CLUBS

For updated dates and club meeting times/dates please see the HMS Weekly Announcements.

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA)
This club is open to any student who would like to attend. Meetings are held once a month. The main focus of FCA is to strengthen students' faith as well as their sport.

IMSA FUSION
Mrs. Coziar and Mrs. Bernal are the sponsors for this after-school enrichment program. IMSA meets on Wednesdays after school from 2:45 to 4:00 pm.  IMSA Fusion, sponsored by the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, is an after-school enrichment program for students who are talented, interested, and motivated in mathematics and science.  Students engage in a unit of study each semester through hands-on, inquiry-based activities.  Each unit of study concludes with a culminating project using the knowledge gained throughout the semester.

MATH TEAM
Mrs. Dena Geiger is the Math Team Coach.

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for the various math competitions held throughout the year. In the process of preparing for these competitions, data is analyzed, hypotheses are formulated, and unique methods for finding solutions are discovered. The program lasts from November to March. All middle school students who wish to extend their problem-solving skills are invited to participate.  Math Team meets on Thursdays from 2:45 to 4:00 pm.

MODEL UNITED NATIONS
Mrs. Heather Athmer, Sponsor
Ms. Fiona Abbott, Sponsor

Model UN meets Mondays from 2:45 to 4:00 pm, from October 1st to the end of February.  Based on the United Nations, this program is designed to allow students to explore the inner workings of international problem-solving, cooperation, and debate. The program is open to all students with a teacher's recommendation. Students will refine their researching skills on various countries and complete a written resolution on current topics important to our world.  Both serious and humorous topics are used as a basis for lively debates. Our year will culminate at the Tri-MUN conference in Collinsville;  a two-day event where students may receive awards for resolutions and debates.

This year students who join Model UN are required to have a Teacher Recommendation letter. You will find the blank letter attached here.

For more information, please follow this link:  http://www.amunc.net/intro

OPERATION SNOWBALL
Mrs. Heather Athmer and Mrs. Ann Kleinmann are C0-Sponsors for this youth program aims to empower student leaders through prevention education, community advocacy, and leadership development to create a positive impact.

SCHOLAR BOWL
Mrs. Stephanie Schwappach is the coach for Scholar Bowl.  Scholar Bowl practices are held on Tuesdays from 2:45 to 4:30 pm. Students will compete as a team against other schools.

STUDENT COUNCIL
Mrs. Mecala Scholl and Mrs. Dawn Hubbard are Co-Sponsors.   The purpose of Student Council is to be a connection between the administration and students.

YEARBOOK
Mrs. Erin Smith Sponsors this after-school club. Students will meet to develop our yearly yearbook!