An annual community gathering near Thanksgiving to have fun, eat good food and participate in a community service activity.

Family Camp

An annual 2 day/1 night retreat in the late Spring for the entire Explorer community: students, parents, siblings and teachers. A wonderful time for all students to develop closer friendships, parents to enjoy learning and playing with their children and a special unity to foster within the school community. Family camp committee directs themed educational projects each day with the help of other parents.

Class Celebrations

Teachers work with parent room helpers to celebrate in their classes around holiday times. Examples of these include Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day Tea and End of the Year parties.

Learning Celebrations

This is an opportunity for families to view and appreciate student work in the classroom. The work is typically classroom projects in the areas of writing, social studies and science.

6th Grade Promotion

An evening event for the entire community to congratulate the graduating class of 6th graders as they move on to Junior High School.