Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance

Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance ... because learning does not end at 3:00 p.m.

The Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance serves as the infrastructure to support the continued growth, development and accessibility of quality out-of-school programs to promote the success of children and youth.

💡 Shared challenges. Shared solutions. Stronger partnerships.During COVID, communities came together in ways we had neve...
03/30/2026

💡 Shared challenges. Shared solutions. Stronger partnerships.

During COVID, communities came together in ways we had never seen before, and those partnerships are still making an impact today.

Out-of-school time programs and community organizations stepped up alongside schools to fill critical gaps—supporting students, families, and entire communities when it mattered most. Today, those relationships are evolving into long-term collaboration focused on student success and well-being.

Because when challenges are shared… the solutions must be too.

🤝 Read more about the power of these partnerships:
https://www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsnack/Wallace-Foundation-article-explores-the-power-of-school-and_03-17-2026.cfm?utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=Weekly%20Snack%2032326&utm_medium=email

💬 We want to hear from you:
Do you have a story like this in your community—partnerships that grew out of COVID and are still making a difference today? Share it in the comments 👇

⚾️ Happy Opening Day, Cincinnati Reds ! ❤️We’re throwing it back to a couple of weeks ago when the KYOSA booth had some ...
03/26/2026

⚾️ Happy Opening Day, Cincinnati Reds ! ❤️

We’re throwing it back to a couple of weeks ago when the KYOSA booth had some special visitors from the Cincinnati Reds—Rosie Red and Mr. Redlegs!

Just like baseball, out-of-school time programs are all about teamwork, growth, and showing up every day ready to give it your best. Across Kentucky, these programs create opportunities for young people to develop their academic strengths, build skills, find their passions, and be part of something bigger.

As the baseball season kicks off today, we’re cheering on a year full of connection, learning, and a few home runs along the way. Let’s play ball, Kentucky! ⚾️💙

📚✨ Insights for those shaping the future of young people!The National Afterschool Association's Journal of Youth Develop...
03/20/2026

📚✨ Insights for those shaping the future of young people!

The National Afterschool Association's Journal of Youth Development is packed with research, real-world strategies, and innovative practices that strengthen how we support youth every day.

From advancing career readiness and civic engagement to building inclusive, youth-centered programs, this issue highlights what’s working across diverse communities and why it matters.

For those of us in out-of-school time, this is more than research—it’s a reminder that our work is grounded in evidence, impact, and possibility.

💡 Take a look and get inspired: how can we continue to elevate experiences for the young people we serve?

https://naaweb.org/news/719164/New-Issue-of-the-Journal-of-Youth-Development-Now-Available.htm

👋 Hello from Washington, DC!This week, KYOSA Director Kathleen Kelly, Partners for Change President & CEO Stacie Strotm...
03/12/2026

👋 Hello from Washington, DC!

This week, KYOSA Director Kathleen Kelly, Partners for Change President & CEO Stacie Strotman, and KYOSA Vice Chair and Executive Director Laura Lewter were on Capitol Hill with Afterschool Alliance as part of the Afterschool for All Challenge.

Alongside afterschool champions from across the country—and Out-of-School Time professionals from across the Commonwealth attending the National AfterSchool Association Convention—the group met with Kentucky’s members of Congress and their staff to advocate for the afterschool and summer learning programs that Kentucky kids and families depend on every day.

We’re proud to help elevate the voices of Kentucky’s OST community and stand with partners nationwide to ensure young people have access to safe, enriching opportunities beyond the school day. 💙💛

The 2026 Lights On Afterschool Poster Contest is officially open, and we’d love to see students from KY afterschool prog...
03/10/2026

The 2026 Lights On Afterschool Poster Contest is officially open, and we’d love to see students from KY afterschool programs show off their creativity!

Students are invited to create artwork that captures the spirit of afterschool—whether it’s the friendships, mentors, new skills, or opportunities that make these programs so special. Paintings, drawings, digital designs, and even photos of murals are all welcome!

The winning artwork will be printed on 50,000+ posters displayed at Lights On Afterschool events around the world, and the winning artist will receive $500 and national recognition for their program.

🗓 Submission deadline: June 18
🗳 Public voting: June 22–26

Encourage the young artists in your Out-of-School programs to get creative and share what afterschool means to them!

Learn more and submit artwork here:
https://afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsnack/The-2026-Lights-On-Afterschool-Poster-Contest-is-open_03-02-2026.cfm

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Please join us in welcoming Kathleen Kelly to the Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance & Partners for Change team as the new ...
03/04/2026

Please join us in welcoming Kathleen Kelly to the Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance & Partners for Change team as the new KYOSA Director! 🎉

In this role, Kathleen will lead efforts to strengthen and grow Kentucky’s out-of-school time ecosystem, cultivating statewide partnerships with schools, childcare providers, community organizations, policymakers, funders, and coalitions. Her work will help expand the reach, visibility, and impact of afterschool and summer learning opportunities across the Commonwealth.

Kathleen will also work to align statewide efforts, identify emerging opportunities, and position KYOSA for long-term growth as a trusted convener and leader in the out-of-school time space.

We’re excited to have Kathleen’s leadership helping move this work forward across Kentucky. Welcome to the team, Kathleen!

📣 Calling All Out-of-School Time Providers! 📣We want to hear from you. Your voice matters, and now’s your chance to help...
02/05/2026

📣 Calling All Out-of-School Time Providers! 📣

We want to hear from you. Your voice matters, and now’s your chance to help shape the future of Kentucky’s Out-of-School Time Alliance.

By completing a brief survey, you can share your priorities, needs, and ideas to help guide our strategic planning and programming. Your responses will directly inform our future work plan and ensure our efforts reflect what providers truly need to succeed.

📝 Take a few minutes to make an impact: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3Jv2petbcnlakKtBKLIoZZhUPKIr0LONgNpRhnLEvjkO9_Q/viewform

Thank you for the important work you do every day to support young people across the Commonwealth. We’re better together! 💙

The bright ideas in your brain deserve to see the light of day! 💡🧠The Dollar Challenge is where K-12 students across t...
02/03/2026

The bright ideas in your brain deserve to see the light of day! 💡🧠

The Dollar Challenge is where K-12 students across the country pitch ideas that improve their very own schools, homes, or communities.

Whether it’s a product, invention, or social solution, this is the place where bold ideas win BIG.

Kids and teens just need to record a 30-90 second pitch video, and submit by February 27, 2026. (Individuals or teams of up to three can enter.)

Finalists earn prizes from the $1 million prize pool, and an invitation to an epic celebration in June of 2026, happening in Flint, Michigan.

Imagination is the only limit. Learn more at https://mottmillion.org/

Happy New Year! 🎆Here’s to new beginnings, renewed energy, and continued impact for Kentucky’s youth and communities in ...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎆

Here’s to new beginnings, renewed energy, and continued impact for Kentucky’s youth and communities in the year ahead. ✨

✨ Holiday Wishes from KYOSA ✨From all of us at Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance, we’re wishing you peace, rest, and joyfu...
12/25/2025

✨ Holiday Wishes from KYOSA ✨

From all of us at Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance, we’re wishing you peace, rest, and joyful moments with loved ones today and throughout the holiday season.

12/23/2025

🎄 Holiday Office Closure Notice 🎄

KYOSA offices will be closed December 24–January 4 as we take time to rest and recharge for the new year. We’ll reopen on January 5 and look forward to connecting then.

Wishing our partners, providers, and communities across Kentucky a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year! ❄️✨

– The KYOSA Team

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