Clubs & Activities

Are you looking to meet new friends, improve your skills in a sport, or pursue your favorite hobby? If yes, then Hadley's clubs, music and sports are for you! Research has shown that students who are involved in extracurricular activities at school do better socially and academically. Belonging to a school activity increases self-esteem and helps kids feel more ownership and pride within their school. Listed below are all the clubs offered at Hadley Junior High. If you have any questions on how to become involved, emails of staff and sponsors are provided to answer further questions. Click the links to the left to find information on Hadley Music and Sports!
Also check the Hadley website homepage and the daily announcement link for start date information and more details for students throughout the year.

ANIMAL HELPERS

Making a difference, four paws at a time
An off campus, service-based club where members volunteer their time at the West Suburban Humane Society on their designated days (approx. 1x per month.) Members can help with light cleaning, stock supplies and socialize with the animals. Must provide own transportation. 
Time: Meets on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 Oct-May
Grade Levels: 6-8
Contact – Mrs. Beaman, hbeaman@d41.org - website

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS

Wheaton Public Library chooses the 20 titles, sets up the schedule, makes up the questions, and runs the battles. Currently, we are still handling battles in the Kahoot! interactive format on site at Hadley.  I have been told WPL is planning on bringing each team in at least once for an in-house battle with two other schools.  Each battle has 2 rounds, lasting 15 minutes each. Questions are based on the 20 battle books and include titles, authors first & last names, names of main characters, and many minute details. Team members will practice at Hadley, quiz each other, and try some mock battles. Contact Ms. Hann with any questions.
Time: Practices Tuesdays--8:00 AM--Hadley Room 143 through the beginning of November
Contact—Mrs. Hann, hhann@d41.org

BOARD GAME CLUB

Time: Mondays, 3:30-4:45 Sep-May
Contact Jeanne Chmelik    jchmelik@d41.org 

BUILDERS CLUB (community service)

The club focuses on community service projects and leadership. Our group of 6-8th grade students works collaboratively to research community needs and how we can best support those needs. The group will work hands-on to create a better community. Projects will range from fundraising events, building projects, and supplies collection for various needs. Meetings 1-2 times a month, plus events.
Time: Mondays, August-May
Grade: Levels: 6-8
Contact: Mrs. Baumgartner kbaumgartner@d41.org

CHESS CLUB

All students are welcome regardless of experience level! Chess club meets weekly where students play with each other and learn tactics and strategies. Students also have the opportunity to compete in tournaments against students from other schools throughout the year.
Time: Start Date: TBD
Grade Levels: 6-8
Contact: Bennett Joseph, chess-bjoseph@d41.org

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

Similar to Best Buddies, the goal of this club is to promote friendships and positive interactions for students of all academic, physical and social abilities. We will be doing after school activities 1-2 times per month.  This will include attending sports games in the gym, having a game day, holiday themed activities, art projects etc.  
Time: every other Thursday from 3:30-4:45 from October-May
Contact: Megan Ruschke, mruschke@d41.org or Kate Metzel, kmetzel@d41.org 

COOKING CLUB

The Cooking Club will begin in October. Information about the club will be in the Hadley Daily Announcements around the middle of September.This is a club which will be offered remotely to all grade levels. Students will learn to cook by making some fun recipes. Cooking will be done at each individual student’s at-home kitchen. Please email Mrs. Ritter at aritter@d41.org with any questions.

COMEDY CLUB (formerly Speech Team)

DETAILS: CLICK HERE
Time: Thursdays from 3:30-4:45 Sept-Nov (We will coordinate and share between Jazz Band and Triple Fret)
Contacts: Hillary Prager and Maria Vichio

ESL CLUB/GECRC

This afterschool program partners with the Glen Ellyn Children's Resource Center (GECRC) to provide after school tutoring and mentorship. GECRC provides volunteers to work with students at Hadley. Students meet in Room 129 after school and can work with a tutor on their homework. The program runs Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3:30-4:45pm. Will begin mid October. Email Mrs. Reed, kreed@d41.org, or Marci Myers, mmyers@d41.org if you have any questions. 

HADLEY E-ZINE CLUB

Our club takes submissions from student writers, photographers and artists, and publishes them in an online literary magazine designed by our team of student editors. Throughout the year we also run writing contests and workshops for aspiring writers. Magazine sample
Time: Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 August - May  
Grade Levels: 6-8
Contact – Daniel Menter, dmenter@d41.org

HADLEY PTA DRAMA CLUB

Each week focus on a new theater skill! End with a short song, skit, or dance for family and friends.  
Time: Mondays 3:30-4:45. First meeting Tuesday 9/5. Ends with Cabaret show 10/27.   
Contact – Carrie Brondyke and Karen Lisook

HADLEY PTA MUSICAL

Large cast puts on a full scale musical theater production for the community.
Time: Auditions late November. Rehearsals start in December. M,Tu,We 3:30-6. Tech week 3/3-3/7. Shows 3/8 - 3/10. [Note: CREW applications open in January]     
Contact – Carrie Brondyke and Karen Lisook

INTRAMURAL SPORTS 2023-24 (info coming soon)

JAZZ BAND

Jazz Band is an extra-curricular performance ensemble which meets by grade level for 7th and 8th grade students. The Jazz Bands rehearse one day a week after school. All wind instruments plus piano, drum set, guitar, double bass and bass guitar are eligible to play. A Google Form is shared with all 7th and 8th grade band families at the beginning of the school year to indicate interest in Jazz Band. The jazz bands will study the basic skills and concepts of swing, rock, Latin, funk, and pop, and prepare repertoire for two evening concerts. Please contact Mr. Cooper (ccooper@d41.org) or Ms. Tribley (stribley@d41.org) with any questions. Families of participating students will pay an activity fee in PushCoin.

PRISM

Thursdays 3:30-4:45 Sept-May  
Contacts
Bethany Carlson  bcarlson@d41.org
Amy Underwood  aunderwood@d41.org

ROBOTICS

Students engage in research, problem-solving, coding and engineering – building and programming a LEGO robot that navigates the missions of a robot game. 
Time: Monday and Thursday morning 7:10 to 8:15 am through mid-December. 
Contact: Audrey Sandacz

SEWING CLUB

In this club students will learn to use a sewing machine, sew projects by hand and be exposed to beginner embroidery. Space in this club is limited so sewing club will have A and B weeks which means each group will meet every other week in order to include as many students as possible! **Applications will be available in September and participation will be on a first come first serve basis.
Time: Tuesdays 3:30-4:40 Oct-May. With A/B groups meeting every other week.

STUDENT COUNCIL

Members of Student Council work to promote and assist with school activities such as Spirit weeks, school fundraisers, and activity nights. Student Council is open for all students. CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO
Contact: Mr. Modica fmodica@d41.org and Ms. Wasserman dwasserman@d41.org
Time: Every Wed at 7:45. Enter through 6th grade entrance

TRIPLE FRET & UKULELE CLUB

Students who play ukulele, guitar, mandolin, or bass develop skills by playing and performing in a fretted orchestra. Ukulele Club is a training group for students who wish to learn enough of the instrument to play with Triple Fret. 
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:45-4:30
Contact: Paul Marchese 

YEARBOOK

Students learn a variety of skills in the yearbook club:  graphic design, photography, writing, time management, and meeting deadlines. No prior experience necessary!  
Time: Meetings will occur on Tuesday with a mix of before and after school times.  
Contact: Mr. Abbott cabbott@d41.org