Clubs and after school, extra-curricular options are a great way for students to stay active and engaged in the learning environment, and to pursue interests outside of the classroom. It's also a great way to make new friends!
Students will participate in a variety of sport activities in our gym and/or on our campus.. Intramurals are held on Tuesday and Thursday's (depending on grade level) from 3:30 until 4:40 pm. Students need an alternative ride home as bus service will not be provided.
Students learn to play woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument. Practices are once a cycle and are held before school. You can look forward to 2 concerts! Students will perform seasonal programs in the Winter and in the Spring.
Students can sign up at the beginning of the year with Mrs. Patterson. She will do a demonstration of the available instruments.
Who is eligible: 4th & 5th grade students; 4th grade performs in the Spring ONLY, 5th grade performs in Winter AND Spring.
Students will learn to sing a variety of music with proper technique. Practices are held once a cycle and are held before school from 7:50-8:40 on F days. You can look forward to 2 concerts! Students will perform seasonal programs in the Winter and in the Spring.
Mrs. Donnell teaches the string orchestra at Bradford Heights. Students in grades 3, 4 and 5 are invited to learn a string instrument. The options are violin, viola, cello, or string bass. 3rd grade is the year that most students start a string instrument, and they can continue in 4th and 5th grade. We have group lessons once a cycle, during school, for 30 minutes. Students are pulled out of class to come to string lessons.
4th and 5th grade strings perform in the Winter and Spring concerts and have rehearsals before school once a cycle from October-December, and from February-May.
3rd grade strings have one concert in May, and they have 3 rehearsals before school in May as well.
Who is eligible: 4th & 5th grade students; 3rd grade in the SPRING ONLY
The Broadcast Club is a fun group where students work together to create morning announcements or short video segments for the school. Members write scripts while practicing speaking, teamwork, and creativity. The club helps students build confidence as they share important news and positive messages with the school community. The club meets on Mondays after school from 3:45-4:35p.
Sign up information is sent home in the beginning of the school year. Interested students can also reach out to one of the Advisors.
D&D Club is an exciting tabletop activity where 5th graders will explore interdisciplinary domains in front of a backdrop of epic fantasy! Our heroes will be using their imaginations and friends to battle monsters and fight for good in this collaborative storytelling game. Students meet in the Library on C days from 8:00-8:45am before school. To sign up, ask Mr. Strathmeyer for a permission slip.
Girls on the Run is a youth development program that empowers girls in Grades 3-5 through lessons that combine physical activity with social-emotional learning. Throughout the season girls build confidence, resilience, and healthy relationships while training for a non-competitive 5K.
The program starts on 3/2/2026 and meets on Mondays & Thursdays from 3:45-5:15.
Reading Olympics is a team-based club where 4th and 5th graders read books from a given list and compete in book trivia at the end of the year. Our BH Reading Olympics teams will go head to head with other Chester County elementary schools at the spring competition. The team meets on D days from 8:00-8:45 in the library.
To participate, students complete a permission slip (family signature required) or contact Mr. Strathmeyer.
Students learn leadership skills while assisting with school activities. To be eligible, students must be in good academic standing, demonstrate good citizenship, and consistently display positive behavior. All participants are also expected to follow established safety guidelines to ensure a safe and responsible environment for students at Bradford Heights! Safeties meet once a month during 5th grade recess. Students can apply for the safety patrol at the end of their 4th grade year.
