SPRING AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

Registration for spring clubs opens on Tuesday, March 19th at 9:30am. 


Aces Debate Club

You’ll learn to think fast and speak well! Learn research, writing, and oral argumentation. Programs for beginning and experienced debaters, 5th thru 8th grade! All programs consist of weekly class sessions held at HMS for 60 minutes with supplemental debate activities. All programs conclude with a 2-hour session to give students an opportunity to demonstrate their new skills in full debates. If your student completed Intro to Debate during the Fall session, they should enroll in Intermediate debate for the Winter session.

  • Club dates/times: 
    • Thursdays 3:45-4:45PM: 4/11-5/16
    • Fridays 3:45-4:45PM: 4/12- 5/17
  • Location(s): Rooms 109 & 111
  • Instructor: Highcrest teacher, Ms. Bishop
  • Follow this link to Aces Debate website for registration on Tuesday, 3/19 at 9:30am: Virtual Debate Club | ACEs Debate Club

Chess-Ed

Chess-Ed will continue to provide unique, exciting, and dynamic chess instruction which lifts each student to a new level of expertise. Each week students will enjoy an engaging lesson with supervised time to play classmates. Students will grow their knowledge of the game – from the basics through opening theory, middle game tactics and end game combinations. Students’ vocabulary and math skills will continue to advance. Studies confirm that the student who plays chess does better academically. Playing chess increases IQ performance, improves memory, uses analytical and critical thinking skills, teaches problem solving, responsibility, sportsmanship, social skills and more. The chess program is open to all students in all grades and of all playing levels. 

 


WINTER AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

 

Winter after school clubs registration is open. See below for more information about each club and links for registration.

 

High Five Junior Choir


The Wilmette High Five Junior Choir provides an empowering learning environment in which
students of all abilities come together to create and experience music, build friendships, and raise
awareness against stereotypes of individuals with disabilities. This club was designed after the High-
5 Choir that is offered at New Trier High School. The Wilmette High Five Junior Choir aims to share
the love of music with peers regardless of abilities, share our voices through music, and have a lot of
fun! If you want to better understand what High Five Junior Choir is, please watch this video.

 

  • Club dates/times: Thursdays 3:45-4:45 pm on the following dates: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29,
    3/7, *, 3/21, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2.  *3/14 - No rehearsal
  • Location: Room 134
  • Instructor: Highcrest Music Director, Mrs. Martin

Performances:

  • 3/15 - OAKE Music Educator Conference; 10:15AM; Palmer House Hilton, Chicago 
  • 5/9 - Spring Concert; 4:15PM; HMS Auditorium
  • 5/16 - Spring Sing;11:05AM - 12:30PM; NTHS Gaffney Auditorium

 

Aces Debate Club


You’ll learn to think fast and speak well! Learn research, writing, and oral argumentation. Programs for beginning and experienced debaters, 5th thru 8th grade! All programs consist of weekly class sessions held at HMS for 60 minutes with supplemental debate activities. All programs conclude with a 2-hour session to give students an opportunity to demonstrate their new skills in full debates. If your student completed Intro to Debate during the Fall session, they should enroll in Intermediate debate for the Winter session.

  • Club dates/times:
    • Thursdays 3:45-4:45pm (Intermediate/Advanced Debate),1/11-2/29
    • Fridays 3:45-4:45pm (Intro to Debate); 1/12-3/1 (No class on 1/26)
  • Location(s): TBD
  • Instructor: Highcrest teacher, Ms. Bishop
  • Follow this link to Aces Debate website for registration: Virtual Debate Club | ACEs Debate Club

 

Chess-Ed

 

Chess-Ed will continue to provide unique, exciting, and dynamic chess instruction which lifts each student to a new level of expertise. Each week students will enjoy an engaging lesson with supervised time to play classmates. Students will grow their knowledge of the game – from the basics through opening theory, middle game tactics and end game combinations. Students’ vocabulary and math skills will continue to advance. Studies confirm that the student who plays chess does better academically. Playing chess increases IQ performance, improves memory, uses analytical and critical thinking skills, teaches problem solving, responsibility, sportsmanship, social skills and more. The chess program is open to all students in all grades and of all playing levels. 

 

Skyline: Beauty and the Beast Jr.

 

With many fun roles such as Belle, Beast, Gaston, Chip, Mrs. Pots, Lumiere, and more, this "tale as old as time" is filled with spectacular musical numbers such as “Be Our Guest,” “Gaston,” and “Beauty and the Beast,” this show offers the perfect balance of dramatic and comedic moments where all actors can shine! Skyline's Broadway Performers is a no-cut program designed for middle school actors. Performers will be challenged by a professional teaching artist, and level up by learning advanced performance skills such as solo vocal technique, sophisticated character development, complex blocking, and challenging musical theater choreography. 

  • Club dates/times: Wednesdays 3:45-5:45; 1/31-4/17, No class 3/27, Production on 4/24 
  • Location(s): Auditorium and Drama Room
  • Instructor: Skyline Directors, TBD
  • Follow this link to Skyline website for registration: Skyline Highcrest Wednesday Performers

 

Yearbook Club

 

Do you want to learn how to produce and promote our HMS Yearbook? Do you enjoy photography? Do you enjoy being part of a team? Then come be a part of the team that will organize photos for our annual yearbook and create videos for broadcast, promoting the sale of yearbooks. The 2023-2024 Highcrest Yearbook Club will record the events and activities of the school year. Your input will become a treasured memory of your time here at Highcrest Middle School!

  • Club dates/times: Wednesdays at 8am, 1/17-3/20
  • Location: Room 209
  • Instructor: Highcrest teacher, Mrs. Espinoza
  • Follow this link to the Membership Toolkit for registration: Yearbook Club - Winter