The Jefferson Band program is offered to 5th and 6th grade students. All band rehearsals are held at the beginning of the school day. Group lessons are scheduled for each student twice a week during regular school hours. In addition to the band's weekly rehearsal, public performances are scheduled throughout the school year including combined band concerts before Christmas break and in the spring.

The Jefferson Elementary School Chorus Program is open to any 5th and 6th grade student wishing to join. The 5th and 6th Grade Choruses are curricular ensembles which meet twice a week in the mornings from 8:15-8:45am and perform various performances for their community and school throughout the year. Students receive a weekly grade for their participation based on attendance, effort, attitude, and classroom preparedness. Through scheduling, it is possible for students to participate in both the band and chorus programs. Also, because our rehearsals take place during the school day, students can be a part of chorus and not have it conflict with extra-curriculars/sports/etc. You can do this program and still be a part of a lot of other things. We are just looking for students who love to sing and perform!

Jefferson World Drumming Club is an after school performing group, which rehearses once a week. Students audition for the group and are required to show ability in playing a number of percussion instruments and vocalize or express an interest in learning how to do so.

Chess Club provides an opportunity for everyone to play chess and learn chess strategies from high school chess club members. Talk to Mrs. Cline for more information!

Join us for hands-on gardening in the school garden.  Learn what a plant needs to thrive. Sow seeds and take care of fall crops. Plant a winter stir-fry garden. Make bouquets from the new butterfly flower garden. Garden art projects. Embark on a green-thumb adventure as we delve into house plants, captivating succulents, and the magic of annuals versus perennials. Discover the art of worm-powered composting, Winter Sowing, and diverse plant propagation techniques. This club is led by Mrs. Larson.

Led by Mrs. Cline, in this club, students work with different robot models to plan and program a synchronized dance to perform at the Talent Show at the end of the year. The club meets in the spring after school.

Led by Mrs. Cline, this club is open to those students who love science and are interested in how things work. Students who join Science Club participate in hands-on science experiments. They will be fun, they could be messy, and we all will definitely learn something new!

A comprehensive basketball fundamentals program is available to all interested boys and girls in 5th and 6th grade. Volunteer coaches are required for the program. Each team plays several scheduled games along with a season ending tournament/championship game. The purpose of this program is to provide all students the opportunity to participate, while focusing in on the basic skills of the game.

A comprehensive cheerleading fundamentals program is available to all interested boys and girls in 5th and 6th grade. The cheerleading teams will perform during the boys' basketball games. The purpose of this program is to provide all students the opportunity to participate, while focusing in on the basic skills of cheerleading.

6th Grade & Charleston Middle School Athletics

Starting with the 2023-2024 school year, 6th grade students will be permitted to try out for all IESA activities at Charleston Middle School. This is an initiative to provide more opportunities for students who attend Charleston CUSD #1. Families of 6th grade students interested in participating in CMS IESA extra-curricular activities can access more information on the CMS website.