Preschool Programming
Lil Raiders Preschool Program
Offered at Mary Welsh Elementary
Offered at Mary Welsh Elementary
The preschool program is offered to students within the Williamsburg Community School District. The classes include general education students, and students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) enrolled in the special education program.
The program is led by teachers with special education and early childhood education certifications, with assistance from classroom aides. Generally, the class ratio is 10 students to 1 teacher and additional staff as needed.
Lil Raiders Eligibility Requirements
The Lil Raiders Preschool Program is part of Iowa's Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program.
Children must be 4 years old on or before Sep. 15th of the year of attendance. Children with IEPs may attend beginning at age 3 and must also turn 3 before Sept. 15th.
Please direct any questions regarding preschool to Ms. Laura, Ms. Hannah, or Mr. Zirkel at (319) 668-2301 or via email:
Laura McCalester, Lead Preschool Teacher, 4 year old
Hannah Zieser, Lead Preschool Teacher, 3 year old
Brent Zirkel, Mary Welsh Elementary Principal and IQPPS Preschool Partners Supervisor