Extracurricular Activities
At Saint Leo the Great, we are dedicated to enriching our students' educational experience through a diverse array of extracurricular activities that cater to their varied interests. Our programs, conducted on campus and led by dedicated faculty members, are designed to nurture the whole student, encouraging growth beyond the classroom. We believe in the importance of student participation and encourage every student to engage in at least one of our many activities. Our offerings include athletics (Grades 3-8), yearbook (Grades 6-8), student council (Grades 3-8), student ambassador programs (Grades 5-8), peace patrol (Grades 6-8), praise dance (Grades 2-8), cheer (Grades 3-8), gospel choir (Grades 3-8), and robotics (Grades 4-8). These opportunities not only enhance students' skills and interests but also foster a sense of community and personal development.
Athletics
At Saint Leo the Great, we emphasize the development of both mind and body as a core part of our educational approach. To promote physical fitness and well-being, we offer after-school athletic programs for students in grades 3-8. These programs introduce children to competitive sports in a supportive environment that encourages positive self-image, sportsmanship, and respect. We urge every student to participate in at least one sport, where they can learn the skills and rules of the game and excel in both individual and team efforts. Available sports include basketball, track and field, and cheer/dance, helping students enhance their physical abilities and build essential life skills.
Peace Patrol
Students in grades 6-8 have the opportunity to participate in our Peace Patrol Program. As a participant, students learn conflict resolution and are empowered to use peaceful strategies in resolving conflicts among their peers during recess. Conflict resolution is a critical part in student leadership and in the moral development of students.
Cheerleading
The cheerleading squad at Saint Leo the Great promotes teamwork, positive self-image, and sportsmanship. Students on the cheerleading team learn dance routines and lead fans in supporting our basketball season. Cheerleading is offered to students in grades 3-8.
Praise Dance
By learning and performing praise dance, students get the chance to use their bodies and the art of movement to help express the word and spirit of God. Praise dance is offered to students in grades 2-8.
Student Ambassadors
Student Ambassadors at Saint Leo the Great represent our school by providing school tours to new families, periodically speaking as a representative of our school off-campus, visiting local preschools to read to younger children, and make donations to other organizations in the community on behalf of the families in our school.
Yearbook
Our yearbook program at Saint Leo the Great is offered to students grade 6-8. Last year, our school partnered with a fast-growing, innovative web platform, called TreeRing. Under the supervision of faculty, students interact with TreeRing to manipulate photos and design the yearbook. Throughout the year, students photograph activities and organize the yearbook layout. Yearbook involves meeting once a-week after school, as well as teacher-approved time during the school day. Yearbook allows for a creative and interactive way for students to become highly-effective communicators and develop life-long skills.
Student Council
Student Council is a student run organization representing grades 3-8. Students take part in monthly service activities throughout the school year, that involve the entire student body. With the guidance of faculty advisors, the student council helps create a sense of community within our school family.
Gospel choir
Students who participate in our gospel choir have an enriching experience developing their knowledge and growing their skill in music while also sharing an expression of their religious faith in community.
Robotics
The Robotics Camp introduces student to VEX IQ Robotics. Students will build, drive and program a robot to meet a specific challenge. There will be various competitions that the team can compete in with other teams in the Diocese. Students do not have to have any robotics experience prior to joining.