Underwood Public School
What does the Underwood Public School have to offer students?
- Small class sizes (average elementary class is 14 students and the average high school class is 16 students)
- Student to computer ratio is 1.65 students per computer in grades 1-12
- Highly competitive ACT Scores nationally
- Underwood’s High School graduation rate is 100% over the past 5+ years.
- Veteran teaching staff
- Newly renovated science lab, music facility, gymnasium, and weight room
- Two Interactive TV studios
- Wireless internet throughout the building
- Two portable laptop computer labs
- Two permanent computer labs
- Smart Board technology
- Foreign language classes for grades in 1-12
- Special education instruction
- Underwood proudly participates in the South West Project Cooperative, Western Dakota Corps of Discovery Co-op, Great Western ITV cooperative, Missouri River Educational Cooperative (Summer School opportunities) and athletic cooperative with Turtle Lake-Mercer for activities such as Dance Team, Golf, Track, and Baseball.
Academic Opportunities
- McLean County Masonic Honors Banquet
- High Honor Roll - grades 4-12
- Academic Olympic Team - 7-12
- Math Track Meet - grades 7-12
- Technology Team
- National Honor Society
- McLean County Spelling Bee - grades 1-8
- Math Counts
- Accelerated Reader Program - grades 1-9
- Job Shadowing Experience - grade 12
After School Programs
- Mini-Stars basketball – grades 1-3
- Grades 4-6 Girls and Boys basketball
- Grades 1-6 Soccer
- Grades 5-6 Tennis
- Gymnastics - ages 4-12
- Dance – "Just for Kix" - Pre-school – grade 8
- 4-H
- Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
Extra-Curricular Activities offered at Underwood
- Business Challenge – grades 9-12
- Cheerleading – football and basketball
- grades 7-12 - Close-Up – grades 10-12
- Class Officer – grades 9-12
- Dance Team – grades 8-12
- Drama – grades 7-12
- Entrepreneur
- FFA
- German Club
- K-12 Peer Tutor Program
- Music: Concert Band, Pep Band, Choir
- Prom Committee
- Senior Mentoring Program
- Speech – grades 7-12
- Sports: - grades 7-12
Girls: Volleyball, Basketball Track & Golf
Boys: Football, Basketball, Track, Golf,
& Baseball - Student Council - grades 4-12
- Web Design (Dreamweaver)
- Yearbook (Web-based)
Unique Programs Offered at Underwood
Accelerated Reader
The Underwood School Library encourages and motivates students in grades 1-9 to read using this program. It is a computer-based motivational program that tests students on the basic facts and events of the book. When students meet their goals they are awarded with fun activities at school, prizes from our local businesses, and various treats provided by the Comet Club.
Entrepreneur Program
The entrepreneur class is offered to students in grades 9 through 12. One project for the class is to write their own business plan for a business of their interest. These students then 'create' that business and enter it into an entrepreneur expo that is held in Underwood. Their competition is other students from around the county. Winners continue on to present at the state "Marketplace for Kids" and at Marketplace. Underwood has received notoriety for being the "Center of North Dakota Entrepreneurs" as observed by personnel from the state Marketplace program.
Senior Mentoring Program
Seniors participate in a grades 1-2 mentoring program throughout the year. They provide a "big brother or big sister" atmosphere for the young students.
Citizenship Project
Students in grade 9 participate in an assignment of their choice to organize and complete a worthwhile community project.
Elementary Physical Education Program
This program is prefaced by the theme "Fun and Fitness for Everyone" Its goal is to help develop healthy, active lifestyles for all students throughout their lives. They participate in programs such as "The Feeling Good Mileage Club", "Hoops for Heart" and "Jump Rope for Heart".
Comet Club
Membership of this club is comprised of all parents of Underwood Public School students and is open to any other adults interested in promoting activities in school. It is run by a Board of Directors. The Comet Club promotes school spirit, recognizes achievement in all activities and helps provide funding for numerous activities and projects including scholarship donations, library donations, yearbook, music and athletics.
