extracurricular

Example Sentences

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But today more students seem to be looking to career-focused, professional extracurricular activities than in past classes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

The parent, who did not want to be named out of concern for retaliation, said his son was placed on a “No-Go List” for extracurricular activities and events.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Since 1979, teen labor-force participation has fallen from around 60% to 35%-40%, due to a tightening of labor laws, socio-economic changes and more school commitments and extracurricular activities.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

School officials said the exclusion was unacceptable, noting that educational programmes and extracurricular activities are held on those days.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

I know for a fact that Chokecherry Middle School has never seen this level of participation for an extracurricular activity.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman