Resources
Clubs and organizations provide students with many positive experiences that help them to become well-rounded individuals who are ready for college or the workplace. Joining a club gives students a chances to explore their interests and talents.
Participation in extracurricular activities will foster creative, social and physical skills that are desirable qualities to colleges and future employers. Involvement can strengthen self-esteem, build lasting friendships and create a lifetime of memories!
Please direct any questions about a club to the club sponsor.
Author Visits - With proceeds collected from each Bellwood Book Fair, we can give students the unique experience of meeting with authors in person or virtually.
Battle of the Books - BOB is a robust reading challenge for 5th-grade students. After students read the books on the BOB list they can participate in a friendly book competition against other 5th grade students in the county.
Bellwood Buddies - 4th grade students are paired up with someone from a lower grade and they check in on them each day. This is a great way for our bulldogs to build connections and increase student attendance and achievement.
Bulldog Academy - An afterschool program that provides academic remediation and enrichment opportunities to students.
Book fair - Bellwood holds book fairs each year to get books in the hands of our students and all proceeds from the book fair go to the Bellwood library for new books and author visits.
Career Day - This is a fun way to share information about different career options for students. We love to see our community members and parents sharing their careers with our students!
Cultural Night - This is a great opportunity for students, staff, and community members to come together and share food and traditions from their culture with each other! If you love food, crafts, and kindness this is an event you will not want to miss.
ESL Family Night - An opportunity for parents from the community to come together to access to resources and supports in their home language.
Intersession - During each intersession, students are provided the opportunity for academic remediation as well as enrichment activities.
Karaoke Night - Community get together for staff, students, and community members to have fun and build relationships.
Mad Science Day - Kindergarten through fifth-grade students and teachers dress up as a scientist for a fun-filled learning experience while conducting science experiments.
PBIS Store - Students earn tickets during their school day for positive behavior. Each week students have the opportunity to spend their tickets at the school store to “buy” items they want.
Safety Patrol - 5th-grade students who are interested in helping keep Bellwood safe apply and interview to become a Safety Patrol. Safety Patrol students help with the safe arrival of all students each morning.
Title 1 Family Reading Night - Families come together for a fun night of reading! Students can show their loved ones what they know and parents and guardians receive resources for supporting their students' learning.
Title 1 Family Math Night - Families come together for a fun night of math! Students can show their loved ones what they know and parents and guardians receive resources for supporting their students' learning.
YMCA - After-school care program provided to Bellwood Students by the YMCA.