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The Academy After School Program

Housed at each Melissa ISD elementary school, The Academy After School Program offers a variety of programs for students attending Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade at Melissa Schools.

General inquiries regarding The Academy After School Program can be directed to the program administrator, Maureen Kenney-Ashley, at theacademy@melissaisd.org.

Program Overview

While attending The Academy, students will experience a variety of developmentally-appropriate activities, including an enrichment time, structured and unstructured play, and a study time in a creative and nurturing environment.

  • The Academy operates from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m.

  • After school care is offered each day that Melissa ISD schools are in session, according to the Melissa ISD academic calendar.

  • The program is open to students attending Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade at Melissa Schools.

  • Parents and guardians must apply online in order for their student to be considered for acceptance into the program. The Academy does not discriminate against applicants. Our schedule and ratios are intentional and may not be ideal for students with special needs.

Academy Summer Camp

The Academy After School Program is exploring the possibility of offering a Summer Camp for kids entering Kindergarten through 6th grade in the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. This camp is designed to keep kids active, learning, and having nonstop fun all summer long! Each week will feature exciting themes, hands-on activities, creative projects, and both onsite and offsite field trips that kids will love. Plus, it’s all in a safe, structured, and enriching environment you can feel great about.

Camp Highlights:

  • Offered to kids entering Kindergarten through 6th grade in the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Must show proof of residency.

  • Dates: Weekly from June 2 through August 1 (pick your weeks)

  • Hours: Monday-Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

  • Closed: June 30 - July 4 & June 19

  • Location: Rotating between Sumeer Elementary & Sixth Grade Center

  • Fee: $220/ week (per child) | Daily Drop-in Rate: $55/day (per child)

  • A non-refundable registration fee of $220 will be required at registration and applied to the first week's payment.

  • Lunch: TBD

Examples of activities that MAY be offered:

  • Arts & Crafts

  • Music & Movement

  • Games and Enrichment Activities

  • Onsite Field Trips: (i.e. Foam Parties, Kona Ice)

  • Offsite Field Trips: (i.e. Celebration Park, Heard Museum)

These are examples of activities that may be offered. Activities will not be finalized until it has been determined that the program will be offered.

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Summer Camp Interest Form

Interested? We Need to Know!

To help us determine if this program can be offered, please complete the Summer Camp Interest Form by Wednesday, May 14. A minimum number of students is required for the camp to move forward.

If the campus is confirmed, registration will begin mid-May. All parents who filled out the interest form will be sent an email with program and registration information. The non-refundable registration fee of $220 will be required at the time of registration. The fee will be applied to the first week's payment.

Questions:
Questions regarding the Academy Summer Camp can be directed to the program administrator, Maureen Kenney-Ashley, at theacademy@melissaisd.org.

This daycare is a private program and is not part of the public school system or subject to FAPE requirements. While we strive to include all children, we do not have the resources to provide specialized services or individualized supports beyond what is reasonable for a typical child care setting. We assess each child’s needs on a case-by-case basis to determine if we can make reasonable accommodations without fundamentally altering our program. Children should be able to use the restroom and eat independently, have functional communication, and be able to follow expectations and daily routines.