Organized Extracurricular Activities
ICES Robotics
Robotics is an amazing opportunity to learn science and engineering principles, as well as programming and driving skills. By participating on the ICES competitive robotics team, known as the RoboRavens, students will learn creativity, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving among groups. Robotics is open to all 4th and 5th graders, as long as students meet the academic and attendance requirements. Interested students should demonstrate a willingness to put in hard work over the course of a whole school year; an interest in learning and challenging themselves; and a passion for wanting to be part of something big. Students aren’t required to have any previous robotics experience. The team is limited to 20 students, and in some cases, tryouts are held if student interest is above the desired team capacity. ICES Robotics does require a $50.00 registration fee to assist with club expenses including team apparel.
Practices are typically held once or twice a week after school for two hours. Students may also be required to attend Saturday practices on many of the weekends where there are no tournaments. Starting in November or December, and running through the end of February, the team will participate in up to seven Saturday tournaments at various schools throughout central Indiana. Interested in being a part of this exciting educational adventure? Please contact Don Stallard, ICES Robotics Advisor, at dstallard@ics-charter.org.
ICES Choir:
This programming is temporarily on hold for the current school year due to the pandemic and safety adjustments that have been implemented.
Math Pentathlon:
Students participate in engaging and interactive problem-solving games aligned with Indiana Mathematics Standards. State tournament competitions are held in April and May each year. Students are recommended for participation by their teachers. Division I (Kindergarten and 1st grade) typically meets Wednesdays from 3:20-4 p.m. Division II (2nd and 3rd grades) typically meets Mondays from 3:20-4 p.m. Division III (4th and 5th grades) typically meets Thursdays from 4-5 p.m.
STUCO (STUDENT COUNCIL):
The ICES Student Council’s mission is to provide students with opportunities to develop leadership skills by organizing and carrying out school activities, community events, service projects, and classroom assistance. STUCO members are to “lead by example” by demonstrating The Irvington Way and promoting school pride, spirit, and service among the student body. STUCO members are appointed by staff (STUCO Staff Advisors, teachers, admin) in September from each 3rd-5th grade class. STUCO members participate in service projects throughout the year, such as sponsoring our school recycling program. They also participate in community events & fundraising activities, including Family Nights and Box Tops for Education. Students also attend leadership training in the fall and a team-building retreat each spring at ICES.