Westfield Community School
Middle School Clubs and Activities
Alliance Club
Sponsors: Kelly Hoblin-Lamorena
For more information, email Kelly Hoblin-Lamorena – Kelly.HoblinLamorena@d300.org
Art Club
Sponsor: Cheryl Chiappetta-Murray
For more information, email Cheryl Chiappetta-Murray – Cheryl.ChiappettaMurray@d300.org
Battle of the Books
Sponsor: Sue Beech
Battle of the Books is a fun and exciting opportunity for passionate readers to share and grow their love of reading! This friendly competition brings together students from the other D300 middle schools to test their knowledge of books from the official BOB reading list.
BOB encourages students to explore a variety of books they may not have chosen on their own. Throughout the season, students read from a special district-selected book list and come together to form the WCS Battle of the Books team. While the team may include many members, each battle will consist of 5 students who compete and demonstrate the knowledge of the books.
Battle of the Books is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. The season kicks off in the fall when the new book list is released. Team members generally meet once a week to discuss the books, share ideas, and prepare for competition. Battles begin in February and are held during the school day, rotating between each middle school. The season concludes in April with a final championship battle between the top two schools.
If you’re interested in joining the team, stop by the Library or contact the sponsor to pick up this year’s book list and start reading!
For more information, email Sue Beech – Sue.Beech@d300.org
Beta Club
Sponsors: Sue Woods
An organization that is open to 7th and 8th graders. It is a Junior National Honor Society that students are invited into based on their previous year’s earned cumulative GPA. We invite incoming 7th and 8th graders that have earned a cumulative of 3.60 or higher, usually in July. Members volunteer and serve at many events and activities within Westfield as well as around the school and in the community.
The purpose of this organization is to promote the ideals of honesty, service, morality, ethical conduct, and leadership among middle school students; to reward meritorious academic achievement; and to encourage and assist students in continuing their service, leadership, and education into high school.
- ACHIEVEMENT: Recognizing and honoring high academic achievement
- CHARACTER: Preparing young people for life and empowering them to be successful
- LEADERSHIP: Developing the leaders of tomorrow
- SERVICE: Demonstrating our motto: Let Us Lead by Serving Others
For more information, email a sponsor below or call 847-532-7600.
Sue Woods – Susan.Woods@d300.org
Chamber Orchestra
Sponsor: Amy Jones
The Westfield Community School Music Department offers an auditioned orchestral group called Chamber Orchestra. This group meets on Thursday and Friday mornings before school. This group is comprised of students from mainly 7th and 8th grades or other students with at least two years of playing experience. Chamber Orchestra has two concerts a year and performs for special events in the community.
For more information, email Amy Jones – Amy.Jones@d300.org
Chess Club
Sponsor: Magdalena Bill
TBD
For more information, email Magdalena Bill – Magdalena.Bill@d300.org
Coding Club
Sponsor: Steve Fodor
For more information, email Steve Fodor – Stephen.Fodor@d300.org
Crochet Club
Sponsor: Jillian Piel
Come "unwind" with us at Crochet Club! You will need to bring your own hooks, yarn and projects, though there are supplies that can be shared during meetings. Basic/beginner crochet skills are required as this is not a class, but a place for you to come hang out with your fellow crochetersand get ideas for new projects. We all learn from each other and many students with prior experience are sometimes the most helpful teachers! You will receive a materials ans basic tutorials video list prior to our first meeting. Meetings will be on Wednesdays from 3:45 - 4:45.
For more information, email Jillian Piel – Jillian.Piel@d300.org
Eighth Grade Washington D.C. Trip
Sponsor: Amy Jones
The Washington D.C. trip is open to all WCS eighth grade students interested in visiting the nation's capital and learning more about the people, places, and things that helped to form the nation's history. The trip is a three-day guided journey where students and teachers will visit historical sites; view historical objects, and participate in simulations.
For more information, email Amy Jones – Amy.Jones@d300.org
Game Club
Sponsor: Tarah Lewandowski
For more information, email Tarah Lewandowski – Tarah.Lewandowski@d300.org
Honor Choir
Sponsor: Jillian Piel
Westfield's Choral Department offers an advanced chamber vocal ensemble called Honor Choir open to 7th and 8th graders. This is an auditioned group that begins in September and runs through the end of the school year in May. This group focuses on more challenging pieces in 3 and 4 parts in various styles. Each year this group has various opportunities for extra performances within the community as well, especially around the holidays!
For more information, email Jillian Piel – Jillian.Piel@d300.org
Intramurals
Sponsor: Jason Russell
Westfield offers an Intramural sports program that is offered to all students at Westfield. Participants will work on skills and strategies of the game as well as create teams and will compete against each other throughout that particular intramural season. There are no cuts in the Intramural sports program. Participants are required to turn in a parent permission slip in order to participate. Throughout the school year many different intramural sports are offered. Volleyball is offered during the Fall. Wrestling is offered during the Winter. Floor Hockey and Soccer are offered in the Spring. Announcements will be made a couple weeks before each program begins to ensure all interested students can gather the information.
For more information, email the following individuals:
Athletic Director: Jason Russell – Jason.Russell@d300.org
Volleyball and Floor Hockey: Sue Woods – Susan.Woods@d300.org
Wrestling: Tor Evans – Tor.Evans@d300.org
Soccer: Caitlin Gerke – Caitlin.Gerke@d300.org
Open Gyms: Dan Martens – Daniel.Martens@d300.org
Jazz Band
Sponsor: Kelly Hoblin-Lamorena
For more information, email Kelly Hoblin-Lamorena – Kelly.Hoblinlamorena@d300.org
Spelling Bee
Sponsor: Carrie Curry
For more information, email Carrie Curry – Carrie.Curry@d300.org
Student Council
Sponsors: Kelly Hoblin-Lamorena and Jillian Piel
The WCS Student Council consists of representatives from the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. The students focus on school and community leadership skills. Within the club, students select sub-committees to develop these skills. They range from attending PTO meetings, providing new student tours, planning the middle school fall dance, and hosting the school Variety Show. They also have opportunities to extend their skills outside the school and volunteer at the D300 Food Pantry.
For more information, email a sponsor below:
Kelly Hoblin-Lamorena – Kelly.HoblinLamorena@d300.org
Jillian Piel – Jillian.Piel@d300.org
Student Voice Committee
Sponsors: Jessica Ferbrache and Gretchen Hogy
For more information, email the following individuals:
Jessica Ferbrache – Jessica.Ferbrache@d300.org
Gretchen Hogy – Gretchen.Hogy@d300.org