Thank you for choosing Wisconsin Youth Company School Year Programs!  

Please note: Families are varied and the use of the word Parent(s) refers to the adult(s) who are responsible for the child(ren).  

Wisconsin Youth Company is proud to continue our relationship with the Madison Metropolitan School District to provide on-site after school programming. Please carefully review all tabs on this webpage prior to your first day of school.   

Van Hise Elementary School  |  246 S. Segoe Rd., Madison

  • After School Program Cell Phone  |  608-445-8039
  • After School Program Hours  |  Monday 2-5:45 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 3:20-5:45 p.m.
    • Please note: program will not be offered on mid-day release and no school days. 
  • 2024-2025 Program Calendar
  • After School Program Location  |  Cafeteria – The entrance to the program is located at the main entrance near the school office (Door #6).
Meet the Staff  
  • Site Supervisor  |  Bee Xiong
  • Group Leader  |  Klaire
  • Program Manager  |  Sammy Krueger

All staff have education and/or experience related to working with children. They receive training prior to the start of the school year and are certified in first aid and CPR. All program staff receive additional training with updated health & wellness and cleaning & sanitation protocols.  

What to Bring  
  • Extra set of clothing, as needed 

Please do not send your child with any unnecessary items. Toys or other items from home will not be permitted. Wisconsin Youth Company is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged personal property, including clothing.  

Please note: Families are varied and the use of the word Parent(s) refers to the adult(s) who are responsible for the child(ren).  

After School Pick–up 
  • Parents will text or call the program phone 608-445-8039 upon arriving to program. Staff will have Parent 1 and 2 phone numbers programmed into their cell phone. To verify the phone numbers listed on your account please contact info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org. Staff will have children clean up, gather belongings, and exit the program space through Door #6 unless picking up directly from the playground. Please note all children must be marked as independent departure. Parents should meet their child(ren) outside the exit door.
  • If your child(ren) has not exited the school five minutes after your text, please text again or call the program phone.
  • If a different pre-authorized pick-up person is planning to pick-up from After School, please notify our administrative office or the site directly  
Daily Activities  
  • Wisconsin Youth Company staff will create weekly lesson plans tiered to the children’s interests. 
  • Our program helps children discover new opportunities through our choice-based curriculum.  
  • Within the daily activities, children will have a chance to participate in STEM, art projects, community building games, and other various hands–on activities to expand their developmental growth. Along with developing important life skills such as language, social and emotional skills.  
  • There will be time for daily outdoor recreation (weather permitted) where children will participate in group games and explore the playground. 
  • Children are also provided the opportunity to complete homework. 
Snack 
  • An afternoon snack will be provided 
  • All snacks served at program are nut-free 
  • Milk will also be served 
  • Please see the Wisconsin Youth Company Program Handbook for more details about snack 
Extracurriculars
  • Signed paperwork is required for children to participate in an extracurricular activity during after school hours. If your child will be participating in an extracurricular, please contact our registration team at info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org to complete the required paperwork prior to the first day of the extracurricular activity. 

Hi Van Hise community,

We do our best to end the day outside but if we can’t, the kids love the minutes we spend inside. Some notable projects we did last month include making balloon squish monsters, egg crafts, and brown paper bag snowflakes.

In May, hopefully there won’t be as much rain so we can end program outside more often. No matter where we end, I know there will be lots of laughter. As the school year is ending soon, I would love to have a look back at the kids’ growth and what we can do to prepare for next year!

Spotlight

This month’s spotlight is all the kids at After School. It’s been amazing to have them at program and to see them grow. A memorable moment I had this year was when many of the kids did a blind drawing of me. It got a lot of giggles and side eyes from them trying to see what I looked like. In the end, we all had a good laugh from it. A memory from Ms. Celeste was her group was outside, and they organized an Among Us game. Almost her whole group participated, and they all enjoyed their time outside.

Get To Know Staff
  • Site Supervisor: Bee Xiong aka Mr. Bee
    • Fun fact: Favorite dessert is carrot cake
  • Group Leader: Ms. Celeste
    • Fun fact: Wanted to be a firefighter when she grew up
  • Group Leader: Emma Huss
    • Fun fact: Knows sign language
Reminders
  • No After School:
  • Report absences by calling or texting the Attendance Message Line at 608-276-9898
  • If you’d like to contact me with concerns or questions, please feel free to email me at bxiong@wisconsinyouthcompany.org
  • If your child brings a water bottle to After School, please make sure it is labeled
  • If your child participates in any extracurricular activities, please email info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org for the extracurricular forms to fill out prior to the start date of the extracurricular.
Weather Guidelines

This chart shows what children need to wear when programs go outside.

Photo Gallery

Program Manager

Sammy Krueger is the program manager for After School at Van Hise Elementary. Please feel free to reach out to Sammy if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. She is available by email at: skrueger@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.

Please note: Families are varied and the use of the word Parent(s) refers to the adult(s) who are responsible for the child(ren).  

Site Cell Phone Number: 608-445-8039  |  This number can be used to call or text Wisconsin Youth Company staff at your child(ren)’s location during program hours. Please note that staff are engaged with children during program hours and may not be able to answer. Please leave a message and they will get back to you.  

24-Hour Attendance Message Line:  608-276-9898  |  Please text or call the message line when your child(ren) will be absent from program. All absences must be reported. Please include your child(ren)’s name, program, and the date(s) of absence.  

Administrative Office: 608-276-9782 ext. 0  |  If you need immediate assistance, please contact our administrative office. Our administrative office can also assist you with your registration questions.  

Wisconsin Youth Company Email: info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org   |  To communicate with our administrative or registration team or if you have questions regarding your account please send us an email.

Program Manager: Sammy Krueger | Please feel free to reach out to Sammy if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding program. She is available by email at: skrueger@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.