Chess Club --- Beginning and Advanced strategy classes are held on Thursdays from 2:30 -3:30 in the library for students in grades 3 - 5 with prior knowledge of chess. Students will be eligible to play in local tournaments and host "Bishops Bash" in March.

HCES offers choir to students entering 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. Membership is open to any student who likes to sing. No auditions are necessary. Click here for the Choir Permission Form

Cove Art League ---- Open to all students k-5. Meets on four consecutive Tuesdays for assigned grade level in the art room from 2:30 - 3:30pm. Hired professional artists share their talents with students. See attached flyer for more information and upcoming classes.

A fun way to discover all aspects of the stage, including behind-the-scenes work. Students participate in character building theater games and present a self-produced play.
Click your child's grade level for more information and a registration form: 5th Grade Play / 4th Grade Play / 3rd Grade Play

Open to all students in grade K - 5 depending on session. Meets on Mondays from 2:30 -3:30 in the library. Three sessions will be offered during the school year. The first session for grades K-5 begins Aug. 24th with learning French! Students will learn basic French sayings, songs, and culture. The last session for grades 3 - 5 begins March 29th with German! Click here for more information. Click here for German flyer and registration form.

If you enjoy problem-solving, pencil-chewing, contests and teamwork…we want you! The club’s purpose is to provide enrichment and challenges for students who have a strong interest in mathematics. The club will meet once a month from September to April. At club meetings, students work individually and in small groups to solve problems from various areas of mathematic. Occasionally there will be a special presentation and/or guest speaker. For more information on this club you may contact Liz Boykin at liz.boykin@comcast.net. Click here for a Math Club Registration form.

Link to The Grissom Junior Math Explorers Registration Form.

Students on the Math Team have the chance to compete in local and regional math competitions.

Due to popular demand, after school music instruction is being provided by Valley Conservatory for Hampton Cove Elementary students. Instrumental small group instruction is provided at an affordable price in the areas of piano, violin and guitar for the beginning and lower intermediate-level student. Small classes of 6-8 students are held after school, once per week for 35 minutes on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at Hampton Cove Elementary. The cost is $50 per month for instruction. Instruction books and instrument rental (violin and guitar) are an additional one-time cost.

For more information, please contact the Valley Conservatory at: 256-534-3131 or http://www.valleyconservatory.com.

Link to Registration Form

Calling all future scientists! PTA is excited to announce a new after school enrichment club facilitated by Sci-Quest. Six super science topics are presented during the six classes. Students meet in grade level groups once a month on Fridays from 2:30 - 3:30 in the library. Check out our science topics and more information on our flyer.

Determined, dedicated students who will work in teams on Lego robot construction, robot programming, research, and teamwork activities. Participation is required in a weekend tournament.

We use educational software called Alice 2.0 that teaches kids programming in a fun 3D environment.