Freedom School Express
Freedom School Express (FSX) program provides free, comprehensive, culturally relevant summer and afterschool enrichment to children in high-poverty areas. The program helps children fall in love with reading, increases their self-esteem, generates more positive attitudes toward learning, and connects their families with needed resources in the community. This program is proven to curb summer learning loss and help close the opportunity gap.
FSX is held immediately afterschool for two hours, two days a week (days vary by site), and scholars are offered a snack/light meal. Afterschool programs begin in October. Locations include Benjamin E. Mays (2:00-3:45 pm), Capitol Hill (4:00-6:00 pm), and Hazel Park (3:00-5:00 pm). Transportation is not currently available. Families must arrange their own transportation.
Registration for FSX starts in mid-September, 2024 through the SPPS Office of Alternative Education's Extended Day for Learning (EDL) Program.
Elementary Dates
Middle School Dates
2024-2025 Locations
Benjamin E. Mays Elementary K-5
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Starting October 22
Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented 1-8
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Starting October 22
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy K-8
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Starting October 22
Program Contact
Rev. Dr. Hill, Executive Director
Freedom Schools
651-387-0869
darcel.hill@spps.org
Rondo Education Center
Through the Red Doors
560 Rondo Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55103