Highcrest Middle School Parent Teacher Orgnaization

After School Clubs

Fall After School Club Registration Is Underway!

Registration for fall clubs is now open.

Please Note:

  • We apologize if some students do not get their first choice. Clubs throughout the district work on a first-come, first-serve basis and some of the more popular ones with limited spots fill up quickly.
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Fall sessions runs the weeks of September 30 to December 13, most clubs meet 8-10 times depending on the day of the week. Please ensure you check day, time and room of your chosen club as certain details may have changed. more >>

After School Clubs

The HMS PTO has another year of exciting after-school clubs in the works!  Information and Registration for Fall 2019 clubs will go online by mid-to-late September. Some clubs vary but most run 8 weeks and begin in late September and end in late November. Check back later to see our line-up of clubs which will include, but not limited to Yearbook, Dodgeball, Critics Club, Chess, Mathcounts, High Five Choir, and new this year: Korean Club.

If you have any questions, you can contact Julie Cho at gro.o1568913184tptse1568913184rchgi1568913184h@sbu1568913184lcloo1568913184hcsre1568913184tfa1568913184.

Fall 2019 After School Clubs–REGISTRATION

FALL AFTER SCHOOL CLUB Registration

Please email gro.o1568913184tptse1568913184rchgi1568913184h@sbu1568913184lcloo1568913184hcsre1568913184tfa1568913184 with any questions. 

REGISTRATION BEGINS: Wednesday, 9/11/19, 9AM
CLUBS BEGIN: The week of 9/23/19  (Mathcounts starts later.)
CLUB TIMES: Most run 3:45–4:45 (French & Debate start at 3:50)
CLUBS END: Most run 8 sessions. End dates vary due to holidays.

SUMMARY OF CLUBS BY WEEKDAY (See below for full details.)

MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS
Korean Club 1

French Club

Mathcounts

Yearbook

 Broadcast Features

Dodgeball

STEM 1

Volleyball

 STEM 2 Beginning Debate 

Dodgeball

High Five Junior Choir

Korean Club 2

Mindful Coloring

Shark Tank

Volleyball

 Advanced Debate
(Must have taken Beginning Debate
to register for
Advanced Debate)

Chess-Ed®

CLUB DETAILS

If any clubs have registered full, you may put your student on the waitlist here. Email gro.o1568913184tptse1568913184rchgi1568913184h@sbu1568913184lcloo1568913184hcsre1568913184tfa1568913184 with any questions.

*Please note that the ASC registration and payment process tends to work most smoothly when using a Windows-based computer. If you are using an Apple/iOS device and are having trouble with registration or payment, please try using a Windows-based computer.*

Monday Clubs

FRENCH CLUB

Are you hoping to add a few French moments to your day? Well, voilà…come learn about current events in the French-speaking world, study impressionist art, learn a little history, play traditional French games, expand your understanding of the language or watch a popular French television program. This is your chance to embrace “la joie de vie” (the joy of living) that makes French so special.

Club Meets: Mondays 3:50–4:50 

Dates: 9/23, 10/7,10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2 (No club on 9/30, 10/14)

Room: 115

Teacher: Ms. Fox

Student fee: $120

Club Limit: 15 Students

Register for French Club

KOREAN CLUB 1 -Monday

This is an introductory class to Korean language. Students will learn how to read and write in Korean as well as construct simple expressions. This is the perfect class for anyone who wants to sing K-pop songs as you will be able to read the lyrics in Korean. 

Club Meets: Mondays, 3:50–4:50 

Dates: 

Monday class: 9/23,10/7,10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2 (no club 9/30,10/14,11/25)

Room: 218

Teacher: Ms. Lee

Student fee: $50

Club Limit: 20 Students

Register For Monday Korean Club 1

MATHCOUNTS

The MATHCOUNTS Competition Program is a national middle school competitive mathematics program for students in grades 6-8 that promotes mathematics achievement. MATHCOUNTS Club will prepare students to compete against peers in a series of fun, “bee-style” competitions. Fifth and sixth grade students may participate in the club. The top 10 sixth grade students from the Highcrest School competition, held in the winter, will go on to compete in the regional competition in February. Students that place at the regional competition will proceed to the state contest in March. The top 4 students at the state level will receive an all-expense paid trip to compete at the national competition in May. 

For more information about MATHCOUNTS click here. 

Webmaster: link to this page: https://www.mathcounts.org/our-story

Club Meets: Mondays, 3:45–4:45

Dates: 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/27, 2/3. The Highcrest  competition is Saturday, 2/7. Club party on 2/10.

