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MFDES Hawk Academy

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Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary

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Explore our Hawk Academy after-school enrichment opportunities for elementary students! Courses are organized by the day of the week to make it easy for families to find the perfect fit.

REGISTRATION: September 8–17

CLASSES BEGIN: September 28

NO CLASSES: Week of October 12

REGISTER NOW

Choose Your Day!

  • Mini Mani Magic: Nail Art & Creativity

    Grades: 1–2
    Instructor: Jasmine Gill
    Cost: $130

    Get creative with nail art! Students will design colorful and unique nail art using non-toxic nail art pens, stickers, practice nails, and more while exploring their creativity and developing new skills.

    Swifty Squad

    Grades: K–2
    Instructor: Stephanie Burkett
    Cost: $125

    Calling all Swifties! Get ready for six weeks of crafts, music, friendship, and FUN! Each week, students will create a new Taylor-inspired make-and-take project, including bedazzled microphones, sparkling sunglasses, journals, and more.

    Ninja Quest

    Grades: K–2
    Instructor: Rachel Begoon
    Cost: $130

    Calling all future ninjas! Students will jump, race, balance, and put their ninja skills to the test through exciting games, challenges, and creative missions. Each week brings a new adventure while building coordination, focus, strength, confidence, and teamwork.

  • Mystery Detectives

    Grades: K–2
    Instructor: Melissa Thornberry
    Cost: $125

    Calling all detectives! Students will solve clues, crack codes, investigate mysterious “cases,” and work together as a detective team.

    Hawk Makers Club: Fall Edition

    Grades: K–2
    Instructor: Tammy Harvey
    Cost: $125

    Get ready to create! Students will make a new fall-inspired craft each week, creating beautiful projects they can take home and use to decorate their space.

    ROAR & Explore!

    Grades: K–2
    Instructor: Samantha Dagostino
    Cost: $125

    Welcome to the ultimate DINO discovery zone! Young paleontologists will step back in time for hands-on prehistoric adventures, including digging for dinosaurs, creating clay fossils, rescuing a baby dinosaur, and more.

  • Young Engineers

    Grades: K–2
    Instructor: Kristen Woods
    Cost: $125

    Design it. Build it. Test it! Students will explore agricultural, aerospace, civil, computer, and chemical engineering through engaging hands-on activities. They’ll experiment, solve problems, and discover how engineers help shape the world around us.

    Hoopin' with the Hawks

    Grades: K–2
    Instructor: Jessica Musgraves
    Cost: $125

    Get ready to play the Hawk way! Students will learn basketball fundamentals through warm-ups, skill stations, games, and team-building activities. Young athletes will practice dribbling, passing, shooting, coordination, teamwork, and sportsmanship while building confidence and having fun.

     

  • Lego Legends

    Grades: 1–2
    Instructor: Natalie Metcalf
    Cost: $125

    Get ready to build, create, and imagine! LEGO Legends gives students the opportunity to put their creativity and problem-solving skills to work through fun LEGO building activities and challenges.

    Hawk Cheer & Spirit Squad

    Grades: K–2
    Instructor: Kristen Holt
    Cost: $125

    Bring the energy and show your Hawk spirit! Students will learn cheers, chants, motions, and dances while building confidence and teamwork. They’ll also create spirit crafts and finish the session ready to show off their Hawk pride!

    Sip & Design: Painting Edition

    Grades: K–2
    Instructor: Melissa Beason
    Cost: $125

    Sip, paint, and create! Each week, young artists will enjoy a fun flavored drink while exploring a new art technique, including watercolor, stamping, blow painting, dot painting, printmaking, and more. Students will create six unique projects to take home.

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Before You Register

Important Information

  • Hawk Academy classes are open to Pleasant Grove ISD students only — you must be enrolled in Pleasant Grove ISD to participate.
  • Parents are responsible for transportation. PGISD does NOT provide transportation.
  • Select your Hawk Academy class(es) and complete checkout through RevTrak. A confirmation email will be sent after successful registration. Be sure to check your spam or junk folder if you do not receive a confirmation.
  • Classes must meet minimum enrollment before the start date. If a program is canceled due to low enrollment, you will be notified by email and receive a full refund.

 

Questions? Email hawkacademy@pgisd.net