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Pleasant Grove Intermediate School

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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!

  • Francis Dances: Zumba Style

    Grades 3–5 • $125
    Instructor: Ashlee Francis

    Get ready to move! Students will learn Zumba-inspired movements and dance their way through a fun, high-energy combination of fitness and music.

    Tarts & Crafts

    Grades 3–5 • $125
    Instructor: Taylor Foster

    Get creative with a purpose! Students will explore their unique style while creating meaningful crafts centered around kindness and thinking of others. Each session begins with students taking turns serving a quick snack before jumping into their creative project.

  • Little Hawks Volleyball Academy

    Grades 3–5 • $125
    Instructors: Molly Cross & Lauren Kilgore

    Get ready to bump, set, spike—and have a blast! This high-energy volleyball program is designed for young Hawks who love the game but aren't quite old enough to play competitively. Students will work on fundamentals including passing, setting, teamwork, and being a great teammate. New to volleyball or already have some experience? Bring your best Hawk energy!

    Paws & Whiskers: Paws for a Cause

    Grades 3–5 • $125
    Instructor: Christina Cook

    Get ready to create for a cause! Students will use recycled bottles, newspaper, and plaster to build their own one-of-a-kind dog sculptures. Each pup will be painted and decorated with its own personality and style. At the end of the class, the creations will be featured in a special community dog show in support of the Texarkana Animal League. Unleash your creativity and help animals in need—one pup at a time!

  • Wear Your Imagination

    Grades 3–5 • $125
    Instructor: Sarah Thompson

    Turn your ideas into something you can wear! Students will learn basic Canva skills while designing personalized projects, including a tote bag and T-shirt. The session will wrap up with a fun bracelet-making activity.

    Creative Crafts with Mrs. Freeman

    Grades 3–5 • $125
    Instructor: Summer Freeman

    Let's get crafty! Imagination comes to life through creative projects, hands-on making, and plenty of artistic fun.

     

  • Hawk, Bam, Dot – Majhong

    Grades 3–5 • $125
    Instructor: Claire Smith

    Ready to MAHJ like a HAWK? Students will learn the exciting game of American Mahjong through fun challenges, friendly competition, and plenty of opportunities to practice their strategy. Learn the tiles, build your hand, make your move, and see if you can Mahjong!

    Explore & Experiment: How Did That Happen?

    Grades 3–5 • $130
    Instructor: Lauren Kilgore/Molly Cross

    Does your child love asking “why?” or figuring out how things work? Turn that natural curiosity into hands-on discovery! Through high-energy experiments and engaging challenges, students will explore how things work, make predictions, test ideas, and build creative problem-solving skills—all while having plenty of “How did that happen?!” moments.

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