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Pioneer Trailblazers
Pioneer School is proud to offer Powerful Outcomes in Wellness, Education, & Recreation. POWER PLUS is an after school program that has been recognized for excellence throughout Region 8 (Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Ventura, and Kern Counties). At Pioneer, we provide safe, effective, innovative, & engaging learning, nutrition, and physical activity programs for DUSD students in grades TK-8. We want all of our students to get connected after school with a course they are interested in learning more about or for the first time. All your child needs is a spark of interest and we are convinced that they will find the perfect course that will grow their passion for learning something that isn’t typically taught during the regular school day hours.
Check out the courses
we are offering at Pioneer School below!
Registration for Session 2 closes on 9/15/26 at 10:00 a.m.
Session 2 begins on
Sep. 21, 2026 and ends on Nov. 20, 2026.
Please note that students that register for classes later than 2:30 pm will have to be picked up after school and dropped off for their class unless they attend the after school POWER program.
Session 2 registrations opens soon
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Painting and Crafts
In this course you will have the opportunity to Paint on canvases, rocks, and more. Also we will be doing fun creative Crafts.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Monday andTuesday
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Instructor: N. Juarez
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Brain Teasers, Puzzles and More!
Students can choose from a variety of calming activities: jigsaw puzzles, brain teaser puzzles, word searches, crossword puzzles, coloring, doodling, and/or reading in a peaceful classroom setting.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Instructor: D. Salazar
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TGIF: Tunes, Grooves & Friday Fun
Celebrate the end of the week with music, movement, and fun! Students will participate in activities such as karaoke, cumbia dancing, music games, and other interactive group activities. This relaxed Friday enrichment class encourages students to have fun, build confidence, socialize with their peers, and enjoy music and movement in a positive environment.
Grades: 6, 7
Friday Only!
Time: 2:45p.m - 3:45p.m
Instructor: G. Garcia
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Pioneer Garden Club
The Garden Club will teach the Science and Art of growing vegetables, fruits, flowers, & ornamental plants. Our Garden Club will learn how to design & plan their future gardens. They will do this all while working with the seasons in the Pioneer Garden. Our students will indoor seed start in Winter, transplant seedlings in Spring, & harvest in Summer. The Garden Club will also learn about the different life cycles of plants, & many other lessons.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Time: 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Instructor: J. Galvan
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Outdoor Games, Activities and Crafts
Outdoor games activities and nature crafts combine fresh air and creativity. They use natural items like sticks, leaves, and stones to make hands-on projects.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Time: 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Instructor: R. Ledesma
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Independent Study in Art and Exploring Mediums
Classroom Goal: Students explore various mediums and techniques to ultimately develop their own personal style in the arts, including craftsmanship skills and abilities.The mediums they can choose to work with include drawing/painting, crafting, jewelry making, and creating mosaics.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Time: 3:45p.m - 4:45p.m
Instructor: M. Oropeza
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Arts and Crafts
Children will participate in a variety of arts and crafts activities appropriate for their age group.
Grades: TK/K
Wednesday, and Thursday
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Instructor: R. Felix
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Scrapbooking, Keychains/tassels and drawing
Turning our favorite photos into memories in our own keepsake book to making custom beaded keychains with charms and drawing like an artist by putting it all on paper.
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: B. Miramontes
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Arts, Crafts, and Board Games
Students will explore their creativity through hands on projects using a variety of materials and challenge each other with board games and more. This encourages self-expression, imagination, and motor skills while providing a fun and engaging environment.
Grades: 3
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: J. Valenzuela Jr.
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SEL/Acting/Theater
Students will learn to convey their emotions through journaling and vision board. They will use acting techniques to express themselves and show conflict resolutions in a positive way. Theatrical skills will be used as a resource for fun and game play. We are wanting to put on a play for fun.
Grades: TBD
Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: I. Abitago
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Color Guard Part 1
Students will learn the basics of color guard, learn how to handle equipment used in color guard such as flags, rifles and sabres. They will also learn stretches, exercises and choreography for dance. The class also participates in community parades with the school band.
Grades: TBD
Wednesday and Thursday
Time: TBD
Instructor: A. Barroga
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Whimsy Works
Students will be learning how to utilize creative thinking into making various types of crafts while using a wide range of materials. This course inspires students to use their imagination and creativity while in a fun and comforting environment.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Time: 2:45p.m - 3:45p.m
Instructor: E. Bautista
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Photography/ Digital Media
Capture and edit pictures of school sporting events and rallies.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 2:45p.m - 3:45p.m
Instructor: B. Hooks
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Arts, Crafts and Bedazzle
Come create, decorate, sparkle, and bedazzle your way to something amaizing! Wheter you love glitter, gems, colors, or simply getting crafty, there's something fun for everyone. Create it. Bling it. Make it yours!
