In the spirit of our Destination 2026 strategic plan, Mariemont City Schools believes that student learning will be enhanced through diverse curricular options and enriching experiences that drive deeper understanding and skill development and support global competency.
This is why I am so proud of our award-winning Warriors BEyond program. This K-12 initiative allows students of Mariemont City Schools the opportunity for experiential learning beyond the traditional classroom. It seeks to foster passion and interest explorations through hands-on experiences.
The core of the Warriors BEyond program begins in elementary school with Explorations, continues through junior high with Expeditions and caps off at the high school level with Intersession and Master Class.
Elementary Explorations provide our fifth and sixth grade learners with their first opportunity for regular interest-based, experiential learning. These student-selected courses are designed to grow curiosity, discover new skillsets and expand passion exploration. Our goal for Explorations is to foster a love of learning which will grow with the students through their time in Mariemont City Schools.
I hope each elementary school family discovers the magic of Explorations and the Warriors BEyond program. Enjoy these course offerings and happy Exploring!
Steven Estepp, Superintendent Mariemont City SchoolsExplorations, part of our award-winning Warriors BEyond programming, are designed to ignite a passion for learning and foster creativity. Students in 5th and 6th grades will begin each week with a 90-minute, interest-based elective that will take place on Mondays. Each Explorations session will last six weeks with a showcase following each session! All Explorations are hands-on, ungraded and focused on giving students the opportunity to learn more about a topic that intrigues them!
The Wellness Warriors
Fitness | Health | Sports
The Creators
Music | Arts | Expression | Performance
The Futurists
Technology | Logic | Strategy
The Global Learners
Cultures | Traditions | World Language
The Young Professionals
Career Possibilities | College Production | Life Skills
September 11, September 18,
September 25,
October 2,
October 9,
October 23, October 30 (Explorations Showcase)
Day of the Dead Alter Art
Do you love learning about different cultures and holidays? Do you love art? Students will work in a team to create sculptures and artworks for a Day of the Dead ofrendas display at school. Sculpt a skull from clay, cut a papel picado from tissue paper and more!
TPE Video Announcements
Do you want to fulfill your reporting dreams and star as one of our very own TPE news anchors? We highlight the weather, sports and upcoming events at TPE and Mariemont!
Strength & Conditioning
Do you want to prepare for your athletic season? Are you ready to take your training to the next level? Students undergo strength and conditioning routines that will prepare them for more organized sports.
Village Walkers
Do you enjoy the outdoors? Take nature walks with your friends around Terrace Park and notice nature that you’ve never experienced before!
Masked Singer
Do you love the Masked Singer on TV? It’s time to bring it to Terrace Park! Students will spend a few weeks designing costumes for the big performance! Then, students will get to wear their costumes (masks) and sing for the BIG competition! Each week will be videotaped and sent out to the teachers for a vote! Who will win the Terrace Park version of Masked Singer?
Please rank your preferred Explorations courses for Session 1. The Explorations course you most want to participate in should be marked with a 1, and then you will continue to rank all courses in the session.
Day of the Dead Alter Art
TPE Video Announcements
Strength & Conditioning
Village Walkers
Masked Singer
November 6, November 13, November 20, November 27, December 4 (Music Concert Rehearsals), December 11, December 18
Piano Party
Did you know a piano has 88 keys? Did you know the most famous piano concertos of all time is the “Emperor” by Beethoven? Well now you do! This Exploration will allow you to explore the piano and jam with your friends!
Explore the Underworld
Have you ever wanted to know how South American and Mesoamerican traditions, like the Day of the Dead, relate to Greco-Roman holidays, like Feralia and Lemuria, and mythological stories about the Underworld? Join us as we use games, expert guests, artistic creations, stories and VR technology to explore the connections between cultural traditions from different sides of the world.
Mythological Monster Creation
Are you interested in mythology? Learning a new language? Design your own mythological creature, learn beginning latin terminology and end up with a three dimensional sculpture of your animal. Use wire, foil, plater craft and paint to bring your creature to life.
