Exiting After-School Opportunities Are Here! Join the Empire After-School Program

Dear Hempstead Public Schools Families and Community,

We are excited to welcome our scholars to the 2026-2027 Empire After-School Program!

The Empire After-School Program gives scholars opportunities to learn new skills, explore their interests, build friendships, stay active, and have fun after the school day ends. This year’s program features a wide variety of enrichment activities across participating schools, including basketball, tennis, karate, dance, cooking, swimming, creative arts, debate, mentoring, Double Dutch, skincare and cosmetology, book clubs, driving instruction, and more!

Programs begin Monday, September 28, 2026, with activities available at the following schools:

 

Rhodes Academy

Programs include I Am Dancers, Morrison Mentors, Tennis, Basketball, and Karate.

Most activities are offered from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m.

 

Jackson Main Elementary School

Programs include Basketball, Culture Play, I Am Dancers, Creative Expressions, Tennis, and Double Dutch.

Most activities are offered from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m.

 

Alverta B. Gray Schultz Middle School

Programs include Double Dutch, T & C Creations, Cooking, Vera Moore Skincare & Essentials, and COSMO.

Activities are offered throughout the week from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m.

 

Hempstead High School

Programs include Hispanic Counseling, Skincare & Essentials, Young Debaters, Swimming, T & C Creations, and Driving School.

After-school activities are generally offered from 3:05 to 5:05 p.m., with Swimming from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Driving School on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

 

Prospect Elementary School

Programs include Creative Expressions, Culture Play Book Club, Karate, and Morrison Mentors.

Programs are offered from 3:20 to 5:20 p.m.

 

There is something for nearly every interest. Whether your child enjoys sports, performing arts, creativity, leadership, wellness, academic enrichment, or learning practical skills, the Empire After-School Program provides an opportunity to discover something new.

Ready to sign up? The application to register for the Empire After-School Program can be found on the Hempstead Public Schools district website under "After School Programs" at www.hempsteadschools.org.

Space is limited, so we encourage families to apply as soon as possible! Do not miss this opportunity for your child to participate in engaging and enriching experiences beyond the regular school day.

We look forward to an exciting year of learning, creativity, enrichment, and fun through the Empire After-School Program!

 

Hempstead Public Schools