Welcome to the 25/26 school year!

How to Get Involved at Harbor Lights

Clubs and other school activities are a great way to meet new friends, try new things, or have fun doing something you already love! Harbor Lights offers a variety opportunities for all of our students to get connected. We encourage you to something that you are excited about and join! Check out our Daily Announcements for up-to-date info.

Interested in starting a new club? Follow these steps!

STEP 1

Find a Harbor Lights staff member who is willing to be the sponsor or advisor of your club. This adult will need to be at all of your meetings and will be in charge of finding a space for your group to meet.

STEP 2

Recruit at least nine other students who are interested in participating in your club or organization . **There is a ten person minimum to start any new club**

STEP 3

Submit the Google Form linked HERE to Mr. Diekevers and Mrs. Tabakovic.

STEP 4

Fill out the Club Application Form linked HERE. Once it has been completed bring it to Mr. Diekevers or Mrs. Tabakovic in the Main Office at Harbor Lights. You can pick up a paper copy of the form in the Student Center.

STEP 5

Your club gets approved (if you meet all the criteria above). Meet up and have fun!

Current Clubs & Activities

Mountain Bike Club

Club Sponsor(s)

Mr. Cox (teacher at Mac Bay): coxa@westottawa.net

Club Description:

5-week program that is all about getting more teens on mountain bikes!

Weight Lifting

Club Sponsor(s)

Mr. Dykhouse: dykhousec@westottawa.net

Ms. Merchant: merchantm@westottawa.net

Adventure School

Club Sponsor(s)

Mr. Bekker: bekkerd@westottawa.net

Club Description:

Adventure School provides experiential learning opportunities periodically throughout the year. Adventure School outings include Cranes Orchard, Eagle Village, Canoeing, attending the middle school play, and more! Spaces are limited so make sure you sign up for each outing as soon as permission slips are handed out.

Meeting Information:

See Mr. Bekker for more info!

Ski & Snowboarding Club

Club Sponsor(s)

Mrs. Postma: postmah@westottawa.net

Club Description:

Ski & Snowboarding Club travels to Bittersweet beginning in January to have fun on the slopes! A ski pass is required costs are outlined below

Meeting Information:

This club runs in January & February and meets once a week (day TBD). There is a fee of $27 associated with this club for your ski pass. The pass comes with two free ski lessons and gets you a discounted rate for the lift and ski/snowboarding equipment rentals.

Jazz Band

Club Sponsor(s)

Mrs. Schroder: schroderj@westottawa.net

Mr. Janowiak: janowiakc@westottawa.net

Mr. Lubbers: lubbersj@westottawa.net

Club Description:

Current band and orchestra students are invited to participate in additional instruction with jazz music. Email sponsors for more details.

NJHS: National Junior Honor Society

Club Sponsor(s)

Ms. Anderson: andersonk@westottawa.net

Mr. Stefanich: stefanichd@westottawa.net

Club Description:

National Junior Honor Society is a leadership and service club that focuses on helping our school and community. Membership in NJHS distinguishes students who have committed themselves to the pursuit of academic excellence, community improvement, personal development, and creating a more well-rounded individual.

***For 7th & 8th Graders

***6th Graders can apply at the end of the current school year for the next school year.

Meeting Information:

NJHS membership is determined based upon students successfully meeting academic and behavioral requirements.

Student Council

Club Sponsor(s)

Ms. Anderson: andersonk@westottawa.net

Club Description:

An organization of elected student leaders who collaborate with each other and teachers to make a positive impact on the school and our community.

***For 6th, 7th & 8th Graders

Meeting Information:

Monthly during Academy - Check your Google Classroom and the Daily/TV Announcements

E-Sports Rocket League

Club Sponsor(s)

Mrs. Walsh: hugmeyers@westottawa.net

Club Description:

An organized team that plays video games competitively online against other schools. This year our team will focus on playing Rocket League.

Chill Book Club

Club Sponsor(s)

Ms. Keuning: keuninglafrencej@westottawa.net

Club Description:

This club provides a forum for students to share their love of reading with like-minded students!

Find this club on Instagram: @wo_mslibs/

SOAR

Club Sponsor(s)

Mrs. Starook: starookr@westottawa.net

Club Description:

School's Out Afternoon Recreation (SOAR) is a new program at HL that works in partnership with the Outdoor Discovery Center. Students engage in hands-on modules that provide opportunities to learn about different trades as they relate to environmental impact.

Meeting Information:

See Mrs. Starook for more info! SOAR Club is by invite only.

Multicultural Club

Club Sponsor(s)

Ms. Gamboa Andrade: gamboaandrade@westottawa.net

Club Description:

Calling All Colors fosters inclusive school communities through a year-long program that creates a safe place to talk about race, and provides tools for increasing positive racial impacts for middle and high school students.

WOSO: West Ottawa Science Olympiad

Club Contact

woso@westottawa.net

Club Description:

West Ottawa Science Olympiad is a team competition in which students compete in twenty three events pertaining to various fields of science, including earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)

Club Contact

Mrs. Lindeman: lindemank@westottawa.net

Club Description:

Please reach out to Mrs. Lindeman about how to sign up!

Spelling Bee

Club Sponsor(s)

Mrs. Keuning: keuninglafrencej@westottawa.net

Club Description:

Students from Harbor Lights go head to head in a local competition to spell a broad selection of words, usually with a varying degree of difficulty. The winners qualify for the regional spelling bee competition.

Harry Potter Club

Club Sponsor(s)

Mrs. Johnson: johnsons@westottawa.net

Club Description:

For 6th grade only. Do you love all things Harry Potter? Meet & hang out with others that do too! Watch movies, talk about HP, share stories...

Marvel Movie Club

(Not 25/26 School Year)

Club Sponsor(s)

Ms. Favorite: favoritek@westottawa.net

Club Description:

Who: 6th graders

What: We will hang out and watch a movie/show together and discuss it!

When: Every Wednesday during Lunch

Where: Mrs. Favorite’s room B142

AIM: Acceptance & Inclusion Matter

Club Sponsor(s)

Mrs. Keuning: keuninglafrencej@westottawa.net

Ms. Joos: joosr@westottawa.net

Club Description:

Acceptance and Inclusion Matter (AIM) is a student led club that provides a sense of community and a safe space for LBGTQIA+ students and allies

LINKS

Club Sponsor(s)

Mrs. Montgomery: montgomeryc@westottawa.net

Mrs. Pederson: perdersons@westottawa.net

Mrs. Pepper: peppere@westottawa.net

Club Description:

LINKS is a peer to peer support group that allows students to make connections with a diverse group of peers. The goal of LINKS is to ensure that all students feel accepted and acknowledges by their peers, and to promote an increased connectedness and awareness in the school community.

Matthew 13:23 Club

Club Sponsor(s)

Miss Luplow: luplowm@westottawa.net

Mrs. Avink: avinkk@westottawa.net

Club Description:

If you are interested in learning about the Bible, join us! Stop in for a snack and discuss or listen to the reading we go over from the Bible and other related topics.