Schools

The selective summer music program attracts young musicians in high school from throughout the country; three Burbank teenagers were accepted after auditioning and attended camps in Minneapolis and downtown Los Angeles earlier this month.

Stevenson Elementary's Pirate Patch takes its mobile farmers market to Cartoon Network studios during the summer, with all organic fruits, vegetables and herbs.

BUSD offers free-of-charge summer classes via Options For Youth charter school at Burbank High School. Free online classes in some subjects are also available via OFY for credit recovery and initial credit.

Three students from Burroughs High School directed their own films during a New York Film Academy intensive film-making course, shooting on Universal Studios' backlot.

After lengthy public and board member comment sessions, Burbank Unified's Board of Education voted to deny Giligia Charter Academy's petition to open an Armenian-centric charter school in Burbank.

Principal Michael Stumpf looks forward to his second year at the private Catholic high school and the introduction of a new technology program and STEM classes for students.

Woodbury's Initial Credit Summer program allows high school students from public and private schools in Burbank and the surrounding area complete required classes for graduation and open up their regular year school schedule for arts, sports and technology classes.

Full-time curriculum specialists at the elementary schools, two full-time elementary music teachers, middle schools' World Language program and additional school nurses, custodians and technology staff are just some of the line items ensured by the Burbank Unified School District's LCAP spending plan.

BUSD holds a special board meeting to hear community concerns and discuss the recent approval of Gilgia Charter Academy, a charter school aimed at the Armenian community.

Thursday evening's presentation of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Starlight Bowl showcases an appealing take on the comedy and weeks of preparation by Burbank youth.