Tri-Star Academy Awarded Funding for Pre-K Expansion Tri-Star Academy is proud to announce that it has received additional funding to expand and strengthen its participation in the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program, enabling more local families to access high-quality early childhood education at no cost. The new funding will allow Tri-Star Academy to increase enrollment opportunities, enhance classroom resources, and continue providing certified teachers and comprehensive learning experiences for children ages 3 to 5. This investment reaffirms the Commonwealth’s commitment to ensuring that every child—regardless of family income—has access to a strong educational foundation before entering kindergarten. “We are thrilled to receive this additional support for our PA Pre-K Counts classrooms,” said Kathleen Pearage, Owner at Tri-Star Academy. “This funding allows us to serve even more children and families in our community, preparing them for lifelong success through high-quality early learning experiences.” The PA Pre-K Counts program, funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, is designed to make pre-kindergarten accessible to children at risk of school failure due to economic or educational disadvantages. Tri-Star Academy has been a proud provider of PA PKC since 2023, consistently achieving strong outcomes in kindergarten readiness and family engagement. With this additional funding, Tri-Star Academy plans to: Add new Pre-K Counts classrooms at Tri-Star Academy-Blakely and Tri-Star Academy-Archbald. Hire additional certified early childhood educators Expand family engagement initiatives and community partnerships Invest in enhanced learning materials and professional development Families interested in learning more about enrollment opportunities for the upcoming school year are encouraged to contact Tri-Star Academy at 570-397-8064 or tristar.archbald@gmail.com “Every child deserves a strong start,” added Pearage. “Through PA Pre-K Counts, and with this renewed support, we are helping build brighter futures for Pennsylvania’s youngest learners.”
Tri-Star Academy to Host Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Tir-Star Academy will be hosting their grand opening and ribbon cutting on Tuesday, February 16 at 4:00 p.m. The event will be held at 14 Kennedy Blvd., Archbald, PA. Light refreshments will be provided and all COVID-19 protocols will be followed. RSVP to tristar.archbald@gmail.com by Friday, February 12 to attend. Tri-Star Academy is a full time program dedicated to school age children. The program will accommodate all public school closures, delays, holidays, in-service days, summer time, and daily before and after care during the school year. Tri-Star Academy has been operating since November 20 and is licensed by the Deptartment of Human Services.
