•February 4, 2026•

The Okaw Valley School District and the Project HELP Preschool program will be offering free developmental screening to provide parents with an opportunity to discover how their child is developing in the areas of speech, language, concepts, and motor skills. Vision and hearing screenings will also be offered, free of charge. It’s time to think about Pre-school and Kindergarten for the upcoming school year for your child. To find out what preschool options are available in your community or to pre-register your child for kindergarten, schedule an appointment to have your child screened.

This screening will take place on Monday, March 23rd and Tuesday, March 24th at First Christian Church, 312 W. South Water, in Bethany. For an appointment, call Tracy Ryherd at (217) 665-3541. Signed parent or guardian permission is required. Screenings are required for possible enrollment in the Project HELP preschool classroom.