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BEFORE & AFTER CARE

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Here at J.O. Wilson, we offer one of the largest after-school programs in the city. In order to be able to offer after-school programming to over 300 students, we partner with external organizations to provide our families with programming options. Polite Piggy's provides after-school programming to 101 total students in grades PK3, PK4, and Kindergarten. The DCPS after-school program supports and provides after-school programing to 100 students in grades 1st and 2nd. Lastly, Kid Power supports and provides after-school programming to 150 students in grades 3rd-5th. If you have students in different grades, you may need to register for different programs for each child.

Polite Piggy's programming for students in grades PK3, PK4, and Kindergarten 

For the upcoming school year, we are excited to partner with Polite Piggy's as our provider for after-school programming for students in grades PK3, PK4, and Kindergarten. Please see the information and the graphic below to learn more about registration and to learn more about the robust programming that will be provided.

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Visit the Polite Piggys website: https://politepiggys.com/

Send Polite Piggys an email: https://politepiggys.com/locations-contact/

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Registration for Polite Piggy's is open and taking students on a first come first basis. Click here to register.

DCPS After-School Program Registration for grades 1st and 2nd

Before you can register for afterschool programming, you have to complete enrollment for the upcoming school year. Enrollment forms can be submitted electronically at https://enrolldcps.dc.gov/node/71. Please email Ms. Talisa Stephenson, at jowilsonesenroll@k12.dc.gov if you need help completing the electronic enrollment packet or if you cannot access the electronic submission process.

  • DCPS afterschool programs allow students to participate in academic and extracurricular enrichment activities and to develop new hobbies and skills. DCPS teachers, paraprofessionals, and afterschool partner organizations provide a variety of unique programming options to students. Registration is now open for DCPS rising 1st and 2nd-grade students only on a first come first serve basis. If you are interested in registering, you can complete the OSTP registration form on your phone, computer, or tablet, and translated documents in Spanish, Amharic, and Chinese are available.
Reminder

The DCPS After-School program is only for rising 1st and 2nd-grade students only.

J.O.W. Kid-Power After-School Registration for grades 3rd-5th

Students in grades 3rd-5th grade participate in the After School program with Kid Power. Kid Power inspires youth leadership by promoting academic advancement, physical and emotional wellness, and positive civic engagement in underserved communities throughout the District of Columbia. Kid Power embraces youth voice and believes that every young person can become an informed and engaged advocate for change in their own lives and in their communities.

The After-School program operates for three hours a day, Monday through Friday starting with the Academic Power Hour. Students receive homework help and small group mentoring/tutoring taught by Kid Power instructors who work collaboratively with DC teachers to assist with school-day instruction. Students then participate in the enrichment activities: To register for the after-school program use this link and please indicate the grade that your student will be in for the coming school year. Be sure to select THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM when registering.