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Ralston students say sports, robotics and clubs help social transition to middle school
Summary
Sixth-graders described popular extracurriculars at Ralston Middle School — basketball, cross country, track, tennis, robotics, MathCounts and orchestra — and administrators outlined sign-up and tryout practices.
Students at Ralston Middle School described a wide range of extracurricular activities during a virtual orientation, saying clubs, sports and music helped them make friends and adjust to middle school routines.
The exchange matters because extracurricular offerings shape students' social connections and after-school schedules for incoming families.
Students listed common sports and clubs. "The really popular sports are, like, basketball, soccer, and volleyball," said Andrea, a…
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