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Spring After School Club Registration

Registration for Winter After School Club (ASC) begins on Monday, 3/14, at 7 pm.

Please email with questions.

ACES ADVANCED DEBATE CLUB

Where you’ll learn to think fast and speak well! Learn research, writing, and oral argumentation. Programs for experienced debaters! All programs consist of weekly class sessions held at HMS for 60 minutes with supplemental debate activities. All programs conclude with a 2-hour session to give students an opportunity to demonstrate their new skills in full debates. Spring Club runs from April to May 2022.  Students must be enrolled at HMS.

Dates: 4/8, 4/21 (Th), 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 (6-week program)

Time: Fridays, 3:45-4:45 p.m.

Location: Rooms 109/111

Questions: Contact Aaron Vinson, , 847-461-8949

Student Fee: $180.00

Capacity: 26-40

Register Here


CHESS-ED

Chess-Ed is excited to be able to continue providing your chess program. In providing this unique, exciting, and dynamic chess instruction, our goal is to always lift each student to a new level of expertise. Each week students will enjoy an engaging lesson with supervised time to play with classmates. Students will grow their knowledge of the game – from the basics through opening theory, middle game tactics, and end game combinations. Students’ vocabulary and math skills will continue to advance. 

Studies confirm that the student who plays chess does better academically.   Playing chess increases IQ performance, improves memory, uses analytical and critical thinking skills, and teaches problem-solving, responsibility, sportsmanship, social skills, and more.  The chess program is open to all students in all grades and of all playing levels.  JOIN TODAY!

Club Meets: Thursdays, 3:45-4:45 pm

Dates: 8-week session – 4/7, 4/14, (No chess- Early release 4/24), 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2

Student Fee: EARLY Registration through 3/31 -$144

ON-TIME Registration 4/1 to 4/5: $164

LATE Registration 4/6 to 4/27: $184

Questions: Contact

Capacity: 18

Register Here


RUBIK’S CUBE CLUB

Are you interested in learning how to solve a Rubik’s Cube? Are you a solver already? Want to sharpen your skills and hang out with other Rubik’s Cube enthusiasts? Join the Rubik’s Cube Club! All skill levels are welcome. You can learn the basic solving method for a standard cube or work on improving your time. We’ll also explore the history of the Rubik’s Cube and try solving some non-standard cubes. 

Club Meets: Mondays, 3:45–4:45 (6 sessions)

Dates:  4/4, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/16, and 5/23

Location: Room 207

Teacher: Ms. Anne Bishop

Student Fee: $50.00

Capacity: 25 Students

Contact: Anne Bishop, 

Register Here:

ASC: Rubik's Cube Club

  • Price: $50.00 Quantity:
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NEWSPAPER CLUB

Newspaper Club is an academic club designed to expose students to the skills of journalism, photography, drawing, publication, and collaboration.

Club Meets: Tuesdays 3:45-4:45pm

Dates: 4/5, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31

Location: Room 200

Teacher: Carolyn Welch

Student Fee: $50.00

Capacity: 25

Register Here:

ASC: Newspaper Club

  • Price: $50.00 Quantity:
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SKYLINE STUDIO

What Time is It? Join Skyline Studios, Highcrest Middle School, and the East High crew.  You can be the basketball player, brainiac, or drama queen. Get ready to sing, dance, and act in the scene. Sign up now and Get’cha Head in the Game. It’s going to be Fabulous — You Can Bet on It!

Club Meets: Wednesdays, 3:45-5:45 pm

Dates: 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25 (Final Show is on 6/1) (8-week Program)

Student Fee: $355, paid directly to Skyline (only after registering)

Questions: Contact

Capacity: 20

Register Here


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