21st Century Learning

2024-2025 UPDATE: WCS’ after-school program expands, sees new leadership

Along with expanding from two to all four of Warren City Schools PK-8 buildings, the 21^st Century  Community Learning program also has a new face at the helm.

Sharanita L. Brogdon was named program manager in September. She oversees the after-school activities and opportunities at the district’s four 21^st Century Community Learning Centers.

The district launched its 21st Century program in 2012 at Jefferson and Willard schools and expanded it to include Lincoln and McGuffey schools early in the 2024-2025 school year. The program serves 143 students among the four buildings.

Brogdon said her goal is to help the students served through the program recognize their strengths and build upon them, while also encouraging them to embrace their challenges and work diligently to overcome them.

“I firmly believe that the 21st Century staff plays a crucial role in providing academic support that helps students enhance their grades, develop effective communication and critical thinking skills, and gain essential life skills, all in a fun and engaging environment,” she said.

The program is open to students in 6^th to 8^th grades. Through its centers at each school building, 21^st Century provides academic, social emotional, and recreational opportunities with certified teachers and credentialed community members. Each center has a site coordinator.

The centers run four days a week, Monday through Thursday, October to May. Recreational/artistic/social emotional/STEM classes are offered daily by community partners and district teachers.

This year’s partners include the Ohio State University Extension, Compass Family & Community Services, Chess is Life, Junior Achievement, Robotics, Art, Drums Alive, Cricut, Freedom Block, STEM is Us 2.0, X-Treme Step, MyPath Mahoning Valley, and Table Top Stations.

The program, funded by a U.S. Department of Education grant, also provides opportunities for family engagement and field trips.  

“I am thrilled to take on the role of program manager,” Brogdon said. “It’s a privilege to be part of Warren City Schools and contribute to this outstanding afterschool program. As a proud graduate of this district, I am deeply committed to dedicating my time and expertise to supporting the students of Warren.”

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The Warren City Schools is pleased to provide all 6th-8th grade students the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education in every Warren PK-8 building. These centers provide academic, social emotional, and recreational opportunities with certified teachers and credentialed community members. The 21st Century program started in 2012 at Jefferson and Willard schools and has been extended to Lincoln and McGuffey schools in the Fall of 2024. The centers run four days a week Monday through Thursday from October to May. Recreational/artistic/social emotional/STEM classes are offered daily by community partners and district teachers. Our partners this year include: Ohio State University Extension, Compass Family & Community Services (SEL), Chess is Life, Junior Achievement, Robotics, Art, Drums Alive, Cricut, Freedom Block, STEM is Us 2.0, X-Treme Step, MyPath Mahoning Valley (college/career), and Table Top Stations.

21st Century After Hours Application

21^st CCLC Building Site Coordinators:
Jefferson: Mesa Morlan  mesa.morlan@warrencityschools.org
Lincoln:  Nicole Mizner  Nicole.mizner@warrencityschools.org
McGuffey: William Bell   William.bell@warrencityschools.org
Willard: Adrian Komora   Adrian.komora@warrencityschools.org