After-School Activities
Stealth
Join Us In STEALTH
STEALTH Offers:
- Focused academic support and tutoring through engaging, hands-on activities in one-on-one and small group settings.
- Fun, hands-on enrichment clubs that bring learning to life.
- Community partners who genuinely care about your student - providing unique experiences and mentorship during the out of-school time setting.
- A healthy snack provided by the Afterschool Care Snack Program at no cost to the student.
- A safe, enriching and inclusive environment for students to thrive - provided at no cost to families.
- Afterschool Programs are proven to improve behavior, increase achievement and create a sense of belonging for participating students.
- STEALTH supplements students' regular classroom academic programs during out-of-school hours.
Mission Statement:
The STEALTH Afterschool Program at Gordon Parks Academy is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where students in grades K-5 can thrive beyond the regular school day. This program is rooted in the values of leadership, creativity, and exploration. STEALTH empowers students to grow socially, emotionally, and academically through hands-on enrichment opportunities in STEM, the arts, literacy, and wellness. Guided by the legacy of Gordon Parks, we inspire students to become innovative problem-solvers, confident communicators, and compassionate leaders.
STEALTH is funded by 21st Century
Community Learning" Centers grant, which is awarded for five year periods. Gordon Parks was awarded this grant in 2021 and renewed in 2026.
Contact Information:
Regina Kennedy
GPA STEALTH SITE COORDINATOR, Elementary After School Program
316.973.5866 rkennedy2@usd259.net
Mary Floro
GPA STEALTH SITE ASSITANT COORDINATOR
316.973.5859 mfloro@usd259.net
Middle School
ASP - After School Program
After School Program (ASP) happens Monday-Thursday from 3:20-5 p.m.
Fall dates: Sept. 15-Dec. 19
Spring dates: Jan. 12-May 15
The Middle School After School Program, or ASP, is sponsored by the YMCA and is FREE for all Gordon Parks Academy middle school students who have a permssion slip turned in.
Parents/guardians may enroll their student in ASP by enrolling online during the enrollment process, picking up an application in main office, or online on the YMCA website.
A completed application must be on file in order for students to participate.
Students involved in ASP are engaged in activities supervised by Gordon Parks staff Monday through Thursday from 3:20-5 p.m. An afternoon snack is provided for participants, and there are two late buses with availability to certain drop-off locations. If your student is not riding a late bus, parents must pick up their students by 5 p.m. Late pick-ups are not allowed.
ASP activities include, but are not limited to:
- Clubs
- Tutoring
- Computers/Technology
- YMCA sponsored field trips/events
- Intramural sports
- Special presentations
Online ASP Enrollment Form
Paper ASP Enrollment Form (Download/Print)
Click here to view the ASP Calendar
Kelli Ines
GPA Middle School ASP COORDINATOR
316.973.7500