Student Clubs

TRIMESTER 1 (OCTOBER 1 – NOVEMBER 7)

TRIMESTER 2 (NOVEMBER 8 – FEBRUARY 23)

TRIMESTER 3 (FEBRUARY 24 – MAY 29)

 

FOR SPECIFIC DATES/TIMES CLICK ON THE HOOVER CALENDAR

 

ART ADVENTURES CLUB

1st and 2nd graders will go beyond the classroom to create amazing art for the art club showcase.

WHEN: Trimester 3 – Mondays 3:00pm – 4:00pm

STAFF SPONSORS: Mrs Griffin

ART EXPLORERS CLUB

Kindergarten students will be making more art by exploring beyond the classroom art.

WHEN:  Trimester 3 Wednesdays 8:00-8:30 (Art room)

STAFF SPONSOR: Mrs Griffin & Ms. Hendricks

ART MASTERS

5th and 6th graders will go beyond the classroom to create amazing art for out of the year club only art show.

WHEN: Trimester 2 – Mondays 3:00pm-4:00pm

STAFF SPONSOR: Mrs. Griffin

ART SCHOLARS

3rd and 4th grade students go beyond the classroom to create amazing art for the art club only showcase.

WHEN: Trimester 1 – Mondays 3:00pm-4:00pm

STAFF SPONSOR: Mrs Griffin 

ART SCULPTURE

1st and 2nd grade students go beyond the classroom to create amazing art for the art club only showcase.

WHEN: Trimester 2 – Wednesdays 8:00am-8:30am

STAFF SPONSOR: Mrs Griffin & Ms. Hendricks

ASPIRING TEACHERS CLUB

Have you always wondered what it is like to be a teacher?  If your answer is YES, then Aspiring Teachers Club is for you.  In this club we will explore the rewarding world of education.  Together we’ll engage in hands-on activities, foster collaboration and ignite your passion for teaching.

WHEN: Trimester 3 Wednesday 

STAFF SPONSOR: Mrs. Prusko

BASKETBALL CLUB

Are you interested in trying basketball or improving your basketball skills?  If you are a 5th or 6 grader come play at Lunch

WHEN: Trimester 1 Lunch 12:15-1:00

STAFF SPONSOR: Mrs. Leam

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS CLUB

Students will read 12 books between November and the end of March.  Mist reading will be on your own time.  You will also participate in writing and answering questions about the books you read, as well as completing a summary booklet about all 12 books.

WHEN:  

5th and 6th Grade – Thursday mornings 8:00am-8:30am October until March. STAFF SPONSOR Mrs. Budny.

3rd and 4th Grade – Thursday mornings 8:00am-8:30am every other week from November until March STAFF SPONSOR: Mrs. Jacobi

1st and 2nd grade – Wednesday mornings 8:00am-8:30am January until March. STAFF SPONSOR Mrs. Budny

BOARD AT LUNCH CLUB

6th grade students will learn how to play different board games both casually and competitively.

WHEN: Trimester 1- Wednesdays during lunch recess 

STAFF SPONSOR: Mr Sustich

BOARD GAME CLUB

2nd graders can bring your favorite board game from home and play with friends.

WHEN: 

Trimester 1 (116/117 Thursdays 11:15-11:35am) 

Trimester 2 (118/119 Thursdays 11:40am-12:00pm)

STAFF SPONSORS: Ms. Smith

CARTOONING CLUB

1st Grade Students will be learning to cartoon in different styles with easy to learn expressions.

WHEN: Trimester 3 – Monday during lunch recess 

STAFF SPONSOR: Mrs. Griffin

CHAIN REACTION CLUB

6th graders will work on a team to create a Rube Goldberg machine capable of completing a simple task in a complicated way. Competitions encourage teamwork and problem solving. 

WHEN: Tuesdays 8:00am in January and February

STAFF SPONSOR: Mr. Sustich 

CHEERLEADING CLUB

Do you have school spirit and don’t care who knows it?  Join the cheer club where you learn the basics of cheer and a fight song that we will perform at all assemblies!

WHEN: Trimester 1 Tuesdays 3:00- 4:00 PM

STAFF SPONSOR: Mrs. Grouzard

CHESS CLUB

4th, 5th and 6th grade students will put their chess skills to the test by competing in tournaments against other club members (NOTE: students should already know how to play before signing up)

WHEN: Trimester 1 Tuesdays 8:00-8:30am

STAFF SPONSOR: Mr Sustich

CLUB UNIFY

Calling all 4th, 5th and 6th grade students.  Do you like to do fun teamwork activities?  Do you want to foster friendships?  Club Unify is associated with the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools.  This club brings together students from different grade levels to form inclusive friendships while working together as leaders and participating in different activities.

WHEN: Trimester 1,2,3 Tuesdays 3:00-4:00 pm

STAFF SPONSOR: Mr Herbert, Mrs Tirado, Mrs Troiani

CODING CLUB

5th and 6th grade students will learn to code using the Scratch programming language while following the Google CS first coding curriculum.

WHEN: Trimester 3-Tuesdays 8:00am-8:30am

STAFF SPONSOR: Mr Sustich

DANCE CLUB

1st grade students who like to dance will have fun along with other friends as they show off their dance moves.

WHEN: Trimester 1 – Mondays 3:00pm-3:30pm

STAFF SPONSOR: Mrs Chavez

DANCE CLUB

This club is for 1st/2nd  grade students who want to learn some new dances, exercise and have fun.

