The 21st Century Community Learning Program (CCLC) is a U.S. Department of Education program, administered through the states, providing grants to schools, community and faith-based organizations and youth development agencies.
   The program goal is to provide high quality, expanded learning opportunities outside of regular school hours for students in a safe and sound educational environment.
   The 21st Century Program is a key component of President George W. Bush’s No Child Left Behind Act. It is an opportunity for students and their families to learn new skills and discover new abilities before the school day has started and after it has ended.
   The focus of this program is to provide academic and enrichment activities for children attending schools. Tutorial services and academic enrichment activities are designed to help students meet local and state academic standards in subjects such as math and reading.
   In addition, 21st Century Programs provide youth development activities, drug and violence prevention programs, technology education programs, art, music and recreation programs, counseling, and character education to enhance the academic component of the program.

Contact Information

Kimberly Starr, Site Coordinator

21^st Century Program through ESD 123

Housel Middle School

2001 Highland Drive

Prosser, WA 99350

786-1732 ext. 453 (School telephone)

737-7597 (Program cell phone)

Adult Education Component

   The 21^st Century Program has a number of parent and training components. For example, in partnership with Prosser School District and Columbia Basin Community College, the 21^st Century Program is providing child care and tuition scholarships for adults within the geographical area of the Prosser School District who are taking ESL, ABE and GED classes.
   Another example is evening school events including History Night, Math Night and Science Night where parents are encouraged to join their children on the school campus to see programs, activities, and program outcomes as well as interact with school staff in a positive, engaging setting. Activities are designed to equip parents to become more knowledgeable and comfortable as their child’s primary teacher through the development of literacy skills, content knowledge and skill-building activities. 

2008-09 Before and After School Enrichment Programs at Housel Middle School

   The 21^st Century Program offers the following before and after school programs for HMS students. Students involved in enrichment programs and clubs often show marked academic improvement and increased enthusiasm for learning. Regular attendance is essential for students to obtain the greatest benefit.

GEAR-UP/21ST Century

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday – 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Wednesday – 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.

     Students will have supervised time to complete class and homework assignments and receive tutoring assistance from school staff. A snack will be served and then the focus will shift to both structured and unstructured enrichment activities including team building, games, guest speakers, organization skills, and developing leadership skills.

Guitar Class – Room 314 – Ms. Parker

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday – 7:30 A.M. to 8:00 A.M.

     Students will enjoy learning beginning to intermediate guitar playing skills. Finger placement, strumming techniques, notes, music theory, tablature and basic chords will be covered. Students may bring their own instrument or borrow one of the 10 acoustic guitars available.

Builders Club – Room 105 – Ms. Davis

Wednesday – 7:30 to 8:10 A.M. and Friday 2:55 to 4:00 P.M.

     Come join us for Builder’s Club and be part of special service projects to improve our school, community, and nation. Join today and help those in need tomorrow!

Newsflash School Newspaper & Journalism Club – Room 313 – Ms. Hoefer

Monday and Thursday – 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.

     Join Newsflash and you’ll sharpen your photography skills, gain a nose for news, investigate issues, and become a better writer. Help decide whose pictures should be published in the Colts Chronicle, interview interesting people, conducts surveys, and then craft feature articles for the student newspaper. You will gain real-life skills in a fun environment and see your name in the Colts Chronicle, published by HMS student for HMS students. A field trip to a large daily newspaper office and production facility is planned.

Cooking and Crafting Club – Room 113 – Mrs. Groenendale

Monday and Thursday – 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

     Join us for Ethnic Cooking and Cooking for Special Occasions. Crafts will include beading, candle making, and decoration sewing.

History Club – Room 108 – Mr. Buttars and Mr. Smith

Thursday – 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and occasional Saturdays 9:00 AM – 12 Noon

     Come and be a part of creating a project for competition at Regional and State. History buffs will work on reading, writing, and research skills. Stop by and “ask not what you can do for History, but what History has done for you.”