School and extracurricular activities provide fun, engaging ways for Hough students to be involved in their school and with their classmates. Take a look at the activities offered. You might find the perfect fit for your child. And don’t forget to check back for updates!
Performing Arts
Students will be taught skills around movement, confidence in performance and working with others as a team. This class is taught by Mindi Deal. Mondays from 2:10 p.m. to 3 p.m. open to Kindergarten-2nd grade students and Wednesdays from 2:50 p.m. to 4 p.m. open to 3rd-5th grade students.
Horticulture/Garden
Students will have the opportunity to dig, plant, explore and create with outdoor inspiration. There will be monthly themes such as September-leaves, October-pumpkins, bringing in studies on birds, wildlife etc. all while caring for the Hough gardens. This class is taught by Mandy Atkinson. Tuesdays from 2:50 p.m. to 4 p.m. open to 2nd-5th grade students. Wednesdays from 2:50 p.m. to 4 p.m. open to Kindergarten-2nd grade students.
Music Exploration
Students will be introduced to a variety of musical instruments: trombone, flute, clarinet, trumpet as well as Ukulele, drumming and percussion. This class is taught by Eileen Cowan and Jeffrey Steehler. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:50 p.m. to 4 p.m. open to third, fourth, and fifth grade students.
Enspire Arts
This program is about composing music. Starting by exploring with rhythm and then with voice. This program is not so musical performing experience but a creative experience. The life applications that are focused on are building good communication skills, listening to others, responding to their ideas and finding a voice for ideas. Fridays from 2:50 p.m. to 4:00p.m. open to 3rd-5th grade students.
Student leadership team
Hough fifth-graders can apply for the student leadership team. The team of motivated girls and boys is responsible for daily school announcements and school spirit activities. The team, which meets daily at lunch, rotates three times each year to give more students an opportunity to serve their school community.
Athletics
Athletics are a fun way for students to learn sportsmanship and get exercise. Girls and boys in fourth and fifth grades can participate in volleyball, basketball and track at Hough.
Hough at Nights
Hough at Nights are fun activities throughout the year for Hough students and families. They consist of a Monster Mash Bash in October, Winter Wonderland in December, Cupid’s Jubilee in February, Hawks Film Festival in March, STEAM Night in April, and an End of Year Carnival in June (just to name a few)!
Playworks and Hough Elementary
We believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid.
Playworks recess
Playworks is an elementary school program designed to improve recess for kids and teachers. Playworks will help equip our staff and community with the tools needed to create a positive recess experience for every one of our students. By shifting behavior on the playground, we expect to see more positive student engagement, more fun play opportunities and reduced negative incidences so that our students can return to the classroom ready to learn.
Our Recess Team, comprised of paraeducators, teachers and principal, will use a brand of games designed to promote inclusion. Additionally our team will apply new group management techniques to teach students how to play well together, resolve conflicts, and develop leadership skills. Playworks trainers will return to our school to observe recess and give us feedback so that we can have the best possible recess for our students.
We invite you to come join us for recess.
- Come share some High Five’s and offer positive encouragement
- Jump into a game of 4 Square, Switch or Jump Ropes
- Learn a NEW game of tag
- Have FUN!
If you are interested, please contact Candy Wallis so we know when to expect you.
To read more about Playworks, research on play, and stories from playgrounds across the country, visit www.playworks.org.