Extracurricular Activities
West Hills Elementary offers several after school and extracurricular opportunities. Through these clubs and others, students have the opportunity to expand their classroom learning, get to know peers with similar interests, and explore new skills.
Wolfbots
The Wolfbots are a VEX IQ competitive robotics team made up of students in grades 3–5 who design, build, and code robots to compete in the season’s VEX IQ game. The program emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance as students collaborate to bring their robot designs to life. Team members participate in at least three competitions each school year and are expected to attend weekly practices, Saturday boot camps, and all-day Saturday competitions held in Knoxville and other parts of Tennessee, with parents providing transportation. Each spring, rising 3rd–5th graders can apply through STEM class, and successful applicants must demonstrate the ability to follow instructions, work well with others, and stay determined through challenges.
Cross Country
The West Hills Elementary Cross Country program is open to all students in grades 3–5. Through weekly practices, the program focuses on helping students build friendships, develop teamwork, and learn the value of commitment. Following a successful 2025 season—highlighted by the Boys Team earning 2nd place overall at the State Meet—the future of the program is bright, and we’re excited to continue growing together.
Track
The West Hills Track & Field team is a Knox County Schools (KCS)–led program that allows students to try out and compete in Regional and Elite Meet events. Students in grades 3–5 are eligible to try out, with only one girl and one boy selected for each event (except for the grade-level 4x100 relays).
The West Hills program has seen great success over the years, earning numerous awards and top-3 finishes at the Elite Meet.
Student Council
Student Council plans and implements student and community activities to foster positive school culture and wolf pride.
The council is comprised of two representatives from each class in grades 3, 4, and 5 who were nominated by their teachers and peers to serve on Student Council. Upper grade students campaign for office and are elected by their peers as Student Council Officers in the fall.
5th Grade Safety Patrol
5th grade Safety Patrol is a program where qualified students help ensure safety for their peers by supervising hallways, crosswalks, and car areas. These students learn leadership, responsibility, and how to act as role models, assisting with tasks like helping fellow students exit cars safely and ensuring rules are followed in school areas.
Wolf Pack Company
West Hills is proud to be the first elementary school in the district to offer a musical theater program. Our program nurtures a love for the arts while helping students build self-esteem and discover the joy of bringing characters and stories to life on stage. The audition process to be a part of WPC takes place in August each year.
4th Grade Library Helpers
4th Grade Library Helpers are a group of student leaders chosen by their teachers to assist the librarian in the morning by collecting the day's books from the classrooms and tidying up the library. This program offers students an opportunity to develop responsibility, problem solving, efficiency, time management, and communication skills.