Park Crest Garden

Our garden provides a place for experiential "hands-on" learning, while fostering a passion for healthy living, and environmental stewardship. 

In addition to garden lessons, students will be participating in two "Garden Days" this school year, one in the fall and one in the spring to coincide with the planting seasons.  The students will rotate through various stations led by volunteers which will include vegetable planting, native prairie, butterfly garden, outdoor library, nutrition, composting, and garden art. It is rewarding to see the excitement on our student's faces when the garden brings learning to life!  

Folklorico is a traditional Mexican dance that emphasizes local folk culture with ballet characteristics.  We offer after school lessons in this style of dance which will include traditional folklorico attire and performances! 

**Due to Covid-19 all after school programs have been postponed until further notice**

We offer an after school program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 p. m. to 4:30 p.m.  This program is led by community volunteers from Northplace Church and includes snack, academic enrichment, games, and mentoring. 

**Due to Covid-19 all after school programs are currently postponed until further notice** 

Park Crest is proud to be a CATCH campus.  CATCH stands for Coordinated Approach to Childhood Health and is a school wide program with the goal of improving the health of our students.  Students learn a common language which includes GO, SLOW, WHOA, to identify foods that are the healthiest, less healthy, and least healthy.  The goal is to eat more GO foods than SLOW foods, and to eat WHOA foods only in small amounts. 

GO describes foods like whole grains, unprocessed fruits and vegetables, low in fat, and low in added sugar.  

Student Council is an organization that develops student leadership and service. Fifth grade students campaign for positions and are voted on by their peers annually.  Elected representatives participate in weekly and monthly activities.  

Below, student council members enjoying the opportunity to ask Officer Wendy Sheriff questions about her career.  Officer Sheriff's role in our city is unique in that her sole focus is working as a homelessness liaison.  The students were inspired by her work and caring nature.