When the last bell rings, ACE is just getting started. The Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program provides no-cost activities before and after school and during summer for K–12 students in Title I schools. Funded through the federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers program and administered by Texas Education Agency (TEA), Texas ACE helps students prepare for college, a career, or military service. Texas ACE operates more than 600 learning centers in 142 school districts and has a proven track record for boosting attendance and achievement.

Karnes City ISD works in tandem with Kenedy ISD, Stockdale ISD, Pawnee ISD, Runge ISD, and Pettus ISD to provide 10 after-school centers to help students to realize their potential and change the world!

Why Register your Student for ACE?

Students attending more than 30 days of a high-quality Texas ACE program experience measurable improvements overall, including:

• Increased Grade Promotion

• Improved Grades

• Higher test scores in English and Math

• Fewer Disciplinary Incidents in Middle and High School

Hours of Operation

Karnes City Primary &

Roger E. Sides Elementary

Mornings: No Morning Hours at This Time

Afternoons: 3:30pm - 6:30pm

(Buses Run at 6 PM)

Karnes City Junior High

Mornings: No Morning Hours at This Time

Afternoons: 3:40pm - 6:45pm

(Buses Run at 6 PM)

Another update for our ACE families at KCP, KCE, and KCJH – scan the following QR code to stay updated with all things ACE on Facebook!  This page will showcase the awesome things happening at ACE along with upcoming family events, important closures, and reminders! 

If you have any questions about ACE, please contact the site coordinator for your child’s campus:

Lesley Lewallen (KCP & KCE)

830-780-6239, llewallen@kcisd.net

Chris Shular (KCJH)

830-780-6238, cshular@kcisd.net