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![Southwest Elementary's Melissa Bogard Named December Laker Champion for Kids]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733251917/callowaykyschoolsus/y9zva2wrp25qlthpi30j/mbogardsouthwestdec2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733251917/callowaykyschoolsus/y9zva2wrp25qlthpi30j/mbogardsouthwestdec2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733251917/callowaykyschoolsus/y9zva2wrp25qlthpi30j/mbogardsouthwestdec2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733251917/callowaykyschoolsus/y9zva2wrp25qlthpi30j/mbogardsouthwestdec2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1733251917/callowaykyschoolsus/y9zva2wrp25qlthpi30j/mbogardsouthwestdec2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1733251917/callowaykyschoolsus/y9zva2wrp25qlthpi30j/mbogardsouthwestdec2024.jpg","width":2200}])
![Forty-Two Laker Students Chosen for KMEA First District Honor Choir at MSU]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732717100/callowaykyschoolsus/oz4v19ynudxrs5dpllgj/kmeachoirnov2024good.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732717100/callowaykyschoolsus/oz4v19ynudxrs5dpllgj/kmeachoirnov2024good.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732717100/callowaykyschoolsus/oz4v19ynudxrs5dpllgj/kmeachoirnov2024good.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732717100/callowaykyschoolsus/oz4v19ynudxrs5dpllgj/kmeachoirnov2024good.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1732717100/callowaykyschoolsus/oz4v19ynudxrs5dpllgj/kmeachoirnov2024good.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1732717100/callowaykyschoolsus/oz4v19ynudxrs5dpllgj/kmeachoirnov2024good.jpg","width":2200}])
![Southwest Teacher Amy Whisman Selected for KDE ELA Standards Review Team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731602135/callowaykyschoolsus/bzxliq9hlf4ceetvfpll/southwestwhismannov2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731602135/callowaykyschoolsus/bzxliq9hlf4ceetvfpll/southwestwhismannov2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731602135/callowaykyschoolsus/bzxliq9hlf4ceetvfpll/southwestwhismannov2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731602135/callowaykyschoolsus/bzxliq9hlf4ceetvfpll/southwestwhismannov2024.jpg","width":889}])
![Five Laker Teachers Graduate from Chamber of Commerce LIFT]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731440329/callowaykyschoolsus/gxku9xoleagnoapp1bmt/liftteachersnov2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731440329/callowaykyschoolsus/gxku9xoleagnoapp1bmt/liftteachersnov2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731440329/callowaykyschoolsus/gxku9xoleagnoapp1bmt/liftteachersnov2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1731440329/callowaykyschoolsus/gxku9xoleagnoapp1bmt/liftteachersnov2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1731440329/callowaykyschoolsus/gxku9xoleagnoapp1bmt/liftteachersnov2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1731440329/callowaykyschoolsus/gxku9xoleagnoapp1bmt/liftteachersnov2024.jpg","width":2200}])
![Four Laker Teachers Receive KRA "Top 30 Under 30" Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729535715/callowaykyschoolsus/qgwujxuhhzhfnawutknx/kratop30under30oct2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729535715/callowaykyschoolsus/qgwujxuhhzhfnawutknx/kratop30under30oct2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729535715/callowaykyschoolsus/qgwujxuhhzhfnawutknx/kratop30under30oct2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1729535715/callowaykyschoolsus/qgwujxuhhzhfnawutknx/kratop30under30oct2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1729535715/callowaykyschoolsus/qgwujxuhhzhfnawutknx/kratop30under30oct2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1729535715/callowaykyschoolsus/qgwujxuhhzhfnawutknx/kratop30under30oct2024.jpg","width":2200}])
![Calloway County Schools Achieve Strong Results in State Testing Data]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727984565/callowaykyschoolsus/v5vhpydiwoqozrh43bch/ccsdtestscoregraphicoct2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727984565/callowaykyschoolsus/v5vhpydiwoqozrh43bch/ccsdtestscoregraphicoct2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727984565/callowaykyschoolsus/v5vhpydiwoqozrh43bch/ccsdtestscoregraphicoct2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727984565/callowaykyschoolsus/v5vhpydiwoqozrh43bch/ccsdtestscoregraphicoct2024.jpg","width":1183}])
![Calloway County Farm Bureau Presents Awards to Favorite Teachers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726234326/callowaykyschoolsus/yfidfvaa7lm0uclvo01r/ccfbelemsept2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726234326/callowaykyschoolsus/yfidfvaa7lm0uclvo01r/ccfbelemsept2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726234326/callowaykyschoolsus/yfidfvaa7lm0uclvo01r/ccfbelemsept2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726234326/callowaykyschoolsus/yfidfvaa7lm0uclvo01r/ccfbelemsept2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726234326/callowaykyschoolsus/yfidfvaa7lm0uclvo01r/ccfbelemsept2024.jpg","width":1236}])
