Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start-Tomahawk

Overview

Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start–Tomahawk is a Head Start/pre‑K program based at Tomahawk Elementary within the Cartwright School District. The program serves preschool‑age children in a school environment and is connected to district services and activities.

Curriculum and approach

Services at this site are aligned with district offerings that include Dual Language (Spanish) instruction options, STEAM and engineering lab experiences, and emphasis on social‑emotional learning. The district employs certified counselors and psychologists to support students’ social and emotional needs.

Meals and nutrition

Head Start/Pre‑K at the district level receive breakfast, lunch and snack menus designed to meet federal nutrition standards.
Menus include a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and low‑fat or fat‑free milk, and comply with limits on calories, trans fat and sodium.

School activities and family engagement

Tomahawk Elementary participates in school events and family engagement activities such as literacy celebrations and enrollment events. The program is part of the district’s broader parent engagement and readiness initiatives for young children.

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Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start-Tomahawk

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Overview

Curriculum and approach

Meals and nutrition

School activities and family engagement

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