Clubs and Activities

Academic Team is an extracurricular activity for 4th and 5th grade students. 6th grade students have the opportunity to participate on the Middle School Academic Team. 

The team consists of approximately 12 students, selected by written and verbal exams. The team competes in the Northern Kentucky Academic Team League in “jeopardy”-type competitions.

At the end of the season the team will compete in the Governor’s Cup competition in the “jeopardy”-type competition and also in individual subject areas. For more information please contact Toby Parton.

Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program whose mission is to develop creative-thinking skills in students from kindergarten through college. Students develop creative-thinking skills in a team environment that can be transferred to real-life situations. Teams from almost every U.S. state and more than 20 other countries participate in the program. It is open to each and every student who would like to participate. Teams are made up of 5-7 students and are coached, usually, by a parent volunteer. Problems range from technical in nature, artistic, performance based to structure. There are five different problems to choose from each year and teams are divided by age and grade. NASA is a sponsor of Odyssey of the Mind and Microsoft has become involved in Odyssey of the Mind. For more information please contact Rachel Fait or Stephanie Wessel.

Girls on the Run® is a life-changing, experiential learning program for girls in 5^th grade.   The programs combine training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goals of the programs are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development.  The objective of Girls on the Run is to educate and empower girls at an early age in order to prevent the display of at-risk activities in the future. At risk activities include substance/alcohol use, eating disorders, early onset of sexual activity, sedentary lifestyle, depression, suicide attempts and confrontations with the juvenile justice system.  If you would like more information, please contact Amanda Klare at amanda.klare@beechwood.kyschools.us.  Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KUNA)

The Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KUNA) is a three-day experiential learning conference for middle school students to participate directly in simulated international diplomacy.  As Ambassadors emulating the culture and representing diverse interests of UN member countries from around the world, students dive deeply into the culture of another nation and are encouraged to re-examine the world from another perspective. 

In collaboration with the YMCA, Beechwood has participated in KUNA.  During the past, students have offered solutions for international issues by writing, presenting, debating, and voting on proposals.  Students have also celebrated the cultural diversity by presenting aspects of their chosen country’s culture at the Global Village and International Stage in Louisville, KY.  Officers elected by students have served as conference leaders.

The Beechwood Science Club is designed for 6^th grade students who have a high interest for science. The Science Club allows students to participate in challenging and upper level science experiments and hands-on activities. Some activities may include guest speakers, field trips and problem solving investigations.  Exact dates to be determined. If you have any additional questions you may contact Brian Williams at brian.williams@beechwood.kyschools.us

Parent volunteers are welcome and appreciated!

he Forensics team is a competitive performance team for students who love acting and public speaking or want to develop their skills in those areas.  The coach will host auditions in late August or September.  All students in grades 5 – 8 are welcome and encouraged to audition. Once the team has been announced, all members are required to attend a one hour-long practice session per week, as well as to practice one hour per week at home. (There is much flexibility with practice days and times, so students can easily participate in forensics and other clubs and teams!)  Students must be available for all four invitational tournaments held on Saturdays in October through January, as well as the Regional Tournament in February and State Tournament in March.  This is a fantastic program that will allow students to express their individuality, receive one-on-one coaching, develop confidence in public speaking, and work to develop life-long communication skills that will benefit them in all areas of life.  For more information, please contact Molly Seifert at molly.seifert@beechwood.kyschools.us.