Clubs & Extra Curricular Activities
Spanish Club
WHO: Grades K-5
WHAT: Spanish lessons by the Cincinnati Spanish Academy
LINK: More Information
CONTACT: 513-602-6100
registration@cincinnatispanishschool.com
ORFF
WHO: Grades 3-6
WHAT: This method emphasizes active music-making and creative expression through rhythm, movement, and simple instruments like xylophones, glockenspiels, drums, and percussion. In an Orff band, participants often engage in improvisation, composition, and collaboration, making it a popular choice in music education for children. The focus is on developing musical skills in a fun and interactive way, fostering a love for music and creativity.
CONTACT: Wesley Barnfield BarnfiW@cpsboe.k12.oh.us
Choir
WHO: Grades 3-6
WHAT: Come join the NAM Choir with Mr. Barnfield!
CONTACT: Wesley Barnfield BarnfiW@cpsboe.k12.oh.us
Band
WHAT: To learn more about the band, please email Tom Frank.
CONTACT: Tom Frank FrankTh@cpsboe.k12.oh.us
Webby Dance
WHO: Grades preK-2
LINK: More Information
Acting
WHO: Grades preK-3
WHAT: Acting classes at NAM, provided by Playhouse in the Park
LINK: More Information
Black Boys in Tech
WHO: Grades 4-6, open to All demographic Males Students
WHAT: Exploring STEM
CONTACT: Kristopher Nuckols-Pope popekri@cpsboe.k12.oh.us
Connor Kids Academy
WHO: Covers 5th through 7th grade (enroll during 4th).
WHAT: Exclusive 3-year program for boys: Teaching healthy habits and good choices using the power of sports. Partnering with local college teams to offer one-of-a-kind experiences. Year-round engagement with events and a custom app.
LINK: More Information
CONTACT: Alex Klein admin@connorkidsacademy.org
SAY Soccer
WHO: Boys and girls ages 6-11 (ages 12-13 if there is enough interest)
WHAT: NAM offers Fall and Spring SAY (Soccer Association for Youth) teams. Registration info is sent home via NAM News and NAM Rocket News Email announcements. Fall registration typically due end of May; Spring registration typically due end of January.
WHEN: Fall and Spring. Games are on Saturdays and Sundays; practices are during the week and vary by coach.
LINK: More Information
CONTACT: Will Lundstrom lundstromw@yahoo.com
Student Council
WHO: Grades 4-6
WHAT: Student Council is an afterschool organization devoted to enriching student leadership and involvement in the school and local community. At NAM, students in 4th, 5th and 6th grade are eligible to write an essay expressing their desire to join student council.
Girls to Women
WHO: Girls in grades 4-6
WHAT: CPS’ Girls to Women Leadership Collaborative is designed to provide equitable access for female students to leadership development opportunities that will transform school cultures for the better.
LINK: More Information
Girl Scouts
CONTACT: Clare Rexroad marrero.cs@gmail.com & christinaback86@gmail.com
Suzuki
WHO: Preschool-6th Grade
WHAT: Suzuki Cooperative of Cincinnati Public Schools offers lessons in violin, cello, and flute at NAM during the school day. Requires a parent learning with their child (accompanying child to lessons), daily listening, and daily home practicing.
WHEN: Weekly individual lesson and weekly group lesson. Varies by teacher.
LINK: www.suzukicps.org
CONTACT: Suzuki Cooperative of Cincinnati Public Schools, 513-544-6838
AI Club
WHO: Grades 1-6
WHEN: Thursdays
CONTACT: Michael Beck mambax7@gmail.com, Beverly Odoms odomsbe@cpsboe.k12.oh.us, & B Paulette Simpson simpsop@cpsboe.k12.oh.us
Cross Country
WHO: Grades 3-6
WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays
WHAT: Cross Country for Youth Mission and Objective: is to impact the lives of youth with the skills they need to run Cross Country and live healthy lives with character.