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 nonprofit not only provided a heaping box of food every two weeks, but offered an after-school tutoring program for all her girls.
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Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025
The local Boys and Girls Club of Chicago that operated after-school programs inside of the school was shuttered in April, due to lack of funds.
—Essence, 26 Nov. 2025
Music director Renee McDade and choreographer Carly Newbanks (Katie Newbanks’ daughter who is in college) assist with the musicals, which are an after-school offering so students not enrolled in the drama classes can still participate.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
As the nanny went to get Oliver, Brett contacted Natalie, who then reached out to the after-school program.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
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Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025
The local Boys and Girls Club of Chicago that operated after-school programs inside of the school was shuttered in April, due to lack of funds.
—Essence, 26 Nov. 2025
Music director Renee McDade and choreographer Carly Newbanks (Katie Newbanks’ daughter who is in college) assist with the musicals, which are an after-school offering so students not enrolled in the drama classes can still participate.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
As the nanny went to get Oliver, Brett contacted Natalie, who then reached out to the after-school program.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
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“After-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after-school. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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