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Building a Love for Learning

Head Start students pose with their art projects and friends. March 2026.

Love for school and knowledge begins with our littlest learners. High school students from The Bishop’s School have embarked on a mission to help build love of learning in ECS Head Start students through a variety of volunteer activities.

So far, The Bishop’s School students have visited Highland Head Start and Harbison Head Start. They plan to also bring the fun to Castle Park Head Start and Zamorano Head Start in the coming months.

A student volunteer guides a Head Start student in creating his project. March 2026.

At Highland, the student volunteers did yoga with the Head Start students, teaching them healthy movement. At Harbison, they assisted Head Start students in an art activity, encouraging hands-on creativity.

“Student volunteers bring more than just their time to our Head Start classrooms — they bring mentorship, creativity, and joy,” said Harbison Site Supervisor Denise Trejo. “Through fun activities and positive interactions, they inspire our young learners, helping them build confidence, curiosity, and love for learning.” 

ECS is thankful to The Bishop’s School volunteers for giving their time and talent to Head Start — from one student to another. Their friendship and mentorship create meaningful impact in the education of ECS Head Start students.

The Bishop’s School students enjoy outdoor activities with Head Start students. March 2026.

Student volunteers bring joy and learning to ECS classrooms. March 2026.

Childcare Roundtable with Assemblymember Chris Ward

Last week, ECS attended a child care roundtable with Assemblymember Chris Ward and Children First Collective, centering the voices of San Diego children and families.

As the discussion concluded, there was a renewed sense of urgency and solidarity, and a shared commitment to turn dialogue into the action our communities need.

Roundtable attendees gather for a photo with Assemblymember Ward. January 2026.

PNC Bank Budget Lessons

A huge thank you to our partners at PNC Bank for visiting San Ysidro Head Start last Friday!

PNC team members offered a practical budgeting lesson to 18 parents and caregivers, who also received take-home literacy packets, new books, potted plants tied to a savings activity, and more.

We’re excited to continue expanding financial education opportunities for ECS families and staff in the months ahead.

Partners like PNC Bank help ECS transform the community. November 2025.

Head Start parents and caregivers attend PNC Bank led budgeting lesson. November 2025.

ECS Attends SBCS Ribbon Cutting

ECS staff attends the ribbon cutting for SBCS San Diego’s Center for Impact. November 2025.

Last month, our Family Engagement Team, Home Visitors, and Family Service Technicians joined South Bay Community Services (SBCS San Diego) for the ribbon-cutting of their new Center for Impact in Chula Vista!

We were honored to celebrate this exciting milestone, tour the beautiful new space, and connect with the incredible SBCS staff in person. ECS is proud to partner with organizations that share our commitment to supporting families and strengthening communities.

Congratulations to SBCS on this inspiring new chapter!