Specials & Extracurricular Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At River City Scholars, 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.
MusicElectives
MusicPE
Visual Arts
*Not all electives are available for all grades.
In-School Programs
In addition to specials and electives, River City Scholars also offers other in-school program activities such as: Black History Programs, College Campus Tours, High School Transition Events, Honors Classes, Peer Mentoring, National Junior Honor Society, Student Advisory Council, and Student Council.
Technology
We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.
Athletics
Basketball
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Soccer
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Extracurricular Activities
K - 2nd Grade
"I would recommend River City Scholars and NHA as a whole to all of my friends and family!"
- River City Scholars Parent
Events
River City Scholars hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:
- Book Fair
- Community Events
- Concerts
- Multicultural Fair
- Seasonal Dances
- Talent Show
Field Trips
K - 2nd Grade
Camp Roger
Celebration Cinema
Devos Performance Hall
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Post Family Farm
Washington DC
3rd - 5th Grade
Camp Roger
Celebration Cinema
Devos Performance Hall
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Post Family Farm
Washington DC
6th - 8th Grade
Camp Roger
Celebration Cinema
Devos Performance Hall
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Post Family Farm
Washington DC
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.