An important component of the middle school experience is the After School Activities Program. Our program is open to all students in grades 6, 7 and 8. These activities are held on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 2:35 – 3:55 PM. A 4:00 PM late bus is provided for all students who have been given parental permission. The following activities are offered:

Art Club: Students will explore a variety of drawing techniques (cartooning, stippling, shading, etc.) using a variety of media aids (pencils, pen, ink, etc.) (Tuesday through November - Thursday beginning December 13 - Room 104 with Ms. Daphne Watson Blackwell)

Chess Club: Improve your planning, concentration and strategy skills as you explore the game of chess. Open to players of all levels. (Tuesday and/or Thursday - Room E with Mr. J. Boemmels)

Chorus Club: All students who are interested in participating in Regional Chorus and/or ACDA Children's Chorus should sign up for "Chorus Club." We will spend time rehearsing for each of these performance opportunities. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Voss. (Tuesday - Room 102B with Ms. T. Voss)

Computer Club: Explore Internet resources, Internet games, and Harborside software programs. (Tuesday - Computer Lab with Ms. C. Isiofia)

Drama Club: This year the Drama Club will be producing their 4th annual musical theatre production. Our first meeting, on Tuesday, November 27, will be an informational session. Auditions will be held for casting purposes. For more information, please see Ms. Kessler or Ms. Voss (Thursday through December - Tuesday & Thursday, January - May in the Cafe with Ms. S. Kessler and Ms. T. Voss)

Intramurals: Exercise and fun all rolled into one. (Tuesday - Gym with Mr. J. Urban, Thursday - Gym with Mr. R. Shea)

The Raveneous Readers Book Club (note starting date Tuesday, October 16): This book club is open to all 7th and 8th grade students. The limited enrollment for this club is 25. The students will be selected on a first come basis, and sign-up will be in room 12. The first novel that has been selected is Stargirl. Once the first novel is completed, club members will have an opportunity to read and discuss other novels of the students' choosing. (Tuesday - Media Center with Mrs. P. Zodl)

Ski Club: Students interested in joining the Ski Club should attend the Registration Night on November 1, 2007 with a parent/guardian. On November 29, 2007, there will be an Adult Chaperone Meeting to review trips and assign volunteer duties. The 2008 Ski Trips are: January 3, January 10, January 24, January 31 and February 7 (Rain date - February 14). Ms. S. Kessler is Ski Club Advisor and Club Presidents are parents, Mr. M. Lofthouse and Mr. W. Vitelli.

Spanish Club:  ¿Usted habla español?  Expand your ability to speak Spanish.  Enjoy Salsa and meringue dancing, also. (Tuesday – Room 102 with Señorita N. Maduerira and Señorita M. Giordano)

Talent Show:  If you enjoy performing, singing, dancing, and/or comedy, get your act together with a staff member and plan to be a part of the Talent Show.  An information meeting will be held in December. (Meeting dates to be determined - Gym with Ms. L. Napier)