As indicated in last week’s paper, the Rugby Public School District and Headstart are taking applications for preschool students. I want to reiterate that this preschool program is for everyone. We plan to provide 35 preschool slots for ages 3-5 beginning next school year. There will be free slots for people who qualify and a small fee for families that exceed that income level. We will have a screening process for all students in case we exceed the slots that are available.

Applications can be picked up at Rugby High School, Ely Elementary and Headstart. The preschool will consist of four full days from Monday thru Thursday. The hours of operation will be 8:30 a.m. To 3:00 p.m., and the duration of the program will be from September to May. Please call Mike McNeff at 776-5201 for more information. We are excited to provide this excellent opportunity for preschool-age children and parents!

– Submitted by Mike McNeff, superintendent of Rugby Public Schools