Chico Unified School District

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Grades TK-5. Daily Attendance Required.

Grades 1-5. Attend at least twice per week.

Learn more about the application windows and details for each of the programs.

BLAST is for elementary school students in grades TK-5. Students in TK and Kindergarten are in a separate program from the students in grades 1-5.

The program operates from school release until 6:00 p.m., and students must attend every day.

Elementary Schools

ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR WILL OPEN MARCH 10, 2025*

Currently Participating Elementary Schools

Chapman, Citrus, Emma Wilson, Hooker Oak, John McManus, Little Chico Creek, Marigold, Neal Dow, Parkview, Rosedale, Shasta and Sierra View.

Application Process - Elementary

2024-25 Currently Enrolled BLAST students: Must reapply between March 10 - March 31, 2025 to retain position in the BLAST program.

New Applicants (TK - 5th) and Waitlisted Students (K- 4th): Apply between March 10 - March 31, 2025 to be considered for the BLAST lottery for remaining positions and/or waitlist positions.

New TK/K Applicants: Apply between March 10 - March 31, 2025 to be considered for the TK/K BLAST lottery. Students not selected for a position will be put on the waitlist in lottery order.

* Any applications received after March 31, 2025 will be placed at the bottom of the waitlist in timestamp order.

Junior High Schools - 6th Grade

ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR WILL OPEN MARCH 10, 2025*

Currently Participating Junior High Schools

Bidwell Junior, Chico Junior and Marsh Junior High Schools.

Application Process - Junior High School

6th Grade BLAST After School Program Applicants: Apply between March 10 - March 31, 2025 to be considered for the 6th Grade ASP Program lottery. Students not selected for a position will be put on the waitlist in lottery order.

* Any applications received after March 31, 2025 will be put to the bottom of the waitlist in timestamp order.