PERRYVILLE — Perry County School District 32 is expanding its Little Pirates Pre-Kindergarten program for Fall 2024, doubling the capacity for its half-day free educational program from 40 to 80 students.
A Pre-K Screening will be held Thursday, June 27 at Perryville Primary Center. To sign up for the screening, call Ms. April Thompson at 573-547-7500 Ext. 1348. To be eligible for Little Pirates Pre-K for the 2024-25 school year, a child must turn 4 years old by Aug. 1, 2024, and be fully potty trained and able to toilet independently. Children will not be registered for the program until after the June 27 screening. Total enrollment for the new school year is limited to 80 students.
The half-day Little Pirates Pre-K classes are taught by certified teachers. Parents have the option of enrolling their Pre-K student in a structured extended learning program for the other half of the day at a cost of $15 per day. All families are invited to complete a form for tuition assistance for the Extended Learning Program. If the child is enrolled in Little Pirates Pre-K and the Extended Learning Program, they can attend from 7:45 am to 4:30 pm. Pre-K students currently pay $1.55 per day for breakfast and $3.25 per day for lunch, or may bring their meals from home.
Bus transportation is not provided for Pre-K. District 32’s Pre-K follows the district’s academic calendar; when school is not in session, the Pre-K is not in session including inclement weather days. Before- and after-school care (prior to 7:45 am and after 4:30 pm) is available through the Adventure Club, at an additional cost.
If you have questions about the Little Pirates Pre-K or Extended Learning Program, please contact Ms. Hayley Kasten at hkasten@pcsd32.com.