Clubs
  • Art Club

    As a member of the Art Club, students will be creating a variety of art projects using different medium (materials).

    Sponsors:
    Nancy Robinson

    Grade Level:
    The Art Club is open to 5th graders in the Fall and 4th graders in the Spring. It is limited to 10-15 students. 

    Meeting Days:
    Wednesdays

    Meeting Time:
    7:15- 8:00  am

  • A.T.L.A.S Club

    A.T.L.A.S (Alliance To Lead And Serve) is a special program that will positively impact our 4th & 5th grade boys.  The purpose of the program is to enhance boys' social, educational, and personal development.  It will also provide a forum to discuss issues of concern and improve harmony among boys.  

    Sponsors:
    Nicholas Gilmore

    Grade Level:
    The A.T.L.A.S Club is open to 4th & 5th grade students.  It is limited to 25 students.

    Meeting Days:
    Thursdays (beginning Ocotber 5, 2023)

    Meeting Time:
    3:15-4:45 pm

  • Book Club

    This Book Club is for any 1st or 2nd grade student that enjoys reading and exploring various literacy activities. 

    Sponsors:
    Cowanna Williams

    Grade Level:
    Book club is open to 1st & 2nd grade students and can accommodate 8-12 students.

    Meeting Days:
    Spring TBD

    Meeting Time:
    TBD

  • Broadcast Team

    At Simonton Elementary, our morning announcements are broadcasted through the school.  As a member of this team, 5th Grade students will have the opportunity to produce and host the daily morning news show.  

    Sponsors:
    Jessica Andrews

    Grade Level:
    The Broadcast Team is available for up to 30 5th grade students. 

    Meeting Days:
    Daily (beginning Ausut 21, 2023)

    Meeting Time:
    8:00 am

  • Chorus

    The Simonton Chorus is a performance based ensemble where students will participate in rehearsals and performances.  The Simonton singers will perform at various concerts here at school and in the community. 

    Sponsors:
    Kate George

    Grade Level:
    The Simonton Chorus is for 4th and 5th graders.

    Meeting Days:
    Tuesdays (beginning September 5, 2023)

    Meeting Time:
    7:15- 8:00 am

  • First LEGO League Challenge Robotics Team

    LEGO Robotics Team is built around theme-based Challenges that engage children ages 9 to 16 in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering.  The foundation of the program is the FIRST Core Values, which emphasize teamwork, discovery, and innovation.  Students emerge more confident, excited, and equipped with the skills they need in a changing workforce.

    The FLL Challenge Team is a competition LEGO Robotics team. Students work together to develop a plan for a real-world problem, build robots to complete challenges and learn about the Core Values of First LEGO League. We can only take 10 team members, and participants will be chosen based off of their essays on their applications.

    Sponsors:
    Stephanie Aseltine

    Grade Level:
    The FLL Challenge Team is for 4th and 5th graders and is limited to 10 students. 

    Meeting Days:
    Thursdays (beginning August 18, 2023)

    Meeting Time:
    7:00 - 8:00 am

  • First LEGO League Discover Robotics Team

    The FLL Discover Team is an introductory LEGO Robotics team. Students work together to develop a plan for a real-world problem, build a model out of LEGO and get introduced to the Core Values of First LEGO League.

    Sponsors:
    Stephanie Aseltine

    Grade Level:
    The FLL Discover Team is for Kindergarten & 1st graders and is limited to 6 students. 

    Meeting Days:
    TBD

    Meeting Time:
    TBD

  • First LEGO League Explore Robotics Team

    The FLL Explore Team is an exploratory LEGO Robotics team for 2nd-3rd grade students. Students work together to identify a real-world problem and develop a plan to use a robot to solve that problem.  Students will also explore the Core Values of First LEGO League.  We can only take 6 team members, and participants will be chosen based off of their essays on their applications. 

    Sponsors:
    Stephanie Aseltine

    Grade Level:
    The FLL Explore Team is for 2nd & 3rd graders and is limited to 6 students. 

