Sports

Both boys and girls can participate in interscholastic sports teams after school. First semester sports are basketball and volleyball. Second semester sports are soccer and track and field. Students must have a doctor�s physical before they can participate. Practices are after school until 5:00pm and there are activity buses that leave between 5:15 and 5:30. To access the TUSD Interscholastic Calendar go to http://instech.tusd.k12.az.us/interscholastics/ms.asp

Yearbook

Yearbook is a club that meets after school. Students record the year�s events through written and pictorial essays assembled into an annual for students to purchase. Students learn about the publishing process, digital imaging, budgeting and marketing. Students attend after school events to take pictures and also to take yearbook orders.

Tutoring

After school tutoring is available for students who need extra time or support to understand the concepts that are being taught in math classes.

MESA Club

The Math , Engineering, Science Achievement Club is for all students interested in fun, hands on activities that also increase understanding of scientific concepts. MESA clubs are partnered with the University of Arizona. Students compete at local, state and national levels.

National Junior Honor Society

Eighth grade students inducted to NJHS have demonstrated high academic achievement during their 6th and 7th grade years. Meetings are held during the school day, with some activities planned for after school.

Peer Mediation

Peer mediators provide opportunities for other students to resolve their conflicts in a non-threatening environment without administrators or fear of discipline. 7th and 8th graders receive training in techniques and strategies that allow them to mediate in conflict situations and to learn and apply skills that will benefit them throughout their lives. See counselors for information on how to become a Peer Mediator.

Tax Credit

Many of our extra curricular activities are funded through the State Tax Credit program. Monies are used for field trips, costumes, uniforms, guest artists and other equipment and activities that make learning meaningful and applicable to student life. To make a tax credit donation come to Utterback or mail in the form or donate online at http://tusd1.org/contents/distinfo/aztaxcredit/index.html.