The students are encouraged to examine an area of science that interest them. This activity is not a contest, but a time for the students to learn more about science and have fun doing it. Each month the students have a skating party at Skateland. This is another opportunity for families to enjoy time with their family. This is the PTA's main fundraiser for the year.
Students review a list of words and then compete against each other to see who is the best speller.
Two winners then go on to compete at the district level. Dolphin Gram Winners - A student is selected from each classroom for demonstrating outstanding behavior. Peter Sarpy Elementary was established in 1961. Known as Southwest Elementary while it was under construction, Peter Sarpy opened in January, 1961. It was not named, however, until a board meeting in April of that year.