Clubs, Activities And Enrichments

Third and fourth graders are taught the value and techniques of the keyboard, that is so much of their future. One or more teachers/aides plan activities and lessons for this group. The computer as we all know is already being utilized on a daily basis by most school aged children. We best learn where those keys are!!

There's always a performer on every team and NRCCS has one. This person has taken a group of 5th & 6th grade drama specialists and creates two plays each school year, which are then performed before the entire school. They have learned and applied many facets of the production  world!

We have the expertise of one of our staff members leading 5th-8th graders in learning the basics of strumming a guitar. Wow, has this group really materialized. Many have taken it upon themselves to actually practice nightly. And you can hear it!

One of our teachers leads this group of 6th, 7th and 8th grade students on Model United Nations, also known as Model UN or MUN. It is an educational simulation and academic activity in which students can learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations. MUN involves and teaches participants speaking, debating, and writing skills, in addition to critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership abilities.

Our science teacher leads interested students in grades 5-8 monitor water quality and other indicators of watershed health; they then utilize these results to educate others about the condition of Colorado's waters. This data is also used in the Clean Water Act decision-making process.  River Watch is a statewide volunteer water quality-monitoring program operated in cooperation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife {CPW}. This program is unique in its statewide focus and frequency of data collection.
 

River Watch is coupled with fly fishing. Cast a Fly, Catch a Student!  Students in the 5th - 8th-grade have the opportunity to learn the in's and out's of fly fishing.  Basic casting, knot tying, fly fishing equipment, as well as an introduction to invertebrates will be just a few of the topics practiced. River conservation along with proper recreation techniques will be taught as well. This is a unique opportunity to learn a skill that can last a lifetime while enjoying the amazing place we call home. 

Our Ice fishing club all started with students falling in love with ice fishing and wanting to do it more and more. The ice fishing club is open to grades 3-8 and students head to a local lake with their club leader. Students learn about ice safety, proper techniques and how to catch huge fish as the leader does! Depending on the school year, the ice fishing club is usually on Thursday and starts around the end of December until March.

Participation in football, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, cheerleading, gymnastics, soccer, etc. are provided by the Steamboat Springs School District for 7th & 8th graders. Most athletic activities occur in town. Bus transportation is available for North Routt students.

Many of our students participate in 4-H. There are many 4-H Clubs in Routt County, including The Elk River Wranglers that has its roots in North Routt. Through 4-H, kids can participate in many activities including shooting sports, cake decorating, sewing, livestock judging, leadership activities, and livestock showing (including small and large animals).

Most of these activities culminate at the Routt County Fair held in August. 

We conduct one or two service projects as a school each school year. Additionally, our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students must complete a service project each year on their own.

"Service Learning” is an EL teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection. The integration of service enriches students’ learning experiences, teaches them civic responsibility, and strengthens their communities. Beyond charitable acts, Service Learning extends to rigorous academic products that provide a service for the community.

Boy Scout & Girls Scout groups are available to our students. We have many students that belong to these groups and we encourage children to attend one of these groups.

Yampa Valley Science School (YVSS) serves all of the Routt County 6th grade students each year in a residential, experiential Science Camp. Operated in cooperation with local schools since 2000, YVSS incorporates a 5-day, 3-night science curriculum integrated with 6th grade academic standards, team-building activities and personal growth experiences for the students. Goals of the program include:

• Providing place-based environmental education through experiential and interactive lesson activities.
• Providing intergenerational links and mentoring opportunities for sixth graders, high school students, college students, and community adults.
• Fostering integrated academic education with the public school system.