    Meeting Days:
    TBD

    Meeting Time:
    TBD

  • Girls on the Run

    Girls on the Run, or GOTR, is a club focused on inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.  If you are interested in being apart of this club, you will need to register on-line. At that time, you will be put into a lottery and 15 girls will randomly be chosen from the selection.  

    • Lottery registration for the fall season is open through 11:59 pm on Tuesday, August 22.
    • A computer-generated lottery will take place on Wednesday, August 23 for teams that are full. For any teams that don't fill through the lottery, registration reopens by 3 pm on Wednesday, August 23 and will remain open through Wednesday, September 20 on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • Practices for all teams begin the week of September 11.
    • The last day to register for teams that have not yet filled and the last day for refunds is Wednesday, September 20.
    • The Girls on the Run 5K celebration is Saturday, December 2. (Location TBD)

    Register Here:  Girls on the Run program registration

    Sponsors:
    Cowanna Williams

    Grade Level:
    Girls on the Run is open to students in Grades 3-5, and we need a minimum of 8 girls to host a team.  

    Meeting Days:
    Spring 2024:  Mondays & Wednesdays

    Meeting Time:
    3:15-4:45 pm (twice a week for 12 weeks)

  • Intramural Sports

    By being a member of the Intramural Sports Club, students will join together to play sports before school

    Sponsors:
    Coach Cheney

    Grade Level:
    The Intramural Sports Club is open to 4th & 5th graders and is limited to 16 students. 

    Meeting Days:
    TBD 

    Meeting Time:
    7:15-8:00 am

  • National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS)

    The National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) promotes excellence in academic achievement, involvement in leadership and service activities, and demonstration of good character. Simonton Elementary School's chapter will include select 4th and 5th grade students who excel academically and model exceptional responsibility.

    Sponsors:
    Ryann Flunder & Yvonda Thomas

    Grade Level:
    The National Elementary Honor Society is open to 4th & 5th grade students and can accommodate 30-50 students.  Students will go through an application, selection, and induction process. 

    Meeting Days:
    Wednesdays (beginning November 15, 2023)

    Meeting Time:
    7:15 am

  • PTA Reflections

    The PTA Reflections club will provide students an opportunity for recognitions and access to the arts which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life.

    Sponsors:
    Debjani Saha

    Grade Level:
    The Recycling Club is open to 4th and 5th graders and is limited to 10 students.

    Meeting Days:
    Wednesdays (beginning September 6, 2023)

    Meeting Time:
    3:00-4:00 pm

  • Readers Rally

    Readers Rally is a reading quiz bowl style competition for students in grades four through twelve. Its mission is to promote reading among students who desire to share their love of reading with others.  Students read books from a district-selected book list and participate in discussion and activites pertaining to those books.  The club will culminate in a school competition which will determine the team of 10 students who will advance to the county competition in the Spring. 

    Sponsors:
    Jessica Andrews

    Grade Level:
    Readers Rally is for 4th and 5th graders.  It is limited to 10 students.

    Meeting Days:
    TBD (beginning September 8, 2023)

    Meeting Time:
    TBD

  • Safety Patrol

    Safety Patrol members will be assisting staff members by monitoring hallways in the mornings and afternoons.

    Sponsors:
    Yvonda Thomas & Ryann Flunder

    Grade Level:
    Safety Patrol is reserved for 5th graders and is limited to 20 students.

    Meeting Days:
    as needed throughout the year (beginning September 5, 2023)

    Meeting Time:
    mornings

  • Student Council

    Elementary school is one of the important first steps in a lifelong journey of learning. Students are molded into proper behavior and learn vital skills that will prepare them for advanced learning later in their education. An elementary student council presents a unique opportunity for young students to learn organization, leadership and teamwork skills and prepares them for later student government positions.  As a leadership program, students will utilize their skills to help improve the school & community.

    Sponsors:
    Laura Panzer & Chandra Williams

    Grade Level:
    The Simonton Student Council is for 4th and 5th graders and is limited to 15 students.

    Meeting Days:
    1st Thursday of every month (beginning October 5, 2023)

    Meeting Time:
    7:10 am