THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM will begin operating on the first day of the school year. This is a self-supporting program for school-age children. Since all operating costs are covered by fees paid by parents, every effort is made to keep costs at the lowest possible level.

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS: McDowell County students enrolled in grades K-6 at Eastfield, Marion, Nebo, North Cove, Pleasant Gardens, and West Marion Elementary Schools.

FEES:  $7.00 per day for the first child, $6.00 per day for each additional family member. Students may attend on a part time basis. All fees are due in full at the end of each week, or your child will not be allowed to attend this program the following week.  

DAYS OF OPERATION: Every day school is in session.

HOURS: From the time school is dismissed until 6:00 p.m.

THE BEFORE SCHOOL PROGRAM will begin on the second day of the school year. 

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS:  Boys and girls in grades K-6 at Eastfield, North Cove, Nebo, and Pleasant Gardens Elementary Schools.

FEES: $4.00 per day per child. (Daily "drop-in" students are accepted and payment for these children should be made daily to the before-school program director who is the authorized agent to collect fees and will provide a receipt to parents.) All fees are due in full each week or your child cannot return to this program the following week. 

DAYS OF OPERATION: Every day school is in session. If McDowell County Schools are delayed because of hazardous weather, the Before School Program will be on the same delay. Please listen carefully to local radio and TV stations for cancellation and delay reports. (If it is necessary to cancel school, the decision is usually announced by 6:00 AM.)

HOURS:  6:00 to 7:50 AM.