Empire State After-School Program

The Empire State Extended Day Program offers enrichment and academic opportunities for middle and high school scholars in an Extended Day setting within the District.

The program offers scholars the opportunity to work with and talk to teachers and peers in a small group setting. The program provides opportunities for scholars to learn a new skill or engage in a new activity based on their interests. The program also provides academic enrichment and programs, activities, and services to enhance the growth and development of our scholars and families. The program focuses on the academic improvement, social and emotional learning, enrichment opportunities, and the health and well-being of our secondary scholars.

Empire MIDDLE SCHOOL is available to scholars in grades 6-8 attending the following schools: Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School, Temple Hill Academy, Heritage Middle School, and South Middle School.

The programs will be offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Middle schools will offer programming for 1 hour each day. There will also be upcoming opportunities for programs on Saturdays, including Regents Review, ENL Support, and enrichment programs. 

Transportation will be available for scholars participating in the Empire Program. Start dates for the program are still tentative. If these dates change, information will be provided as soon as possible.

For the 2025-2026 school year, the Empire State After-School Program will be offered:  

★ Fall Session: October 26, 2025 - November 20, 2025 

★ Winter Session: December 9, 2025 - February 29, 2026 

★ Spring Session: March 10 - May 28, 2026

After school programs will begin immediately after regular dismissal time and an after-school snack will be available.

The application for the Empire State After-School Program includes demographic information, information regarding policies and procedures, including selection policy, attendance policy, transportation information, behavior and discipline policies; and anticipated program offerings at each campus and an opportunity for scholars to select their top program choices. There also may be field trips and guest speakers offered through the program.

Please answer all of the applicable questions so we can work to provide a successful program for our scholars.

Use the links to the left/above to apply. 

Placement in a program is based on enrollment, the availability of required staff and appropriate funding. Program placement will be filled on a first come, first served basis. If your scholar is enrolled in the program, you will receive a welcome email and additional information. Submitting the application does NOT guarantee placement in the program.

Thank you so much for your interest and for taking the time to apply to the Empire State After-School Program.