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ESD 123’s 21st Century Programs Awarded Cohort 20 Funding To Expand Afterschool & Summer Learning - 09/09/25

PASCO, Wash. - Educational Service District 123 announced today that its 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) initiative has been awarded Cohort 20 funding to expand high-quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities across three communities - Kiona-Benton City, Finley and Dayton.

We are excited to announce we will be serving Kiona-Benton City Elementary and Middle schools (one coordinator serving K-8), Finley Elementary and Middle schools (based at FMS with one coordinator serving K-8) and Dayton Community Center (The Club, serving students K-8, with select high school activities.)

We are anticipating that these programs will begin the middle of October, pending the completion of staff hiring.

“Cohort 20 allows us to bring more consistent, high-impact learning time to students and families,” said Margarita Alaman, 21st Century Program Director at ESD 123. “We’re excited to partner with schools and community organizations in Kiona-Benton, Finley, and Dayton to deliver engaging academics, hands-on enrichment, and meaningful family supports.”

Through a coordinated network of afterschool and summer offerings, 21st CCLC sites will deliver academic support, project-based STEM and literacy, and social-emotional learning that complements the school day and builds confidence and leadership. Families will be engaged through workshops, family nights, and bilingual resources, ensuring parents and guardians are active partners in student success. Community partnerships will broaden access to wellness, arts, technology, and college-and-career readiness pathways, creating safe, supportive environments that connect schools, families, and local organizations for long-term student growth.

The 21st Century Program Director will work with each community to share start dates, registration details, and site-specific logistics as hiring is finalized. Positions for the Cohort 20 expansion will be posted on the ESD 123 website. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

ESD 123’s 21st Century Programs Awarded Cohort 20 Funding To Expand Afterschool & Summer Learning - 09/09/25

PASCO, Wash. - Educational Service District 123 announced today that its 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) initiative has been awarded Cohort 20 funding to expand high-quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities across three communities - Kiona-Benton City, Finley and Dayton.

We are excited to announce we will be serving Kiona-Benton City Elementary and Middle schools (one coordinator serving K-8), Finley Elementary and Middle schools (based at FMS with one coordinator serving K-8) and Dayton Community Center (The Club, serving students K-8, with select high school activities.)

We are anticipating that these programs will begin the middle of October, pending the completion of staff hiring.

“Cohort 20 allows us to bring more consistent, high-impact learning time to students and families,” said Margarita Alaman, 21st Century Program Director at ESD 123. “We’re excited to partner with schools and community organizations in Kiona-Benton, Finley, and Dayton to deliver engaging academics, hands-on enrichment, and meaningful family supports.”

Through a coordinated network of afterschool and summer offerings, 21st CCLC sites will deliver academic support, project-based STEM and literacy, and social-emotional learning that complements the school day and builds confidence and leadership. Families will be engaged through workshops, family nights, and bilingual resources, ensuring parents and guardians are active partners in student success. Community partnerships will broaden access to wellness, arts, technology, and college-and-career readiness pathways, creating safe, supportive environments that connect schools, families, and local organizations for long-term student growth.

The 21st Century Program Director will work with each community to share start dates, registration details, and site-specific logistics as hiring is finalized. Positions for the Cohort 20 expansion will be posted on the ESD 123 website. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply.