Before/Aftercare and Intersession Programming
Before and Aftercare
Atlas offers both before and aftercare programming for students through a partnership with the organization Unleashing Potential. All before and aftercare takes place on the Atlas campus. Students must be in Kindergarten to 5th grade can participate in Unleashing Potential. Pre-K students have a different program and costs. When Unleashing Potential has filled all their spots, Atlas will often operate its own Beyond School Programming. Times and pricing vary vary by program.
Before care runs from 7:00-7:45 am, M-F
Aftercare runs from 3:45 pm until 5:15 pm, M-F for Atlas Beyond School and 3:45 until 6 p.m. for Unleashing Potential.
Care is offered on a first-come, first-served basis as our space is limited. Filling out an application or registration form does not guarantee a placement.
No School/No Intersession Care
Please note, there will be no school in session nor intersession programming available for the dates listed below.
| November 24-28, 2025* | Thanksgiving Week |
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December 19, 2025-January 2, 2026
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Winter Recess |
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January 19, 2026
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MLK Jr. Day |
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February 16, 2026
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Presidents’ Day |
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March 16-20, 2026
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Spring Recess |
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May 25, 2026
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Memorial Day |
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June 19, 2026
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Juneteenth |
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June 29-July 5, 2026
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Independence Day |
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August 24-31, 2026*
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All Staff Training for the upcoming school year |
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September 1 2026
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Labor Day + Teacher Inservice |
*Please look for more information as these dates approach for community partners who may be able to offer low-cost care options during these times.
No School; Intersession Programming available
Families who need to register their child/ren for intersession programming may contact the Beyond School team at BeyondSchool@atlaspublic.org. The cost is $65/week for K-5th grade families ($50 per week if eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch) and $200/week for PreK ($100 per week if eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch).
Programming will be offered during the following dates:
- October 13-24, 2025
- February 9-13, 2026
- March 23-27, 2026
- April 27-May 1, 2026
- June 15-18, 2026 (No June 19)
- June 22-26, 2026
- July 6-10, 2026
- August 10-14, 2026
- August 17-21, 2026
Intersession Programming
Student Experience
In order to more effectively meet the needs of our students and families, Atlas has adopted a year-round school calendar. Our calendar supports our whole-child approach to learning. From academics, play, the arts, wellness, and social emotional learning, we are committed to ensuring the success of our students - academically, emotionally, and physically. Our school year consists of seven academic sessions, each consisting of roughly five weeks of instruction. Each academic session is followed by an intersession break.
During intersessions, families have access to community organizations for additional support with childcare, food, and other social services for $50/week.
Educator Experience
Intersession breaks also allow teachers and support staff the time to work collaboratively with their teams to internalize and strengthen lessons for the next academic session. Atlas’ year-round calendar builds in 30 full days of teacher inservice each school year.
