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Clubs & Activities

Connolly Middle School & Aspire Academy Clubs and activities are a great way to explore interests, make friends, foster teamwork, and grow as an individual.

We're sharing this list for planning purposes—it will be updated as new details become available. Watch for announcements in Parent Square or ask a club advisor for more info. Students also listen to morning announcements for updates.

The Booster Club supports these opportunities through fundraising and Booster Club mini-grants.

 

Want to sponsor a club? There's no minimum/maximum donation required. Every dollar helps! We're sharing the Donors Choose links for each Club Advisor and for the whole school for overall giving. 

3D Printer Club

Students will learn how to use 3D printer software and print out cool things

Advisor

Sylvia Chapman

Registration/ Application Due

Before the club starts, beginning of each quarter.

Meeting Dates & Times

Tuesday and Thursday Morning

Requirements

Grades, zero referrals.

Eligible Grades

All Grades

Co-Ed

Yes

Cost to Participate

TBD

Minimum/Maximum # Students

15 per quarter

8th Grade Leadership

We will focus on developing students' leadership skills and empowering them to make a positive impact on their school and community. They achieve this by organizing events, participating in service projects, and fostering a positive school environment

Advisor

Amanda Beakley/Sylvia Chapman

Registration/ Application Due

Students can join throughout the year

Meeting Dates & Times

Every Thursday after school from 3:40 to 4:30, Every Monday morning from 8:00 to 8:30

Requirements

Permission slip, transportation and grades

Eligible Grades

8th Grade

Co-Ed

Yes

Cost to Participate

no

Minimum/Maximum # Students

30

Book Club

Students will read books outside of club and have a discussion during club.

Advisor

Natalie Salha

Advisor Contact Info

Registration/ Application Due

N/A

Meeting Dates & Times

Thursdays 4-5

Requirements

Permission Slip

Eligible Grades

All Grades

Co-Ed

Yes

Cost to Participate

No

Minimum/Maximum # Students

5

Connolly Care Club

Connolly's Care Club is a team of superheroes who spread kindness and positive vibes at school. The goal is create an environment for success. Examples include writing letters to staff, creating care posters around campus, and doing acts of kindness in the community. It's a club encouraging students to do amazing things for others and, in turn, they see a direct impact they are having on our campus.

Advisor

Greta Olsen

Advisor Contact Info

Registration/ Application Due

Everyone welcome

Meeting Dates & Times

Every other Tuesday before school

Requirements

No permission slip unless needed

Eligible Grades

All Grades

Co-Ed

Yes

Cost to Participate

No

Minimum/Maximum # Students

All are welcome

Connolly Chess Club

Connolly students of any grade and level can join to learn and play chess against others. Tournaments may be scheduled at a later date in the year.

Advisor

Cervantes

Registration/ Application Due

n/a

Meeting Dates & Times

Thursdays until 4:45

Requirements

Permission Slip

Eligible Grades

All Grades

Co-Ed

Yes

Cost to Participate

n/a

Minimum/Maximum # Students

n/a

Crusaders Dance Crew

The Crusaders Dance Crew offers a supportive and creative environment for students to learn, grow, and shine.

Advisor

Jenna Mendez

Advisor Contact Info

Registration/ Application Due

N/A

Meeting Dates & Times

Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:50 to 5:10 and Fridays from 2:00 to 3:00

Requirements

Endurance, range of motion, body awareness, balance and coordination

Eligible Grades

6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

Co-Ed

Yes

Cost to Participate

No

Minimum/Maximum # Students

4 to 12

Crusaders Running Club

The Crusaders Running Club focuses on becoming a better runner no matter your ability level. Students will learn the proper ways to stretch before a run, learn how to run and how to take care of their bodies.

Advisor

Suarez

Registration/ Application Due

N/A

Meeting Dates & Times

Tuesday's 7:45a-8:30a

Requirements

No requirements. Note: physical is preferred not required

Eligible Grades

All Grades

Co-Ed

Yes

Cost to Participate

No

Minimum/Maximum # Students

N/A

Culinary Club

student lead club where we will make recipes and participate in school events

Advisor

Jennifer Westfall

Registration/ Application Due

applications go out oct. 14th due by oct. 23rd, 10 sessions

Meeting Dates & Times

2nd quarter Tuesday and Thursday 7:15-8:15 and 4th quarter if appproved

Requirements

Application, teacher recomendations and permission slip, current or previous culinary arts student

Eligible Grades

All Grades

Co-Ed

Yes

Cost to Participate

none

Minimum/Maximum # Students

20

Drama Club

Drama club is a space for students to play and create. The club meets once a week in the fall semester on Mondays. Drama club will focus on games, activities, and scene studies that help students get out of their shell while enhancing their reading and writing skills.

Advisor

Chelsea McCasland and Audrey Williams

Registration/ Application Due

Friday August 15th, 2025

Meeting Dates & Times

Mondays afterschool: 3:50pm - 4:50pm (Semester 1 only)

Requirements

Permission Slip

Eligible Grades

All Grades

Co-Ed

Yes

Cost to Participate

No

Minimum/Maximum # Students

No Maximum

Geeks Night Out

In this club students will explore different STEAM/STEM projects and be able to create an invention for the Showcase in December.

Advisor

Alexa Brazier & Rose Kern

Advisor Contact Info

Registration/ Application Due

Give a week once we have flyers. (8/7)

Meeting Dates & Times

Monday & Wednesday @3:45

Requirements

Interest in Science or Electronics

Eligible Grades

All Grades

Co-Ed

Yes

Cost to Participate

None-Unless students want to buy a specific piece on their own.

