Clubs
Algonquin Middle School offers various clubs for students to participate in throughout the school year.
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Name of Club |
Brief Description | Time & Dates of Club | Contact Person |
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| Acceptance Club | Students in all grades are welcome to join our student-led club. We provide a safe space for LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. |
Days: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month Months: September - April
Time: 3-4 PM
Room: 221
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Mrs. Laufer
Mrs. Wengerhoff
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| Art Club | We Draw! We Paint! We Print! We hang out with sketchbooks and listen to music! It's very "chill." |
Day: Wednesdays
Months: TBD
Time: 3-4 pm
Room: 157
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Ms. Hehn
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| Boys Club |
Boys club provides students opportunities to meet other students from 6th-8th, participate in new activities, and have opportunities to learn new skills. We will meet for an informational meeting early in the school year. Past events include open gym time, outside time for sports, trivia, cooking, pumpkin painting/carving and holiday events. We also would like to continue a few filed trips to Forest Elementary School. Last year Boys Club played games with some of their students and it was a great time for all. |
Days: TBD
Months: September - May
Time: 3-4 pm
Room: Meeting location will be posted on Google Classroom
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Mr. Szymanski
Mr. Hincapie
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Builders Club |
All are welcome to Service Club - a dedicated community of students united by the common goal of making a positive impact on our local and global community. Our club is a platform for those who believe in the power of service and are eager to contribute their time, skills, and compassion to create meaningful change. |
Days: Every other Tuesday
Months: September-May
Time: 3-4 PM
Room: 225
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Ms. Ottow
Ms. Thomas
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| Chess Club | Our club meets weekly to play/learn chess. We learn and try new and different variations of chess. Some members are new to the game and are just learning it. Others play the game of chess and its variations as well as some other strategy games. We definitely have fun! |
Day: Wednesdays
Months: September - April
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Room: 149
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Mrs. Marks
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| Club Zen | Students will be provided with a relaxing environment to complete mindful activities of their choice. There will be flexible seating, calm lighting, and soft music playing in the background. Activities will include puzzles, coloring, drawing, journaling, yoga, reading, DIY stress relievers (stress balls, slime, heating pads, etc.) |
Day: Every other Tuesday
Months: Quarters 1, 2 & 3
Time: 3-4
Room: 148
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Ms. Henke
Mrs. Aske
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| Cooking Club | Starting in September, students will have the opportunity to test out their cooking skills and taste test different cuisine. Students will learn kitchen safety, prep, and the use of kitchen equipment. There is a limited amount of seats available, so please check the daily announcements for sign-up directions. |
Days: Every other Wednesday
Months: September-May
Time: 3:00-4:30 PM
Room: FACS Room
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Ms. Thomas
Ms. Ottow
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| Craft Club | Join use very other week to make some crafts! There will be a different project every meeting: anything from macrame to clay bead bracelets, origami to dreamcatchers, Perler beads, watercolors and more! |
Days: Every other Thursday
Months: September - May
Time: 3-4 PM
Room: 225
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Ms. Ottow
Ms. Hoerner
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| Drone Soccer |
All grades. Students will be playing 5 on 5 drone soccer. Students will work as teams and learn to fly and maintain the drones. There will be interscholastic competition with Chippewa and Iroquois. |
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 3-4 PM
Room: 158
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Mrs. Citera
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| Flight Club | Flying is one of the greatest innovations of mankind. If you’re interested in anything related to flying, this is for you! Come and explore what makes flight possible. Participate in different activities related to a variety of flying objects, and learn about some of the many applications of flight in our daily lives. |
Day: Thursdays
Months: Starting in October
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Room: 158
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Mrs. Citera
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| Game Club |
A club devoted to strategy games and fun with friends and Legos. Try out some more strategic games like Risk, Monopoly, Settlers of Catan and many more. Legos, Pokemon, iPad games as well! Come meet new friends and have fun. All students are welcome to join. |
Day: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month
Months: September - April
Time: 3-4 pm
Room: LMC
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Mrs. Wengerhoff
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| Girls Club |
Girls club provides students opportunities to meet other students from 6th-8th, participate in new activities, and have opportunities to learn new skills. We will meet for an informational meeting early in the school year. Past activities include perler beads creations, card making, model magic, vision boards, etc. |
Days: Once a month
Months: All Year
Room: 148
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Ms. Henke
Mrs. Aske
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| Girls on the Run | We are a running group for 6th- 8th grade girls. We meet twice a week to develop self-esteem, fostering an empowerment for leadership and positive life choices. We promote emotional, physical and mental well being. Our season ends with a 5K in downtown Chicago! |
Days: 2 Days per week TBD
Months: March-May
Time: 3-4 pm
Room: Fitness Room/Outdoors
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Mrs. Slattengren
Mrs. Aske
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| Mariachi Los Zafiros Azules |
Mariachi Club is for EVERYONE! You do NOT need to have experience to join. Students who have no musical experience can play vihuela, guitar, or just sing! Students who are string players (violin, viola) or brass (trumpet) are highly encouraged to join and find a different musical experience other than band/orchestra! We have performed at several cultural fairs, Dia del Niño at OP Elementary, incoming 6th grade open house, and the Latino Summit at Maine West. |