Room: 203

Teacher: Ms. McTighe & Ms. Bartsch

Student Fee: $120.00

Club Limit: 27 students

Register for Mathcounts

YEARBOOK

Do you like design and layout?  Do you enjoy photography? Do you enjoy being part of a team? Then come be a part of the team that will develop concepts and photos for our annual yearbook.  The 2019-2020 Highcrest Yearbook Club will record the events and activities of the school year. Your input will become a treasured memory of your time here at Highcrest Middle School!   

Club Meets: Mondays, 3:45–4:45

Dates: 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 (No club on 9/30, 10/14, 11/25)

Room: 209

Teacher: Ms. Espinoza

Student Fee: $100.00

Club Limit: 15 Students

Register For Yearbook

Tuesday Clubs

BROADCAST FEATURE

Do you enjoy the WHMS News broadcast we have on Mondays? If you are interested in creating features to be shown on Monday’s broadcast, this is the club for you! You can be on camera or behind the scenes. In this club you will learn more about the broadcast, as well as how to create videos or snapshots that best reach your target audience. Let your creativity shine as you make the WHMS broadcast an even better part of everyone’s week!

Club Meets: Tuesdays, 3:45–4:45 

Dates: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 (No club on 10/22)

Room: 217 

Teacher: Ms. Eakley 

Student Fee: $120

Club Limit: 20 Students

Register for Broadcast Feature

DODGEBALL  (Twice a Week Tues/Thur)

Do you have lots of energy waiting to be released after school?  If so, come play the popular game of dodgeball in a safe and supervised environment. In this club we will use soft balls and safety is stressed during game play. Each week players will new learn new variations of the game, keeping class fresh while having fun. Students must wear athletic gym shoes. 

Club Meets: Twice/week on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:45–4:45 for 4 weeks

Dates: 9/24, 9/26, 10/1, 10/3, 10/8, 10/10, 10/15, 10/17 

Room: Gym B

Teacher: Mr. Apostolopoulos 

Student Fee: $120

Club Limit: 20 Students

Register for Dodgeball

STEM 1 CLUB (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH)

Would your child have fun designing a balloon-powered car, making a rainbow or building the tallest spaghetti tower? If so, then have them join STEM 1 Club where they can explore, investigate and along the way discover STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subjects in a stimulating environment. STEM Club’s goal is to encourage students to gain teamwork and leadership skills, boost their self-confidence and become better problem solvers while at the same time increase their critical thinking skills using hands-on, inquiry based activities and experiments that are both fun and challenging! 

Club Meets: Tuesdays 3:45–4:45

Dates: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 

Room: 216 

Teacher: Ms. Dutkiewicz 

Student Fee: $120

Club Limit: 12 Students

Register for Stem 1

VOLLEYBALL (Twice a Week on Tues/Thurs)

Looking to improve your volleyball skills or start a new sport? Volleyball is a great way to spend some time after school. This club will work with new players and those that have already begun to play Volleyball in a fun environment. Each week players will learn the rules of the sport and focus on techniques to improve their game.  

Club Meets: Twice/week on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:45–4:45 for 4 weeks

Dates: 9/24, 9/26, 10/1, 10/3, 10/8, 10/10, 10/15, 10/17 

Room: Gym C

Teacher: Mr. Aussem

Student Fee: $120

Club Limit: 20 Students

Register for Volleyball

Wednesday Clubs

STEM 2 CLUB (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH)

Come and join us for more fun and challenging projects in STEM 2 Club! This session will offer all new explorations, investigations and activities. Work with your team to build a roller coaster, learn how to make quicksand, join us for some awesome candy chemistry and much, much more!

Club Meets:  Wednesdays 3:45–4:45

Dates: 9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4 (No club on 10/9, 11/6, 11/27)

Room: 216 

Teacher: Ms. Dutkiewicz 

Student Fee: $120

Club Limit: 12 Students

Register for Stem 2

Thursday Clubs

BEGINNING DEBATE – FOR GRADES 5–8

This class is designed for the student who has never taken a debate class. The first five classes will cover the beginner’s curriculum, which consists of the rules for parliamentary debate, ARE argumentation model, Four Step Refutation, constructive speech, and flowing. The students will be invited to compete in an optional debate competition with four other district schools. Students will prepare 2-minute constructive speeches. 

Club Meets: Thursdays, 3:50–4:50 

Dates: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5 (No club on 10/31, 11/7, 11/28)

Room: 109

Teachers: Dr. Heyde, Ms. Bishop, Ms. Fountain

Student Fee: $120

Club Limit: 10 HMS Students, 10 WJHS Students

This Club is Full. 

