Extracurricular Activities & Clubs

Clubs

This is just a sampling of the clubs that we offer our students.  Club availability varies on a yearly basis.

Academic Bees & Contests

St. Teresa of Calcutta School students participate in several competitions throughout the year including, the Dioceses of Harrisburg Spelling Bee, the Diocese of Harrisburg Faith Bee, The Diocese of Harrisburg Geography Bee, and the Mission Childhood Association Christmas Card Drawing Contest.   Other contests/bees may be added depending on student eligibility.

Altar Servers

Boys and girls in Grades 3 – 8 are invited to become an altar server.  The student must be a member of a Catholic Parish and represent good character.  They are trained by the Pastor or his designee before they begin to serve.  It is important that the altar servers are punctual, neat,  reliable, accurate in following the schedule, dependable in finding a substitute when needed, and  attentive while learning the proper functions and during Mass.

Junior National Honor Society

To be eligible for membership, students must be in sixth grade (at completion of 3rd trimester), seventh grade, or eighth grade.  Membership in the Junior National Honor Society is an honor bestowed upon those students who exhibit academic excellence, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.

Instrumental Music & Band

The instrumental music program at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School is offered through Delone Catholic High School.  Information concerning the program is sent home to parents at the beginning of the school year.  The program is optional for students in Grades 4 – 8.  An annual fee is due in the fall.  Parents are responsible for payment for the instrumental lessons. 

Student Choir

All students in Grades 4 – 8 are eligible to participate in the Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School Choir.

Students in Grades 2 and 3 may also participate in a School Mass Choir at the Conewago Campus.  The choir will sing for the school Masses throughout the school year.  

Student Council

Student Council is a student-based civic club designed to help promote school spirit & leadership. Students in Grades 4 – 8 are eligible to participate in Student Council.  Two representatives are elected from each grade., and officers are elected from the 8th grade. The elected officers and representatives serve on the council for one year.

Marching Band

All student musicians in grades 6 – 8 are eligible to participate in the Delone Catholic High School Marching Band. 

Running Club

All students in grades K-4 are eligible to participate in the STC Running Club.  Club practices are held after school in September & October. 

Athletics

St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School is a member of the Diocese of Harrisburg Catholic Youth Organization, recognized as being a competitive grade school athletic league in the Greater Harrisburg Area.

The student body in grades 3 to 8 may participate in the athletic program, adhering to satisfactory academic performance and character development. The programs focus on providing an atmosphere of cooperation, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Parishioners and community members donate time for coaching and supervising events. The Athletic Association governs the program and provides the personnel to accomplish the goals of the program.

A “Parental Permission and Consent to Treat Form” must be completed for each student.  Students are required to be covered by accident insurance, either individual or diocesan coverage. Students may not participate on a day of absence from school due to illness or suspension.

Our athletic facilities include an excellent gymnasium, providing ample space for indoor activities, as well as a large outdoor athletic field suited for all outdoor events.

Boys Basketball – JV and Varsity teams for grades 3-8
Member of Harrisburg CYO League consisting of twenty teams in three divisions.  Teams go on to deanery and diocesan championships.

Girls Basketball – JV and Varsity teams for grades 3-8
Member of Harrisburg CYO League consisting of twenty teams in three divisions.  Teams go on to deanery and diocesan championships.

Girls Volleyball – JV and Varsity teams 

Girls Cheerleading – JV and Varsity teams for grades 3-8

Cross Country – JV for grades 5-8

Our 7th & 8th grade students area also eligible to participate in JV Sports at Delone Catholic High School.  Sports offered at this time include cross country, football, volleyball, basketball and more!

 

Please Note: Programs for younger children will vary year-to-year.