Registration opens on Wednesday, 4/5/23 at 9:30am. Click / scroll for more info.
Spring Club Summary
Thursday Clubs:
- Advanced Debate (Grades 5–8 at HMS)
- High Five Jr. Choir (Grades 5–8 at HMS)
Friday Clubs:
- Chess-Ed®
- Intro to Debate (Grades 5–8 at HMS)
- Dungeons & Dragons
Spring Club Details
Please note: Not all clubs are run by the WJHS PTO. Please see each club description for contact information if you have questions about a specific club or registration.
CHESS-ED
Chess-Ed is excited to be hosting After School Chess-Ed at WJHS. In providing this unique, exciting and dynamic chess instruction, our goal is to always lift each student to a new level of expertise. Each week students will enjoy an engaging lesson with supervised time to play classmates. Students will grow their knowledge of the game—from the basics through opening theory, middle game tactics and end game combinations. Students’ vocabulary and math skills will continue to advance.
Studies confirm that the student who plays chess does better academically. Playing chess increases IQ performance, improves memory, uses analytical and critical thinking skills, and teaches problem solving, responsibility, sportsmanship, social skills and more. The chess program is open to all students in all grades and of all playing levels. JOIN TODAY!
Club Meets: Fridays, 3:20 –4:20 PM (8 sessions)
Dates: 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, and 6/2/2023
Location: WJHS, Room TBD
Teachers: Chess-Ed Instructors
Student Fee: EARLY Registration through 3/31/22 – $136
ON TIME Registration 4/1 to 4/8/23- $146
LATE Registration 4/9 to 4/29/23- $166
Your registration is complete when you receive two confirmation emails, one from Eventbee and the other from PayPal. If you do not receive these two emails, your registration is not complete. Please check your Spam/Junk folders as the confirmation emails may be diverted there.
Chess-Ed does not prorate classes. Questions? Please email info@chess-ed.com include your school name in the subject line. A full refund, less a $20 administrative fee, guaranteed if notified before the third class.
Capacity: 20 (minimum 10)
Registration: BEGINS 3/31
Link to register: https://www.eventbee.com/v/wilmettejrhighschool#/tickets
Questions: Contact Chess-Ed directly at info@chess-ed.com
For more information about Chess-Ed, please visit us at http://www.chess-ed.com or check us out on Facebook at kumbayachessed.
DEBATE CLUB – ADVANCED DEBATE
Where you’ll learn to think fast and speak well! Learn research, writing, and oral argumentation. All programs consist of weekly class sessions held at HMS for 60 minutes with supplemental debate activities. All programs conclude with a 2-hour session to give students an opportunity to demonstrate their new skills in full debates. Grades 5–8. This program is only for debaters who HAVE done debate before.
Wilmette Advanced Debate Meets: Friday, 3:45–4:45 PM (6 sessions)
Dates: Fridays 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26
Location: WJHS
Teachers: Aaron Vinson
Student Fee: $300
Capacity: 30
Registration: Click here to register
Questions: Contact Aaron Vinson, acesdebateclub@gmail.com, 847-461-8949
DEBATE CLUB – INTRO TO DEBATE
Where you’ll learn to speak with confidence! Learn oral argumentation, questioning, and refutation. All programs consist of weekly class sessions held at HMS for 60 minutes with supplemental debate activities. All programs conclude with a 2-hour session to give students an opportunity to demonstrate their new skills in full debates. Grades 5–8. This program is only for debaters who have NOT done debate before.
Wilmette Intro to Debate Meets: Thursday or Fridays, 3:45–4:45 PM (6 sessions)
Dates: Thursdays 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18
Fridays 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19
Location: Highcrest rooms 109 & 111
Teachers: Dr. Heyde and Ms. Bishop
Student Fee: $300
Capacity: 30
Registration: Click here to register
Questions: Contact Aaron Vinson, acesdebateclub@gmail.com, 847-461-8949
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB
Calling all D&D enthusiasts! We are running an afterschool club for all students interested in Dungeons & Dragons. Whether you’ve played before or only know it from the popular T.V. show Stranger Things, D&D is an incredibly creative game that is fun to play and easy to learn! Even if you’ve never played before, this club is the perfect place to learn about the game. We will go over all the basics and run exciting campaigns, some even homebrew! Bring your dice, bring your friends, and get ready to roll for initiative! If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Mr. Kohring. Grades 7–8.
Club Meets: Fridays, 3:30–4:30PM (7 sessions)
Dates: 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26
Location: WJHS, Learning Commons
Teacher: Ethan Kohring, kohringe@wilmette39.org
Student Fee: $120
Capacity: 30
Registration: Click here to register
Questions: Contact clubs@wjhspto.com
Upcoming Dates
These are general dates, some clubs have different start/end dates. Dates subject to change.
Wed., 4/5, 9:30am Spring club registration opens
Week of 4/10 Most spring clubs begin
Week of 5/22 Most spring clubs end