School’s Out

About The Program

School's Out aims to help students succeed academically, increase scholarly and extracurricular engagement, improve psychological and social well-being, and increase awareness of, access to, and enrollment in further education after high school. This program provides an inclusive, welcoming setting after school for all teens. We provide college prep programming, access to tutors/mentors, free snacks, free school supplies, and activities such as games, crafts, and service projects. It's a place where students can work on their own or in a group, get help from a tutor, or just hang out after school. School’s Out is offered in both our Avery and Watauga County branches. No registration is required to attend! However, the more advanced notice you give us for tutoring needs, the easier it will be for us to connect you with someone who can help.

Watauga County Information

Avery County Information

School’s Out offers the following activities:

- School engagement: This program is a welcoming, inclusive place for any high school teenager to be after school, every week of the school year in/outside of the Media Centers at Avery and Watauga High Schools. Students can engage with peers, work on group projects, and have a place they belong.

- Academic support services: School's Out is a safe space with internet access to work on schoolwork, general academic support such as homework help or writing assistance, subject-specific tutoring, academic remediation for students who are struggling, and free school supplies. Tutoring is available every day, with advanced subjects available on a published schedule and by appointment.

- College readiness activities: We offer programs and services designed to increase awareness of, access to, and enrollment in post-secondary education, including university and trade school. These include ACT/SAT exam preparation, application assistance, essay writing help, awareness programs, recruiter visits, and more. These programs are available regularly on a published schedule.

- Improving well-being: We offer access to caring adult mentors every day. We also give students the chance to relax, de-stress, play ping-pong or other games, or just be by themselves. We also supply healthy snacks.