Elementary Extracurricular Activities & Clubs

Below is a sampling of clubs and activities and they may change from time to time. Please always confirm details before participation.

Fine Arts Club - Open to 4th and 5th graders, students can learn about art's influence on history starting with cave paintings and ending with modern art, all while creating their own masterpieces. This club meets on Wednesdays from 3:45 to 4:45 PM in Ms. Hefner's classroom starting the 2nd-3rd quarter. For questions, please contact Ms. Hefner at [email protected].

Arts & Crafts Club - Open to 2nd - 5th grade students. This club meets on Thursdays from 3:35 pm -5:00 pm in the upstairs art room of Building 1. For questions, please contact Ms. Stephanie Dulimba at [email protected]

Cheer (Elementary) - Cheer is open to 4th and 5th graders. Practice is on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm in Building A Cafeteria. The contact person is Alexis Turner, at [email protected].

Chess Club -Taught by local chess expert Gary Gaiffe and associates, instruction includes basic to advanced skills, tournament play, notation, and chess variations to K-12 students of all abilities! Chess Club meets every Friday from 12:50 PM to 2:10 PM. Chess Club fees are $75 per quarter and are due at the beginning of each quarter or $240 for the full school year. Make checks out to Gary Gaiffe or Rocks and Rooks. There are also moderate fees if you wish to participate in tournaments, including a membership to the United States Chess Federation (USCF.) To learn how to sign up, please contact Gary Gaiffe at [email protected] or Matthew Shempert at [email protected]

Drama for Grades 3-5 - Unleash creativity and build confidence in our fun, interactive drama classes designed for 3rd-5th graders! Students will explore acting, storytelling, and teamwork through engaging activities and games. Includes end-of-semester performance. Let your child shine on stage and discover the magic of theater! Fridays, 3:40 PM - 4:30 PM

Guitar - Guitar is open to students on Mondays & Wednesdays between 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm. For information and appointment call Chris Stong at 512-773-4771.

Karate - Provided by Austin Okinawan Karate, NYOS 1st-6th graders are invited to participate in Karate on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00 PM in the High School Building A Cafeteria. To learn more about the art of karate through physical, mental, and emotional athleticism and to sign up, please contact Ty Yocham at 512-751-7950 or email [email protected].

Kids Acting - Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Room 350. Contact kidsActing program at NYOS: [email protected]

Legacy Academy/Martial Arts

Meet in Zone 2 of Building 1 at 3:25 pm. For more information contact Sheila Yoeuy at 512-820-4684 or [email protected]

Little Bells

Twice a year (in the fall and the spring) we offer elementary students the opportunity to join our secondary musicals with a small role. Their rehearsals are after school, and we walk over to pick up the elementary students for practice. The contact person is Dory Zeitler and you can message her at [email protected]

Mad Science of Austin - Offered to K-5th graders, Mad Science is a leading science enrichment provider that delivers unique hands-on science experiences while sparking imaginative learning. The Mad Science team provides after-school programming on Thursdays from 3:25 to 4:50 PM. The fee is $187 for the fall semester and $275 for Spring. We use 2 classrooms - one for older students and one for younger students. The club contact is Adrianna Hagen at [email protected]

AYF Running Club - Open to K-5th graders, this club is hosted by Austin Youth Fitness and focuses "on improving running endurance and overall fitness, developing "functional" strength, flexibility, and improving core strength and body alignment." Participants will participate in drills, practice forms, and run-in relays, and the group always ends with a fun-filled game! AYF athletes will likely see improvements in self-image, confidence, attitude, and social-interpersonal-relationship skills, as well as an increased ability to focus on tasks and schoolwork. The NYOS Running Club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm. The club contact is Laney Phillips at [email protected].

AYF Yoga Club - Hosted by Austin Youth Fitness, Yoga Club is offered to K-5th graders. Participating students will learn proper stretching techniques, and gain flexibility and muscular balance. Their goal is to “make fitness fun” and help kids build "holistic health” - healthy bodies, minds, and spirits! Yoga Club takes place on Fridays from 12:30 to 1:45 PM in Rm 350. The club contact is Larry Chauvin at [email protected].

Yoga Grades PK-5 - Join our exciting and playful yoga classes, where every week brings a new adventure! Each class incorporates a fun yoga prop to keep kids engaged while they build strength, balance, and flexibility. With fresh knowledge and exciting themes, children will explore yoga in creative ways. Let’s inspire mindfulness and movement while having a blast! Includes end-of-semester performance! Celebrate your child's progress with a special performance showcasing their yoga journey.

Fridays, 3:40 PM - 4:30 PM