A variety of After School Enrichment (ASE) opportunities are available for McKinley students on Thursday afternoons. Programs begin at 12:20 pm.
Two sessions are offered each year, one in the fall and another session in the spring. Pricing varies based on each individual program.
*unless otherwise indicated
Program Update for PrimeTime & Character Builders Families
Unfortunately, children enrolled in Character Builders or PrimeTime will not be able to participate in ASE on days they attend Character Builders or PrimeTime.
The main reasons for this change are the challenges with transporting kids to/from the Character Builders and PrimeTime programs which delay the start of ASE classes, and the lack of sufficient staff to escort children back and forth. We are actively brainstorming alternative solutions and are open to any ideas you may have.
This was a difficult decision and not our first choice, and we know it’s upsetting for many families. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we greatly appreciate your understanding as we work to improve the program for everyone involved.
Thank you for your understanding. Please email asemckinley@gmail.com with questions or ideas for solutions you can help to implement.
Programs for Spring 2026
Spring After School Enrichment (ASE) registration is now open! We’re excited to offer engaging Thursday programs this spring, including dance and LEGO engineering. Classes run from February 19 through May 7, with a couple of scheduled breaks.
Questions: asemckinley@gmail.com (Dani & Sindi)
Dates: Thursdays, February 19 – May 7 (No class on February 26 or April 2)
K–2 Dance with Heart2Art
Date: Thursdays, February 19 – May 7
(No class on February 26 or April 2)
Time: 12:15–2:00 PM
LEGO Engineering with Whole Child Learning Company
Date: Thursdays, February 19 – May 7
(No class on February 26 or April 2)
Time: 12:15–2:15 PM
ASE Survey
We’d love your feedback on ASE! Click here to fill out a parent/guardian survey to share your thoughts on programs to include or ways to improve the program.
Looking to Help with ASE?
We’re on the lookout for one or two volunteers to help co-lead our After School Enrichment program alongside Melissa Taylor. Melissa will guide you through all the necessary processes and duties, ensuring you’re well-prepared to take on the role.
As a co-leader, your responsibilities will include maintaining relationships with vendors, and ensuring they understand and adhere to ASE guidelines. Your tasks will involve email communications with vendors, acting as a liaison between McKinley office staff and the vendors, monitoring vendor performance, and managing advertisements for ASE classes. You’ll also compile spreadsheets and submit information to the communications team (templates are already created). Occasionally, you might need to visit campus on some Thursdays to support our vendors if necessary.
The perks? You’ll get to shadow Melissa, learning all the ropes with available templates for regular communications, and a complete calendar and timeline. We’re hoping for a two-year commitment, as Melissa will be leaving McKinley at the end of 2025.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity to support our students, please contact Melissa Taylor at asemckinley@gmail.com.
For additional questions, please email asemckinley@gmail.com.