Walnut School PTO Patriot Academy

Purpose

The purpose of the Walnut School PTO Before/After School Care Program is to provide a service for Walnut Students and parents.  District funds are not used for this program.

Program

The activities will include games, individual and team sports, art, enrichment activities, homework assistance, stories, and some educational shows/videos. 

Hours of Operation:

Before School - 7:00-8:00 am Monday through Friday

After School - 3:45-5:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 3:30-5:30 pm - Wednesday

The program only operates on days that school is in session, and will not be operated during Parent/Teacher Conferences, Spring Break, or InService Days. 

Students must be picked up promptly at 5:30 pm or you will be billed for an additional half-day.

Administration

The program is administered by the building principal, Mr. Coltrane. 

Mrs. Lyon is the contact person for Patriot Academy.  You may email her at tlyon@usd253.org or call the school, 620-341-2288 and leave a message for her.

Cost/Payment

Before School - $3.00 per day
After School - $4.00 per day 
After Quest -  $2.00 per day

Parents are required to pay only for days that their children actually attend.  Drop-ins are not accepted.  Your student's enrollment form must be completed, current, and on file prior to attending.

There will be a one-time $10.00 processing fee required per new family enrollment.

Parents will be billed monthly for the time their children actually attend the program.  Bills must be paid in a timely manner.  Payments are due by the 5th of the month.  If not paid in full by the 10th of the month, your children CANNOT ATTEND Patriot Academy care until the payment is made.

Enrollment

A Patriot Academy enrollment form must be completed prior to attendance.

Patriot Academy Enrollment Form (click to get the form)