McKissack Middle
ASPIRING YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES (AYES)
The AYES After-School Program is full of fun and interactive ways for youth to learn Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. AYES uses a holistic approach to bridge the gap between school and the real world. The AYES After-School Program provides many opportunities for youth and their families to enjoy learning financial literacy, social and emotional well-being, agriculture, STEAM, and other life-skills.
Contact:
LaDonna Harris: ayestn@gmail.com
Location:
Ebenezer Community Church, 2624 Morena St. Nashville, TN 37208
days/times:
Monday-Thursday, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Transportation:
Transportation may be provided, contact program for more details
Who can enroll?
McKissack Middle Students
Backfield in Motion
Backfield in Motion will provide an onsite and virtual extended learning program for male students enrolled in the Metro Nashville Public School system. Certified Metro Nashville Public School teachers will host ZOOM classes in reading/language arts and homework help. Backfield in Motion will employ Program Coordinators to teach character education and mentor the students. The Rites of Passage curriculum taught in Metro schools will be used by our staff to improve the students social and emotional learning. Enrichment activities will include E-sports and various other electronic games.
Contact:
Thomas Chappelle III: thomasc@backfieldinmotion.org
Location:
McKissack Middle School, 915 38th Ave. North, Nashville, TN 37209
days/times:
Monday-Thursday, 4:00 PM-6:45 PM
Transportation:
Transportation may be provided, contact program for more details
Who can enroll?
McKissack Middle Students
Black Lemonade Superhero Collective
Black Lemonade was founded in June of 2020 in response to the indifference in the world. Our founder was approached by a a colleague who said we need to do something. While having this conversation, our founder was in the dollar tree where she saw a display of lemon decor. Then it hit her "When life gives you lemons, make Lemonade."
Contact:
Kayla Echols: kayla.echols@blacklemonade.org, 615-200-7351
Location:
McKissack Middle School, 915 38th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209
days/times:
Monday-Thursday, 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Transportation:
MNPS bus transportation is available.
Who can enroll?
McKissack Middle Students
Stars of Bethlehem
STARS of Bethlehem Afterschool Program, is a School-Year Afterschool Program for North Nashville Youth in Grades 5- 8. The Stars Of Bethlehem Program is a comprehensive, stimulating and fun initiative that provides afterschool tutoring, health and fitness education, field trips, intramural sports, electives, ARTS education, fun social fellowship, alcohol and drug prevention and extended supplemental services such as summer camps, job-readiness training, character education, social development and family empowerment.
Contact:
Steve Fleming, sfleming@bethlehemcenters.org
Location:
Bethlehem Centers of Nashville, 1417 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
days/times:
Monday-Thursday, 4:00pm-6:30 PM
Transportation:
Transportation may be provided, contact program for more details
Who can enroll?
McKissack Middle Students