Watercolor Art
Do you enjoy art? How about using different mediums? Students will join us in practicing with watercolors to create personalized stationary and greeting cards. You will even have some amazing art pieces to take away right in time for the holidays!
Strength & Conditioning
Do you want to prepare for your athletic season? Are you ready to take your training to the next level? Students undergo strength and conditioning routines that will prepare them for more organized sports
Please rank your preferred Explorations courses for Session 2. The Explorations course you most want to participate in should be marked with a 1, and then you will continue to rank all courses in the session.
Piano Party
Explore the Underworld
Mythological Monster Creation
Watercolor Art
Strength & Conditioning
January 22, January 29,
February 5,
February 12,
February 26, March 4, March 11 (Explorations Showcase)
Printmaking Magic
Have you ever wondered how things are printed on different items? In this Exploration, artists will have fun exploring different printmaking techniques. Students will create a series of prints using gelli plates and be able to share their masterpieces with their friends.
American Sign Language
Did you know that over 11.8 million people in the United States use American Sign Language as their main form of communication? Students will learn ASL and make an ASL music video while learning to communicate in a whole new way.
Competitive Sports
Are you competitive and love sports? Students form a team identity and participate in team sports. We hold a round robin tournament in a new sport each week and award an overall winner at the end for wins, but also for sportsmanship and character.
JIGGY Puzzles: Bringing Pieces & People Together
Do you love jigsaw puzzles? Have you ever put one together? Sometimes the perfect way to spend a calming Monday morning can be none other than a good old-fashioned jigsaw puzzle. This JIGGY puzzles class will provide a fun activity for you no matter what ability. Start off at whatever level you’d like, and move up the ladder as you progress from 100 pieces to 1000 pieces or more!
Do you love being kind to others and making a difference in the school and community? This is the Exploration for you! This Exploration will focus on understanding ourselves, our interpersonal relationships and others and how together this shapes the world around us. Each session will include team-building activities, writing exercises, creative outlets, research, group discussions and fun!
Please rank your preferred Explorations courses for Session 3. The Explorations course you most want to participate in should be marked with a 1, and then you will continue to rank all courses in the session.
Printmaking Magic American Sign Language Competitive Sports
JIGGY Puzzles: Bringing Pieces & People Together
Kool 2B Kind
Fun with Knitting
Did you know that there are over 4,000 knittters currently employed in the United States? During this Exploration students will learn how to knit and create beautiful yarn crafts!
Kindergarten - The Sequel . . . In Spanish
Do you still wish you were in Kindergarten? Bring your favorite stuffed animal or pillow to relive the best parts of the kindergarten year, this time in Spanish! We will sing traditional children’s songs from Latin America, read classic children’s books in circle time, replicate Aztecan and Mayan yarn paintings, learn clapping games in Spanish and much more!
Funky Fiber Art
Do you like to sew and work with fabric? Join us as we try new techniques with stitching and layering fabrics to make beautiful quilts and colorful soft collages. We’ll also experiment with fabric dye and batik.
Photography Fun
Have you ever heard the phrase a picture is worth a thousand words? Point, Click, Create! Learn how to see things the way a photographer does! “Photography Fun” will show you how to have fun while learning about photography. Through hands-on instruction, photo shoots and sharing, learn to photograph people, landscape, architecture and stunning subject matter. You will use your iPad and imagination to create stunning photos! At the end of the course you will create a portfolio of pictures.
Get Your Game On
Wanna compete with the adults in the neighborhood? Learn to play some of the more popular outdoor games such as Pickleball, Bocce, and Cornhole. We will learn the rules of each game and play a little tournament for each as well.
Anatomy & Physiology
Did you know the human body is complex and we are learning more about it by the day? This Exploration is an introduction to the various systems of the human body. This will help prepare students for a career in the various medical or health fields.
Please rank your preferred Explorations courses for Session 4. The Explorations course you most want to participate in should be marked with a 1, and then you will continue to rank all courses in the session.
Fun with Knitting
Kindergarten - The Sequel . . . In Spanish
Funky Fiber Art
Photography Fun
Get Your Game On
Anatomy & Physiology
