Oxford Charger after-school program registration opens May 1 for 2026-27

Oxford parents who need after-school coverage for the 2026-2027 school year have a narrow window to act, and the district is telling families not to wait. Enrollment for Charger After School opens May 1 at 8 a.m., and the Oxford School District is steering parents and guardians to register online as soon as the window opens.

The timing matters because the program is built around the daily gap between school dismissal and the end of the workday. Oxford School District says the in-house program serves students in grades Pre-K through 6, making it one of the main options for families that need supervised care after the bell. The district’s own page also says the program is not equipped or staffed to provide specialized services or accommodations beyond general supervision and academic support.

Cost is another key detail for households weighing their options. The program is listed at $200 per month per child, or $150 per month for families that qualify for free or reduced lunch. For parents managing multiple children, transportation, and work shifts, that fee structure will determine whether the program fits the family budget before the school year begins.

Oxford School District is pushing early sign-up, which suggests families should not assume spots will remain open later in the spring or summer. The district’s message is straightforward: come back on May 1 at 8 a.m. to reserve a spot. For working parents, that can make the difference between a stable pickup plan and scrambling for last-minute child care once classes start.

The district has also been moving through its 2026-2027 registration calendar in stages. Kindergarten registration opened April 20 and runs through May 1, while 3K and 4K registration ran from February 16 through February 27. Lafayette County School District has also posted 2026-2027 student registration, with new kindergarten student registration beginning May 1, a reminder that spring enrollment season is now in full swing across the county.

Families looking for more details can contact Marilyn Barnes at mvbarnes@oxfordsd.org. Barnes is listed on district sites as the Oxford School District’s director of student development, giving parents a direct point of contact as they sort through deadlines, eligibility and program expectations for the year ahead.

One more practical issue remains: the handbook currently posted on the district’s after-school care page is still labeled for 2025-2026 and has not yet been updated for 2026-2027. For families trying to lock in care before work schedules and school routines settle into place, the registration opening today is the critical first step.