![Four Calloway Schools Recognized as "America's Healthiest Schools"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725478717/callowaykyschoolsus/jvpiztdwnrupp4gdluid/healthyschoolssquaresept2024.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725478717/callowaykyschoolsus/jvpiztdwnrupp4gdluid/healthyschoolssquaresept2024.png","width":300}])
![Calloway Elementary Schools Receive $120,000 Early Literacy Grant Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723054976/callowaykyschoolsus/epxx7q7phcbta6chpvm6/rdifgrantjuly2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723054976/callowaykyschoolsus/epxx7q7phcbta6chpvm6/rdifgrantjuly2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723054976/callowaykyschoolsus/epxx7q7phcbta6chpvm6/rdifgrantjuly2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723054976/callowaykyschoolsus/epxx7q7phcbta6chpvm6/rdifgrantjuly2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723054976/callowaykyschoolsus/epxx7q7phcbta6chpvm6/rdifgrantjuly2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1723054976/callowaykyschoolsus/epxx7q7phcbta6chpvm6/rdifgrantjuly2024.jpg","width":2200}])
![Tina Ryan Named August Laker Champion for Kids]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722968095/callowaykyschoolsus/ieyfm7gdbns7cxey4g1o/tinaryanchampionaug2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722968095/callowaykyschoolsus/ieyfm7gdbns7cxey4g1o/tinaryanchampionaug2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1722968095/callowaykyschoolsus/ieyfm7gdbns7cxey4g1o/tinaryanchampionaug2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1722968095/callowaykyschoolsus/ieyfm7gdbns7cxey4g1o/tinaryanchampionaug2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1722968095/callowaykyschoolsus/ieyfm7gdbns7cxey4g1o/tinaryanchampionaug2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1722968095/callowaykyschoolsus/ieyfm7gdbns7cxey4g1o/tinaryanchampionaug2024.jpg","width":2200}])
![Calloway County Schools 24-25 Back to School Dates and Info]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720790820/callowaykyschoolsus/yqgsaiohksduqdrp3fe3/swhappykidsaug2023.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720790820/callowaykyschoolsus/yqgsaiohksduqdrp3fe3/swhappykidsaug2023.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1720790820/callowaykyschoolsus/yqgsaiohksduqdrp3fe3/swhappykidsaug2023.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1720790820/callowaykyschoolsus/yqgsaiohksduqdrp3fe3/swhappykidsaug2023.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1720790820/callowaykyschoolsus/yqgsaiohksduqdrp3fe3/swhappykidsaug2023.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720790820/callowaykyschoolsus/yqgsaiohksduqdrp3fe3/swhappykidsaug2023.jpg","width":2048}])
![Josh McKeel Named May Laker Champion for Kids]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715113473/callowaykyschoolsus/ty2hqql0b9dj88lahd2v/mckeelchampmay2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715113473/callowaykyschoolsus/ty2hqql0b9dj88lahd2v/mckeelchampmay2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715113473/callowaykyschoolsus/ty2hqql0b9dj88lahd2v/mckeelchampmay2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1715113473/callowaykyschoolsus/ty2hqql0b9dj88lahd2v/mckeelchampmay2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1715113473/callowaykyschoolsus/ty2hqql0b9dj88lahd2v/mckeelchampmay2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1715113473/callowaykyschoolsus/ty2hqql0b9dj88lahd2v/mckeelchampmay2024.jpg","width":2200}])
![Southwest Students Take Top 3 Spots in Murray Mini Murals Project Contest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713989062/callowaykyschoolsus/pyxdwqabr0sabyohsigo/southwestmuralartapr2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713989062/callowaykyschoolsus/pyxdwqabr0sabyohsigo/southwestmuralartapr2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713989062/callowaykyschoolsus/pyxdwqabr0sabyohsigo/southwestmuralartapr2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1713989062/callowaykyschoolsus/pyxdwqabr0sabyohsigo/southwestmuralartapr2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1713989062/callowaykyschoolsus/pyxdwqabr0sabyohsigo/southwestmuralartapr2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713989062/callowaykyschoolsus/pyxdwqabr0sabyohsigo/southwestmuralartapr2024.jpg","width":2000}])
