Student Life

Helios students are encouraged to take every opportunity to build community and investigate their potential in a wide variety of ways.

Our students are given ample opportunities both in and out of the school day to explore their interests. From Friday's Community Meeting to our Wilderness Village, After School Clubs, Student Led Clubs, and Intersession Electives, there are multiple opportunities for students to embark on a journey of self-discovery that allows them to be their authentic selves.

Community Meeting

Every Friday, our entire school comes together for a morning Community Meeting. It is an opportunity for the entire community to connect with one another. Students are often found performing a ukulele solo, reading their latest poem or presenting why they love their teachers. These meetings are adored by the entire community. Parents often stay after drop off to watch from the back and share in the community feeling.

Wilderness Village

After School Clubs

From drama to chess, sports to speech and debate, we offer a variety of After School Clubs every school day. Clubs run for one hour after school ends. On minimum days, students are able to do two back-to-back clubs if they desire.

Previous club offerings have been: Mandarin, Soccer, Basketball, Chess, Coding, Debate, Martial Arts, Drama, Music, Art, Yoga and Mindfulness

Student Led Clubs

Intersession

Intersession is a short elective offered in December before the Winter Break. Parent volunteers and teachers come together to offer students many interesting options to choose from. It's a great opportunity for parents to share their passion with our students. Examples of past offerings include Mythbusters, Crazy about Cats, Photography, Cartoon Drawing, Storytelling, and Environmental Action Days.

"Friendships - I took almost all of them with me to high school - and kept them!"

- Helios alumni describing their favorite thing about Helios