The Medford Schools provides many after school programs and works with the PTO’s and school councils to increase opportunities at each building.
- Stipends are provided to many teachers at the middle and high school levels for after school clubs, organizations and athletic programs.
- We provide free busing from elementary and middle school students to such after school programs as "Bright Stars," "Graceworks" and The Boys and Girls Club. We also provide help to the area YMCA.
- We currently operate three elementary after school programs for below market costs (with some scholarship). The programs are growing at the Roberts, McGlynn, and Columbus. These are over 150 students involved at this time.
- We are launching several new youth programs this year to accommodate students modeled on this most recent summer programs.
Our primary responsibility is to fund the "regular school day." Nevertheless we are trying to advance after school options consistent with the demand for these them and our resources.
I have been a strong advocate of after school programs during my tenure on the board and insist that any student who wishes to partake in the activities do so regardless of their means.