![Southwest Teacher Kellye Steele is the April Laker Champion for Kids]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712585232/callowaykyschoolsus/ztllronzb0s0nobch6ms/southwestksteelechampapr2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712585232/callowaykyschoolsus/ztllronzb0s0nobch6ms/southwestksteelechampapr2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712585232/callowaykyschoolsus/ztllronzb0s0nobch6ms/southwestksteelechampapr2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1712585232/callowaykyschoolsus/ztllronzb0s0nobch6ms/southwestksteelechampapr2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1712585232/callowaykyschoolsus/ztllronzb0s0nobch6ms/southwestksteelechampapr2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1712585232/callowaykyschoolsus/ztllronzb0s0nobch6ms/southwestksteelechampapr2024.jpg","width":2200}])
![Rhonda Wicker Named 23-24 Challenger Learning Center Outstanding Educator]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712322493/callowaykyschoolsus/ydqavoiodmhiruxruea4/rhondawickerwkctcmarch2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712322493/callowaykyschoolsus/ydqavoiodmhiruxruea4/rhondawickerwkctcmarch2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712322493/callowaykyschoolsus/ydqavoiodmhiruxruea4/rhondawickerwkctcmarch2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1712322493/callowaykyschoolsus/ydqavoiodmhiruxruea4/rhondawickerwkctcmarch2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1712322493/callowaykyschoolsus/ydqavoiodmhiruxruea4/rhondawickerwkctcmarch2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712322493/callowaykyschoolsus/ydqavoiodmhiruxruea4/rhondawickerwkctcmarch2024.jpg","width":1800}])
![Southwest Elementary Academic Team are Governor's Cup Regional Champs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711394019/callowaykyschoolsus/nimbobicjyma59411vol/swateammarch2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711394019/callowaykyschoolsus/nimbobicjyma59411vol/swateammarch2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711394019/callowaykyschoolsus/nimbobicjyma59411vol/swateammarch2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1711394019/callowaykyschoolsus/nimbobicjyma59411vol/swateammarch2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1711394019/callowaykyschoolsus/nimbobicjyma59411vol/swateammarch2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1711394019/callowaykyschoolsus/nimbobicjyma59411vol/swateammarch2024.jpg","width":2200}])
![Southwest's Ethan Pervine Chosen for 2024 Kentucky Children's Choir]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708724285/callowaykyschoolsus/kf0fvjo06k0vbxcy5qf1/southwestpervinefeb2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708724285/callowaykyschoolsus/kf0fvjo06k0vbxcy5qf1/southwestpervinefeb2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1708724285/callowaykyschoolsus/kf0fvjo06k0vbxcy5qf1/southwestpervinefeb2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1708724285/callowaykyschoolsus/kf0fvjo06k0vbxcy5qf1/southwestpervinefeb2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1708724285/callowaykyschoolsus/kf0fvjo06k0vbxcy5qf1/southwestpervinefeb2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1708724285/callowaykyschoolsus/kf0fvjo06k0vbxcy5qf1/southwestpervinefeb2024.jpg","width":2200}])
![Kindergarten Registration is Thursday, March 7]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707165828/callowaykyschoolsus/tliw6rnfk2tslxc4vdex/kinderthumbnailfeb2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1707165828/callowaykyschoolsus/tliw6rnfk2tslxc4vdex/kinderthumbnailfeb2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1707165828/callowaykyschoolsus/tliw6rnfk2tslxc4vdex/kinderthumbnailfeb2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1707165828/callowaykyschoolsus/tliw6rnfk2tslxc4vdex/kinderthumbnailfeb2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707165828/callowaykyschoolsus/tliw6rnfk2tslxc4vdex/kinderthumbnailfeb2024.jpg","width":1292}])
![Southwest Elementary Academic Team Wins District Championship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707143374/callowaykyschoolsus/wag09c4iydtqbuizrl8q/southwestateamfeb2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1707143374/callowaykyschoolsus/wag09c4iydtqbuizrl8q/southwestateamfeb2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1707143374/callowaykyschoolsus/wag09c4iydtqbuizrl8q/southwestateamfeb2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1707143374/callowaykyschoolsus/wag09c4iydtqbuizrl8q/southwestateamfeb2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1707143374/callowaykyschoolsus/wag09c4iydtqbuizrl8q/southwestateamfeb2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1707143374/callowaykyschoolsus/wag09c4iydtqbuizrl8q/southwestateamfeb2024.jpg","width":2200}])
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QUICK FACTS
GRADES: K-5
ENROLLMENT: 455
CURRICULUM: Research-based curriculum and instruction, Music/Art/PE for all students
EXTRA-CURRICULAR: Numerous after-school clubs and sports
CARING: After-school and summer child care options available
