Dawson-Bryant Middle School serves as the only feeder school for the HORNETS before and afterschool program. Dawson-Bryant Middle School is located in the southeastern Appalachian Ohio town of Dawson-Bryant Ohio and is the only school to house students in Grades Six through Eight in the Dawson-Bryant City School District. The Appalachian Regional Commission has identified Lawrence County as being “at risk” regarding economic status. A total of one hundred per cent of the students that participated in HORNETS were eligible for free or reduced lunch. In addition, eighteen per cent of the participants were identified as students with disabilities.
The 2020-2021HORNETS program completed the fourth year of a five year 21st CCLC grant funding. The HORNETS program was open to all students in grades six through eight at Dawson-Bryant Middle School. The program began October 29, 2020 and ended April 29, 2021. The program operated 6:45 am to 7:15 am Monday through Friday and 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday. A nutritious snack was provided each afternoon by Dawson-Bryant City Schools.