Start Academy represents an investment in the future of our children, families, and community,” said Irma Peña, Executive Director of the Hidalgo County Head Start Program. “By providing high-quality early education and support services from the very beginning, we are helping lay the foundation for lifelong success.”

The academy operates under the leadership of Irma Peña, Executive Director; Sonia Casas, Early Head Start Director; and Sandra Salinas, Campus Director of the Donna Early Head Start Academy.