21st Century gets grant to fund next five years

The 21st Century program has secured a $1.1 million grant through the Office of Public Instruction to fund the program for the next five years.

According to 21st Century Grant Director Rochelle Hesford, there are several additions that come with this grant. For one, Basin will have its own summer program, a Wednesday after school program and Friday support from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Boulder Elementary will also add a Wednesday after school program. There is also room in the budget to add more days for Judy Workman’s dance and tumbling program. 

Jefferson High also benefits from the grant, as it provides more funding for Richard Workman’s Esports program. This funding makes it possible for 21st Century to hire a second instructor.