There will be no school on Wednesday, July 4. Students living in Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie, or Somers have the opportunity to become involved in other school district-sponsored activities this summer. Because research indicates that reading is the single summer activity that most strongly and consistently relates to learning, school libraries will be open at all district schools when Summer School is in session, typically 8 a.m. to 12 Noon Mondays through Thursdays, said Kathleen Barca, executive director of special projects, whose responsibilities include the Summer School program as well as instructional media, including libraries. Students and their families are encouraged to use school libraries throughout the summer to check-out books and other instructional materials. This program will provide enrichment opportunities for elementary and middle school students.
Registration is required, but the program is offered free of charge.
The program consists of arts and crafts, storytelling, softball, horseshoes, volleyball, bounce ball, and other activities of interest to kids from 6 to 16. Playgrounds are supervised by college student directors. While playground activities are structured, parents are advised this is not a child care service as kids participating are free to come and go as they please. Playgrounds will operate at Edward Bain, Bose, Durkee, Forest Park, Grant, Grewenow, Harvey, Jefferson, Jeffery, Lincoln, McKinley, Pleasant Prairie, Somers, Stocker, Curtis Strange, Whittier and Wilson Elementary Schools, some in conjunction with the 21st Century Community Learning Center program. For more information on the Kenosha Unified School District Summer School program, please contact program coordinator David Newman at 653-6237.