MASN News and Events

A message from Terri Foulkes, MASN executive director “The 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant is a vital funding source for afterschool programs across Missouri. The upcoming grant competition for the 2024-2029 award period presents a crucial opportunity to secure Read more…

As we mark Afterschool Professional Appreciation Week, it’s time to turn our attention to the unsung heroes who are the driving force behind afterschool programs. While the Missouri AfterSchool Network (MASN) has raised awareness of the week, the local celebrations Read more…

The Missouri state capitol rotunda echoed with the vibrant energy of 100 plus enthusiastic afterschool youth and professionals for Show Me Afterschool Day. The excitement weaved through the crowd of afterschool advocates ready to have valuable conversations with their local Read more…

Access MASN’s Network Showcase resources for an insightful look at the breadth of afterschool programing in Missouri. Additional links  to documents that were displayed, just not yet linked, will be added after the 50 State Meeting.

As a School Age Community (SAC) Grant recipient, the Care Day Afterschool Program in Warrenton, Missouri, can offer continual opportunities for students to engage in various STEM programming. Naturally, Care Day coordinator Dr. Janelle Stanek seized the chance to register Read more…

Approximately 7.8 million people actively participate in Afterschool programs across the country, with 850,000 being employed as leaders and professionals within the wide range of programs. To recognize these individuals for the valuable work they provide students, each year the Read more…

Within the community of Warrensburg, Missouri, lies a sanctuary for young minds – the Warrensburg R6 Adventure Club. Led by the passionate and seasoned advocate for child enrichment, Casey Conklin, this program has blossomed into a haven where every child, Read more…