Texas Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE)

Looking for a place where your child can learn, explore, and connect after school? Lake Worth ISD’s Texas Afterschool Centers on Education (Texas ACE) program, funded by the Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC grant, offers academic support and engaging enrichment activities in a safe, welcoming environment.

Texas ACE is free for participating students.

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This program is available for students enrolled at any of our five Lake Worth ISD schools. Please complete the student application form, including emergency contacts, health information, and transportation needs.

The campus Texas ACE team will contact you to confirm your child’s enrollment, start date, and dismissal arrangements.

English Texas ACE Application     Spanish Texas ACE Application

Attendance and Participation
Enrollment is voluntary. Once enrolled, students are expected to attend regularly and meet the program’s attendance requirements. Consistent participation helps students benefit from both academic support and enrichment activities.

Students are expected to follow campus behavior expectations and participate respectfully. Families should notify the campus Texas ACE Site Coordinator when their child will be absent or when dismissal arrangements need to change. All participants are expected to follow district code of conduct policies. Here is the link for your review: Lake Worth ISD Student Code of Conduct 2026-2027

What will students do?
Students will have opportunities to:

• Receive tutoring and other academic support.
• Explore interests through activities such as art, music, theatre, STEAM, fitness, and student clubs.
• Build confidence, friendships, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Activities will vary by campus and grade level.

Dinner and Transportation
Dinner will be provided daily to participating students. Please identify any food allergies or dietary needs on the enrollment form.

Transportation/busing will be provided for students who need it. Please indicate your transportation needs on the enrollment form. The campus Texas ACE team will follow up with bus arrangements and dismissal details.

Where and when does Texas ACE meet?
Texas ACE will be offered Monday through Friday after school at:

• Effie Morris STEAM Academy
• Miller Language Academy
• Marine Creek Leadership Academy
• Lucyle Collins Middle School
• Lake Worth High School

Program start date: November 2nd, 2026 (Enrollment is ongoing until all spots are full)

Campus Program Hours: