Afternoon Adventure Learning Center

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Public community updates from Afternoon Adventure Learning Center in Newton, Mississippi.

🏕️ STEM Camping Adventure with MSU Extension! June 28, 2026 · 9 related posts
A huge thank you to Janae Coleman with MSU Extension for visiting Afternoon Adventure Learning Center! 📚🏕️ Ms. Coleman read When We Go Camping, then led our students in a fun hands-on STEM activity where they built and painted their own tents. To top it all off, everyone enjoyed a special camping treat! Thank you for making learning fun, creative, and memorable! 💚⛺🎨📖 #AfternoonAdventure #MSUExtension #STEMLearning #HandsOnLearning #NewtonMS
🎓 Exploring Opportunities at East Central Community College! 🎓 June 23, 2026 · 23 related posts
Our students had an incredible educational field trip to East Central Community College! They toured the basketball gym, softball and football fields, library, cafeteria, student union, exercise room, boys' and girls' dormitories, and even enjoyed the beautiful lake. 🌟 This hands-on experience gave them a glimpse into college life, higher education opportunities, and future career possibilities. Our students learned so much, asked great questions, and had an amazing time exploring the campus! Thank you, ECCC, for a memorable and inspiring visit! 💙💛 #AfternoonAdventureLearningCenter #EastCentralCC #CollegeTour #FutureLeaders #EducationalFieldTrip #LearningBeyondTheClassroom
📣 From Cheerleader to Executive Director: A Full-Circle Moment at ECCC! 💙💛 June 23, 2026 · 3 related posts
During our recent visit to East Central Community College, our students got a special glimpse into my past! As we toured the campus library, we pulled out my East Central yearbook and found pictures of me as an ECCC cheerleader. 📣💙💛 As the Executive Director of Afternoon Adventure Learning Center and a proud East Central graduate, it was an unforgettable moment to share my college memories with our students. It reminded them that dreams can become reality through hard work, education, and determination. I am grateful for the foundation East Central provided me and honored to inspire the next generation of leaders as they begin imagining their own futures. 🎓✨ #FullCircleMoment #EastCentralCC #ProudGraduate #ECCCAlumni #AfternoonAdventureLearningCenter #FutureLeaders #DreamBig
Creating memories, exploring creativity, and learning through hands-on fun at the Newton Library! 🦕🎨📚✨ June 23, 2026 · 23 related posts
📚🦴 Our students had an amazing time on their field trip to the Newton Library on Monday, June 22, 2026! They got creative by making their own clay fossils and decorating treat bags with colorful paintings and drawings. To top it all off, each student received a bag full of goodies! Thank you, Newton Library, for a fun-filled day of learning, creativity, and adventure! 🎨✨ #AfternoonAdventureLearningCenter #NewtonLibrary #FieldTripFun #HandsOnLearning #CreativeKids
Thank You, United Giver's Fund! June 23, 2026
A heartfelt thank you to the United Giver's Fund for their generous grant donation to Afternoon Adventure Learning Center! Your support helps us continue providing enriching educational experiences, academic support, and opportunities for the children and families we serve. We are truly grateful for your investment in our community's future! 💙📚 #ThankYou #UnitedGiversFund #AfternoonAdventureLearningCenter #CommunitySupport #YouthDevelopment
Thanking La-Z Boy South for their support of Afternoon Adventure June 3, 2026 · 2 related posts
Thanking La-Z Boy South for their support of Afternoon Adventure from Afternoon Adventure Learning Center.
📚✨ Summer Tutoring 2026 is underway! Learning today, leading tomorrow. 🌟 June 28, 2026 · 27 related posts
📚☀️ Summer Tutoring 2026 is off to an amazing start at Afternoon Adventure Learning Center! ☀️📚 Our scholars are enjoying a summer filled with learning, creativity, and exciting opportunities to grow every day. From engaging reading activities and math challenges to hands-on projects and educational games, students are staying active, focused, and enthusiastic about learning. 🎨📖➕🎲 Each day brings new experiences that encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Students are exploring new concepts, building important academic skills, and discovering that learning can be both fun and rewarding. 💡✨ We are especially proud of the confidence our scholars are developing as they take on new challenges, set goals, and celebrate their accomplishments. Every success—big or small—is helping them become stronger, more independent learners. 🌟👏 Teamwork and collaboration continue to play an important role in our program. Students are supporting one another, sharing ideas, and learning valuable communication skills that will benefit them both inside and outside the classroom. 🤝❤️ Our dedicated staff works hard each day to create a positive and encouraging environment where every child feels supported, valued, and motivated to do their best. Their commitment helps make every learning experience meaningful and memorable. 🍎💙 As the summer continues, we are excited to watch our scholars grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Their hard work, positive attitudes, and determination are shining through in everything they do. 🚀📚 We are grateful to our families for their continued support and partnership. Together, we are helping students stay engaged, prevent summer learning loss, and prepare for a successful school year ahead. 🎉🎓 Thank you for being part of another incredible summer of learning, growth, and achievement at Afternoon Adventure Learning Center! 🌞✨ #SummerTutoring #LearningIsFun #AfternoonAdventureLearningCenter #SummerSuccess #FutureLeaders #AcademicGrowth #StudentAchievement #SummerLearning #BuildingConfidence #LearningTogether
Congratulations to Stormy on receiving your awards at Awards Day! 🌟 May 27, 2026
Your hard work, dedication, and achievements continue to shine bright. We are so proud of you and all you’ve accomplished. Keep reaching for the stars — the best is yet to come! 🎉🏆
Monday-Teacher Appreciation Day! May 10, 2026
A huge THANK YOU to Olive Garden for treating our teachers and staff to a delicious lunch of pasta, salad, and lasagna during Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! 🍝🥗 Your generosity helped...
