Athletics, Clubs & Activities

North Decatur’s archery club is a certified National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) that is offered to students in 4th through 12th grade of all genders, physical abilities, and backgrounds. NASP is designed to teach International style target archery that focuses on safety technique, mental concentration, and self-improvement. NASP is currently in more than 13,000 schools in 47 States as well as other countries. North Decatur currently has three teams that include an elementary, middle school, and high school team. Our teams travel and participate in over a dozen tournaments in a season, including home tournaments, State, National, and World tournaments. Our teams and archers have won several awards, including State and National awards. Archery is a sport recognized by many colleges, where our archers can earn scholarships as well as earn scholarships at State and National tournaments. Archery is a lifelong sport that nearly everyone can succeed at. Archery has proven to help many students excel in many different aspects.

5th and 6th graders may choose to take band in place of their specials a few days a week. The students go to the high school to have class with the high school band director during their designated specials time.

5th and 6th grade boys basketball is an intramural sport. The boys play games against each other and also play South Decatur two times a year. The boys learn the basics of the game and develop a love for the sport.

5th and 6th grade girls basketball is an intramural sport. The girls play games against each other and also play South Decatur two times a year. The girls learn the basics of the game and develop a love for the sport.

The Greensburg/Decatur County Public Library sponsors the Battle of the Books program, which consists of a 5th and 6th grade team. Participants accept the challenge to read 10 pre-selected books within a few months. The purpose of this fun program is to introduce young adult readers to a variety of fiction books and encourage them to include reading as leisure time activity. The competition is on a Saturday during the month of April at the public library, where the 5th and 6th grade teams get the opportunity to battle against other schools in the county. During each round of competition, the teams answer prepared questions designed to show the readers’ knowledge of the plot and characters from the books on the reading list. Team members collaborate on their answers. The first place team walks away with a trophy for their school. Team tryouts begin in January. Be sure to check out this unique and fun opportunity!

Each season, girls in 3rd–5th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate who they are and what’s important to them, the value of teamwork and healthy relationships, and how they can have a positive impact on the world. Girls also make a meaningful contribution to their community through a team-organized Community Impact Project. Physical activity is woven into the program to inspire an appreciation for fitness and healthy habits and teach life skills, including treating others with care, practicing gratitude, and managing emotions. Each season culminates with a Girls on the Run 5K event. This celebratory, non-competitive event provides girls with a sense of accomplishment and instills the value of goal-setting at a young age.

Math Bowl is an exciting team competition which pushes students to excel with complex, multi-step mathematics problems. Students spend many hours practicing solving these problems to prepare for the area contest at the end of February. Each year, the competition focuses on specific standards. This event is made up of four rounds, each round consisting of eight questions. Our squad is made up of 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade students who work in teams of 3–4 people. The school answering the most questions correctly at the area meet wins the competition!

The National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) is a prestigious organization that recognizes and encourages academic achievement, leadership, service, and character among elementary school students. Modeled after its secondary school counterpart, the National Honor Society (NHS), NEHS aims to inspire young learners to excel academically while fostering a commitment to community service and upholding high moral and ethical standards. Through various activities and projects, NEHS members develop valuable leadership skills and contribute positively to their school and local communities. Induction into NEHS signifies not only academic success but also a dedication to making a difference and embodying the core values of scholarship, responsibility, leadership, and service.

The Recycling Green Team is an interactive educational 5th and 6th grade program that empowers students and teachers to help the environment through waste reduction and recycling. The team ensures each classroom and office receives a marked recycling container and encourages each class to participate. Routes are planned and developed by the team as they are responsible each week for collecting, loading,and transporting recyclables throughout the school community. We have 100% classroom participation in this program!

VEX IQ Robotics is an engaging educational platform designed to introduce students to the exciting world of robotics and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts. Geared towards elementary and middle school students, VEX IQ Robotics provides a hands-on learning experience where participants design, build, and program their own robots using the VEX IQ construction system and programming software. This program not only teaches students valuable technical skills but also encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity as they collaborate to complete various challenges and competitions. VEX IQ Robotics empowers young learners to explore the intersection of technology and innovation while preparing them for future careers in STEM fields.