All winter activities are in full swing-- from basketball and wrestling to dance and speech. It keeps the schedule busy and allows for students to not only be involved, but also support their fellow students.
Meet the Team Night introduced us to our winter sports teams and all teams have begun competition during this week. You can access athletic schedules on the school website, www.new-hampton.k12.ia.us
There are many reasons for students to continue to be in activities throughout the year. Evidence shows that students who are involved in extra-curriculars have more success in the classroom and have improved attendance. This is evident in our amount of students who make the all-academic teams throughout the year. Team building that happens on the courts, fields, and during competitions bleeds back into the classrooms where students can use the leadership skills to increase collaboration and communication in our changing educational environment. In addition, the impact our students in activities have on our "littles" is beyond measure. It is always a good reminder of how much our younger students are watching what our high school students are doing and how much they look up to the older students.
State Dance
The NHDT competed at State Dance in Des Moines this week. The group participated in both Pom and Hip Hop where they received a Division 1 rating in their pom routine. On Friday, they stayed to watch college teams compete and network with college coaches and dancers. It is a fun and exciting event where the team is able not only compete but gain knowledge and skills from teams throughout the state. Nice job!!!
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