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 money was previously dedicated to teacher training, English learners, after-school programs and academic enrichment.
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Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2026
All after-school and evening activities are also canceled, as well as community education classes and Tiger Club child care.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Marin, who had been planning a party for her after-school class on the day of the massacre, took several moments to compose herself after listening to the call.
—Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Along with Family First’s growth through becoming a licensed behavioral clinic, Chenier said the organization continues to work in the community, operating a preschool at Lions Math and Science Christian Academy and after-school activities at PADS of Lake County.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2026
All after-school and evening activities are also canceled, as well as community education classes and Tiger Club child care.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Marin, who had been planning a party for her after-school class on the day of the massacre, took several moments to compose herself after listening to the call.
—Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Along with Family First’s growth through becoming a licensed behavioral clinic, Chenier said the organization continues to work in the community, operating a preschool at Lions Math and Science Christian Academy and after-school activities at PADS of Lake County.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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“After-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after-school. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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