Malabar Intermediate kicked off its new after-school program Tuesday through a partnership with the Open Doors Academy, a Cleveland-based non-profit.
Representatives from Open Doors visited the Mansfield City School board meeting Tuesday night to talk about the program.
Students participate in both academic and enrichment clubs. Programming is available to students at Malabar Intermediate on Tuesdays through Thursdays from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. The programming is free for both students and the district through a grant with the Ohio Department of Education.
Each student gets a snack and transportation home if necessary.
After spending time in an academic club, students can choose from a number of activities including performing arts, character development, sports and martial arts.
There are 50 students currently registered and a waiting list is available, according to director of student support services Holly Christie. Link Briggs, a paraprofessional at Mansfield Senior High, serves as the program coordinator.