Norwich Public Schools

ASPIRE Mission

The ASPIRE Program in collaboration with a variety of community partners aims to promote positive youth development for Norwich Middle School students by providing:

• academic support and enrichment
• homework completion
• strong role models
• stimulating discussion 
• civic engagement
• health and wellness acitvities
• visual and performing arts instruction 
• personal development and goal-setting
• access to all students
• Family support

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ASPIRE Activities & Programs include:

ASPIRE Program Facts & Results

What is a 21st Century Community Learning Center?

Funded through the No Child Left Behind Act, the 21st Century Community Learning Center program supports after school learning centers in low-performing and high poverty school districts throughout the country.  More information can be found at: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/21stcclc/index.html

How do I join ASPIRE?

Any student interested in participating needs to register for each ASPIRE session with the Site Coordinator at their school.  Students should look for more information about activities and dates for each session in their school office.  Students and Parents can also contact their ASPIRE Coordinator for updated information.

Participation Results from School year 2010-11:

• 468 Students participated
• 40,770 hours of participation

Academic Results (school year 2009-10):