After School Clubs & Activities 2023-2024
The After School Program occurs on Mondays, Tuesdays, most Wednesdays and Thursdays when school is in session.
There will be no after school during the week of November 20-24. Additionally, the After School Program does not meet on the following dates during the 2023-2024 school year:
September 12 | September 13 | October 11 | October 31 | November 8 | December 13 | January 2 | January 3 | January 4 | January 10 | January 25 | February 14 | March 13 | April 17 | May 8
These are our current club offerings. Please note that additional clubs will be added and offered throughout the school year.
Appian Strategic Game Club
A club for those who enjoy strategy board games.
Sponsor: Mr. Higginbotham
Meeting Day/Time: Wednesdays, both blocks
Art Club
A place for practicing artists to hone their skills, develop their techniques and portfolios, collaborate with other artists like themselves, create bonds with the community through the arts, and learn how to work together through group projects that will beautify the school and community.
Sponsor: Ms. Ciancarelli
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays, first block (NOTE: Art Club will NOT meet during the month of November)
After School with a Teacher
Prearranged after school during teacher's office hours. This is highly encouraged for students that need additional help.
Meeting Day/Time: Pre-arranged with teacher
Back to Basics Leadership
A 6-week course designed to improve student's confidence in public speaking, social graces and etiquette.
Sponsor: Ms. Block
Meeting Day/Time: Wednesdays, both blocks
Chess Club
A social, informational, instructional or competitive meeting place where people come together through chess.
Sponsor: Ms. Healey
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays, first block
College Partnership (CPP)
Preparing young minds for their higher education experience.
Sponsors: Mr. Frenck and Ms. Pareja
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays (monthly), first block
Dungeons and Dragons
Members will go on adventures, fight monsters, discover treasure and explore a mystical world.
Sponsor: Ms. Wilson
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, first block
FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)
Offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life--planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making and interpersonal communication--all necessary within the home and workplace. **This is for FACS students only, 1st and 2nd semester.
Sponsors: Ms. Spencer and Ms. Wells
Meeting Day/Time: Wednesdays, monthly, both blocks
Field Games
Do you enjoy being on the pitch? The activity is chosen by the group and ranges between soccer, ultimate frisbee, kickball, and the list goes on.
Sponsor: Mr. Herron
Meeting Day/Time: Wednesdays, first block
Gardening Club
A great way for students to learn about gardening and gain hands-on experience growing their own food and beautifying our grounds.
Sponsor: Ms. Spencer
Meeting Day/Time: Alternating Thursdays, first block
Harry Potter Club
Do you consider yourself a Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw or Slytherin?
Sponsor: Mr. Higginbotham
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, first block (NOTE: this is postponed until 2/22/24)
Hollow Lounge
A place to socialize with friends, play games and listen to music.
Sponsor: Various sponsors
Meeting Day/Time: Monday-Thursday, both blocks
Homework Club
An opportunity for students to complete their homework, study or get started early on a project in a quiet space.
Sponsor: Various sponsors
Meeting Day/Time: Monday-Thursday, both blocks
Humanity Club
A safe space to celebrate your own identities and support others.
Sponsor: Ms. Sakas
Meeting Day/Time: First Monday of each month, first block, starting October 2
Irving Authors Club
Providing an opportunity for additional assistance with reading, writing and other projects.
Sponsors: Ms. Sakas
Meeting Day/Time: Alternating Thursdays, first block, starting September 21
Makerspace/Robotics
Hands-on STEM, with a focus on design, robotics and computer technologies.
Sponsors: Ms. Logan
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays, first block, starting September 26
Minecraft Club
This club will discuss new snapshots, watch livestreams, play Kahoot! and play Minecraft.
Sponsor: Ms. Sakas
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, first block, starting September 28
Open Gym
Future Steph, Nneka, Tom or Diba? Let's see your skills. Space is limited!
Sponsors: Various
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays, first block and Thursdays, second block
Readers Unite (Book Club)
A journey through different themes and series, guided by our wonderful librarians.
Sponsor: Ms. Monk and Mr. Brizek
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays, first block, starting September 18
SCA
General membership in the SCA is open to all students, leadership positions are elected.
Sponsor: Mx. Beil and Ms. Carmenates
Meeting Day/Time: Shared on Schoology
Sewing Club
Textile artists of all skill levels are welcomed.
Sponsor: Ms. Spencer and Ms. Wells
Meeting Day/Time: Alternating Wednesdays, both blocks
Super Smash Bros Club
Enjoy playing Smash Bros? Join this group of gamers.
Sponsor: Mr. Brambila
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, second block, starting September 21
Soccer Club
See yourself as the next Messi, Rapinoe, Rodman or Ronaldo? This club is open to beginners to AAU. Please wear appropriate athletic attire and shin guards.
Sponsor: Mx. Beil
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays, second block, starting September 18
T.R.I.B.E.
To build leadership qualities in young men, through sports, community and belonging.
Sponsor: Mr. Dachille and Mr. Toothaker
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays and Thursdays, first block, starting September 21
Ultimate Frisbee
A non-contact, self-refereed team sport played with a frisbee.
Sponsor: Ms. Monk
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays, second block
Volleyball Club
All levels are welcome for assessments, from beginner to AAU. Participants will enhance their skills and work on their goals.
Sponsor: Mr. Brizek and Coach Noriega
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, both blocks
Whisk Takers!
Do you want to learn your way around the kitchen? Join Ms. Wilson on the first and third Tuesday of the month during both blocks (2:35-4:35pm) to “take some whisks!” Each session we’ll learn how to create new snacks, meals, and treats.
Sponsor: Ms. Wilson
Meeting Day/Time: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, both blocks, organizational meeting on October 3
WITS
A club for our future performers and/or technicians working behind the scenes.
Sponsor: Mr. King
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays, first block, starting September 19