Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At North Dayton School of Discovery, students can explore their interests, learn new skills, and make new friends through a variety of extracurricular activities. Learn more about what we offer below.
Student Leadership Opportunities
Providing students with leadership opportunities plays a critical role in fostering personal growth, community involvement, and academic success. North Dayton School of Discovery offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Community Service (K-8th)
- Girl Scouts (K-8th)
- Youth Leadership & Prevention Program (5th-8th)
Athletics
Basketball
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
5th - 8th Grade
Girls
Dance
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
5th - 8th Grade
Girls
"My child comes home happy each day, eager to share something new he has learned. The teacher and family events that North Dayton hosts are my favorite!"
- North Dayton School of Discovery Parent
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Math Club (5th-8th)
- Reading Club (3rd)
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- African Cultural Festival
- Basketball Madness
- Community Night
- Dinner with the Principal (New Families)
- Easter Bunny Event (K-2)
- High School Night (5-8)
- Kindergarten & 8th Grade Recognition
- Literacy Night (K-3)
- Middle School Move-Up Night
- Santa Event (K-2)
- Skating/Family Night
- STEM Night
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- K-2nd Grade: Boonshoft Museum of Science, Young’s Jersey Dairy
- 3rd-5th Grade: Carillon Historical Park, Center of Science and Industry, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Schuster Center
- 6th-8th Grade: Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Dunbar House (8th), Historical Trips, Sunwatch Indian Village
NHA® Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
Learn More About Stanford's StudyA recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.