The Pickett Middle School Afterschool Program offers a creative, hands-on environment that emphasizes youth voice, choice, and belonging. Students explore new interests while building confidence and practical life skills.

Middle school students
Members of the Pickett school community
Create original art projects
Learn cooking and kitchen skills
Participate in inclusive movement-based activities
Take part in group reflection and community-building
Learn about high school choices
Learn collaboration and teamwork skills
Develop their own positive voice
Foster positive peer and adult relationships
The program partners with community organizations to enrich afterschool programming and support youth development.