After School Clubs & Activities 2022-2023
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These are our current club offerings. Please note that additional clubs will be added and offered throughout the school year.
Appian Board Game Club
A club for those who enjoy strategy board games.
Sponsor: Appian
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
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 Club
Etiquette for the Internet Generation. Visit the Back-to-Basics website for more information.
Sponsor: Ms. Block
Meeting Day/Time: Wednesdays, both blocks
Basketball Club
Future Steph, Nneka or KD? Let's see your skills! Space is limited.
Sponsors: Mr. Mazza and Ms. Monk
Meeting Day/Time: Wednesdays, first block
Book Club
A journey through different themes and series, guided by our wonderful librarians.
Sponsors: Ms. Gawalt and Ms. Monk
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays, first block
Buddy Sports
An opportunity for our general education students to interact and engage with our students with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Sponsors: Mr. Simpson
Meeting Day/Time: Alternating Tuesdays, first block
Chess Club
All experience and skill levels are welcomed. After a short lesson, members play against each other, sometimes matched against others based on skill, but most times you play who you want to play. All boards, clocks and pieces are provided.
Sponsors: Mr. Esposito
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays, first block
College Partnership Program (CPP)
The College & Career Exploration Program’s mission is to expose students to a variety of knowledge, speakers, opportunities, and activities associated with high school and post-secondary options in order to encourage life-long learning and success. Students can expect to participate in a variety of activities such as guest speakers, virtual visits to the FCPS Academy classrooms, CPP Day, and virtual college campus tours.
Sponsor: Mr. Frenck and Ms. Kiefaber
Meeting Day/Time: Last Tuesday of each month, first block
Cubing Club
Learn how to solve the cube, or show us your amazing skills!
Sponsors: Ms. Shuhler
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, first block
Dungeons & Dragons
Members will go on adventures, fight monsters, discover treasure and explore a mystical world.
Sponsor: Mr. Brambila and Ms. Wilson
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, first block
FCCLA
Students must be currently and/or previously enrolled in FACS to attend.
Sponsor: Ms. Wells
Meeting Day/Time: Wednesdays, first block, must contact Ms. Wells first to join.
Harry Potter Club
Do you consider yourself a Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin? Calling all Harry Potter fans...this club is for you! Club activities will include trivia games and other Harry Potter related activities. Come cast spells, play Quidditch, and celebrate your love for the characters! Where will the Sorting Hat put you?
Sponsor: Mr. Cowgill
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, first block
History Club
Providing an opportunity for learners to obtain a wider understanding of History.
Sponsor: Mr. Esposito
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, first block
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
Irving Authors Club
Providing an opportunity for additional assistance with reading, writing and other projects.
Sponsors: Ms. Sakas & Ms. Turner
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, first block
Lego Masters
A different theme each week, where participants will have 45 minutes to build, and compete towards being crowned Lego Master.
Sponsor: Mr. Simpson
Meeting Day/Time: Alternating Tuesdays, first block
Makerspace/Robotics
Hands-on STEM, with a focus on design, robotics and computer technologies.
Sponsors: TBD
Meeting Day/Time: TBD
Marvel Mondays
A close look into Marvel Cinematic Universe, exploring origin stories, villains and the intricacies of the multiverse.
Sponsor: Ms. Brambila and Mr. Simpson
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays, first block
Minecraft Club
This club will discuss new snapshots, watch livestreams, play Kahoot! and play Minecraft.
Sponsor: Ms. Sakas
Meeting Day/Time: Alternating Thursdays, first block
Ping Pong Club
Smashing group of students who compete in the stimulating sport of table tennis.
Sponsor: Ms. Monk
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays, second block
Rock Report (School Newspaper)
The Rock Report is a student-written and published digital newsletter that features a wide variety of stories including; Irving school & community events, Horsemen Heroes, student polls & questionnaires, short stories, Student Spotlights, entertainment reviews and much more! We are a team of committed, creative, enthusiastic authors & reporters; come join our team and spread the R.O.C.K.-Star spirit!
Sponsor: Mx. Biel
Meeting Day/Time: Alternating Wednesdays, first block
School of Rock Club
No Jack Black here, but our talented students are encouraged to join. Calling all vocalists, musicians, producers and writers!
Sponsor: Mr. Kraemer and Mr. LoNigro
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays, first block
Smash Bros Club
Enjoy playing Smash Bros? Join this group of gamers.
Sponsor: Mr. Brambila
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, second block
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: Wednesdays, second block
Step Team
A form of percussive dance in which the participants' entire body is used as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken words and hand claps.
Sponsor: Ms. Toombs
Meeting Day/Time: Wednesdays, both blocks
Student Council Association (SCA)
The SCA fosters student leadership and promotes participation within the Irving community. SCA members are responsible for the planning and implementation of school-wide events including spirit weeks, dances, and service projects
Sponsor: Ms. Carmenates and Ms. McGuire
Meeting Day/Time: TBD
Trash Ball Club
Join in the fun, with this innovative game that people of all ages can get into!
Sponsor: Ms. Healey
Meeting Day/Time: Meets alternating weeks on Wednesday, first block
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, first block
Volleyball Club
All levels are welcomed from beginner to AAU. Participants will enhance their skills and work towards their goals.
Sponsor: Coach Noriega
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays, second block (ends March 28)
Weight Training
An opportunity for students to learn the equipment and the muscle groups to achieve their goals.
Sponsor: Ms. Thompson
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, first block
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
WITS
A club for our future performers and/or technicians working behind the scenes.
Sponsor: Mr. King
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays, first block
Yarnworks Knitting Club
Knitters of all skill levels are welcomed!
Sponsor: Ms. Gawalt and Ms. Alonzo
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, first block