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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 onsite 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.

  • Breakfast & Lunch: Available for an additional $30 per week.

Examples of activities that MAY be offered:

  • Arts & Crafts

  • Music & Movement

  • Games and Enrichment Activities

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

These are examples of activities that may be offered. All activities have not been finalized and are subject to change.

Academy Summer Camps Information Flyer

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

Camp Registration

Registration is open week-to-week.

How to Register
Please read the instructions below and use the registration buttons to the right to register your child.

  • If your child is attending or has attended The Academy After School program, use the Register a Returning Student button to log into your existing account and register through ProCare. If your child has never attended The Academy After School program, use the Register a New Student button to sign up through ProCare.

  • Once you have signed in to ProCare, select the Academy Summer Camp S2 option and choose Sixth Grade Center as the school.

  • Daily drop-ins are available for $55/day per child, as well as a meal plan for breakfast and lunch for an additional $30/week. If you would like to add either of these options, email the Program Director, Maureen Kenney-Ashley, at maureenkenneyashley@melissaisd.org after you have registered your child.

  • Once registration is complete, you will receive an invoice showing the camp fees.

Fees can be paid through your ProCare account or in the app and must be paid by 3 p.m. the Friday prior to your registered camp week.

An informational email, as well as an invitation to the ProCare app so you can check your child in and out.

Register Returning Student
Register New Student

This 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.