Out of School Time Programming

AfterSchool Programming

• School-based clubs run by external organizations are available after school at: Albert F. Argenziano School, Benjamin G. Brown School, East Somerville Community School, Arthur D. Healey School, John F. Kennedy School, West Somerville Neighborhood School, Winter Hill Community Innovation School.
• SomervilleHub offers an overview of available resources in Somerville as well as a list of current afterschool enrichment programs.

Summer Programming

• SPS Summer Programs.
• SomerPromise Summer Activities Guide. Please note, some of the programs described in the guide are anticipated programs and will run based on the availability of funding. (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole)
• SomervilleHub offers an overview of available resources in Somerville and surrounding communities.

Jene Riley, Assistant Director of Out of School Time

Out of School Time (OST) encompasses a range of programming offered to students outside of the traditional school day, including summer, afterschool, and vacation programs. Somerville Public Schools is committed to providing high-quality OST opportunities to all students, both directly through district offerings and in partnership with community organizations.

The goal of our OST initiatives is to ensure equitable access to enrichment, academic support, and engaging activities for students beyond the typical school hours. Some of the key OST programming coordinated by Somerville Public Schools includes:

•  Summer learning programs to prevent academic slide and offer hands-on, project-based learning
• Afterschool programs that provide homework help, extracurricular activities, and social-emotional learning
• Vacation programming during school breaks to continue student learning and development

Through these varied OST offerings, we aim to complement the classroom experience and give our students ample opportunity to explore their interests, receive additional academic assistance, and participate in community-building initiatives.

Learn more about:

• Equity and Excellence in Somerville Public Schools.
• SPS Community Schools afterschool and vacation programs.
• Early childhood networks, programs, and resources through SomerPromise and the Somerville Family Learning Collaborative.