Extracurriculars

Explore the World of Chess and its Benefits with Complete Chess After School Program! 

Chess is a fun and challenging game, that offers a plethora of benefits for young minds including 

enhanced critical thinking, problem-solving skills and strategic thinking. 

For registration and more information, visit nisd.net/ace or call 210-397-8100

Day: Friday

Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM

Dates: 09/12-11/14

Who: Students grades 1st - 5th

CookLearnGrow offers hands-on classes for young food enthusiasts and budding chefs. 

We teach essential culinary techniques through seasonal recipes. Our classes teach life skills, reinforce 

academic subjects, and offer problem solving opportunities in collaborative, group-oriented setting. 

Please note that we only accommodate nut allergies; we are unable to accommodate egg, gluten or other food allergies

For registration and more information, visit nisd.net/ace or call 210-397-8100

Day: Monday

Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM

Location: Hoffmann ES

Session 1 Dates: 09/08-10/20

Session 2 Dates: 10/27-12/08

Who: Students grade 1st - 5th

Get involved with a program that inspires leadership, healthy habits, and new friendships all at once. 

Build confidence that lasts a lifetime. 

Join Girls on the Run!

Fall Season Begins September 10th

 For more information and registration, visit www.gotrsanantonio.org

Days: Wednesdays and Thursdays

Time: 3:15 - 4:45 PM

Dates: Season starts Week of September 10th

Location: Hoffmann ES

End of Season 5K Celebration is Sunday, November 16th at Mission County Park

Jr. Engineers Club is a hands-on program designed for kids who love to imagine, build, tinker and play, and who are curious about engineering, science & technology.  Jr. Engineers allows budding engineers the opportunity to use various materials and tools to imagine, build, explore circuits, electivitiy, robots and more!  Each we we introduce new, fun, hands-on experiments and activities.  

Day: Friday

Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM

Session Dates: 10/24-12/5

For more information and registration information, visit https://www.campusce.net/nisdafterschool/course/course.aspx?catId=140

Kinder Engineers is a hands-on program designed for kids who love to imagine, build, tinker and play, and who are curious about engineering, science & technology. Kinder Engineers allows the younger budding engineers the opportunity to use various materials and tools to imagine, build, explore circuits, electivity, robots and more!  Each week we introduce new, fun, hands-on experiments and activities. 

Day: Friday

Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM

Session Dates: 10/24 - 12/5

For more information and registration information visit https://www.campusce.net/nisdafterschool/course/course.aspx?catId=183

In this introductory STEM program, kids explore a variety of introductory topics and learn about the wonders of both life and physical sciences.  Join the fun and become a "Mad Scientist!"

Classes meet once a week for 12 classes

For registration and more information, visit nisd.net/ace or call 210-397-8100

Day: Tuesday

Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM

Dates: 09/09 - 12/09 (no class 11/4 or 11/25)

Location: Hoffmann ES

Who: Students grade K-5th

This fine arts course offers students the opportunity to learn and develop new skills and talents 

as they add their personal touch to each one of our guided lessons. Students will explore a variety of art media such as 

watercolors, acrylics, chalk pastel, color pencils, clay, collage and more.  Artists gain self-confidence, 

learn to make personal choices, contribute ideas and nurture their creative imaginations all while having FUN! 

A great place for artists to begin and and flourish on their creative journey!

For registration and more information, visit nisd.net/ace or call 210-397-8100

Day: Wednesday

Time: 3:05 - 4:05 PM

Dates: 09/09 - 12/09

Who: Students grades 1st - 5th

Project ACORN, Alamo-area Children Organized to Replant Natives, is open to 4th and 5th graders. 

Members will meet approximately 2 Wednesdays a month. 

If a date ever needs to be cancelled, an email notification will be sent. 

There is one Saturday meeting in May.  This will be our end of year showcase at O'Connor HS. 

More information to come as that date approaches. 

Please contact Mrs. Wanke-Mendez for more information at alexis.wanke-mendez@nisd.net. 

To sign up, please complete this form. 

Dates: 

09/17, 10/01

10/15, 10/29

11/12, 12/10

1/14, 1/28

2/11, 2/25

3/18

4/1, 4/22

5/6, 5/13

Showcase in May-date TBD

ACORN Rules:

Participate fully each time.

Be picked up promptly at 4:30pm. Three late pickups (4:40 or later) and you will not be permitted to return.

Closed toe shoes only

You must attend at least 5 previous meetings to attend the end of year party. 

Dues are $30, this covers supplies and shirts. 

Please contact Mrs. Wanke-Mendez with any questions!

San Antonio Snapology is a community STEM Education program. 

Young students have the opportunity to learn with confidence while fostering creativity and critical thinking. 

Day: Monday

Time: 3:05-4:05 PM

Location: Hoffmann ES

Session Dates: 09/08 -11/17