after-school
adjective
af·ter-school
ˈaf-tər-ˌskül 
: happening or done after the end of the school day
after-school activities/programs
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The city will launch a pilot program called The Loop, a free after-school transportation route that helps young people get to libraries, rec centers and other safe spaces.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 21 Apr. 2025
One of our biggest needs is a dedicated recreational facility that serves both youth and seniors—providing safe, engaging spaces for after-school programs, wellness activities, and community connection.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Though her fascination for fashion design sprouted at a young age, a high school after-school program pulled everything into context for her.
—Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Since its founding in 2008, Miami Music Project has provided tuition-free after-school music education to more than 33,000 students across 60 zip codes in Miami-Dade County.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 21 Apr. 2025
One of our biggest needs is a dedicated recreational facility that serves both youth and seniors—providing safe, engaging spaces for after-school programs, wellness activities, and community connection.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Though her fascination for fashion design sprouted at a young age, a high school after-school program pulled everything into context for her.
—Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Since its founding in 2008, Miami Music Project has provided tuition-free after-school music education to more than 33,000 students across 60 zip codes in Miami-Dade County.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
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“After-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after-school. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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