Day: Wednesdays
Months: September-May
Time: 3:00-4:00PM
Room: 300
***there will be several performances throughout the year.
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Mrs. Vaziri
Ms. Hoerner
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| Newspaper Club | Extra, Extra! Read all about it! Do you like to write? Do you like to find out what’s happening in our school? Do you like to take pictures? We need you for our Newspaper Club! Consider joining our group as a reporter and be a part of a cool club! |
Day: Thursday
Months: September - May
Time: 3-4 pm
Room: LMC
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Mrs. Wengerhoff
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| Sips and Scribbles | Come sketch and draw images using step by step videos while enjoying sips of unique beverages like boba milk tea, lychee juice with jelly cubes, guava sparkling water, cucumber-lime flavored water and more! |
Days: Wednesdays
Months: February 4 - March 18
Time: 3-4 PM
Room: 200
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Mrs. Halnley
Ms. Khokhar
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| Spanish Club |
Join the Spanish Club and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Spanish language and culture! Whether you're a beginner or fluent speaker, our club offers a fun and engaging environment to practice Spanish through interactive activities, cultural events, and exciting projects. Come be a part of our community, expand your horizons, and enjoy the many benefits of learning a new language! |
Months: TBD
Time: 3-4 PM
Room: 130
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Ms. Libreri
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| STEAM Club | Do you like doing experiments? How about using technology? What about building things? Then STEAM Club is for you! Join STEAM Club and have fun with your friends! |
Day: Thursdays
Months:
Starts in October
Time: 3-4 pm
Room: 156
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Mrs. Murphy
Ms. Ramirez
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| Yearbook |
Yearbook Club meets at various times throughout the year during recess or after school(schedule will be provided at the first meeting). Students help pick out the yearbook cover, take photos during the school day/after school events, help advertise for yearbook sales, and assist with page layouts. |
Day: Thursdays
Months: August - May
Time: 3:05-4 pm
Room: 158
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Mrs. Kerke
Ms. Citera
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After School Activities
Algonquin Middle School offers various after school activities for students to participate in throughout the school year.
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Name of After School Activity |
Brief Description | Time & Dates | Contact Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School Tutorial |
Need some help or just a quiet place to finish your work? Come to after school tutorial in the LMC! Daily, one a week, or just occasionally, come in to get the support you need. No permission slip or registration is required, just show up! |
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Months: All year long
Time: 3-4 p.m
Room: LMC
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| Intramurals |
Students have the opportunity to play sports informally while improving their sportsmanship and teamwork. We play any and all sports that students are interested in including soccer, volleyball, basketball, frisbee, etc. |
Day: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Months: August - May
Time: 3-4 pm
Room: 147/Outdoors
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| National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) |
For 8th graders that meet the requirements: Candidates of National Junior Honor Society must possess characteristics in the areas of Scholarship, Character, Leadership, Citizenship, and Service. |
Day: Once a quarter
Months: Sept - May
Time: Varies
Room: Cafe or 312
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Mrs. Grimes
Mrs. Folinazzo
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| Student Council |
Students are responsible for the following: promoting school spirit, organizing fundraisers/school events, volunteering in the community, planning school dances, and being a good role model for other students. Students should plan to attend Wednesday meetings, and volunteer for concessions sales as their schedule allows. |
Day Meetings : Wednesday
Concession Sales: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Months: September-May
Time: 3-4pm
Room: 314
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