Wednesday & Thursday-Teacher Appreciation: May 10, 2026
Sweet thanks to Star Donuts & Coffee for the delicious donuts and coffee, to McAlister’s for the cookies and tea, to Jack’s for the milkshake and breakfast coupons, and to Wendy’s for the...
Friday-Teacher Appreciation Day May 10, 2026
Big THANK YOU to Pizza Hut for serving pizza to our teachers and staff, to Jack’s for the 3-piece Chicken Finger Snack Meal coupons, and to Smoothie King for the delicious smoothies! 🍕🍗🥤...
Tuesday-Teacher Appreciation Day: May 10, 2026
Thank you, Sonic, for providing our amazing teachers and staff with tasty Chicken Wraps during Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌯💙 Our team truly enjoyed the special lunch treat. We are so...
A special THANK YOU to The Norman Family for blessing our teachers and staff with... May 10, 2026
A special THANK YOU to The Norman Family for blessing our teachers and staff with delicious fruit and sweet treats this Friday! 🍓🍍🍪 Your kindness and generosity helped make Teacher &...
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Our students got creative for Earth Day with a fun recycled art project in Mrs. Pa... May 2, 2026 · 4 related posts
Our students got creative for Earth Day with a fun recycled art project in Mrs. Parish’s classroom! 🌎♻️ We’re so proud of their imagination and commitment to helping the planet—turning...
We had a great time at the 2026 East Central Job Expo! It was wonderful meeting so... May 2, 2026
We had a great time at the 2026 East Central Job Expo! It was wonderful meeting so many amazing people and making new connections. Thank you to East Central for inviting us—we truly enjoyed...
We’re so proud of Cor’Myea for earning 2nd Place at the Reading Book Fair! 📚✨ April 12, 2026
Her hard work and love for reading truly shine. Keep reaching for the stars! 🌟
A heartfelt THANK YOU to Mrs. Marian Allen from the Jones County Black History Mus... February 19, 2026 · 2 related posts
A heartfelt THANK YOU to Mrs. Marian Allen from the Jones County Black History Museum and Arts for coming out to celebrate Black History Month with our scholars! 📚✨ Your powerful...
We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to McDonald’s of Newton for sponsoring ou... February 19, 2026 · 6 related posts
We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to McDonald’s of Newton for sponsoring our Valentine’s Day Reading Event with Hamburger Happy Meals! ❤️📚 Your generosity helped make the day extra...
🎉 Congratulations to Daciona Bobbit for making the Honor Roll for the 2nd 9 weeks... January 31, 2026
🎉 Congratulations to Daciona Bobbit for making the Honor Roll for the 2nd 9 weeks at Newton Elementary School! 📚✨ We’re so proud to support her at Afternoon Adventure Learning Center with...
We couldn’t have done this without them! 🎁✨ December 27, 2025
Thank you to our Amazing Newton County Team Leaders, Kristie Temple and Oliver Gray, for making Toys for Tots possible for our community! 💙
It takes a village! 🎄✨ December 27, 2025 · 6 related posts
The Afternoon Adventure Toys for Tots 2025 Crew helped us bring smiles to 220 children across Newton County. Grateful for every volunteer, donor, and supporter who made this possible. ❤️
Shout out to Mrs. Baker from MDHS for coming to Afternoon Adventure today to lead... December 9, 2025 · 3 related posts
Shout out to Mrs. Baker from MDHS for coming to Afternoon Adventure today to lead a powerful workshop on Bullying with our students. 💛 Thank you for teaching our kids how to be kind, speak...
🎄✨ A huge thank you to Third New Hope District Church for providing toys for the... December 8, 2025
🎄✨ A huge thank you to Third New Hope District Church for providing toys for the children in our community! Your generosity is making Christmas brighter for so many families. We appreciate...
Christmas 2025 December 8, 2025
🎄✨ Our students got into the holiday spirit by creating their very own Christmas trees today! They loved decorating them with stars, gifts, and lots of Christmas cheer. ❤️🎁
Thanksgiving 2025 December 8, 2025
🦃📚 Our students had so much fun reading Turkey Trouble today! After the story, they got creative and disguised their turkeys to help them stay safe for Thanksgiving. 😄✨ These disguises...
