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Middleton Youth Center reports stable participation, high share of students of color and free‑meal eligibility
Summary
The Middleton Youth Center presented its 2024 activity summary to the school board, reporting strong retention of participants, a majority of youth of color, high free/reduced‑price meal eligibility among attendees, and continued reliance on city funding, United Way grants and Dane County support.
John Hunter, director of the Middleton Youth Center, told the school board that the program serves students after school and during summer with a focus on social‑emotional learning and mentoring. “We are open every day that school is open,” Hunter said, describing the after‑school schedule and the center’s on‑site snack, homework time, activities and rotating mini‑courses.
Hunter and assistant director Laura Gessling reported 2024 figures showing 97 unduplicated youth (a decrease from the prior year, which staff said reflects stronger retention rather than falling demand), 121 hours of community service completed by…
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