Afterschool Programming

Welcome to Afterschool!

At the end of the school day, DCPS Out of School Time (OSTP) afterschool programming at Beers ES engages students in academic support, free snack, and a variety of enrichment activities provided by our teachers, paraprofessionals, and partner organizations. Beers' afterschool program is made possible by funding from DCPS and a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant.

What does the afterschool program at Beers ES offer?

The afterschool schedule at Beers ES offers an hour of academic support including approximately 20 minutes of homework time. Snack is served to all students free of charge. 60-90 minutes of enrichment activities are also provided. This can include activities on themes such as character, gratitude, friendship, or anti-bullying, as well as physical activities, arts, or STEM. Some enrichment is led by Beers staff, and some is provided by our partner organizations. Enrichment offerings will vary during the school year.

Participation in high-quality afterschool programming has been proven to improve school attendance, academic achievement, and attitudes toward learning. Students attending two and a half hours of afterschool programs each day gain the equivalent of nearly two months of learning time.

What are the afterschool program hours at Beers ES?

The afterschool program starts at 3:30 and ends at 6:00 pm each full school day (unless otherwise noted by administration).

What grades can participate in afterschool programming at Beers ES?

OSTP programs at Beers ES serve students in Pre-K3 through 5th grade.

How do I register my student?

First, enroll your child in the regular school day at Beers: enrolldcps.dc.gov

(Allow one or two business days for the school registrar to complete your
child’s school day enrollment.)

Then, apply to the DCPS Afterschool Program online at: most.dc.gov

Step 1: Create a parent profile at most.dc.gov.
Step 2: Link a student.
Step 3: Browse and Save a DCPS OSTP program.
Step 4: On or after May 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM, click “Apply” for your desired program.

My student is on the waitlist. What happens next?

Afterschool registration operates on a first-come-first-served basis for the seats in the program at Beers. When our afterschool seats are filled, students are listed on the waitlist according to the date and time of their registration. Students move off the waitlist when a seat opens up in our afterschool group serving their grade. For example, the kindergarten group can only add a new kindergartener when one of the students in the group leaves. OSTP monitors attendance and invites new students from the waitlist as soon as a space becomes available. The OSTP Coordinator for our school will contact you when a seat opens up for your student. However, it is possible for a student to remain on the waitlist all school year if there are no openings for their grade level. OSTP and Ms. Williams (Afterschool Coordinator) make every effort to engage additional afterschool program providers to expand afterschool seats and serve as many students as possible, but sometimes the demand for seats is greater than the capacity to serve all students. This issue occurs in Beers and is also a challenge facing afterschool programs across the United States.