Note: Additional Beginning Debate classes are coming soon!

HIGH FIVE JUNIOR CHOIR

Registration will be on the WJHS website. Click Here to register for High Five Junior Choir.

The Wilmette High Five Junior Choir provides a safe learning environment in which students of all abilities come together to create and experience music, build friendships, and raise awareness against stereotypes of individuals with physical and mental disabilities. This club is based off of the High-5 Choir that is offered at New Trier High School. The Wilmette High Five Junior Choir aims to share the love of music with peers regardless of abilities, share our voices through music, and have a lot of fun!  

Club Meets: Thursdays, 3:45– 4:45 for HMS students 

Session 1 Dates: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23* (*Concert on January 23rd at 4:15 pm)

Session 2 Dates: 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30**, 5/7 (**Concert on April 30th at 4:15 pm. We will also be performing with the NTHS High Five Choir on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 11:00 am. at NTHS.)

Room: This club will meet at Highcrest Middle School in Music Room 134

Teachers: Mrs. Martin, Music Director

Student Fee: Fall Session 1 Only: $150  / Full Year: $300 (You can register for the full year or for one of the sessions.)

Club Limit: None. All are welcome.

KOREAN CLUB 2 Thursday

This is an introductory class to Korean language. Students will learn how to read and write in Korean as well as construct simple expressions. This is the perfect class for anyone who wants to sing K-pop songs as you will be able to read the lyrics in Korean. 

Club Meets: Thursdays, 3:50–4:50 

Dates: 

Thursday class: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5 (No club on 10/31, 11/7, 11/28)

Room: 218

Teacher: Ms. Lee

Student fee: $50

Club Limit: 20 Students

Register For Thursday Korean Club 2

MINDFUL COLORING 

Would you like time to just sit down, relax and color? If so, this is the club for you! In this club, we will listen to soothing music and color to our hearts’ content in a quiet environment. We will also do some relaxing breathing and simple yoga moves. Each week will feature a new theme, and coloring sheets will be provided. You can bring your own colored pencils and/or markers, but supplies will be provided. If you can color, you can be in this club—no drawing experience needed! 

Club Meets: Thursdays, 3:45–4:45

Dates: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 (No club on 10/31, 11/7, 11/28)

Room: 211

Teacher: Ms. Flanagan

Student Fee: $120.00

Club Limit: 15 students

Register for Mindful Coloring

SHARK TANK

Do you love the show Shark Tank? Are you interested in learning more about business and what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of entrepreneurs in developing countries? In Shark Tank Jr. club, you will learn about business and marketing, and put some of your new skills into action! We will draw inspiration from the show as well as develop a business together. The best part is, the profits from our business will go toward helping others, while proving to the world that kids can make a difference!  Please bring your iPad, an after-school snack, and get ready for a good time while learning skills that will last a lifetime! 

Club Meets: Thursday, 3:45–4:45

Dates: 9/26, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12 (No club on 10/3, 10/31, 11/7, 11/28)  

Room: 217 

Teacher: Ms. Eakley

Student Fee: $120

Club Limit: 20 Students

Register for Shark Tank

Friday Clubs

ADVANCED DEBATE – FOR GRADES 6–8 

To register for this club, your student must have completed Beginning Debate. We do not cover the beginner’s curriculum or rules. Ineligible students will be removed from the roster and registration fee will be refunded. Varsity and novice team members will jump right into one- or two-round parliamentary-style debates during class time. The students will be invited to compete in an optional debate competition with four other district schools.

Club Meets: Fridays, 3:50–4:50 

Dates: 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/15, 11/22 (No club on 11/8)

Room: 109

Teachers: Dr. Heyde, Ms. Bishop, Ms. Fountain

Student Fee: $120.00

Club Limit: 10 HMS Students, 20 WJHS Students

Highcrest Students Register for Advanced Debate

WJHS Students Register for Advance Debate

CHESS INSTRUCTION WITH CHESS-ED®

Learn to play chess and/or improve your game through professional instruction provided by Chess-Ed. Opening theory, strategies and tactics, plus middle game planning and end game combinations will be provided to take each player to a new level of expertise.  The Highcrest Chess Team has achieved both State and National recognition both individually and as a school team. Join and be a part of this exciting and dynamic program. Join TODAY for enjoyment or to be competitive.

Club Meets: Fridays, 3:45–4:45

Dates: 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/2, 11/15, 11/22 (No club on 11/8)

Room: 147

Teacher:  Mr. Hamilton

Student Fee: $150

Club Limit: 24 Students

Register for Chess Ed