Our cheer program is divided into divisions. Divisions 1-4 are perfect for beginner to intermediate athletes ages 4 to 18 years old. Athletes ages 6 and up with perfect attendance are eligible to tryout for a higher division at the end of each season. Classes start at $10 a week for lower levels. Athletes attend practice once a week where they learn the fundamentals of cheerleading from certified coaches. Each semester, teams learn and perform at least one full routine for parents and at competitions. These events aren’t mandatory for beginner and intermediate classes, but they are a lot of fun! State competitions are open to all levels and qualifying teams have the chance to compete at national events.

Keep your skills sharp, build strength, and perform live this autumn! Open to dancers in grades 7 through 12, this fall club program focuses on kick, jazz, precision dance technique, and dynamic group choreography. Dancers will train Monday through Thursday in a high-energy, team-focused environment designed to improve flexibility, power, and performance quality. The season highlights include showcasing our routines under the Friday night lights with a special Halftime performance during the Homecoming football game! *Team shirt is not included with registratioin*

Since 1946, students across our region have participated in Youth in Government (YIG), an immersive four-day experience that includes focused discussions on current issues, a wide variety of social events, engaging evening activities, time for small-group reflection, and hands-on leadership development. The program simulates real government and is designed to be as close to the real thing as possible, giving students the opportunity to experience the legislative, judicial, media, and leadership processes firsthand while developing critical thinking, public speaking, collaboration, and leadership skills. The program starts in late fall when students in grades 8–12 join or form a YIG delegation, which will hold meetings leading up to the conference. High school students may serve as legislators, judges, attorneys, lobbyists, media representatives, or cabinet members. Eighth-grade students begin by participating in Leadership Corps, where they experience all areas of the program to help them choose how they would like to continue their YIG journey in high school. At the end of October, delegates from all over the state come together for the in-person LAUNCH event to prepare for the four-day conference held in early January. How can you participate? Delegates indicate their top three program area choices that align with their grade level and are assigned based on space availability, delegation balance, registration date, and other factors. Program areas include: 8th Grade: LEADERSHIP CORPS: All 8th grade students participate in Leadership Corps. Students explore all YIG program areas by creating and debating bills, arguing a court case, and writing media articles. 9–12 Grade: LEGISLATURE: Prepare a bill on an issue important to you, participate in committee hearings and floor debates, and vote on which bills should become law. COURTS: Research assigned cases and present arguments in a mock trial or appeals case. Judges preside over trials and make decisions regarding legal arguments and objections. 10–12 Grade: NATIONAL ISSUES FORUM: Research, present, and debate policy solutions to current national or international issues chosen by students. LOBBYING: Advocate for legislation on behalf of special interest groups. MEDIA: Research, create, and write articles for a daily newspaper, news releases, and broadcasts using both print and digital formats.

READY, AIM, LAUNCH! Dive into the exciting world of STEM with this hands-on engineering challenge! In Candy Corn Catapults: STEMgineering, students will become junior “siege engineers” as they design, build, and test their own desktop catapults. Using creativity, problem-solving, and the science of motion, participants will experiment with angles, force, and structure to launch candy corn toward a series of bubbling cauldron targets. Can you outsmart gravity and engineer the ultimate candy corn launcher?

Get ready to explore the building blocks of life — one tasty creation at a time! In this hands-on STEM class, students will step into the “Cytology Kitchen” to design and build edible 3D models of plant and animal cells. Using cookies, candy, frosting, and other fun materials, participants will discover the important parts of a cell and learn how each structure helps living things grow and function. Along the way, students will compare plant and animal cells, experiment with creativity and design, and bring science to life in a deliciously memorable way!

In this engaging LIVE virtual eight-week class, middle school students will learn essential fundamentals to build a strong base in the Spanish language. Participants will get a jump start preparing for future middle school or even traditional high-school Spanish classes. Numbers,alphabet and pronunciation, days of the week, family members, and school vocabulary are just a few of the topics covered! Students will also practice common questions and answers for carrying on small conversations and sentence structure in Spanish. Lessons are dynamic with interactive activities and visuals, along with cultural lessons. Build your student’s language foundation – enroll today! Limited spaces available. Open to new and previous middle school prep participants. (Online portal resources and practice tools included.)

Celebrate the season in Spanish! In Vamos con las Tradiciones – a LIVE virtual class – students explore fall and winter vocabulary through songs, games, and festive cultural traditions. Kids practice simple conversations about greetings, colors, weather, clothing, emotions, and seasonal activities while discovering celebrations like Día de los Muertos and La Navidad. No prior Spanish experience required—just curiosity and a love of fun!

Young investigators step into the role of crime scene scientists to solve an exciting mystery. Through hands-on activities like fingerprinting, chromatography, evidence analysis, and observation challenges, students build logical reasoning while applying the scientific method. Each lesson adds new clues that lead to a collaborative “whodunit” finale, where teams use their skills to crack the case with confidence.

Build a computer bot to compete against other coders! Whether you're new or experienced, this is the perfect way to explore competitive coding. No previous coding experience is necessary. The Code Championship Series is four online tournaments hosted on Google Meet. If you have a modern browser, no download is required. Players must be able to navigate the internet. The Google Meet link will be emailed two days before the tournament.

Bring your favorite Squishmallow to class as your partner for a multitude of exciting games, playful challenges, and silly relays with your cuddly squishmallow companion! Students will leave with prizes and a very special gift from Mrs. B. Snacks will be provided, so let us know in advance of any food allergies.