After-School Activities
After-School Activities - 2nd Semester
Activities meet from 3:30 to 4:20. Students must be off campus by 4:30.
Clubs begin the week of January 13 and end the week of May 12.
There will be no after school activities the weeks of March 17th and March 24th.
The last week of 2nd Semester After School Activities will be the week of May 12th.
Activity & Description |
Day(s) Meeting |
7th Grade Jazz Band |
Tuesday (Mr. Stevison, Room 125) |
8th Grade Jazz Band This ensemble will play a variety of standard jazz styles including: swing, rock, Latin and funk. We will be using the standard jazz ensemble set up which usually comprises Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Drum Set. The purpose of auditions is for Mr. Stevison and Mrs. Tokos to hear a sample of everyone’s playing ability in a jazz style. We may take a larger number of students depending upon audition results. We will perform a concert at Delmar Hall with the WGHS Jazz Bands in January (TBD) and at the Fine Arts Festival in May. |
Thursday (Ms. Tokos, Room 125) |
Wind Ensemble The Wind Ensemble is an advanced-level student ensemble committed to learning and performing band music. This group meets on Wednesdays after school. We are looking for students who play any of the following instruments: flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, French horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, or percussion. This ensemble usually performs 2 concerts during the school year. Students who would like to join this group should see Mr. Stevison/Mrs. Tokos in Rm. 125. to pick up the audition music. |
Wednesday (Ms. Tokos & Mr. Stevison, Room 125) |
Hixson String Symphony Hixson String Symphony is an extracurricular orchestra for any students who play violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students must have at least 1 year of experience or more on their instrument. We will occasionally team up and perform songs with the band to give you a symphony-like experience! We meet on Wednesdays only after school for the entire school year. |
Wednesday (Ms. Grubb, Room 126) |
Best Buddies Best Buddies fosters friendships between students of all abilities. We plan many fun events each year and participate in Special Olympics bocce as well as run the victory village for the Special Olympics track and field day. We meet on Wednesdays after school. |
Wednesday (Mr. McGinnis & Ms. Maguire, Room 211) |
Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Students of all identities and gender expressions will be welcome to come and be themselves. This is a student led club that includes activities like karaoke, playing board games, coloring, and watching movies. GSA is open to all Hixson students! |
Tuesday (Mr. Norman, Room 215) |
Hixson Leaders Hixson student leaders will serve as ambassadors to our school and community by being a part of different sub-groups which include helping run the Hixson Food Pantry / running food drives, promoting and creating Spirit Week ideas, and creating Statesmen Time lessons that help promote school spirit and inclusivity for all students. |
Thursday (O’Brien, Vorel, & Camden) |
Archery (6th Grade) Archery (7th & 8th Grade) |
Tuesday / Thursday (Mr. Bennett, Gym) Tuesday / Thursday (Ms. Bufka, Gym) |
Board Games Club |
Thursday |
Book Battle! |
Tuesday (Ms. Goosen & Ms. Day, Room 208) |
Dungeons and Dragons |
Tuesday & Thursday (Mr. Ward, Room 012) |
Thrive Jr. (6th Grade Only) |
Thursday (Ms. Riley, Cafeteria) |
Math Counts |
Wednesday (Mr. Fillmore, Room 006) |
Yearbook |
Thursday (Ms. Burton / Mr. Heisel, Room 121) |
Mystery at the Middle School |
Tuesday (Ms. Quain, Library Classroom) |
Running Club |
Wednesday / Thursday (Ms. Petter) |
Model UN |
Thursday (Mr. McGinnis, Room 211) |
Flute Choir |
Tuesdays (Ms. Mangrich, Room 127) |