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OXCEL After School Program (DES, OMS, OHS)

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Program Overview

Oxford City Schools is proud to offer the free OXCEL 21st Century After School Program, a federal grant-funded initiative through the Alabama 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC). This program provides free academic enrichment and holistic support for students and families beyond the traditional school day.

While we wish we could offer this opportunity at every school, these federal grants were awarded through a competitive process, and three of our six schools—DES, OMS, and OHS—were selected by the State Department for the 2026–2027 school year. We are actively exploring additional funding sources to expand access in the future.

APPLY HERE

Click the link below for your child’s school to complete the student application form. 

The student's primary contact will be notified via email regarding the status of the application after applications have been reviewed.

DeArmanville Elementary 
Oxford Middle
Oxford High

What the Program Offers

Students in the OXCEL program will participate in a variety of enriching experiences, including:

  • Academic Enrichment: Homework help and targeted support in reading, math, and other core subjects to help students meet state academic standards.
  • STEM Activities: Engaging hands-on projects in science, technology, engineering, and math to spark creativity and innovation.
  • Enrichment Opportunities: Exposure to the arts, music, physical fitness, and cultural exploration to support well-rounded development.
  • College & Career Readiness: Activities and workshops to build skills for future success, from study habits to leadership to goal setting.
  • Family Engagement: Events and resources designed to empower families to support their child's learning.

Important Information

  • TRANSPORTATION will NOT be provided for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Parents/guardians are responsible for arranging transportation home each day.
  • PROMPT PICK-UP IS REQUIRED. Students must be picked up promptly at 5:30 each day. Consistent late pick-ups disrupt program operations. Repeated failure to pick up a student on time may result in the students removal from the OXCEL after-school program.

Program Hours & Locations

DeArmanville Elementary (DES)
Monday–Friday, 3:16 PM – 5:30 PM

Oxford Middle School (OMS) & Oxford High School (OHS)
Monday–Wednesday, 3:16 PM – 5:30 PM

📅 The program follows the Oxford City Schools Academic Calendar and will not operate on holidays or days when school is not in session.

Who Can Participate?

This program serves students in Oxford City Schools who may benefit from academic and enrichment support. Priority is given to students who are academically at risk or in need of a safe, structured after-school environment.