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

Broadcasting

MSN Broadcasting is a school news video club that reports the important weekly announcements and various happenings around Middle School North. Students learn to film, edit and share a professional style weekly broadcast which will be shown schoolwide during advisory. Interested students can sign up for on-air (newscast anchors, feature creators, interviewers, etc.) or behind the scenes (editors, production crew) positions.

M r. Matuch

Meets: Thursdays

Start Date: TBD ( Mid-October )

Cricket Club

Game Club

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

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 6

Math Team

This club is for those who likes to challenge themselves with math problems and whowould love to explore different areas in math.We would participate in various online competitions and we will also reseearch and learn new topic and concepts above their grade level.

Any student from 6th to 8th grade can participate. Students need to maintain good grades throughout the year. We compete in various online competition and also in MATHCOUNT and Carmel High School Jr. Math Competition.

TBD

Meets: Tuesdays

Start Date: Tuesday, October 17th

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!

TBD

Meets: TBD

Start Date: TBD

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.

TBD

Meets: TBD

Website coming soon

Start Date: TBD

Sew What Club

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

More info to come!

6th Grade Book Club

Do you love reading? Members of 6th grade book club choose 1 book to read/month, read it independently, and then we meet during lunch on the last Thursday of every Month. At these meetings, we eat & chat about our favorite characters, parts, and complete different discussion and web activities based on the story!

Meets: Last Thurs. of every Month 11:10-11:50 a.m.

Runs: T.B.D.

Student Council

Tech Club

This year, tech club members will learn how to use various software and tech equipment in order to create 2D animation, stop motion animation, video projects, digital photography, and game development. A schedule of the specific project descriptions will be presented at the first meeting.

Mr. Matuch

Meets: Thursdays

Start Date: TBD (Mid-October)

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