English as a Second Language classrooms are available for students coming to Erie speaking a language other than English. Drama Club meets in the school auditorium each week after school. The club is made up of fifth, sixth, and a few fourth graders who enjoy practicing and performing plays for the school and parents. The Cougar Chronicle is the school newspaper which is published quarterly. It is compiled by a group of sixth grade students.
News is submitted by each classroom.
The staff contributes news on special interests along with a cartoon and word games. Sign Buddies is a program for hearing children in grades one through six and is held after school. Hearing children are taught sign language so that they can communicate with hearing impaired children. Intramurals are offered to fourth, fifth and sixth grade students after school. Activities include soccer, kickball, end zone soccer, and dodgeball.