05/14/2026
SPARK May Employee of the Month
✨✨✨Andrea Deason✨✨✨
Here is what our Director, Melissa Zumwalt, had to say about her…
Andrea Deason is a valuable member of our staff at Northeast who poured her time and energy into the program there. Miss Andrea has a HUGE heart for kids - she cheers them on and supports them beyond the call of duty. We love her so much and we are so grateful to have her on our SPARK team!!
05/08/2026
Our final day of celebrating our incredible SPARK senior employees — the Class of 2026! ✨🎓
You’ve spent your mornings and afternoons pouring into our kids with patience, kindness, laughter, and leadership. The impact you’ve made inside our program is something that will last far beyond your time at SPARK.
We are so proud of each of you and can’t wait to watch you chase your dreams and light up the world the same way you’ve lit up our program.
Congratulations, seniors! ❤️
05/07/2026
For the next few days, we will celebrate our incredible SPARK senior employees — the Class of 2026! ✨🎓
You’ve spent your mornings and afternoons pouring into our kids with patience, kindness, laughter, and leadership. The impact you’ve made inside our program is something that will last far beyond your time at SPARK.
We are so proud of each of you and can’t wait to watch you chase your dreams and light up the world the same way you’ve lit up our program.
Congratulations, seniors! ❤️
05/06/2026
For the next few days, we will celebrate our incredible SPARK senior employees — the Class of 2026! ✨🎓
You’ve spent your mornings and afternoons pouring into our kids with patience, kindness, laughter, and leadership. The impact you’ve made inside our program is something that will last far beyond your time at SPARK.
We are so proud of each of you and can’t wait to watch you chase your dreams and light up the world the same way you’ve lit up our program.
Congratulations, seniors! ❤️
05/04/2026
☀️ Summer camp spots are filling FAST! ☀️
We’ve updated our camp calendar with current availability so you can see which camps still have openings before they’re gone.
If your child has been wanting to attend a specific camp, now is the time to register! Once camps are full, we will not be able to add additional spots.
We can’t wait for another fun-filled summer with your kiddos! 💛
04/24/2026
Join us as we celebrate our April Employee of the Month - Vivianna Armour!!
Here is what our Director, Melissa Zumwalt, had to say:
We are so thankful to have Vivianna as part of our SPARK team at Hodson. Watching her grow in her leadership has been so much fun. She started as a shy high school student and she has embraced the training and grown into on of our most loyal staff members. Vivianna is a hard worker who is always engaged with our students. We are grateful to have her with us at SPARK!
04/23/2026
We might be a day late…but that does NOT mean we don’t love and appreciate this woman! This just proves we don’t function well without her guidance!!
Thank you, Cambry Shields, for all you do for the SPARK program. We are so grateful for you!!
04/14/2026
📣 Enrollment Dates Are Here!
We’re excited to announce that enrollment dates for the 2026–2027 school year have officially been released! Be sure to check out the graphic for important details.
SPARK is a fun, safe, and engaging place for students to spend their time before and after school. From enriching activities to meaningful friendships, it’s the perfect environment for children to learn, grow, and thrive.
✨ Don’t miss your chance to secure a spot—mark your calendars today!
03/27/2026
SPARK March Employee of the Month
✨✨✨Jennifer Villines✨✨✨
Here is what SPARK director, Melissa Zumwalt had to say: We are super grateful that Mrs. Villines leads our AM session of SPARK at Bailey. Jennifer is funny and super organized. She greets our students with a smile every morning and helps them begin their day in an environment that is steady and calm. We are super grateful to have Jennifer Villines on the SPARK team!