after-school
adjective
af·ter-school
ˈaf-tər-ˌskül 
: happening or done after the end of the school day
after-school activities/programs
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All district facilities are closed and all athletic and after-school events are canceled, the district announced.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2025
The center, completed in early 2025, addresses the diverse needs of local communities by serving as a public library, after-school center, wellness center, and more.
—Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
All before-school and after-school practices, activities, and events were canceled, and buses heading to Niles West and Niles North high schools were rerouted to drop off students at their homes.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Parents must recognize the detrimental effects of excessive cellphone use and prioritize after-school activities and homework over screen time.
—Ellen Glickman, Boston Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2025
The center, completed in early 2025, addresses the diverse needs of local communities by serving as a public library, after-school center, wellness center, and more.
—Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
All before-school and after-school practices, activities, and events were canceled, and buses heading to Niles West and Niles North high schools were rerouted to drop off students at their homes.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Parents must recognize the detrimental effects of excessive cellphone use and prioritize after-school activities and homework over screen time.
—Ellen Glickman, Boston Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
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“After-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/after-school. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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