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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Jackson started working for the city Department of Education as a paraprofessional in 2008 and served as the director of the after-school program at Brooklyn New School from 2016 to 2024, prosecutors said.
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Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
According to Manaker, the whole grains add fiber and fuel, making this snack ideal for busy mornings, after-school snacks, or a quick pick-me-up during the day.
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Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
28 June 2026
Initially an Action Day after-school and dance teacher, Jelic transformed the school’s dance program into the stand-alone West Valley Dance company, which now has three locations and 5,000 students.
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Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
Campuses are tapping a budget fund that includes income from parent fundraising, facility rentals, cell towers, student fees, paid after-school programs, and some grants.
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Mila Koumpilova,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
According to Manaker, the whole grains add fiber and fuel, making this snack ideal for busy mornings, after-school snacks, or a quick pick-me-up during the day.
—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
28 June 2026
Initially an Action Day after-school and dance teacher, Jelic transformed the school’s dance program into the stand-alone West Valley Dance company, which now has three locations and 5,000 students.
—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
Campuses are tapping a budget fund that includes income from parent fundraising, facility rentals, cell towers, student fees, paid after-school programs, and some grants.
—
Mila Koumpilova,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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“After-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after-school. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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