Upper School Clubs

Club Sessions

Fall Session: September 3 – November 8

Winter Session: December 2 – February 20

Spring Session: March 24 – May 15

Spring Club Registration

Spring Club registration ends Thursday, March 20th. Clubs cost $75 for the Spring Session. If you register your scholar for a club that does not meet the minimum of participants or has exceeded the maximum number of members, you will be given a choice between a refund and registering for another club.

Spring Club Offerings

Chess Club

Scholars will come together to learn the different forms and moves of the noble game of chess! Scholars will play against one another, study historical formations, exercise their minds and hearts, and have the opportunity to compete. Will include instruction and chess ladder competition.

Mondays, 4-5 PM in 128A
Club Sponsor: Dr. Bralick
Grades: 6-12

Creative Writing Club

The Creative Writing Club welcomes all scholars who appreciate and want to learn more about the art of writing. Scholars will build a supportive community of creative thinkers who write and read their works together. Each meeting will survey one of the popular “low” literature genres such as fantasy, science fiction, fairy tale, western, romance, pulp, and historical; or one of the two forms of “high” literature: poetry and literary fiction. The ultimate end of this club is to make our scholars’ work published. The Creative Writing Club will print and publish at least one issue of a literary magazine to be distributed on campus and we will also submit scholar work to public competitions and magazines for young writers. All club members will be helped and encouraged to write cleanly and comfortably in their preferred style and at their own pace.

Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45 PM in room 116B
Club Sponsor: Mr. Ward
Grades: 6-12

Middle School Mathenautics Club

Mathenauts explore the amazing world of mathematics. The Great Hearts Mathenautics Club brings together scholars who enjoy exploring math concepts and solving challenging problems in a collaborative setting. Members engage in activities like math games, puzzles, and in-club competitions, which help deepen their understanding and strengthen problem-solving skills. The club encourages critical thinking and teamwork as scholars work through unique mathematical challenges together. It also builds confidence and a sense of accomplishment, inspiring a positive attitude toward math.

Tuesdays, 4-5 PM in room 128A
Club Sponsor: Dr. Bralick
Grades: 6-8

Badminton Club

The Badminton Club meets to engage in the practicing and playing of badminton. The club is designed to enrich sportsmanship and a healthy sense of competition while having fun!

Tuesdays 4:00-4:45 PM on the Athena Turf
Club Sponsor: Ms. Lucchetti
Grade: 6

Crochet Club

To create a space for scholars to comfortably relieve stress through the hobby of crocheting. This is designed for beginners but all are welcome. Scholars will learn the fundamentals of crocheting including the chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, half-double crochet and double crochet. All hooks and yarn will be provided at no cost for scholars.

Tuesdays 4-5 PM in room 104B
Club Sponsor: Nurse Volini
Grades: 6-12

Ignoble Biology Club

A community of curious and passionate nature lovers, who enjoy taking the quiet time to stop and appreciate the intricate beauty in even the smallest parts of nature. We will observe ecosystems, small animals and plants, both indoors and outdoors. Meeting once a week for an hour, we will primarily “nature journal” our observations and discuss our discoveries. As well as occasionally read inspiring authors who will also share their observations and discoveries of the natural world. Therefore, if you have the desire to know more…about nature, join us!

Tuesdays 4-5 PM in room 154A
Club Sponsor: Ms. Federowski
Grades:6-12

Diplomacy Club

The Diplomacy Board Game Club offers an exciting chance to step into the political intrigue of early 20th-century Europe, where players take on the roles of major powers vying for control. This classic game challenges participants to balance strategy, negotiation, and alliance-building as they work to outwit opponents and secure dominance. Success in Diplomacy relies on shrewd communication, trust-building, and avoiding the occasional ill-timed betrayal.

Tuesdays, 4-5 PM in room 233A
Club Sponsor: Mr. Crawford
Grades: 8-12

Kindness Club

The Kindness Club is a welcoming group dedicated to spreading kindness and positivity within our school. Our club encourages students to engage in small but meaningful acts of kindness, such as writing uplifting notes, painting rocks with positive messages, and supporting local charities. Through fun activities, teamwork, and creative projects, we aim to create a culture of compassion, empathy, and connection. Whether it’s brightening someone’s day with a simple gesture or planning larger kindness initiatives, every member plays a vital role in making the world a better place—one act of kindness at a time!

Thursdays 4-5PM in room
Club Sponsors: Bethany Schaffer and Beck Biles
Grades: 6-12

Pick Up

All scholars attending clubs should be picked up at the Front Door promptly at 5:00pm. Scholars who are not picked up by 5:15pm will be sent to Homework Club and families will be charged for the time their scholar spends there.

Further Questions?

For questions about Upper School clubs, please reach out to the Assistant Headmaster of Middle School, Jack Weyrens at jack.weyrens@greatheartstxschools.org.