At SCCS, student life is vibrant and enriched with a variety of engaging events that foster creativity, collaboration, and academic growth.
Whether through performances, competitions, or appreciation events, there is always something happening that involves the entire community. Below is a list of exciting events that students, staff, and families can look forward to throughout the school year.
Academic Events
- Math Bowl: A fast-paced math competition where students work in teams to solve challenging problems.
- Knowledge Bowl: A quiz-style competition that tests students’ knowledge in various academic subjects, encouraging teamwork and quick thinking.
- Guest Speakers: Inspirational speakers from various fields share their knowledge and experiences with students to broaden their perspectives.
- Spelling Bee: Elementary students compete to demonstrate their spelling prowess and win the title of top speller.
Arts & Performances
- Band Concert: Students from our school band will exhibit pieces they’ve rehearsed, showcasing their musical progress and talent.
- Musical: Students perform in a school-wide musical production, combining acting, singing, and dancing to entertain the audience.
- Talent Show: Students get the chance to perform and share their unique talents, from singing to magic tricks, in front of their peers.
- Jaguar Showcases: Each month, the Jaguar Showcase celebrates a different value, such as respect or responsibility, with students receiving special diplomas. During the event, kids also perform in a variety of acts, from singing to skits, making it a fun and engaging experience for all.
- Concerts: Performances by students in vocal and instrumental music, showcasing their progress and musical accomplishments.
- Art Exhibitions: A gallery-style event where students display their artistic creations, demonstrating their growth in visual arts.
- Art Contests: Competitive events where students submit their artistic works to be judged on creativity and technique.
Community Engagement
- Family Reading Night/Book Fair/Book Club: Families come together to celebrate reading, explore books at the fair, and discuss literature in the book club.
- Fun Run: A school-wide running event promoting physical fitness and teamwork while raising school spirit.
- Teacher Appreciation: A special event dedicated to showing gratitude and recognition for the hard work and dedication of teachers.
- Award Ceremony: An event that celebrates the achievements and accomplishments of students throughout the year.
- Halloween Celebration: A fun and festive celebration where students and staff participate in costume contests, games, and Halloween-themed activities.
- Santa Cruz Day: A day to celebrate local culture and traditions, with activities that embrace the heritage of Santa Cruz.