🎃👻 Halloween 2025 at Afternoon Adventure Learning Center! November 1, 2025 · 10 related posts
Our students had a blast carving pumpkins, creating spooky crafts, and seeing our amazing teachers in costume! 🧡🕸️
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Creativity on full display! October 30, 2025 · 2 related posts
Mrs. Parish’s class made the cutest Halloween pumpkin crafts. 🎃✨
🎁 Toys for Tots 2025! 🎄 October 27, 2025
Parents can now sign up easily at www.afternoonadventure.org Let’s make sure no child goes without a toy this year! ❤️
Thank you, Newton Fire Department, for visiting our students this October 2025 for... October 27, 2025 · 5 related posts
Thank you, Newton Fire Department, for visiting our students this October 2025 for Fire Prevention Month—and for bringing the big 🚒! Our kids loved the tour and safety lessons. We...
Afternoon Adventure Learning Center had a blast at the 2025 Treat Street! 🎃 October 27, 2025 · 2 related posts
We loved seeing all the kids in their awesome costumes and dancing together to “Boots On the Ground!” 🤠👢 Our cowboy and cowgirl costumes were a hit!
🌟 We’re Honored! 🌟 October 21, 2025 · 2 related posts
We’re honored to be selected as a 2025 Members Helping Members Grant Recipient! 💛 Thank you to the Pinebelt Foundation for supporting our Snack Away Hunger Project—providing healthy snacks...
🎉 Congratulations to Kaylen Curry and Karli Harris for their outstanding achievem... October 21, 2025
🎉 Congratulations to Kaylen Curry and Karli Harris for their outstanding achievements! 🏆 Kaylen scored Perfect on Math State Testing, and both Kaylen and Karli were recognized for Beta...
MDHS Workshop on Hygiene: A Big Thank You to Cynthia Baker September 10, 2025
Huge thank you to Cynthia Baker from the Mississippi Department of Human Services for leading a fantastic Hygiene Workshop for our students today! Your time and care make a difference. 💙🧼
🌟 Nutrition Fun with MDHS! 🌟 June 24, 2025 · 6 related posts
Big thanks to Mrs. Vivian Evans from MDHS for coming out to teach our students about Nutrition during our Summer Learning Program 2025! 🥕🍎 The kids loved the snacks and had a blast...
Summer 2025 Spotlight: Squeeze Art Success! June 12, 2025 · 15 related posts
📚🎨 Students in our Summer 2025 Tutoring Program had so much fun exploring their creativity with squeeze art at the Newton Library! Big thanks to the library team for hosting such an...
🌟 Grateful for Community Support! 🙌 May 7, 2025
Huge thanks to the Community Foundation of East Mississippi for awarding Afternoon Adventure Learning Center a grant to support our Afterschool and Summer Tutoring Program! 📚✨ Your support...
🧵 Paper Doll Designers in Action! 🎨 May 7, 2025 · 6 related posts
Our students got creative making paper dolls and designing clothes—blending art, math, and storytelling! 🎨✂️🧵 Hands-on fun that builds fine motor skills and sparks imagination!
💐 Antwane’s Heartfelt Bouquet for Mom! 💖 May 7, 2025
Antwane crafted a beautiful bouquet just for his mom in celebration of Mother’s Day 2025! 💐💖 His creativity and love truly shined through every flower.
#MothersDay2025 May 6, 2025 · 3 related posts
Our students put their hearts into creating beautiful flower crafts for Mother’s Day 2025! 🌸💖 A sweet way to show love and appreciation for all the amazing moms out there!
🎲 Strategic Minds at Play! 🧠 May 6, 2025
Learning through play! 🎯 Our students are sharpening their critical thinking and strategy skills with educational games like Connect 4. Every move is a step toward stronger minds! 🧠💡
East Central Community College Job Expo 2025 May 6, 2025 · 4 related posts
We connected with amazing people, explored opportunities with great vendors, and even ran into the Easter Bunny! 🐰 💼✨
Loose Caboose 2025! May 6, 2025
We had a blast at ! Great food, fun vibes, and unforgettable moments with our amazing community. Can’t wait for next year! 🚂🎉❤️
February 2025 Star Students of the Month! March 22, 2025
Prizes were awarded to students based on their academics, behavior, social skills, and other STAR QUALITIES! Our wonderful Star Students of February 2025 were (from left to right): Autumn...
Ditch the Clique: Embracing Inclusivity and Individuality with Blake-Miss Capitol City Teen! March 17, 2025 · 3 related posts
Big thanks to Blake for speaking with our 3rd–5th graders about Ditch the Clique! 💬✨ She encouraged our students to embrace inclusivity, celebrate individuality, and be confident in who...
Celebrating Black History Through Art! 🎨📚 February 19, 2025 · 9 related posts
A huge thank you to Marian Allen, Executive Director of the Laurel/Jones County Black History Museum and Arts, for visiting Afternoon Adventure Learning Center! Our students truly enjoyed...
Spreading love through literacy! ❤️📖 February 19, 2025 · 9 related posts
Our students had a fantastic Valentine's Day Reading Event, sponsored by McDonald's! 🍔🍟 Thank you for providing delicious Hamburger Happy Meals and making this event extra special!
January 2025 Star Students of the Month! February 19, 2025
Prizes were awarded to students based on their academics, behavior, social skills, and other STAR QUALITIES! Our wonderful Star Students of January 2025 were (from left to right): Stormy...

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