Clubs and Activities
Clubs and Afterschool Activities
- Art — every other Wednesday from 2:45 – 4:30pm in Room 413
- Chess – Fridays from 2:45 – 4:00pm in Room 211
- Fix-It/MakerSpace – Tuesdays (see advisors for dates) from 2:45 – 4:30pm in LRC
- Technology – Wednesdays from 2:45 – 4:30pm in LRC
- Math Team – every other Thursday from 2:45 – 4:30pm in Room 306
- GLOW — every other Thursday from 2:45 – 4:30pm in Room 408
- Newspaper – two Thursdays a month from 2:45 – 4:30pm in Room 216
- PeaceJam – First and third Wednesdays from 2:45 — 4:30pm in Room 406
- Student Council – dates to be announced – 4:30pm in Room 314
- Yearbook – Thursdays from 2:45 – 4:30pm in LRC
- Choir – dates to be announced in Room 106
- National Junior Honor Society – first Wednesday of the month in Cafeteria
- Globetrotters — Mondays (see advisor for dates) from 2:45 — 4:30pm in Room 405
Art Club
Art Club is an after-school activity that provides materials, instruction and support for those students who are seeking a creative outlet in addition to their academic schedule. The Art Club is a place for practicing artists to hone their skills, develop their techniques and collaborate with other artists like themselves, create bonds with the community through the arts, and learn how to work together through group projects.
GLOW Club
The GLOW Club is a club where students of ALL diversities are welcomed and honored. We provide a safe environment where students can learn about who they are and who they want to become.
Chess Club
This is an exciting club that allows students to improve skills such as problem solving, mental agility, concentration, and foresight through the game of chess.
Technology Club
Technology Club is an after-school activity focusing on technology. Held during the winter months, this club involves students and staff working together to explore interests and develop some really cool tech-based ideas. More info to come!
Fix-It/MakerSpace
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Join the Fixit Club to dismantle and re-imagine discarded toys and technology. Students can gather to create, invent, tinker, explore and discover using a variety of tools and materials. Makers might focus on electronics, robotics, construction, 3D printing, papercraft, coding, music, movie making, junkyard building and textiles.
Globetrotters
Come join us to travel the world from right here at home! Together we’ll travel to different countries through our experiences with food, art, music, dance, traditions, and more! If you’d like to travel in the future or you enjoy learning more about other cultures and places, this club is for you!
Math Team
Math Team made up of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who meet every-other week. We are a Mathcounts official club. During the meetings, the participants work out various math problems and learn strategies from Mathcounts on how to solve different and advanced problems. The meetings are used to prepare the students for Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) mail-in competitions that take place 3 times per year, as well as other local competitions. During our team meetings, the students practice the best strategies for individual competitions and team competitions.
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
The National Junior Honor Society is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Students in NJHS volunteer to better the community and themselves.
Newspaper
This club features articles about the school and the students’ interests. The Newspaper is for grades 6-8. The articles are decided upon and created by the students themselves! The newspaper is available as a physical copy as well as online and accessible to students, staff and families.
Student Council
Student Council membership is by application. Students complete an application and are notified by the Club Sponsor. Representatives from all grade levels are involved with several major projects throughout the school year.
Yearbook
This is a fun club for students interested in photography, design, and digital layouts. Club members work together throughout the year to design, publish, and sell their school’s yearbook.
PeaceJam
The Mission of the PeaceJam Foundation is to create young leaders committed to positive change in themselves, their communities, and the world through the inspiration of Nobel Peace Laureates who pass on the spirit, skills, and wisdom they embody.
Spelling Bee – The purpose is to help students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives.
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Aurora City of Lights Middle School Tournaments
In partnership with local school districts and the Fox Valley Park District, the Aurora “City of Lights” Middle School Tournaments are an opportunity for Aurora’s middle school athletes to compete among their peers while encouraging sportsmanship, teamwork, and achieving team goals. The Tournament provides competition among private, parochial, and school districts 129, 131, 204 and 308 student athletes and crown a city champion at the 7th and 8th grade level.
Band 1
Band is an ensemble that provides students with learning and performance opportunities on wind and percussion instruments. The primary focus is on the development, continuation, and expansion of basic skills begun the previous year that are necessary for effective instrumental music performance.
Choir
Choir is a performing group that will present several performances during the school year.