Who says there’s nothing to do after school in Bedford County?

A third grader and her mother enjoy snacks during an open house at Northern Bedford. At least four open houses and other parent activities are held each year at the county's six after school sites.

An exciting after-school program gives kids in grades 5-8 the chance to have fun, get their homework out of the way, improve their academic skills work on projects and hang-out with their friends in a safe environment. The Bedford County After School program, funded through the federal 21st Century Community Learning Center grant program, is offered in each of Bedford County’s five school districts at the following locations:

The programs run Monday through Thursday immediately after school. At the end of the program students are bused home – just like they would in their normal bus run. Students who attend are served a snack, given help with homework and academics by certified teachers and engage in fun, interesting projects.

Among the program’s partners are all Bedford County School Districts, Bedford County 4-H, Bedford County Arts Center, Bedford County Family Centers, the Bedford Gazette, Unified Family Services Systems, Personal Solutions Inc. and the Bedford County Technical Center. All are working together to make this program a success.

Want more information about Bedford County After School? Contact your district’s school site or e-mail or call the program office at the Bedford County Technical Center (814) 623-2760.