Grades: 3
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Time: 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Instructor: M. Maldonado
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Arts, Crafts and More
Students will explore their creativity through hands on projects using a variety of materials and techniques. This encourages self-expression, imagination, and motor skills while providing a fun and engaging environment.
Grades: 5
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Time: 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Instructor: B. Dandin
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Creative Arts & Crafts
Imaginative Arts
Grades: 5
Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Instructor: D. Mora Sanchez
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The Crafting and Dazzling Co.
Students will be learning how to utilize creative thinking into making various types of crafts while using a wide range of materials. This course inspires students to use their imagination and creativity while in a fun and comforting environment.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Time: 3:45p.m - 4:45p.m
Instructor: E. Bautista
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Yoga and More
Children will participate in a variety of physical activities mostly outside doors including yoga, biking, games, jumping rope, and more. All age appropriate activities for their age group.
Grades: TK/K
Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: R. Felix
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Zumba 1
Dance & art crafts
Grades: 1, 2
Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Instructor: M. Ortiz
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Crafts
Students will design their own water bottles key chaings using fun decoration charms beads and more!
Grades: TBD
Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: H. Olivares
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Astronomy/Oceanography
Students will learn about the universe from our solar system to the vast galaxies beyond. Students will learn about all the mysteries of the depths of the ocean. The is create their own ideas and thoughts of theories and facts, while having fun.
Grades: TBD
Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: I. Abitago
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Color Guard Part 2
Students will learn the basics of color guard, learn how to handle equipment used in color guard such as flags, rifles and sabres. They will also learn stretches, exercises and choreography for dance. The class also participates in community parades with the school band.
Grades: TBD
Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: A. Barroga
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Zumba 2
Dance & art crafts
Grades: 1, 2
Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: M. Ortiz
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Movement, Fitness and Fun
Students are encouraged to move, exercise, dance. Students are encourage to collaborate, compromise, and learn to work with others.
Grades: 5
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Time: 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Instructor: B. Dandin
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2nd Grade Intervention
Our 2nd Grade After-School Reading & Math Intervention program provides students with extra support and practice in a small-group setting. The program is designed to strengthen essential second-grade skills, build confidence, and help students make progress in areas where they may need additional support.
Grades : 2
Tuesday and Wednesday
Time: 2:30p.m-3:30p.m
Instructor: E. Campos
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ELA Intervention
During this session, students will focus on ELA standards.
Grades: 3
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Time: 2:30p.m - 3:30p.m
Instructor: D. Salazar
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Math Intervention
In this course students will receive extra support in Math standards.
Grades: 4
Monday and Tuesday
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Instructor: N. Juarez
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Art Intervention
Classroom Goal: To help students develop greater self-awareness and become more conscious of the work they produce and how their final outcomes reflect their dedication, effort, and commitment. Through self-evaluation and reflection, students will examine and articulate their observations about their own work, including their creativity, effort, and willingness to go beyond what is expected. This process encourages students to develop their own personal criteria for evaluating their work, recognize areas of strength and growth, and make intentional decisions that will help them improve their artistic practice and future outcomes.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Time: 2:45p.m - 3:45p.m
Instructor: M. Oropeza
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6th Grade Math Club (Intervention)
This course provides targeted support to strengthen students' understanding of the Grade 6 Number System and Expressions and Equations. Students will build fluency with fractions, decimals, integers, factors, multiples, and operations while developing problem-solving skills and confidence through differentiated instruction and guided practice. Students will also answer multi-step order of operations in correct order, and solve for missing variables
Grades: 6
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Time: 2:45p.m - 3:45p.m
Instructor: J. Galvan
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Math and ELA Intervention
Provide students with extra support in Math and English Language Arts (ELA) by reviewing key concepts, practicing problem-solving and literacy strategies, and building confidence in their academic skills. Instruction will address specific learning needs, reinforce classroom learning, and strengthen foundational skills in reading, writing, language, and mathematics to prepare students for future academic success.
Grades: 7, 8
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Time: 2:45p.m - 3:45p.m
Instructor: B. Howard
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Middle School Battle of the Books
Come by and enjoy a beverage and read Battle books to prepare for the competition in the Spring!
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Time: 2:45p.m - 3:45p.m
Instructor: D. Dahlen
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Reading Intervention (SPED)
Reading and Comprehension
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Time: 2:45p.m - 3:45p.m
Instructor: L. Diaz
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ELA Intervention
ELA (Reading/Writing/ELPAC intervention)
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Time: 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Instructor: R. Ledesma
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7th Grade Math Support
Students will receive additional support on current math topics. They will also learn new 7th grade mathematical concepts.
Grades: 7
Monday and Tuesday
Time: 2:45p.m - 3:45p.m
Instructor: A. Rodriguez
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Math Intervention
Provide students with targeted support in ELA through review of essential concepts, guided practice, and skill-building activities. Instruction will reinforce classroom learning, address individual learning needs, and strengthen foundational ELA skills. Students will have opportunities to practice and apply skills while building the confidence needed for continued academic success.
