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Any application received after March 31, 2025 will be added to the waitlist in timestamp order.Begin the application Process
Any application received after March 31, 2025 will be added to the waitlist in timestamp order.
Begin the application Process
Application Details
All students must re-apply EVERY Year to retain current positions in BLAST.Application Details
All students must re-apply EVERY Year to retain current positions in BLAST.
Application Details
Learn more about the application windows and details for each of the programs.
Elementary School Programs
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.
6th Grade Program
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.