FAQs

Our volleyball program goes year-round.  Summer volleyball begins in early June, fall volleyball begins early October and spring volleyball begins early February.  Registration begins approximately 4 weeks prior to a new season.

Volleyball games typically run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  Wednesdays and Sundays are dedicated to volleyball practice.  We typically squeeze in one practice (4:30 PM – 5:30 PM) on games days.

Games begin at 6:00 PM on week days and 8:00 AM on Saturdays.

Please contact our Sports Director for any/all details regarding the Sports Program     (767-7071).

The sponsorship fee covers the cost of the t-shirts for the team.

The registration fee is $50 for 3rd-8th Graders, $60 per High School player and $100 sponsorship fee per team.

We do allow the children to bring small toys or electronics.  They will only be able to play with them during certain times of the day. When it is not being used, they will either need to be in the child’s cubby or in the Program Director’s office.  It is the responsibility of the child to keep up with anything brought from home. SYS will not be responsible for lost items.

Some of our past field trips have included: River Bend Nature Center, Wichita Mountains, Ft. Worth Zoo, Dallas Aquarium, Castaway Cove Waterpark, Nocona Glove Factory, Canoeing, Fishing, Jump 4 Joy, Roller Plex Skating, Village Bowl Bowing, along with weekly park visits and swimming.

Due to COVID-19 we will be limiting our fieldtrips.

Hopefully, our grant writing efforts will cover a good number of our field trips.  Some participation fees may be asked of you.

Yes, please pack a lunch for your child that does not require to be heated or cooled.

Please make sure your child has had breakfast before your drop him/her off and you may want to provide a mid morning snack because they are not routinely provided.

We partner with the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank to provide a late afternoon meal at approximately 4:30pm each and every day.  There are no additional costs related to this meal program. 

During the school year our office hours are typically 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Our After School Program hours are 3:00pm to 6:00pm.  Our Summer-Program and Holiday-Program hours are 7:30am to 6:00pm.

We currently pick up from the following schools: Lamar, Crockett, Ben Franklin, Southern Hills, Fain, Ben Milam, Cunningham, West Foundation, Jefferson, Fowler and City View.  Please contact us if your child’s school is not listed.  We are very much open to making adjustments to our routes in order to accommodate anyone wishing to attend.

No, we are a closed campus. When your child arrives they are to be signed in and they cannot leave unless you or another authorized person signs them out.

Our child to staff ratio is approximately 15:1.

Due to COVID-19 ratios are 10:1

Yes. You pay to hold your spot during the school year. 

Yes, a one time $10.00 fee but only during summer registration.

The program fee we charge is based on services provided during school year. 

Program fees are expected to be paid up front and maintained on a weekly basis.

Our After School rate is $50 a week with a multiple child discount ($5.00) available.

Our Summer Camp/Holiday Camp is $75 a week with a multiple child discount ($5.00) available.

On Armory Road…next to Southern Hills Elementary School.