Registration is underway for Clinton youth to be screened for the preschool program.

Program Coordinator for Clinton Schools Lauren Johnson explains the Clinton preschool program is a state-funded grant. She encourages parents to still have their students screened for preschool even if they have arrangements made for preschool at a private program. Screening dates are Thursday, March 21, and Friday, March 22. 

Johnson calls the screening process very detailed and explains even if you don't think your child may qualify because of this reason or that reason, it doesn't hurt because they score each student based on a variety of factors.

According to Johnson, if a student has not been through some sort of preschool or pre-k program, it is noticeable once that child gets to the school setting for kindergarten.

Again, screening dates are Thursday, March 21, and Friday, March 22. Get more information by emailing Johnson at ljohnson@cusd15.org. You can also call or text her at 217-650-9382.

Additionally, you can contact Lincoln School at 217-935-6383 or Douglas School at 217-935-2987.