FREE After-School Programs Open to Every GRS Eagle

At Golden Rule Schools, our school day doesn't end when the bell rings. After the last lesson of the day, our campuses come alive in a whole new way. Our families love our after-school program provided at all 5 campuses, and they love the cost – completely free to GRS students!

Whether your child is brand new to GRS or has been an Eagle for years, our after-school program is designed so every student finds their thing. From the soccer field to the art room, here's a look at the athletics, fine arts, and enrichments your Eagle can explore after school.

Students and staff at Golden Rule Schools in Dallas pose for a photo in the gymnasium.

Athletics

What happens on the field is just as important as what happens in the classroom. Our after-school athletics teach our students how to work as a team, push through challenges and show up for each other. Plus, our students have a lot of fun doing it!

Depending on your campus, GRS Eagles can participate in sports like:

⚽ Soccer

🏀 Basketball

⚾ Baseball

🏐 Volleyball

📣 Cheerleading

Is your child a seasoned athlete or ready to try a new sport for the first time? After school sports are a great way to build confidence, make friends, and stay active. At GRS, it’s completely tuition-free!

Two GRS students smile while holding a thumbs-up while working behind the scenes of the Fine Arts Night at the DeSoto campus, December 2025.

Fine Arts

If your child likes being creative, our fine arts program is designed to let students explore, express, and create. Students dive into hands-on experiences that build artistic skills and real self-confidence, all in a supportive community where their talents are seen and celebrated.

That community spirit came to life at our DeSoto campus Fine Arts Night last winter, where students from Pre-K all the way through 8th grade took the spotlight in a production that had the whole GRS family cheering.

Enrichments

The learning doesn't stop at dismissal, and neither does the fun! Our enrichment activities are designed to stretch our Eagles beyond the classroom in exciting ways. If your child loves learning new words and lives for a little friendly competition, the GRS Spelling Bee is calling their name. With clubs like Student Council, Robotics Club, Art Club, and Chess Club, there's a place for every kind of Eagle in our after-school enrichments program.

While every Golden Rule Schools campus offers free after-school programming, the specific sports, activities, and enrichments available may vary by location. We encourage you to connect with your GRS campus directly to find out exactly what's available for your Eagle this year.

Interested in connecting and learning more about Golden Rule Schools? We would love to show you around! We serve 5 communities across metro Dallas for students ranging from pre-k to 8th grade, completely tuition-free. Schedule a tour today!

About Golden Rule Schools

Every student matters at Golden Rule Schools, a system of 5 tuition-free public charter schools serving students in PreK - 8th grade across metro Dallas. For over 25 years our safe, secure facilities and intentionally small classes enable us to know every student by name and how they best learn. Find us at goldenruledallas.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Enroll today!

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