Virginia Partnership for Out-of-School Time (VPOST)

10/29/2026

Turn Lights on Afterschool for Youth! Use Social Media Settlement to Fund IRL!

We're grateful for the efforts to hold companies accountable for social media harm. We're counting on lawmakers to invest in antidotes that will last a lifetime. Please act now to help the young people harmed most, and direct funds to afterschool and summer programs, youth mental health services, and safe digital engagement!

Sign the petition by the Afterschool Alliance 📲https://bit.ly/FundIRLPetition

10/28/2026

📢BREAKING NEWS: We've just received word that the Virginia Attorney General is speaking at our 17th Annual Conference!

There are a few remaining tickets available! Secure your registration while you still can and build your village with us in Williamsburg.

📲https://bit.ly/VPOSTConf2026

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

Happy Lights On Afterschool Day! So happy to celebrate with all 50 states with the Afterschool Alliance, Mott Foundation, and a cameo with West Virginia Statewide Afterschool Network in front of the Mott building in Flint, MI

10/22/2026

💡IT'S LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL!💡

It’s on! We're joining in on the nationwide celebration of .

Afterschool and summer learning programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn and help working families—and today thousands of programs will share how they're keeping the lights on afterschool for our children!

TODAY IS THE DAY: Lights On Afterschool is here!

All day long and all across the country, we’re celebrating afterschool programs for their critical role in the lives of children, families, and communities.

Attend an event: https://bit.ly/4B8zlXJ
Take the : https://bit.ly/4dKAgUd

Or just follow the action at the hashtag to learn about the impact of afterschool—and the importance of keeping these programs accessible and well-funded.

10/20/2026

💡Lights on Afterschool is just TWO DAYS away!💡

Afterschool programs make a difference in the lives of young people every day, inspiring learning and preparing students for a bright future! Put the for the programs that help our kids, families, and communities thrive. http://3to6.co/LightsOn-Signup

Don't forget to tag VPOST in pictures of your program celebration! We'll highlight the LOA events in our newsletter. on everything!

Lights On Afterschool is coming up THIS Thursday! 💡

In just a few days, afterschool programs around the country will celebrate the impact of afterschool by hosting fun events in their communities. We hope to see you out there! But if you can’t join in person, there’s another way to help raise awareness about the importance of funding afterschool programs: the Lights On Afterschool Lightbulb Challenge!

Here’s what to do:

💡Take a photo of yourself posing in the shape of a lightbulb! It can be just you, you and your colleagues, or you and all the kids in your afterschool program!
💡Post it with the hashtags and
💡Then challenge your followers to do the same!

We can’t wait to see your photos!

Learn more about the challenge: https://bit.ly/4yl8vZD
Or see if there’s an event in your community: https://bit.ly/4B8zlXJ

10/19/2026

📢VPOST CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!

There's still time to register you and your team for The Village We Build: VPOST's 17th Annual Conference! 📲https://bit.ly/VPOSTConf2026

We've got 15 high-quality workshops bringing up-to-date resources and activities to the field! Check out the full descriptions on our website: https://v-post.org/conference-workshops/

10/14/2026

🚨📢 LAST CALL! 📢🚨 Don't miss your chance to attend VPOST's 17th annual conference!

The deadline to secure lodging is THIS FRIDAY, October 16th.
📲https://bit.ly/VPOSTLodging2026

The deadline to register is NEXT MONDAY, October 19th.
📲https://bit.ly/VPOSTConf2026

Check out our workshops, door prizes, and more on our website: https://v-post.org/17th-annual-conference/

09/24/2026

📢 Last call for OST Champion Award Nominations!

The Roberta Newman OST Champion Award nomination form closes on Wednesday, September 30th.

If you have a colleague who deserves recognition for their passion for and dedication to the OST field, take a moment to nominate them! VPOST will recognize up to three nominees during our conference in November.

📲Nomination Form: https://bit.ly/OSTChampionAward2026
📲Conference Registration: https://bit.ly/VPOSTConf2026

09/23/2026

Our Executive Director, Blaire Denson, joined Senator L. Louise Lucas last night with our government relations team at Commonwealth Strategy Group. Sen. Lucas is currently President pro tempore of the Virginia Senate, represents District 18, and serves as chair of Senate Finance and Appropriations as well as a member of Education and Health. VPOST recognizes Senator Louise Lucas for her leadership in supporting Virginia's children, families, and out-of-school time programs.

As Chair of the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee, Senator Lucas helped advance $2 million annually in the 2026 state budget to strengthen Virginia's 21st Century Community Learning Centers, supporting afterschool, before-school, and summer learning opportunities. The budget also recognizes VPOST's role in supporting programs and grantees across the Commonwealth.

VPOST looks forward to working with Senator Lucas, Attorney General Jay Jones, and members of the General Assembly, helping advance opportunities that support youth well-being and meaningful connections.

We appreciate Senator Lucas's commitment to ensuring Virginia's young people have access to quality learning opportunities beyond the school day.