Early Childhood Education
📅 Important Dates for the 2026-2027 School Year (3 & 4 Year Old Classrooms)
Acceptance Notification: Meigs County Schools will send out notification regarding your child's acceptance by June 12th. If you have not heard from us by this date, please reach out to Amy Woods at amywoods@meigsgschool.net.
Required Parent Meeting (Tentative): August 4th at 5:00 pm.
Phase-In Days (Group A): August 10, 12, 17, & 19.
Phase-In Days (Group B): August 11, 13, 18, & 20.
First Full Week for All Students: Starting August 24th, everyone attends 5 days a week!
Note: You will receive your specific group and schedule during the Parent Meeting.
🏫 Daily Routines
Drop-off: 8:00 am – 8:15 am. (2-hour delay: 10:00 am – 10:15 am).
Pick-up: 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm.
Meals: Every child is offered a free school breakfast and lunch each day. Please do not send items that need to be heated.
What to Wear: Sneakers are highly recommended for playing in mulch. If your child wears a dress, please ensure they have shorts underneath.
Supplies: We provide all necessary school supplies! Your child only needs a backpack, a change of clothes, and classroom snacks.
✨ How Can You Help Your Child Get Ready?
You are your child's first teacher! Here are a few simple things you can work on at home to prepare for the big first day:
Potty Training: Work with your child on using the bathroom independently. This helps them feel confident and stay involved in classroom fun!
Practice "Self-Care": Help them learn to put on their own shoes, zip their coats, and wash their hands.
Talk and Read: Read a story together every day and ask questions about the pictures.
Sharing: Play simple games at home where they have to wait for their turn.
Count Everything: Count snacks, toys, or steps to start building math skills.
Our Vision
The Meigs County Schools Early Childhood program envisions a united community of families, educators, and staff creating a nurturing and structured space where children joyfully discover, grow, and develop a lifelong love of learning through playful and purposeful experiences.
Welcome to Meigs County Schools Preschool! We believe every child deserves a great start. Our programs help children learn, grow, and get ready for Kindergarten in a safe and friendly environment.
In Meigs County, we offer two main paths for our little learners:
Voluntary Pre-K (VPK): For 4-year-olds to get ready for school.
Blended Preschool: A special classroom where children with and without disabilities learn together.
Not sure where to start? Check out our links below or call us at 423-334-9187.
Head Start
Age requirement - Must turn 3 on or before August 15.
Family Resource Agency of Tennessee serves three-year-old children in a Head Start classroom located at Meigs South Elementary.
Contact Rebecca Fischer - rfischer@myfratn.org or Elizabeth Turner - eturner@myfratn.org