Extracurricular Activities
Mom's In Touch is a prayer group that meets once a week on Thursdays at 9:00am to pray for our school, teachers and administrators and our children. Contact Kathleen Davies at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for meeting location and more information.
Girl Scouts. If you are interested in joining a Daisy, Brownie or Junior Girls Scout troop at Ward Elementary visit the Stars Service Unit for more information or contact Regina Zaragoza at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Boy Scouts. If you are interested in joining a Boy Scout troop at Ward Elementary visit Boy Scouts of America Pack 870 for more information or email Tamra Turrentine at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Choir. Our school music department sponsors an extra-curricular choir program for all interested 4th and 5th graders. 5th graders have choir in the fall and 4th/5th graders have choir in the spring. Each choir performs for the school, parents and community.
Chess Club. Our school has an after-school chess club for interested students. This club operates with the help of parent volunteers. Any student K-5 is welcome.
Safety Patrol. Selected 5th graders are invited to serve on the Ward Safety Patrol. These students help direct pedestrians and students to ensure safety during drop-off and pick-up times.
Student Council. Each 5th grade class elects a few student representatives to serve on the Student Council in addition to 5 elected officers. Their activities include meetings, one fundraiser and leadership in various happenings throughout the year.
Art after school. This program is offered for a fee and is sponsored by UH Clear Lake. It takes place at Ward Elementary and information goes home with all students in the Tuesday folder on how to sign up.
Midi for Kids. Ward will have both piano and guitar instruction this year. This program is based on the philosophy that musical skill begins with learning the language of music and exploring that language in creative ways. MIDI for Kids is an innovative curriculum that teaches children:
- keyboard or guitar technique and performance skills
- playing by ear
- improvisation
- composition
- ensemble playing
- note reading
- musical concepts
- music problem solving
- how to create and record MIDI sequences
- use of MIDI technology, and
- cross-curricular education