Apollo After School

Apollo After School is a unique enrichment extended day program that comes at no cost for the school and provides an affordable and safe solution for parents who need quality childcare outside of regular school hours. 234 schools in North America have hosted Apollo After School programs providing professional childcare to tens of thousands of happy students over the past 15 years. Host Apollo After School at your education institution today and create an opportunity for after school academic and enrichment activities to meet the needs of your students and their parents. https://lnkd.in/euKssMtg

Our Employee of the Month is Jose Valle from California!   Mr. Jose has really set himself up to be the MVP! Whether it’s helping with homework, having meaningful conversations with his students, or his infamous sports club – Mr. Jose has every grade excited to come to Apollo. His students are always ready and excited for his friendly yet competitive dodgeball, soccer, and hockey games that leave parents thrilled with listening ears as their children get picked up. Jose is a fun and charismatic educator, and we are so lucky to have him!   Check out our interview with Jose here: https://lnkd.in/gZEByac7

📣 We’re heading to Atlanta! Apollo After School will be at the National School Boards Association (NSBA)'s 2025 Annual Conference, April 4–6 at the Georgia World Congress Center — Booth #609! This national event brings together education leaders from across the country to explore best practices in school governance, student development, and innovative programs that make a difference. 🎓 Stop by to learn how Apollo After School can support your district with high-quality, engaging before and after school programs that help children grow, learn, and thrive. Let’s connect in Atlanta! #NSBA2025

At Apollo After School, we believe that strong partnerships with school districts create the foundation for high-quality before- and after-school programs. That’s why we were honored to attend the AASA, The School Superintendents Association National Conference on Education (NCE) 2025, an event that brings together the nation’s top education leaders to discuss the future of K-12 education. Throughout the conference, we had the incredible opportunity to connect with superintendents, school district administrators, and education decision-makers from across the country. These conversations reinforced the growing demand for enrichment programs that support student development, improve academic outcomes, and provide working families with reliable childcare solutions. One of the most exciting aspects of NCE was the exchange of ideas — hearing about the challenges school districts face and discussing how Apollo After School can be a trusted partner in addressing them. Whether it’s offering engaging after-school programs, supporting SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) initiatives, or providing structured academic enrichment, our goal remains the same: helping schools create a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for students. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who took the time to meet with us and share their vision for the future of education. We are excited about the potential partnerships ahead and look forward to working together to develop programs that make a real difference in students’ lives. A special thank you to AASA and the event organizers for putting together such an impactful conference. Events like NCE foster the kind of collaboration and innovation that drive positive change in education. As we move forward, we are more committed than ever to supporting school districts in their mission to provide the best possible education and enrichment opportunities for their students. If you’d like to learn more about how Apollo After School can support your school, we’d love to continue the conversation! #NCE2025

Our Employee of the Month is Neorah Martin from Chicago!   Miss Neorah has been with Apollo and Daystar for two years now. In that time, Neorah built amazing relationships with the Daystar families and community. Her bright uplifting spirit and focus on education and development of life skills has added to the growth of the program.   Check out our interview with Neorah here: https://lnkd.in/ggQsDKdY

The past few weeks have been all about friendship, class parties, and sweet treats! 🎉🍭✨ Check out some of the fun!

🚀 Apollo After School is Heading to #NCE2025! We’re excited to be part of the 2025 National Conference on Education by AASA, The School Superintendents Association, happening March 6-8 in New Orleans! This event brings together school superintendents and district leaders to explore innovative solutions shaping the future of education. Stop by booth #510 to learn how Apollo After School’s before and after-school programs can support your district with high-quality enrichment, extended learning, and student engagement solutions. Let’s work together to help students thrive!

🧘♂️ Yoga isn’t just for adults! Kids can benefit too – becoming more aware of their bodies, minds, and emotions while improving their overall well-being. 💙 That’s why we love bringing yoga into our Apollo clubs! It helps children calm down, self-regulate, and support their mental health in a fun and engaging way. Check out 5 ways yoga can positively impact kids!

Managing Classroom Transitions Like a Pro   Classroom transitions are the process of moving students from one lesson, space, or activity to another during the school day. Transitions can be a challenge because students often see them as a time to talk, get silly, or forget basic classroom rules. Smooth transitions are a key part to classroom management – but if you struggle with them you aren’t alone! Fortunately, we have some tips to manage transition smoothly in your classroom. Remember any type of transition you choose to implement needs to be taught exclusively – and be sure to take time to practice it with your students.   Use key symbols Visuals are always a good choice in a classroom. If you’re inside you can turn off the lights and have students freeze to listen to instructions. If you’re outside you can blow a whistle and show your students 10 fingers (meaning they have 10 minutes left) then blow the whistle again after the 10 minutes are up and show one hand meaning its time to line up. Use music Choose a “clean up” song for your classroom, and let students know that when they hear the song, they need to start cleaning up their activity and getting ready for the next. Everyone needs to be cleaned up and ready for the next activity before the song ends! Set a countdown timer Use a visual timer to show how much time students have to clean up and transition to the next activity. Inevitably students will see if they can beat their previous transition times. Move your body Walking is boring, so when transitioning students in the classroom give them a fun way to move their body while they clean up! Try cleaning up like a robot or cleaning up like a superhero. When heading from the classroom to an outside activity play a game of follow the leader by doing fun arm movements as you walk that students need to copy.

What an amazing experience at the Association of California School Administrators Superintendents’ Symposium! We loved connecting with passionate school leaders and educators. Your innovative ideas and commitment to student success inspire us every day. Thank you for a wonderful event – we look forward to supporting your school communities with our dynamic programs!