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After School

Beyond the School DayAfter School

Welcome to After School.  Our name is so much more than just a time of day. It represents the community of roughly 400 children who attend our program or participate in the extracurricular classes that we organize. 

Our mission is to provide a safe, creative and fun environment in which children develop the important social skills needed to become a compassionate and productive members of the community.  Given the time to structure their own afternoons, students thrive in a child-directed environment facilitated by experienced caregivers at a ratio of about 15 to 1.

Our children range in age from 5 to 12, separated into the younger K-4 group and an older group in grades 5-8, with developmentally appropriate spaces and dedicated staff for every age. 

 

Before You Enroll in After School


Enrollment for AS/MSAS for the 2025/26 school year will open in June 2025 and will remain open for the duration of the school year.  Your family is welcome to join the AS/MSAS community at any time during the school year as your needs change.  


For further inquiries about our After School Programs:
After School, Grades K-4:
please contact Kelsey Moan at kmoan@usn.org.		 MSAS, Grades 5-8:
please contact Cody Case at ccase@usn.org.

Fun, Experiences, Extended LearningInnovative Programming

Inside spaces are filled with books, art supplies, games and building materials. Outside, the field offers a wide-open space to run, play soccer, or spread out on a blanket with friends.  The playground, climbing structure, and Nature Play spaces offer students  the opportunity to connect with nature and each other through the power of imagination.  

We offer a wide range of organized classes in the afternoon for the enjoyment of the students and the convenience of the parents. Ranging from languages and computer programming to music and dance, these popular classes integrate well with the more relaxed setting of the After School environment. 

A few years ago, a harried kindergarten parent came rushing in to pick up his child. Wide-eyed when feeling guilty about leaving his child on a Friday afternoon, he said, “I’ve been told that After School was a lively environment, but I never dreamed it would look like this much fun.”

Details & Schedule

After School and MSAS run day camps on certain Non-School Days and Early Dismissal Days throughout the school year. Care on these days is only available to USN students enrolled in the After School or MSAS program. 

Click below for a complete schedule of these days for the 2025-26 school year:

Fall 2025 Important After School Dates
Spring 2026 Important After School Dates


Kindergarten Half Days
After School will open early (at the 11:30 am dismissal) August 13 through August 15 to offer an Early Dismissal Day Camp for kindergarteners. Click the link below for more.

Kindergarten Half Days: Everything you need to know!



FAQs

List of 10 frequently asked questions.

  • What is the first day of After School for the 2025/26 school year?

    THE FIRST DAY OF AFTER-SCHOOL AND MSAS WILL BE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025.

  • When can I register for the After School Enrichment classes?

    We plan to open registration for these classes during the summer.  You will receive and email with full details of all class offerings one week ahead of registration, giving your family some time to make your choices. You will receive a second email with a link when registration is officially open.

    Currently on track to release these in early July.  Stay tuned!

  • What time does After School close?

    After School and MSAS close:
    • Monday - Thursday at 5:45 p.m.
    • Friday at 5:30 p.m.

  • How do I pay my bill?

    • After School & MSAS billing will no longer post to your TADS account.  It will now be processed through Homeroom.
    • You will be required to provide either your credit card or bank account information in Homeroom for billing purposes. There is no extra charge for using your credit card.

    • After School and MSAS will still be billed hourly, with time out punches now prorated to the nearest quarter hour, and charges will still post to your account monthly.

    • Your After School & MSAS billing date will be the 15th of each month.

  • How do I add or delete my child's "Authorized Pick Up" people?

    From your Homeroom landing page, click on "Family" under the "Family" tab to the left of the page.  Then click on the "Contacts" tab and scroll down to "Add authorized pick up".

    If you need to remove an authorized pick up person, use the trash can icon to the right of the person's info.

  • How do I find my child's After School Enrichment class schedule?

    You will find your child's schedule under the "Family" tab in Homeroom.  Click on "Schedule".

    You will see your child's weekly schedule there.  All After School, Enrichment Classes, and any Non-School Day Camps that your child is registered for will appear here. Click through the weeks to see future weekly schedules.  Days where After School is closed, or class is not scheduled, will be noted here as well.  

  • How often can I make changes to my child's AS/MSAS schedule?

    Due to the size of our program, we must ask that you provide us with your child's expected schedule, stick closely to that schedule, and make changes only when necessary. Please give us as much advanced notice as possible when you do require a change.  

    Grades K-4:  You must use the Lower School Dismissal Form for temporary daily/weekly changes, as well as for more permanent changes.

    Grade 5: You must use the 5th Grade Dismissal Change Form.

    Grades 6-8: You must email Cody Case (ccase@usn.org) to inform us of changes to your child's schedule.

  • Can my child come an extra day?

    Absolutely! As long as your child is enrolled in After School/MSAS you may use extra days as you need them. They will be charged at the hourly rate.

    You must use the Lower School Dismissal Form  , 5th Grade Dismissal Form, or email Cody Case (grades 6-8) to let us know when your child will be coming for an Extra Day.

    No late dismissal changes will be allowed.  Please submit the form by 1:00 pm the day of the change at the latest.  If you cannot, please make arrangements to have your child picked up at hook-up.

  • My child is not enrolled in After School, but I've had something come up this afternoon. Can he/she come to After School today?

    If you find yourself in an emergency situation, we will do what we can to help you out. Please keep in mind that due to the size of our program we are only able to accept drop-ins in the event of an emergency.

    You must let us know ASAP so that we can send you the enrollment link.  You will have to enroll in order for the to attend.

  • What is your Snow Day Policy?

    In the event that school is closed for winter/inclement weather, After School & MSAS will also be closed.

    We will not open for early care when school opens late.

    We will stay open until 6pm if the school closes early.

Downloads & Quick Reference

AFTER-SCHOOL Staff

List of 3 members.

  • Photo of Rebecca Stokes

    Rebecca Stokes 

    Director of Auxiliary Programs
    (615) 327-1778
    Vanderbilt University - M Ed
    Middle Tenn. State. Univ. - BS
    At USN since: 2001
  • Photo of Kelsey Moan

    Kelsey Moan 

    Associate Director of After School
    6153271778
    At USN since: 2012
  • Photo of D. Cody Case

    D. Cody Case 

    Associate Director of Middle School After School
    Emory University - MDiv
    California Institute of Integral Studies
    Carson-Newman University - BA
    Lipscomb University - Ed.S - School Counseling
    At USN since: 2021

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Fax:       615-321-0889 
Email:    info@usn.org

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