WHEN: 

Trimester 1 – 2nd Grade (Mondays 8:00-8:30am)

Trimester 3- 1st Grade (Mondays 8:00-8:30am)

STAFF SPONSOR: Mrs. Mershon

DIGITAL ART CLUB

Students create animations, pixel art and digital mosaics.

WHEN: 5th Grade Trimester 1 – Monday Recess only 12:15-12:35

STAFF SPONSOR: Mrs. Griffin 

ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP CLUB

Students in grades 5/6 will design projects for all grade labels to complete during Engineering Week in February.

WHEN: Trimester 2 – Thursdays 7:45am-8:30am

STAFF SPONSOR: Mrs. Mershon & Mr Schaupp

FIBER ART CLUB

5th and 6th grade students will create fiber art with yarn, string and swing for wearables and more

WHEN: Trimester 1 – Wednesdays 8:00am-8:30am

STAFF SPONSORS: Mrs. Griffin & Ms. Hendricks

FRIENDs AND FUN CLUB

Kindergarten through 6th grade students will make new friends with people from different grade levels.  They will have fun with new friends while playing games.

WHEN: Trimester 1 – Monday 8:00am -8:30am

STAFF SPONSORS: Ms. Kudla

FUTURE AUTHOR’S CLUB

5th and 6th grade students will work together to write and illustrate a book.  They will utilize the steps of the writing process to complete it.

WHEN: Trimester 1 Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00- 8:30am

STAFF SPONSOR: Ms. LaRocco & Ms. Richter

G.E.M.S. CLUB

GEMS is a club for 6th grade girls interested in math and science.  We will be conducting fun activities and labs to practice real world math and science.  

WHEN: Trimester 1 – Wednesday 8:00 – 8:30am

STAFF SPONSOR: Ms LaRocco and Ms. Richter

HARRY POTTER CLUB

Calling all 4th grade students who love Harry Potter.  Come play fun games, trivia and have book discussions.  All HOUSES are welcome.

WHEN: Trimester 2 – Fridays 11:15am-12:00pm

STAFF SPONSOR: Mrs Antosz

HOOVER HARMONICS CLUB

5th and 6th grade students who enjoy to sing with others will have the opportunity to perform with others

WHEN: Trimester 1 – Wednesdays 12:15pm-1:00pm

STAFF SPONSOR: Mrs Nieto

K POP CLUB

5th grade students will get to learn about K POP – a demon hunter exclusive

WHEN: Trimester 1 – Tuesdays 12:15pm-12:35pm

STAFF SPONSOR: Mrs Prusko

PRAIRIE PARTNERS CLUB

5th and 6th grade students will learn the importance of prairie and work to build a new polar in the Hoover garden. (students who sign up for the first session will automatically be enrolled for the spring session). 

WHEN: 

FALL SESSION – Mondays in October 3:15pm – 4:00pm

SPRING SESSION – Mondays in April and May 3:15pm – 4:00pm

STAFF SPONSORS: Mr. Sustich

PUBLISHING CLUB

Students will help create the Hoover Newspaper.  This club will run all 3 trimesters on Thursdays from 8:00-8:30am

WHEN: All 3 Trimesters

STAFF SPONSOR: Mrs Prusko

ROCKETRY CLUB

5th and 6th will have the opportunity to build rockets, learn about space travel, and participate in a rocket launch in the District rocket launch in May.

WHEN: Thursdays in March through April 

STAFF SPONSOR: Mr Sustich

SCRAPBOOK CLUB

Students in this club will turn their favorite memories into beautiful lasting keepsakes.  No experience? No Problem!  This club offers a relaxing space to unwind and be crafty.

When:  Trimester 3

STAFF SPONSOR  Mrs. Prusko  

SCULPTURE CLUB

1st and 2nd grade students will create art using 3D art materials for a club only art show.

WHEN:  Trimester 2 – Wednesdays 8:00am-8:30am

STAFF SPONSORS:  Mrs Griffin & Ms. Hendricks

SCRAPBOOK CLUB

3rd and 4th grade students in this club will turn their favorite memories into beautiful lasting keepsakes.  No experience? No Problem!  This club offers a relaxing space to unwind and be crafty.

WHEN:  Trimester 3 (Trimester 3 – Thursdays7:45am-8:30am)

STAFF SPONSOR:  Mrs. Prusko 

STEM FAIR 

Students in Kindergarten through 6th grade can participate in this club which is run December– February. Students will meet to learn the Science Fair guidelines. Students will choose a science project to complete at home and showcase in a culminating Science Fair event during school hours.

WHEN:  Trimester 2 8:00am GYM

K- 2 12/8, 1/12, 2/9

3-4 12/9, 1/13, 2/10

5-6 12/10, 1/14, 2/11

 STAFF SPONSORS: Ms Foy & Mrs Mershon 

STORYTELLER’S CLUB

Students in 6th grade who like to compete in a tabletop roleplaying story game filled with monsters, magic and mayhem!  Create your own character with stats, write their backstory and use their abilities to conquer challenges and progress the story

WHEN:  Trimester 1 & Trimester 2 Wednesdays, Recess ONLY 

 STAFF SPONSORS: Ms. Griffin

SWIFTIE CLUB

4th, 5th and 6th grade students who are Swifties will make bracelets, play games, do Taylor trivia, dance parties, guess the songs, Swiftie bingo and more!

WHEN: Trimester 1 – Mondays 3:00pm – 4:00pm

STAFF SPONSOR: Mrs Budny

YOGA CLUB

1st grade students will do yoga using the alphabet and animals. Students will learn basic yoga positions, breathing techniques, and meditation. 

WHEN: All 3 Trimesters – Wednesdays during lunch recess

STAFF SPONSOR: Mrs Mendoza