Grades: 8
Monday and Tuesday
Time: 2:45p.m - 3:45p.m
Instructor: J. Alvarado
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ELA Intervention
ELA Intervention provides targeted support to help students strengthen essential reading and writing skills. Students will practice comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and written responses through small-group instruction and focused activities. Lessons will address individual learning needs and help students build the skills and confidence needed to succeed in grade-level ELA.
Grades: 7, 8
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Time: 2:45p.m - 3:45p.m
Instructor: G. Rodriguez
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Discover and Play (SPED)
Discovery-based learning. Students use their natural curiosity and play activities to work on foundational developmental, social, and cognitive skills.
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Time: 3:45p.m - 4:45p.m
Instructor: L. Diaz
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Science Fair
Students will work on their Science Fair Projects/Boards for the District Science Fair.
Grades: 7, 8
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Time: 2:45p.m - 3:45p.m
Instructor: A. Aricheta
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2nd Grade Reading and Math Intervention
In this session we will practice reading and writing our numbers, addition and subtraction, letter names and sounds, blending, and reading comprehension.
Grades: 2
Monday and Tuesday
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Instructor: I. Lopez
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Let's Battle (BOB)
Battle of the Books preparation/Reading/Comprehension/Battle Questions/Take AR Quizzes/IXL Comprehension/Quizzes/Kahoot Challenges
Grades: 5
Monday and Tuesday
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Instructor: L. Herrera-Diaz
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Oral Language
Students will be memorizing and presenting their interpretation of a published literary work written by a known author school wide, district wide, and potentially earn a spot to represent Delano at the Kern County Oral Language Festival.
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Tuesday and Wednesday
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: E. Campos
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Spelling Bee
Prepare for the Pioneer SPelling Bee!
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Tuesday and Wednesday
Time: 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Instructor: D. Dahlen
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Intervention
Small group instructional support to help students with literacy, phonemic awareness or math skills.
Grades: TK/K
Tuesday and Wednesday
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Instructor: N. Gonzalez
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Math Intervention
A targeted support program designed to bridge learning gaps and build foundational mastery in fifth-grade mathematics standards through explicit, small-group instruction.
Grades: 5
Monday and Tuesday
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Instructor: S. Ramirez
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Math Intervention
Students will receive targeted math intervention to strengthen foundational skills and support grade-level learning.
Grades: 4
Monday and Tuesday
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Instructor: M. Cornejo
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Math Intervention
Place Value: Working with numbers up to one million, rounding, and understanding multi-digit arithmetic.Word Problems: Applying strategies to solve multi-step problems involving various operations and measurements.
Grades: 4
Monday and Tuesday
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Instructor: M. Ceja
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Math Intervention
5th Grade Math Intervention is designed to provide students with additional instruction and practice in essential math skills while closing learning gaps from previous grade levels. Instruction will be provided in a small-group setting and will focus on building students’ understanding, accuracy, and confidence with foundational math concepts.
Grades: 5
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Instructor: P. Dominguez
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Intervention
Students will build a strong foundation in letter names and sounds. Activities will include the use of songs, sand boxes, playdough and bingo.
Grades: TK/K
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Instructor: P. Diaz
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Kindergarten Intervention
K Intervention with emphasis on letter names and sounds, listening skills, ELD, and number sense.
Grades: TK/K
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Instructor: M. Frost
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Reading and Math Intervention
students will work on reading comprehension and basic math concepts.
Grades: 3
Tuesday and Wednesday
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Instructor: F. Arzate
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Fine Motor Skills (SPED)
Special education students will manipulate small objects and manipulatives in order to develop their fine motor skills.
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Monday and Tuesday
Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor: A. Macanas
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Beast Academy
For third graders who love math and crave a challenge! Beast Academy makes math fun through creative problems, puzzles, logic, and exciting problem-solving adventures. Students will stretch their thinking, build confidence, and discover the joy of tackling math.
Grades: 3
Friday Only!
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Instructor: G. Valladolid
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Math Quest
A supportive space where students build math skills, strengthen problem-solving strategies, and receive guidance as they work through math problems.
Grades: 3
Monday and Tuesday
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Instructor: G. Valladolid
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Reading and Math Intervention
Reading and math support
Grades: 2
Monday and Tuesday
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Instructor: J. Ventura
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POWER Lights On Dance
For POWER students only!
POWER Students will be learning and planning for POWER Lights On event.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: J. Valenzuela Jr.
Questions? Get in touch.
Transportation to another school site for participation in the Expanded Learning Program will be provided for any pupil who attends a school that is not operating an Expanded Learning Opportunity program. (POWER Plus)