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How much does 21st Century Extended Day cost?

21st Century Extended Day charges $6.00 per day per student. 21st Century is designed to ensure all students have equal access to afterschool programming. For this reason, additional discounts are applied to students receiving free/reduced lunch. We also want to see our students every day, and so the “Full Week Discount” is applied to our students attending every day of the week. The chart below will help you to determine your weekly payment.

I am not sure if I am eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch, what do I do?

The Nashua School District keeps this information confidential. However, if you are unsure as to whether or not you qualify for free or reduced lunch, we highly recommend completing the USDA Free and Reduced lunch form. You will need to complete the Free and Reduced Lunch form each year. You can access and complete the form online by clicking HERE. Additional questions can be answered by Doreen Burgess of the Food Services Department. Doreen can be reached by calling (603) 966-1302 or by emailing her at BurgessD@Nashua.edu

What is included?

 Each day in afterschool, 21st Century provides our students with the following:

• A healthy snack
• Homework Club Monday - Thursday, facilitated by Nashua School District Teachers
• 2 enrichment classes in the areas of STEM, Arts, Music, Physical Recreation, Leadership, Community Service and more!
• Transportation home, right to your door, in the evening!

You will not be charged any additional fees for any aspect of the 21st Century program.

Are you open during school vacation weeks?

21st Century staff and programming is a part of the Nashua School District, and as such is not available during school vacation weeks or days when school is closed. However, the 21st Century Extended day program has a partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, providing all of our students with an annual membership to their Clubhouse program. If you are interested in utilizing the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua on days when 21st Century is not open, please contact them by calling (603) 883-0523. Be sure to let them know you are a 21st Century family! 

Will I be charged for days there is no school?

On days there is no school in session, including school vacation weeks, holidays, and snow days, families will not be charged a fee. Families are charged for days their child misses the program, when the program is still offered.  

Are you operating on early release days?

The Nashua School District no longer schedules early release days. 

When do I make a payment?

Payments are submitted weekly, and must be submitted prior to your child(ren) attending the program. 21st Century payment envelopes will be sent home in your child(ren)’s homework folders/backpacks and are also available at your home school’s main office.

Can I pay for additional weeks in advance?

Yes, advance payments can be made for your child(ren). We ask that you indicate this on your payment envelope. 

How should I send in my payment?

21st Century payment envelopes can be found at your school’s main office. Be sure to fill out the front of the envelope with your child(ren)’s name. Students attending the program will be sent home with payment envelopes each week. Cash or check can be placed inside the envelope and can be dropped off in the 21st Century drop box in your school’s main entrance.

Please make all checks payable to “21st Century Extended Day” and be sure to put your child(ren)’s name in the memo line.

What happens if I cannot make a payment?

If you cannot make a payment, please contact Diane Bosteels to arrange a payment plan or to apply for a scholarship. Diane can be reached by email, BosteelsD@Nashua.edu or by calling (603) 966-1715.

I need my payment history for tax purposes; what do I do?

Many of our families will request their payment history for their taxes to apply for the “Child and Dependant Care Tax Credit” For payment records. please send an email to Diane Bosteels (BosteelsD@Nashua.edu) with the name of your child(ren) and their school. Be sure to allow 3 - 5 business days for Diane to send you your 21st Century payment history.