Nominees run a two week campaign of posters, slogans, flyers, and live political spots and speeches on the in-house WNCS broadcasting station. The entire student body votes for officers and representatives who, with faculty guidance, plan activities and programs throughout the year in the areas of community service, service to the school, and school spirit. Competitions are arranged several times a year. Open to any student who wants to have fun with science. Private music lessons for piano, violin, and other instruments are offered on teacher availability before and after school.
Students participate in mini recitals for parents and friends.
Grade 5 Fifth grade students who enjoy singing and performing practice during fifth grade club time and perform at both in school and community functions as well as school competitions. All aspects of planning, writing, editing, and layout are done by the students during fifth grade club time. The writing club is open to students interested in writing, helping others to write, reading their works aloud, and submitting their pieces for publication to various agencies and writing contests. Various grade levels from 1-5 participate in competitions run by the Consortium for Interactive Instruction, WHRO Public Telecommunications Center, and Old Dominion University. Faculty members sponsor and work with students in such areas as graphic design, desktop publishing, and Internet scavenger hunts.