Programs & Activites

Parent Involvement Policy

Discovery Elementary houses the district P.E.A.K.S. (Parents, Educators, and Kids = Success) program which offers an option for academically talented students who prefer an alternative to the traditional learning environment.

Discovery has a very active PTC (Parent/Teacher Council) that supports many activities here at Discovery such as:

• Fundraising
• Discovery Carnival
• Field Trips (Supporting Kentwood Public Schools Curriculum)
• Annual Father/Daughter Dance and Mother/Son Night
• Mileage Spring Running/Walking Club
• Popcorn Day

Other Activities and Programs at Discovery include:

• "Jump Rope for Heart" Program
• Annual Talent Show
• Discovery Field Day and Picnic
• District-Wide Fifth Grade Track and Field Competition
• Discovery Science Club
• Annual Wax Museum
• Student Council
• March is Reading Month
• IMPACT Program to support Gifted & Talented
• Odyssey of the Mind program for students in grades 3 -5
• Young Authors (when offered)
• Good Character Traits-Monthly Themes with Lunch with the Principal
• Writing to a "Tea" sharing with Mrs. McNally
• Junior Achievement
• Mobile Dentist Visits
• Playground Mentors

Information regarding any of these programs and activities may be readily obtained from the school.