STEM Extensions

In the Drone Team, we fly drones. We do flips and drifts with our drones. Mrs. Reynolds makes things super fun by putting obstacles and challenges that we have to get through. It is my favorite club in the school because she is so nice and flying drones is so fun. Before I didn't know how to fly a drone. Now I can. So that is why I love the Drone Team. -Paarth Chadalavada

For the past year, I have been a member of the Green Team. We made a Christmas tree out of recyclable Coca-Cola cans, and it was exciting, interesting, and lots and lots of fun. We go to classrooms, pick up the teachers’ recycle bins, sort through them, and take them back. Recycling is important because if we don’t recycle, people will throw recyclable items in the trash. Then we won’t have plastic to reuse, we will cut down more trees, and we will pollute the air and water. -Austin Jones

The news crew is a fun club. The purpose of the club is to update people to let them know what's coming up. The news crew is truly a blast. We learned that if you make a mistake move on like it never happened and learn from it! The team is really supportive. I remember the first day and the first time, I still didn't really know what to do, but soon I got used to it and it became fun. The experience was amazing. When you walk in, it's like you feel a burst of energy and excitement. You get to do so many jobs like sound director, slides operator, production director, control operator to turn them off and on, and last but not least anchors. I hope the next team that does news crew loves it just as much as I did.  -Peyton Hart

I had so much fun with the team and with the podcasting equipment. We did a holiday special and we did fun episodes interviewing adults in our school and community. I was so sad when my session ended, but I learned a lot. We worked as a team really well and we did mess up now and then, but it was the best club I have ever done. I learned that it's important to listen to one another and to work as a team. This club was fun for me because I love podcasts and now I got to be on one! It changed my life! I am starting my own podcast at home, and I already have one episode done! Mrs. Nicholson is a great teacher and producer. I will definitely sign up again. “Wolf Talk- Your School, Your News, Your Pack!” -Charlie Hawlk 

Science Olympiad is an amazing opportunity to explore many different subjects. I learned so much about topics you might encounter in everyday life. You also get to attend several competitions and compete alongside friends and students from other schools. Mr. Hawlk and Mrs. Hawlk are incredible teachers who support us and help whenever we need it. I discovered new interests I never expected, and I highly recommend Science Olympiad to anyone curious about unique and exciting topics. I love being part of Science Olympiad. –Hiranmayi Manikandan

VEX has inspired me to learn how to work as a team, and it is an amazing club with so many opportunities to make new friends and build with them. We get to do so many fun things in VEX, like building more than one robot, driving the robots we create, and practicing with friends. We even get to customize our notebooks and make them look awesome. Most of all, VEX is a lot of fun. We also get to go to school practices and competitions where we master different levels and work our own way up to States and even Worlds. Having Mrs. Houge and Mrs. Ensley as our VEX coaches has been such a pleasure this year! -Mahika Mohanty and Akshita Lambade

Math Team is a club that made me better in math. Mrs. Harder is a fantastic teacher, pushing us out of our comfort zone, and she is always there to help. We got first place 4 months in a row, and  earnedmany medals and awards. It's really fun and I recommend it for anyone who likes math, wants to get better at math, or just wants to have fun. I am so lucky to be on the Math Team.  -Hiranmayi Manikandan

Battle of the Books has helped me learn how to be part of a team. It has also taught me that being part of a team is not just saying your answer but listening to your teammates, too. Battle of the Books is all about teamwork and supporting your team. -Aurora Coons

BETA is a really fun experience where you try new things you never thought of doing. The first time I got into the BETA club and went to the competition made me realize you need to be out of your comforter zone to do hard things. The purpose of the club is to prepare you for the future, meaning knowing how to work with people in a team. It can be hard to work in a team. Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. Oliver, and Mrs Parker have inspired me to be the best. They created life long experiences that I will always remember. In BETA you work together and make a difference in everything you do. I'm very passionate about the BETA club where you are creative, smart, kind, and have a great personality with all of the activities you do! -Carly Navas    

The purpose of Safety Patrol is to help younger students learn the Whitlow Way. We walk them to breakfast and back to their classrooms. I love doing this every day because I enjoy helping kids, and I feel responsible when I am taking care of them. -Mateo Moreno

Proud Wolves is all about kindness. We work with students in small groups who need a little extra help. I was assigned to the kids in Mrs. Skidmore’s class, and they are some of the sweetest kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students I have ever met! I love helping them with anything they are struggling with. As the year went on, they started to feel like my little brothers and sisters. Being in Proud Wolves has taught me how to help others, and I know I can take that with me when I go to middle school! -Lillie Wood 

Fall Club sessions run for 7 weeks afterschool at Whitlow. Students sign up for and participate in the social club of their choice with other students in their grade band. 

Spring Club sessions run for 7 weeks afterschool at Whitlow. Students sign up for and participate in the social club of their choice with other students in their grade band. 

Every summer, Whitlow hosts a 4 day Summer STEM camp for ages K-6. Students explore multiple STEM areas with certified teachers in a rotation format. Students can participate in half day or full day options with students in their same grade band.