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MPS Afterschool Program

Medford Public Schools is pleased to offer After School programming for students in grades K-5 at our four elementary schools. Given the high demand for After School programming, MPS is also proud to partner with different community organizations that also offer after school coverage for students in grades K-8. Students have the opportunity to take MPS yellow bussing to these afterschool programs. 

After School Care At Medford Public Schools (K - 5)

MPS offers After School programming for students in grades K-5 at our four elementary schools. Registration is for specific days of the week. Students may only attend on the days they are enrolled. The program runs from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. and snack is included.

Our After School programs follow the Medford Public Schools calendar and are therefore closed for snow days, holidays, school vacation weeks and in the summer. Registration is done by Lottery.

  • Brooks Elementary School
  • McGlynn Elementary School
  • Missituk Elementary School
  • Roberts Elementary School

After School Care At Medford Public Schools Community Partners

As a result of high demand for After School Programming for MPS families, and to balance space constraints within our schools, we are pleased to partner with various community after school programs in Medford. All partners must be EEC licensed. Bussing is provided to these programs - please visit our MPS Transportation page to learn more. 

Please see our after school partners where we bus students below. MPS has worked diligently over the years to work with the Medford community to expand After School opportunities for families and caregivers.

Hours and Days of Operation of MPS After School Care

MPS After School Programs operate from dismissal until 6 p.m. Monday - Friday.  There are 3 Early Closure days in the year when the program closes at 4 p.m.

  • The Wednesday before Thanksgiving break
  • The day before Winter break
  • The last day of school

MPS is not responsible for the hours and availability of community partner program, . 

A Sample Day at MPS After School Care

Same day description for students attending After School programming at one of our four elementary schools. 

  • 2:35 - Check-In/Free Play
  • 3:10 - Snack provided through the Dept. of Education food program
  • 3:30 - Activity Period 1 (Includes Homework Time)
  • 4:30 - Activity Period 2
  • 5:30 - Wind Down and Clean Up
  • 6:00 - Program Closes

Programming & Homework Time at MPS After School Care

Activities at our MPS After School programs include arts and crafts, sports, science, drama, music, dance, cooperative games, literacy, community service, indoor and outdoor free play and more!

Students in grades 1 – 5 may have a designated Homework Time. We work to ensure the space stays quiet, clarify homework directions, prompt to stay on task, help make connections between classroom lessons and assignments, and communicate with teachers and families. At the beginning of the year, we ask that families sign a Homework Contract.

Registration

All registration takes place online. In early Spring, currently enrolled families at MPS After School programs are offered the opportunity to re-enroll for next year, followed by those on our waitlist. Each group will receive detailed information via email. New family After School registration begins in April after a Lottery.

If demand exceeds capacity for any site or grade, a Lottery will determine placement and begin a waitlist for students not enrolled. Note that students are eligible to keep their name on the MPS After School Care waitlist while enrolling at a community partner program.

We fill spots at MPS After School programs by the day. If you request all 5 days of the week, but only 3 are available, you will be offered the chance to enroll for those 3 and added to the waitlist for the remaining 2. We can share your approximate position on the waitlist, but as space only opens when another family reduces their schedule or withdraws, we cannot predict when a space may open. Our waitlist remains open and active throughout the school year.

The deadline by which you must commit to your schedule for the fall is May 20.

Tuition for 2024-2025 MPS After School Programming

  • $518.00 per month for 5 days a week
  • $311.00 per month for 3 days a week
  • $208.00 per month for 2 days a week

Tuition can be paid online through the FACTS system.

Handbook

Please see the Medford After School Family Handbook for a full description of the After School Program.

Financial Assistance

To apply for financial assistance, please complete these two forms:

Questions

If you have any questions on MPS After School Care, please email before-afterschool@medford.k12.ma.us