Community collaboration and other outside funding sources have been an important focus for the Afterschool Program. The original program was funded by Safe and Drug-Free Schools federal monies, but since that time new programs and funding sources have been added each year. A grant from the State Health and Welfare Agency helped provide software and supplies at the secondary level efforts. Feeding America's Youth provided the snacks in the months of May and September. Parents, too, are a vital part of the program, and their letters of support were a major factor contributing to the renewal of the program's Safe and Drug Free Schools grant.
Parents assist in providing snacks and often assist on special occasions.
To keep parents abreast of activities, program teachers publish a regular newsletter highlighting the various activities. On days of special events or holiday celebrations, as many as 80 students have attended. Because of this affordable program, many families have had the opportunity to enter the workforce. The Afterschool Program provides the peace of mind that children are in a safe environment. Email Webmaster Tel.