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
Electives
- Art
- Music
- PE
- Technology
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
"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
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.