Extracurriculars

After School Chorus - For Band and Orchestra Members Only

Art Club is for those who have a passion for visual art and want to further explore a plethora of art mediums all year round, including watercolor, acrylic paint, pastels, colored pencils, ink, clay, collage, and more. Art Club has also been asked to paint a mural on the walls of the cafeteria.

Ms. Rivellino

Meets: Mondays after school in the art room (Room 805) from 2:45-3:30pm

Start Date: Monday, October 2nd

Battle of the Books

Do you enjoy reading for FUN?

Students will read books from the 2024 Rebecca Caudill Collection and have discussions with their team.

They will also compete for a Championship.

Mrs. Lill & Mrs. Cohen

Meetings will be held in the Library during the students lunch time.

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Tuesday, January 9th, 2024

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Competition Dates are TBD

Start Date: Introductory Meeting on Tuesday, September 19th during Lunch in the Library

Creative Writing Club

Do you want to love to write creatively? Share your work or listen to others share theirs? Then this is the club for you! In this club, students are encouraged to creatively express themselves through writing. Students will be encouraged to explore writing in various genres and structures. Everyone is welcome! Come and try it out!

Mrs. Jahn

Meets: Thursdays 2:45-3:30 in Room 208

Start date: September 12

Cricket Club

Debate Club

Do you enjoy debating? The Debate Club has students tackle each topic and own it. They find facts to defend and knock down both sides of an argument. They look for evidence to support their points. They read articles and keep looking to find just one more fact to support their point. Come out and enjoy! One of our 8th graders is working in conjunction with me on this club's weekly agenda.

Ms. Rohlfing

Meets: Tuesdays 2:45-3:30 in Room 322

Start Date: September 24th

Fishing Club

Yes, you can bring your fishing rods to school!
Yes, We are fishing at Big Bear!
No, you do not need to have a fishing rod!
Having a Bike and or Helmet is suggested

Mr. McKenzie

We will meet the following days after school until 4:00pm

Thursday, September 19th

Thursday, September 26th

Thursday, October 10

Start Date: September 19

Game Club

Garden Club

Jazz Band

This ensemble is open to any Band/Orchestra/Choir students interested in studying and performing Jazz music. Our concerts throughout the year will feature blues, swing, Latin, and rock. Students will practice improvisation and learn the history of Jazz!

Mr. Cantagallo

Meets: Mondays and Wednesdays

Start Date: Wednesday September 4

Newspaper Club

Pep Club

Scholastic Bowl

Scholastic Bowl is a interscholastic activity that incorporates Jeopardy-style buzzers. Schools will compete in the areas of science, math, social studies, language arts, movies, music, art, and T.V. shows. If you enjoy watching Jeopardy or playing trivia, Scholastic Bowl would be perfect for you!

Ms. Baum

Meets: Practices Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays 2:45-3:30 in Room 301
See match schedule here.

Start Date: Informational Meeting: January 23rd and 24th

First Practice: January 27th

Science Club

Science Olympiad

Do you love science? Then this is the club for you! Any student 6th, 7th and 8th grade who has a passion for Science can participate. Students need to maintain good grades throughout the school year. A parent meeting will be held once we approach the season. Please listen for announcements.

Ms. Weinger Ward & Mr. Magadum

Meets: Fridays During Flex in Room 306
Other Dates TBD

Website coming soon

Start Date: Try Outs 10/11/24

Sew What Club

Do you love to craft?? Each week we do different projects that engage, inspire and are fun to do! Some project take several weeks. Many projects are free while others have a small fee and still others require materials to be brought in.

Ms. Rivellino

Meets: Tuesday 2:45-3:30pm in Room 805

Website

Start Date: October 8, 2024

Solo & Ensemble

Solo & Ensemble Contest is open to any Band/Orchestra/Choir students interested in performing music as an individual soloist or as part of a small ensemble (duet, trio, quartet). Students will register and select music in the fall, rehearse during the winter, and perform at the Solo & Ensemble Contest in February.

Mr. Cantagallo, Mrs. Greenwell & Ms. O'Connor

Meets: Mondays

Start Date: T.B.D.

Performance Date: T.B.D.

Spring Musical

Showcase your theatrical talents in this years musical! Students will audition and have the opportunity to participate on-stage or back-stage, collaborating together to create a lively production that demonstrates MSN students’ singing, acting, and dancing skills!

Ms. Hirsch and Ms. O'Connor

Meets: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays 2:30-4:15 in Room 407

Start: Late Feb TBD

Student Council

TRY (Teens Reaching Youth)

TRY (Teens Reaching Youth) is a leadership group sponsored by the Hawthorn Middle School North social workers. The group consists of boys and girls (six seventh graders and twelve eighth graders) who have been recommended by teachers and administrators. The TRY students have been identified as having strong leadership, academic and social skills, as well as exceptional understanding and use of the four c’s; critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity. TRY students participate in leadership training and have unique opportunities to implement their skills throughout the school year.

Mr. Van & Ms. Davalos

Meets: Weekly during lunch

Start Date: August 8, 2024

Yearbook

Capture the Middle North experiences by creating a Yearbook. You will be responsible for taking pictures, creating layouts, and producing the book that shares memories and activities happening at Middle North. Come work on our committee independently and in small groups.

Mr . Matuch & Mrs. Stahl

Meets: Every other Tuesday 2:45-3:30pm in Room 801

Start Date: October 22, 2024

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