After School
Somerville Public Schools offers dynamic programs for students across the district and offers on-site aftercare for grades PK-6 at each elementary school. These programs offer a variety of hands-on enrichment activities, homework help, choice time, and a nutritious snack.
After School programs begin on the first day of school and continue through the final day of classes. Students are dismissed between 5:15pm and 5:30pm daily. On early release Wednesdays, programming begins immediately following classes.
SPS AfterSchool
SPS AfterSchool is the district’s official full time model offering on-site aftercare for Grades PK-5 and Middle Grades 6-8. Many of these programs extend student learning by aligning with school curriculum. Students also have the chance to explore new and exciting activities like rock climbing, LEGOs, gardening, martial arts, and more!
SPS Clubs
SPS Clubs are available to eligible students who are not enrolled in SPS AfterSchool programs or El Sistema/Apollo programs on the same day. Clubs are offered in three seasonal sessions throughout the school year. Each club typically meets 1-3 times per week for one hour beginning at dismissal, with students transitioning directly from their classrooms to their designated instructor. Because clubs are not designed to provide full afterschool care, students are dismissed from the main office entrance at the end of each session. SPS Clubs are teacher-led unless otherwise noted.
Registration
Registration for AfterSchool and Clubs is completed through the Arbiter Registration System. Program options will only be visible and available for registration during the designated sign-up window. The district will announce offerings and sign-up dates via monthly newsletters, social media, and dedicated email.
Out of School Department
Out-of-school time (OST) refers to the hours when students are not in regular school-day classes—before school, after school, weekends, and during school vacations. It includes structured programs such as after-school enrichment, tutoring, clubs, and summer or vacation programs, as well as less formal opportunities for learning, development, and supervision outside the traditional classroom.