Student Council: Leader Formation
St. Sebastian School is committed to developing “servant leaders and agents of change for others,” as mentioned in our School Mission Statement. To participate in the Student Council elections, students must undergo a rigorous speech writing and speech presentation process. Through weekly meetings, our Student Council moderator and 5th grade teacher, Ms. Breanne Melconian, empowers our leaders to develop programs and activities that will improve each classroom and our school as a whole.

Our young leaders are also raising money and awareness throughout our whole campus for a variety of social causes, including the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Holy Childhood Association. Student Council offices include our President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Class Representatives for Preschool – 8. Participation in Student Council helps our students achieve the SLEs: Serve and Lead as Faithful Catholics and Initiate Positive Change.

Open “Mic” Nights (Grades 7-8)
Our talented Middle School English teacher, Ms. Erin Rucker, has created a series of Open “Mic” (i.e. Microphone) Nights, similar to those held in universities across the country. Our students are invited in the evening to perform poetry that they have written to an audience of classmates, families, and friends. Through Open “Mic” nights, students achieve our SLEs: Always Communicate Effectively and Strive for Academic Excellence. Our middle school students improve their writing AND public speaking skills in the process. Moreover, parent response has been nothing short of enthusiastic. Ms. Rucker holds at least two Open “Mic” nights for each class each year.

Athletics
Our Athletic Program keeps the Spartan Spirit alive, on the field as well as off. Organized by our Athletic Director, we have numerous offerings for our students this year. Our Athletic Program helps our students achieve the SLE: Never Stop Learning.

We participate in the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) for the following sports:

Basketball
Girls’ teams: Grades 4-6 & 7- 8
Boys’ teams: Grades 4-6 & 7- 8

Flag Football
Boys’ teams: Grades 5-6 & 7-8

Softball
Girls’ teams: Grades 6- 8

Volleyball
Girls’ teams: Grades 5-6 & 7-8
Boys’ team: Grades 6-8

Although developing a competitive spirit is important, the focus for all of our athletic teams is good sportsmanship, character-building and teamwork.

Booster Club
By popular demand! Introducing the Spartan Boosters, a major school support team comprised of enthusiastic parents, grandparents, alumni and other interested parties who wish to be involved in our students’ growth and enrichment. Our Booster Club helps raise money for our Athletic Program, Academic Programs, and other school activities.