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Middle School Alliance

Dozens of afterschool programs are available at all seven Richmond Public Middle Schools Monday through Thursday:

  • Henderson Middle School
  • Boushall Middle School
  • Albert Hill Middle School
  • Lucille Brown Middle School
  • River City Middle School
  • MLK, Jr. Middle School
  • Dogwood Middle School

Programs run from 3:45 pm – 6:30 pm (varies by school) from August to May. Nutrition, security, and transportation home are coordinated by NextUp in partnership with RPS.

Please note: Programs do not operate when schools are closed for holidays, spring /summer / winter break, weather-related closings, educational work days, etc..

These afterschool programs are available through the NextUp Middle School Alliance, a collaboration with Richmond Public Schools, the City of Richmond, youth development agencies, and a network of program providers, with NextUp as the OST intermediary.

Programs are delivered in all traditional RPS middle schools at no cost to families.

Program categories include:

  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
  • Sports and Health
  • Leadership and Work Readiness
  • Arts and Humanities
Register at Dogwood
Register at all other schools
Albert Hill Afterschool Programs Spring 2026
Boushall Afterschool Programs Spring 2026
Henderson Afterschool Programs Spring 2026
Lucille Brown Afterschool Programs Spring 2026
MLK Middle School Afterschool Programs Spring 2026
River City Afterschool Programs Spring 2026
Dogwood Middle School School Afterschool Programs

Please note, some programs only run on certain days and time blocks. Students can sign up for more than one program.

MSA Annual Calendar

Program Descriptions

How to sign up

  1. Register and enroll your child in the Middle School Alliance through the NextUp Parent Portal during an open registration period. Your annual enrollment will be valid for the entire school year. You’ll provide:
    • Your contact information
    • Information about your child (like emergency contacts, their RPS student number, allergies, etc.)
    • Signatures for waivers and other forms
  2. Your child will receive a scheduling form at the beginning of each session (Fall, Winter, Spring) to select their program(s) from site coordinating agencies at their school. Once your child selects programs and is registered through the NextUp Parent Portal, they can attend the remainder of the school year.
Register at Dogwood
Register at all other schools

NextUp RVA is a nonprofit organization helping youth discover their talents and build positive relationships. It does this by managing a strong system of accessible out-of-school time programs delivered in schools and across the city. When youth participate in quality out-of-school time programs, they learn new skills, find out what they are good at, gain confidence and are engaged learners.

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