Clubs

2022-2023 GHHMS AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

The purpose of the Art Club is to give all students at GHHMS a chance to make and enjoy art and interact with other students who share similar interests while participating in a studio art experience. Past projects have included working with clay, paper mache, oil pastel still life drawings, watercolor paintings, tie-dye, paper making, and paper marbling. The schedule will be determined at the beginning of each school year. Dates of each club meeting and the scheduled project will be provided to the students. There is no charge, but parent/guardian permission is required. Space is limited to 20 students.

Drama Club/Spring Musical - Ms. Holland (mholland@sau10.org)

Every year, over 75 students become involved in the production of the Spring Musical. From acting and stage crew to soundboard and spotlight, there is something for almost every interest, and everyone is welcome to give it a try. Audition workshops will be held in November with auditions themselves being in December before break. We will have a parent meeting once a month beginning in December to keep parents informed and involved. We will begin rehearsing 3 days a week starting in January until our production at the very end of March (March 31st and April 1st this year.) Rehearsals run from 2:00 to 4:00 (M, T, Th) but may be extended to 5:00 as we get closer to the production. Three performances for parents and the community will take place.

History/Travel Club - Mrs. Murphy (amurphy@sau10.org)

Travel Club is an opportunity for 7th and 8th-grade students to go on a trip over April vacation with their classmates! You get to experience history, and have some fun! Meetings are held several times a year for planning.

Jazz Band - Mrs. Romano (eromano@sau10.org)

Jazz Band is intended for our more advanced musicians to explore different aspects of music. Students must audition and should be taking private lessons. We meet two days a week after school until 3:15 starting the third week in September, and ending after the spring concert in May. *If you are involved in sports, here is how you should handle the schedule: 1. If there is an away game, go to the game and miss Jazz Band. 2. If there is a home game, come to the first half of Jazz Band. 3. If you miss Jazz Band on Tuesday for a game, come to the entire rehearsal on Thursday, and vice versa. 4. For weeks that there is no conflict with a game, come to the first half of Jazz Band.

Lego Club - Mrs. Strike (cstrike@sau10.org)

The Lego Club is a group of students that enjoy building with Legos. No experience is necessary, just a thrill for Legos. The group can build with Legos or learn the robotics type that the competitive team uses but in a relaxed situation. It is NOT competitive and meets in the spring (March to May). There is a sign up, and the club is limited to 20 students.

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) - Mr. Manchester (rmanchester@sau10.org)

The GHHMS Chapter of NJHS is a student organization for seventh and eighth graders that is open to exemplary students. Eligible students are provided with an application during late winter, with an induction ceremony held in the early spring. The five qualities each member of NJHS at GHHMS exhibits are: Scholarship, Knowledge, Character, Leadership, and Service. As a result, eligible members are expected to maintain high academic performance as well as participate in various activities both within and outside the GHHMS community. Meetings are held every few weeks and are devoted to planning and completing service-related activities. Members of NJHS are typically involved with the following activities: helping with Open House (both fall and spring), food drives, school dances, Staff Appreciation activities, and an annual spring dance held at GHHMS for area senior citizens.

Select Chorus - Mrs. Boisvert (kboisvert@sau10.org)

Select Chorus meets every Wednesday and some Mondays (as needed) all year long. This auditioned after-school activity is targeted at those students interested in furthering their musical education and ability. We work on music that is different and more difficult than in chorus class. Select Chorus performs at both the winter and spring concerts as well as other performances around the community throughout the year.

Ski Club - Ms. Ange (aange@sau10.org)

Every January, GHHMS students head to Pat’s Peak in Henniker, NH for Ski Club. Open to skiers/snowboarders of all skill levels, Ski Club offers students a chance to take lessons, socialize with peers and have fun on the slopes. The group goes to the mountain for five sessions. Additional fees apply. Rentals and discounted passes are offered to all participating students.

Stage Crew- Ms. Holland (mholland@sau10.org)

The stage crew works closely with the directors of the annual musical. Students are involved in the design, construction, and painting of sets. During performances, members are backstage changing sets, managing props, and doing special effects. Meets January through performance in March.

Student Council - Ms. Owens (lowens@sau10.org)

Student Council delegates and officers work together to develop leadership skills, serve as the voice of the student body, and foster a sense of community. The Student Council sponsors dances, Valentine’s Day lollipop sales, Spirit Week, and the GHHMS Color Run. Officers participate in an important Leadership Day, held at Pinkerton Academy. All members must be strongly committed and available for meetings held 1-2 times per month, from 2:00 -3:00 p.m.

Weird New England Club - Mrs. Frost (sfrost@sau10.org)

There’s just something spooky about good old New England. As one of the oldest regions in the United States, New England has a slew of spooky tales and weird lore hidden in its history--from the witch trails to the first alien abduction to every haunted house and site that litters this group of little states tucked into the corner of our country. It is home to horror writers--such as Edgar Allen Poe, H. P. Lovecraft, and Stephen King--and the setting of many scary movies. Interested in learning more about these six spooky states? Join this club to explore the lore of New England! We will look at books, websites, podcasts, videos, and more as we dive into the weird history of our region.

Yearbook- Ms. Paradis (dparadis@sau10.org)

The Yearbook Club is an opportunity for GHHMS students to preserve memories. The students work together to design and organize the yearbook’s layout. This club meets weekly and requires a strong commitment to teamwork. The students are responsible for taking photos, attending events, and committing to planned meetings for production purposes. As deadlines approach, the students need to be flexible in meeting days as well as time commitments.

Yo-Yo Club - Mr. Miller (jmiller@sau10.org)

Looking for a hobby that’s both fun to learn and can impress your friends? Come join Yo-yo Club and learn all about how to perform fun yo-yo tricks! From “Walking the Dog” and “Rocking the Cradle” to crafting custom trick combos, the yo-yo club aims to teach students the art of yo-yo enlightenment, even if you’ve never held a yo-yo before! Learn from the teacher, watch videos of the professionals, and get hands-on practice alongside other students who share the interest! You can either bring your own yo-yo or use one of the yo-yos that will be provided each week. All skill levels are welcome to attend so we hope to see you there!