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Haverhill Discovery Club and Access 21

2026-2027 School Year Information

About Discovery Club/Access 21

2026-2027 Discovery Club/​Access 21 General Information

About Discovery Club/Access 21

 

Discovery Club/Access 21 is a before and after school program funded by the 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) federal grant. The primary focus is to provide academic and social support as well as enrichment programs to select students who are economically disadvantaged or have other risk factors. The intent is to help level the playing field for these students so that they may experience opportunities that they may not otherwise have. 

 

As of August 2026, we are approved to begin programming at the following schools: Bradford Elementary School, Golden Hill Elementary School, Pentucket Lake Elementary School, Tilton Elementary School, Silver Hill Elementary School, Consentino Middle School, Nettle Middle School, and Haverhill High School.

 

Programming will begin on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Programming at Haverhill High School will begin on Tuesday September 15, 2026

 

More information about our programs can be found below.

  • Discovery Club General Information

     

    Program Locations: Bradford, Golden Hill, Pentucket Lake, Tilton, Silver Hill

    Program Start Date: Monday, September 14. 2026

    Applications Open: Monday, August 24, 2026

     

    Before School Program:

    • AboutDuring our before school program, students receive homework assistance and participate in academically enriching activities and games. 
    • DaysMonday through Friday
    • Time7:45 am to 8:45 am
    • TransportationTransportation is NOT offered in the morning. Parents/guardians must drop off their student(s) at 7:45 am
    • AttendanceThis is not a drop-in program. Students must attend the full two hours of programming on the days that they are enrolled. More information can be founded on the application and the handbook.

     

    After School Program

    • AboutDuring our after school program, students receive about 20-30 minutes of homework support. After this, students participate in fun, hands-on enrichment activities that are designed to support their academic and social-emotional growth. Examples of activities include STEM, Robotics, Physical Education, Art History, and more!
    • Days: Monday through Friday
    • Time: 3:15 pm to 5:15 pm
    • Transportation: FREE transportation is available to students Mondays through Thursdays. Transportation is NOT offered on Friday afternoons.
    • AttendanceThis is not a drop-in program. Students must attend the full two hours of programming on the days that they are enrolled. More information can be founded on the application and the handbook.
    • FoodA light dinner will be provided to students when they arrive to the program.
  • Discovery Club General Information

     

    Program Locations: Consentino, Nettle

    Program Start Date: Monday, September 14. 2026

    Applications Open: Monday, August 24, 2026

     

    Before School Program:

    • AboutDuring our before school program, students receive homework assistance.
    • DaysMonday through Friday
    • Time7:15 am to 8:15 am
    • TransportationTransportation is NOT offered in the morning. Parents/guardians must drop off their student(s) at 7:15 am
    • AttendanceStudents must be in the program for the full hour in order to receive full instruction. More information about our policy can be found on the application and the handbook.

     

    After School Program

    • AboutDuring our after school program, students receive about 20-30 minutes of homework support. After this, students participate in fun, hands-on clubs that are designed to support their academic and social-emotional growth. Examples of clubs include Team Sports, Cooking, Art, STEM, and more. Clubs vary by school.
    • Days: Monday through Thursday
    • Time: 2:45 pm to 4:45 pm
    • Transportation: FREE transportation is available to students Mondays through Thursdays. 
    • AttendanceStudents must be in the program for the full hour in order to receive full instruction. More information about our policy can be found on the application and the handbook.
    • FoodA light dinner will be provided to students when they arrive to the program.
  • Access 21 General Information

     

    Program Start Date: Tuesday, September 15

    Applications Open: Monday, August 24

     

    After School Program

    AboutWe offer several after school clubs at Haverhill High School.

    • Glee Club: Singers, dancers, musicians, and all-around music lovers are welcome to join our contemporary singing and dancing group. Our goal is to showcase students singing and dancing to all genres of music as well as music of their choosing, in a diverse, student-led, welcoming environment. This is a performance-based activity with evening Cabaret and Showcase performances throughout the year.           
    • Life Skills Club: A variety of programming is adapted to the unique needs of special education students. Activities may include physical activity, cooking, photography, art, internet safety, and overall access to assistive technology.         
    • & TWO new clubs starting Fall 2026!

    Days: Tuesday & Thursday

    Time: 2:15 pm to 5:00 pm

    Transportation: FREE transportation is available to students on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

    AttendanceThis is not a drop-in program. Students must attend the full program on the days that they are enrolled. More information can be found on our application and in our handbook.

    FoodA light dinner will be provided to students when they arrive to the program.

     

    Internship Program

    ***Please note, this program is only available with prior approval from the Internship Coordinator at Haverhill High School.***

    About: We offer an internship program for students collaboration with the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department at Haverhill High School.

    There are several internship pathways available to students:

    • STEM Career Awareness Internship: Students work in groups and with a mentor teacher to teach hands-on STEM lessons to middle school students after school!
    • Education Internship: Students are paired with a mentor teacher in an elementary or middle school after school program. They become an integral part of the classroom by assisting the teacher in delivering lessons and working with students! 
    • Chromebook Repair Internship: Students work with the HPS IT Department at City Hall to repair Chromebooks.
    • General Internship: Students work off-site to learn about day-to-day experiences in the workforce. Internship locations are based on students interest. Past locations have included local hospitals, law offices, engineering companies, and more.

    All students who participate in this program will begin their experience in an Internship Workshop. During this workshop, students will analyze their interests, develop a focus for career exploration, create a resume, and learn workplace etiquette and workplace safety during an Internship Workshop.

    Days: Vary based on internship experience.

    Time: Vary based on internship experience.

    Transportation: Vary based on internship experience.

    AttendanceThis is not a drop-in program. Students must attend the full program on the days that they are enrolled. More information can be found on our application and in our handbook.

     

Application Information

Application Information

 

Applications are now available for SY 2026-2027

Please note that filling out this application does not guarantee admission into our program. We receive a high volume of applications every year. We determine enrollment based on 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) grant requirements. 

Space is limited. Applications received by the 15th of each month will be considered for the next month’s enrollment date. Any applications received after this date will be added to our waitlist and considered for a future enrollment date. 

Please not send your student to our program without receiving a notification from the Discovery Club Office about their enrollment.

If you have any questions please reach out to the Discovery Club Office.

Email: discovery@haverhill-ps.org

 

Application Links:

Applications are available in several different languages. Please complete the application in the language that is most comfortable for you.

 

English: Discovery Club SY 2026-2027 Application

Spanish: Discovery Club SY 2026-2027 Application

Portuguese: Discovery Club SY 2026-2027 Application

Haitian Creole: Discovery Club SY 2026-2027 Application

Arabic: Discovery Club SY 2026-2027 Application

French: Discovery Club SY 2026-2027 Application

 

Application Links for Discovery Club/Access 21  Haverhill High School Only (Grades 9-12)

English: Discovery Club/Access SY 2026-2027 Application (HHS ONLY)

SpanishDiscovery Club/Access SY 2026-2027 Application (HHS ONLY)