After-School Activities

After-school activities for middle school students may vary by school based on staffing and student interest. Popular student activities like music, debate and LEGO League may be offered as a component of a school’s EDL (Extended Day for Learning) or Flipside program. 

With the support of grant funding, Flipside will be offered four days per week at the following schools:

• American Indian Magnet School
• Battle Creek Middle School
• Farnsworth Aerospace Upper Campus
• Highland Park Middle School
• Humboldt
• OWL
• Txuj Ci Upper Campus
• Washington Technology Magnet School

These programs will run Monday through Thursday and will be supported by full-time Community Education Flipside coordinators in each building. 2024-25 Flipside Calendar

Extended Day for Learning (EDL) courses may be offered at the following schools:

• Capitol Hill Gifted & Talented Magnet
• Creative Arts Secondary
• E-STEM Middle School
• Hazel Park Preparatory Academy
• Hidden River Middle School
• Murray Middle School
• Global Arts Plus Upper Campus

EDL courses include an academic and/or social component and include active, hands-on alternative learning experiences for students. Popular programs like debate, theater, music, etc. may be offered through EDL and courses may also originate from student interests. EDL programs are taught by school staff and are offered two days per week. 
2024-25 Middle School EDL Calendar

More information about after-school classes and activities will be available after the start of the school year. Please watch for more information from your school, or visit their website for updated information.

The anticipated start date for Flipside is October 7. EDL is scheduled to begin the week of October 21.

Busing will depend on after-school student enrollment and driver availability.

• Flipside Schools: Yellow bus transportation is provided at Flipside locations to begin the school year, but may be reduced based on program attendance. Consistent student attendance is vital to maintaining transportation availability.
• EDL Schools: Yellow bus transportation will NOT be available to start the school year, but may become available later based on route availability and program attendance.
• Middle School Athletics: Yellow bus transportation may be available for student athletes at Flipside schools. Families should contact their school’s Athletic Director for more information. EDL schools will NOT have transportation available for athletics at this time due to bus route availability.