Nipher Middle School

Extracurricular activities are an integral part of the middle school years. Intramural sports, clubs, and fine arts productions enhance students’ academics, as well as, provide time to explore common interests with new friends. Most importantly, participation in any of the after school activities will provide students with a sense of accomplishment and personal pride. Also, the activities are designed to encourage organization of time and promote school spirit.

Nipher Middle School's Intramural Program offers a variety of sport activities each semester to students of all grade levels. Intramurals take place after school at 3:05 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Intramurals are available to all students at no cost, however parents must sign the intramurals permission form attached to the cover of this student handbook. Students are expected to report directly to the activity location after they have gone to their lockers to drop off their books. Students are to depart promptly from school grounds or wait at the bus loading area when the activity concludes at 4 pm.

Intramurals

Intramural Calendar (pdf, 77.58KB)

Each after school activity will be announced during daily morning announcements at least one day in advance. Also, there will be a bulletin board in the student center that will list all of the intramural activities for the entire month. Students, please make sure to stop by the student center bulletin board in order to plan ahead.

Intramurals are designed to promote recreational opportunities while enhancing skill, social development and physical fitness. Students are reminded that participation in the Nipher Intramural Program is a privilege and that all school rules apply.

Kirkwood Weight Training Program - Practices are held Tuesdays and Thursdays. Age appropriate athletic development training for highly motivated children. For more information contact Coach Bielik or Coach Grana.

Science Olympiad - Days of training TBA. Individuals or small groups particpate in various science events to prepare for a competition in February 2007. Some of the events are Balloon-Launched Glider, Disease Detective, Ecology, the Solar System, Storm Castle, and Tower Building. For more information contact Ms. Goeke.

Crafts Club - Meets the third Wednesday of every month starting in October. Each month a different 45 minute take-home craft is created.

Jazz Band - Meets every Tuesday. This is an auditioned group that rehearses music every week for at least one performance per semester.

Jazz Ensemble - Meets every Thursday. Any instrumentalist is welcome to come in and Jam with some Jazz lics.

6th Grade Choir - Meets every Thursday. This group is an auditioned group of 6th Graders that rehearses music every week in preparation for at least one performance per semester.

Power Hour - Want to utilize the technology Nipher has to offer? Want to work with a mentor to help you reach the next level toward your academic goals? Want to have power over your schoolwork, instead of it overpowering you? Then Power Hour may be just the opportunity you’re looking for. Nipher Middle School students may participate in Power Hour as one of the many after school activities. During Power Hour, students may utilize a variety of resources in our Library Media Center and Computer Labs to enhance the quality of their school assignments. Teachers, volunteer parents, student mentors, and technology assistants will be available to help students strive towards their academic goals. “Power Hour” will be held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the Nipher Library Media and Computer Lab Center. All participants must have a Power Hour permission form on file.

Power Hour begins at 3:05pm. Attendance records will be maintained and students are expected to arrive on time prepared to immediately begin their schoolwork. Students will not be allowed to leave the Power Hour areas until dismissal at 3:50pm. Therefore, students should arrive to Power Hour with all materials necessary to accomplish their individual goals.

Tuesday thru Thursday, in the Library - where students can receive extra help and extra time to complete assignments and projects. Computer access is also available.