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Gardner after‑school program grows to about 100 students, relies heavily on high‑school staff
Summary
At the Sept. 8 Gardner School Committee meeting, an after‑school program staff member reported growth from about 20–30 students to roughly 100, expanded grade coverage and a staffing pipeline that draws heavily on Gardner High School students.
Zach, an after‑school program staff member, told the Gardner School Committee on Sept. 8 that the district’s extended‑day program has grown substantially since he started. “When we started, we were at, 20, 30 kids. We're at a 100 now,” he said, adding the program now serves students across all three district schools.
The program has opened a fifth‑and‑sixth grade…
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