Clubs

As a member of the Art Club, students will use various art medium to create two and three-dimensional artwork.

Faculty Advisor:
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 20 students. 

Meeting Days:
Wednesdays

Meeting Time:
7:15- 8:00  am

At Simonton Elementary, our morning announcements are broadcast 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.  

Faculty Advisor:
Nicole Richey & Jessica Andrews

Grade Level:
The Broadcast Team is available for all interested 5th grade students who submit a completed application.  Applications are open in August and December.  

Meeting Days:
Monday- Friday (August 2025-May 2026)

Meeting Time:
8:00 am

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. 

Faculty Advisor:
Ebony Lockwood

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

Meeting Days:
Tuesdays (September 9- EOY)

Meeting Time:
7:15- 8:00 am

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.

Faculty Advisors:
Stephanie Aseltine & Jessica Andrews

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

Meeting Days:
Thursday mornings (August 28, 2025-January 2026)

Meeting Time:
7:00 - 8:00 am

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.

Faculty Advisors:
Stephanie Aseltine & Jessica Andrews

Grade Level:
The FLL Discover Team is for Kindergarten & 1st graders and is limited to 8 students. 

Meeting Days:
Thursday mornings (January- April 2026)

Meeting Time:
7:00-8:00 am

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. 

Faculty Advisors:
Stephanie Aseltine & Jessica Andrews

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

Meeting Days:
Thursday mornings (January-April 2026)

Meeting Time:
7:00-8:00 am

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.

Faculty Advisors:
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)

Meeting Time:
7:15 am

By being a member of the PE Club, students will join together to play PE games and activities before school.

Faculty Advisor:
Coach Cheney

Grade Level:
The Intramural Sports Club is open to 4th & 5th graders and is limited to 15 students. 

Meeting Days:
Thursdays (October 2- November 20, 2025)

Meeting Time:
7:15-8:00 am

Readers Rally is a book club and competition team for 4th and 5th grade students.  Students will work as a team to read a list of books and prepare to compete against other elementary schools in the district Readers Rally quiz bowl competition.

Faculty Advisors:
Jessica Andrews & Nicole Richey

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

Meeting Days:
1st Friday of the month (September 2025- February 2026)

Meeting Time:
7:45-8:15 am

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

Faculty Advisors:
Yvonda Thomas

Grade Level:
Safety Patrol is reserved for 5th graders and is limited to 20-24 students.

Meeting Days:
at least once a month throughout the year (August  - May)

Meeting Time:
mornings

The Simonton Step Team includes 4th and 5th grade scholars who want to extend their musical experiences beyond the classroom.  Auditions will be held on November 12, 2025.  The Step Team will be performing during our annual Black History Night, scheduled for the end of February. 

Faculty Advisors:
Ebony Lockwood & Talisa Young

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

Meeting Days:
Wednesdays (January & February)

Meeting Time:
3:15- 5:00 pm

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.

Faculty Advisors:
Laura Panzer & Bridgette Willis

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

Meeting Days:
Monthly on Tuesdays (October - May)

Meeting Time:
7:15 am