Carolina Community Actions Head Start/ EHS

10/06/2026

October is Head Start Awareness Month! 💜

For 61 years, Head Start has helped children learn, families grow stronger, and communities thrive.

But Head Start is more than an early childhood education program. It is teachers who know every child by name. Parents building new opportunities for their families. Staff connecting families with the resources they need. Alumni carrying what they learned into classrooms, careers, and communities across the country.

This month, we’re uplifting what makes Head Start work: an extraordinary program, the people who make it possible, and the millions of lives that continue to carry its impact forward.

This is Head Start. Learn more: https://nhsa.org/resource/head-start-awareness-month/

10/01/2026

🍂🎃 HELLO OCTOBER! 🎃🍂

We know it’s been a little quiet over here! 👀💛 But while we haven’t been posting much, our classrooms have been FULL of learning, laughter, new friendships, and lots of growing! 📚🖍️🚌✨

The new school year is officially underway, and we are so excited about the journey ahead! 🥰 Our little learners are settling in, getting to know their teachers and friends, and making memories along the way.

Now that October is here… 🍁🎃🍎 we’re ready for all the fun this month has in store!

Head Start families, tell us… what are you most excited about this October? 👇🏽🧡

Happy October from our Head Start family to yours! 🍂💛

07/27/2026

📚 Friendly Reminder, Head Start and Early Head Start Families!

🗓️ August 3 – Family Service Caseworkers & Center Directors return

🗓️ August 10 – Teachers and All center-based staff return

🗓️ August 17 – First Day for Children

If you've completed your paperwork, watchfor orientation information. Please make sure your contact information is up to date.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for a great school year! 💙

07/24/2026

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🎒 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! ✏️

The Back2School Block Party is the community outreach event of The Heart2Heart Foundation, presented in partnership with Rock Hill Schools, ParentSMART and—new this year—Elrod Pope Law Firm!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Elrod Pope Law Firm, we will distribute 1,500 backpacks filled with school supplies, plus provide Kona Ice treats for the kids! ❤️

But this event is about much more than backpacks. Families can connect with local agencies, health screenings, helpful resources and organizations dedicated to supporting children and families throughout York County.

🚪 Doors open tomorrow at 9:00 AM
📍 Saluda Trail Middle School
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Children MUST be present with a parent or guardian to receive a backpack. Backpacks are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. No preregistration is required.

Get all the details at Back2SchoolBlockParty.com⁠.

Connecting Families. Supporting Kids. Helping Every Student Start Strong.

07/24/2026

Come and check us out!! See you there!!!!

⏰ Just 2 days until the Back2School Block Party!

Elrod Pope is proud to be the presenting sponsor of this free community event featuring backpacks, school supplies, health screenings, community resources, activities, and free Kona Ice.

🎉 Plus, don't miss your chance to enter to win a FREE Bose speaker during the event!

We'll see you Saturday at Saluda Trail Middle School from 9 AM–Noon!

07/13/2026

🌟 Early Head Start Families! 🌟

Just a friendly reminder that Early Head Start is still in session! 🎉

Parents, please continue bringing your child to school on their regular schedule. Every day is an opportunity for learning, growth, and fun! We love seeing all of our little learners. 💙📚✨

📅 Our last day of Early Head Start is July 31st.
🍎Center Directors & Family Service Caseworkers will return on August 3rd.
🖍️ Teachers will return on August 10th.
🎒 ALL Students will return on August 17th.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to finishing out the year strong!

07/13/2026

🎒📚 Back-to-School Bash Alert!

Know of a Back-to-School Bash, school supply giveaway, backpack event, or any community event?

👇🏽Drop the details in the comments below so we can help spread the word to our Head Start families! ❤️🍎

07/07/2026

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📚✏️ **HOPE 2026 Back-to-School Drive** ✏️📚

Helping Others Progress through Education (H.O.P.E.) is excited to host our annual **Back-to-School Drive** to help students start the school year prepared, confident, and ready to succeed!

Join us on **Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Armory Park in Rock Hill, SC** for an afternoon of community support and fun.

**FREE School Supplies**
**FREE Backpacks**
**FREE Ice Cream**

⚠️ **Pre-registration is required!** To help us prepare and ensure we have enough supplies for everyone, **all children must be registered in advance and must be present at the event to receive school supplies and backpacks.**

💙 **We're still accepting donations and sponsors!** If you're a business, organization, community group, or individual who would like to support our mission, we would love to partner with you. Your support helps ensure local students have the tools they need for a successful school year.

📍 **Armory Park**
714 S Confederate Ave, Rock Hill, SC 29730
📅 **July 26, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM**

🔗 **Register your child today:** **http://www.hoperockhill.com**

Together, we can make a difference - one student, one backpack, and one school year at a time. 💙📚✏️

06/15/2026

Stop by CAAC on Thursday, June 18th from 10:45am - 11:15am for FREE ice cream! The Morris Jenkins ice cream truck will be here handing out free ice cream to the community!

06/15/2026

☀️Summer Break Has Begun! ☀️

Summer break has officially begun for our Head Start children and staff! Early Head Start is STILL in session.

Family Services Caseworkers and Center Directors will return on August 3, 2026.

Teachers will return on August 10, 2026.

Children will return on August 17, 2026.

If you need assistance completing an application for your child or need to provide updates to an existing application, please contact the Central Office at 803-328-3074.

We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and relaxing summer break. We look forward to seeing you in August!