The Jesse Wharton Aces Program invites parents to choose the district's After-School Care Enrichment Services (ACES) program for quality, affordable and convenient after-school care. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade can be enrolled in ACES at any time during the school year. ACES provides a balance of academic, enrichment and recreational after-school activities. The program expands children's experiences, extends their learning and provides warm and caring support. In ACES, students pursue academic excellence as they work on homework,engage in literacy- rich activities, review and practice math concepts , and take part in activities that support their success in school and in life.

The ACES program addresses the needs of the whole child, helps develop well-rounded students,increases character-development opportunities for students,and focuses on the social and emotional well- being of children. ACES is offered every day that school is in session for students. The program begins when school ends @ 2:10 pm  and operates until  6 p.m.The cost is $75.00 per week with a one time Registration fee of $15.00 per student. You can sign up at anytime through Eleyo , which is on the schools home page. On  Teacher Workdays,ACES is closed.There are only 29 elementary schools that  have an ACES program.

ACES programs are licensed by the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education(NC-DCDEE) and can accept subsidy payments from agencies such as the Department of Social Services (DSS) and adoption services. To receive more information regarding enrolling your child in ACES, please contact the ACES site coordinator at your child's school.