Crescent Elementary Offers Diverse Extracurricular Programs

Music, gardening, and writing clubs among the cool activities at this Sandy, Utah school

Jan. 29, 2026 at 4:15pm

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Crescent Elementary in Sandy, Utah is being recognized as a "Cool School" for its wide range of engaging extracurricular programs, including dance, music, gardening, and writing clubs that allow students to explore their interests and express themselves creatively.

Why it matters

The diverse array of after-school activities at Crescent Elementary provides students with opportunities to develop new skills, build friendships, and discover their passions beyond the classroom, which can have a positive impact on their overall academic performance and social-emotional well-being.

The details

Crescent Elementary offers a variety of before- and after-school programs, including dance, music, gardening, and writing clubs. The dance and orchestra programs allow students to learn new art forms and perform, while the student-led writing club encourages collaboration and skill development. The newly launched garden club has already attracted around 45 students interested in hands-on learning about plants and patience.

  • Crescent Elementary's garden club launched in December 2025.
  • The garden club plans to begin planting in March 2026.

The players

Mrs. Draper

The principal of Crescent Elementary, who highlighted the school's dynamic students and wide range of extracurricular activities.

Dance Teacher

A teacher who has incorporated dance programs into the school to give students the opportunity to learn and express themselves through the arts.

Orchestra Student

A student who enjoys being part of the orchestra program and learning the violin, with the goal of becoming a violinist in the future.

Ren

A student who initiated the school's writing club to encourage more writing and skill development among peers.

Hallie

A student who joined Ren in starting the writing club to help others improve their writing abilities.

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What they’re saying

“Crescent is a cool school because we have the best teachers, we have dynamic students that love learning, and they sure love being here for all the extra activities we have before and after school.”

— Mrs. Draper, Principal

“I have been dancing my whole life and wanted to find a way I could incorporate arts in the school and give them the opportunity to learn dance as well.”

— Dance Teacher

“My favorite part about being in an orchestra is hanging out with my friends and learning the violin because I want to be a violinist when I grow up.”

— Orchestra Student

“I started writing at home, and then Hallie came over, and I said, 'Hallie, we should start a writing club'”

— Ren, Student

“Encouraging people to write more and get better at some writing.”

— Hallie, Student

What’s next

The garden club at Crescent Elementary plans to begin planting in March 2026 with the help of the donation from Granite Credit Union.

The takeaway

Crescent Elementary's diverse array of extracurricular programs, from the arts to gardening and writing, demonstrates the school's commitment to fostering well-rounded students and providing them with opportunities to explore their interests and passions beyond the classroom.