Frequently Asked Questions

Enrollment is currently open; however, students who are referred to the program due to academic needs will receive priority consideration in accordance with our federal grant requirements. Acceptance into the program is based on available space, staffing ratios, and grade-level capacity.

Our 21st Century Extended Learning programs are offered in elementary schools within the Nashua School District, where at least 40% of the student population qualifies for free or reduced lunch. Currently, the schools are identified as:

• Amherst Street Elementary School
• Birch Hill Elementary School
• Dr. Norman W. Crisp Elementary School
• Fairgrounds Elementary School
• Ledge Street Elementary School
• Mount Pleasant Elementary
• Sunset Heights Elementary School 

Your child’s acceptance to the Century Program is only final when you receive an acceptance email from a member of the 21st Century Leadership Team.

Each day after school, the 21st Century Extended Day Program provides our students with the following:

• A healthy snack
• Extended Learning Lab (formerly known as 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!
• Access to exclusive optional programming offered by community partnering organizations during the 21^st Century program
• A Family Engagement Event each trimester

The 21^st Century Program Tuition is the only fee associated with the program. You will not be charged any additional fees for any aspect of the 21st Century program

The 21st Century Extended Day program will typically begin the first Monday following Labor Day. The final day of the 21st Century Extended Day Program will typically be the last Friday in the month of May. The start and end of the 21st Century Extended Day Program’s school year program allows the 21st Century Leadership Team time to complete administrative and program operations-related tasks that are required by federally-funded programs.

The 21st Century Extended Day Program will not be open on Early Release, school vacations, non-school days or holidays. Please review our Important Program Days for a list of all 21st Century Program closures.

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.

The 21st Century Extended Day Program will not be open on Early Release Days. Please review our Important Program Days for a list of all 21st Century Program closures.

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

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

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.

Many of our families will request their payment history for their taxes to apply for the “Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit” For payment records, please send an email request to 21stCentury@nashua.edu with the name of your child(ren) and their school. Be sure to allow up to 5 business days for us to send you your 21st Century payment history.

The Nashua School District keeps this information confidential. However, if you are unsure whether you qualify for free or reduced lunch or not, we highly recommend completing the USDA Free and Reduced lunch form. You will need to complete the Free and Reduced Lunch application each year. You can access and complete the form online by clicking HERE. Additional questions regarding the Free & Reduced Lunch Program can be answered by the Nashua School District’s Food Services Department.