Beyond the Bell is staffed with professionals and volunteers to run a variety of outdoor activities, sports, crafts and art projects, community service projects, homework help, STEM activities, and more! In addition to routine activities, the following specialty clubs will be offered: Bucket Drumming, Cheer/Dance Club, Youth Community Band, Bike Club, and Cooking Class. The program is offered through a grant provided by the IL Department of Human Services.

For students’ safety, a completed enrollment form is required for attendance. Enrollment does not mean that the student must come every day or even the entire day. Once an enrollment form is on file, the student is encouraged to attend as many days as they can to gain the most benefit. Three days per week for at least three hours per day is most effective in keeping students engaged and making positive choices.

Enrollment forms, policies and the Beyond the Bell Parent Handbook can be found on the tabs listed below. Pictures of activities and other exciting news can be seen on the Beyond the Bell Facebook page. Parents and youth are invited to drop in to learn more about our activities or contact Beyond the Bell by phone at 618-662-8322.

Please review our policies and parent handbook. Link to the enrollment form (click here).

Tamara Byers – Teen REACH Program Director

Bret Koontz – Asst. Teen REACH Director

Kathryn Holstlaw – BTB Coordinator

Ashlynn French, Kaitlyn Littlejohn, Rhonda Sturm, Jennifer Fulk, and Nikki Allen – Youth Development Specialists

Rhonda Cox – BTB Cook