Third Grade Homework Help (not yet started)

Students in 3rd grade have the opportunity to stay after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Students can then take the 4:00 bus home, be picked up by a parent at Gate 1, or go to Aftercare (if registered).

Fourth Grade Homework Help

Students in 4th grade have the opportunity to stay after school Monday-Thursday to get help with their homework.  Students can then take the 4:00 bus home, be picked up by a parent at Gate 1, or go to Aftercare (if registered). 

Homework and Tutoring

Students in 5^th through 8^th grades can come to the library after school to work on homework, get academic support, and complete projects with the help of two staff members.  It’s open every day, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.  Students can then take the 4:00 bus home or be picked up by a parent at Gate 1.

3-D Printing (begins on October 4th - Room 203)

Learn how to make 3D models on Tinkercad.  Then print your designs.  Let your creative imagination go wild!!   You can take home all the designs you print.    The club meets every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm in Room 203 and is open to all 5^th through 8^th graders.  Students can then take the 4:00 bus home or be picked up by a parent at Gate 1.

Photography (begins on September 21 - Room 212)

Learn how to take great pictures and edit online.  You will be creating fun photo projects as well!  The club will meet every Wednesday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm in Room 212 and is open to all 4^th through 8^th graders.  Students can then take the 4:00 bus home or be picked up by a parent at Gate 1.

Poco Heartbeats (start date to be determined)

Poco Heartbeats is Pocantico's middle school literary magazine. It contains everything from memoirs to comics to poems. Writers have a place to share both their original work and pieces from school that they are especially proud of.  The club is open to all 4^th through 8^th graders.  Students can then take the 4:00 bus home or be picked up by a parent at Gate 1. 

The Hawk - School Newspaper (dates to be determined - Music Room)

The Hawk is the school's student-run news outlet where students of varied writing, photography, cartooning and editing levels gather to dish out what's happening!  Its mission is to promote positive school spirit, highlight school-related events and projects, and strengthen the school-community connection.  Students of all ages contribute articles through class interviews and voluntary submission from classroom teachers. The Hawk has featured articles on district initiatives, school-wide assemblies, classroom events, trips, and sports, as well as reviews, interviews, advice and helpful tips.  Visit The Hawk web page to see all the exciting news happening around the district.

Yearbook (dates to be determined - Room 212)

Students in 7th and 8th grade can participate in helping to put together the yearbook for the 2022-2023 school year.