Minimum/Maximum # Students

20-25

Girls Don't Cry

Girls Don’t Cry is a safe, supportive, and empowering space for middle school girls to build confidence, express themselves, connect with others, and develop emotional resilience through sisterhood and shared experiences.

Advisor

British Ward

Advisor Contact Info

Registration/ Application Due

N/A at this time

Meeting Dates & Times

Wednesdays from 3:50- 4:45

Requirements

Application and permission slip

Eligible Grades

All Grades

Co-Ed

No

Cost to Participate

5-10 (for girls who can support club expenses)

Minimum/Maximum # Students

Minimum 10 / Maximum 15

Girls on the Run (Heart and Sole)

Heart & Sole is specifically designed for 6th–8th graders, addressing the social, emotional and physical needs of early adolescents. The curriculum centers on body, brain, heart, spirit, and social connection. Girls develop empathy, emotional awareness, goal-setting abilities, and decision‑making skills through research-based lessons paired with running or physical activity

Advisor

Deanna Celaya

Advisor Contact Info

Registration/ Application Due

Girls register online

Meeting Dates & Times

Tuesdays/ Thursdays

Requirements

Must be attend 16 out of the 20 lessons, and have filled out online registration.

Eligible Grades

All Grades

Co-Ed

No

Cost to Participate

Cost varies based on Parent/Guardian's income.

Minimum/Maximum # Students

15-20 girls

Jazz Band

This club is a performance-oriented class for the middle school student who has more than one year of experience playing a band instrument. Jazz band instruments include alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet, trombone, percussion, piano, and bass guitar. Other instruments may be included upon discussion with the band director. This group will prepare for and perform at required concerts each semester, most of which will be held outside regular school hours. Special concert attire may be required. There may also be extra performances throughout the community in addition to school band concerts.

Advisor

Philip Lemar

Advisor Contact Info

Registration/ Application Due

8/11/25

Meeting Dates & Times

Daily M-F 7:30-8:20

Requirements

Outside of the school day required performances. Regular Attendance. Music be a current music student on campus

Eligible Grades

6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, All Grades

Co-Ed

Yes

Cost to Participate

None

Minimum/Maximum # Students

Maximum 30

Musical Theatre Club

Students will audition and ger cast into a production that we will practice and perform. We will add the tech students into this as well

Advisor

Meka Sampler

Registration/ Application Due

January

Meeting Dates & Times

M-t

Requirements

Sing and Dance

Eligible Grades

All Grades

Co-Ed

Yes

Cost to Participate

$12 for a tshirt (if they can)

Minimum/Maximum # Students

Cast & Crew

NJHS

National Junior Honors Society is an organization that recognizes and celebrates middle school students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship. It's a prestigious program designed to foster well-rounded individuals who actively contribute to their school and community.

Advisor

Ashley Baca

Advisor Contact Info

Registration/ Application Due

7th and 8th graders are automatically in as of september and 6th graders will apply in Jan based on their GPA of 3.5 or better.

Meeting Dates & Times

every other week from 8:10 to 8:25 once a week beginning September 9th and going through May.

Requirements

GPA - 3.5 for incoming 6th graders. They will be inducted in January

Eligible Grades

All Grades

Co-Ed

Yes

Cost to Participate

10.00 - 6th graders dont pay but 7th and 8th graders pay

Minimum/Maximum # Students

none

Orchestra

Students can come to orchestra club to practice their primary instruments and try out different instruments.

Advisor

Emily Caballero Green

Registration/ Application Due

N/A

Meeting Dates & Times

Mondays after school until 4:45

Requirements

None needed

Eligible Grades

All Grades

Co-Ed

Yes

Cost to Participate

No

Minimum/Maximum # Students

40

PBIS Club

PBIS Club- Fulfil for PBIS Store and ideas for store

Advisor

Pavone

Advisor Contact Info

Registration/ Application Due

N/A

Meeting Dates & Times

TBD

Requirements

N/A

Eligible Grades

All Grades

Co-Ed

Yes

Cost to Participate

N/A

Minimum/Maximum # Students

N/A

Pacific Islanders Club

We will teach, learn about and celebrate Pacific Islander culture. Also, we will will represent at school events.

Advisor

Joseph Bergs

Advisor Contact Info

Registration/ Application Due

N/A

Meeting Dates & Times

Bi-monthly friday mornings

Requirements

Be interested in Pacific Islander culture and be respectful of others

Eligible Grades

All Grades

Co-Ed

Yes

Cost to Participate

N/A

Minimum/Maximum # Students

N/A

S.A.V.E. Club

Student against violence everywhere (SAVE) club mission is to promote kindness and inclusion on campus through monthly activities led by students.

Advisor

Danielle Agtina

Registration/ Application Due

None

Meeting Dates & Times

Every other Tuesday(8:10-8:35am)

Requirements

None

Eligible Grades

All Grades

Co-Ed

Yes

Cost to Participate

No

Minimum/Maximum # Students

Maximum 20

Speech & Debate Club

Speech & Debate will be coached by McClintock High School student volunteers. Participate in speech to develop public speaking, writing, acting, and organizational skills as well as gain more confidence. Participate in debate to learn the basics on how to research, construct, and respond to arguments, develop confidence and public speaking skills, and become more aware about the world as a whole.

Advisor

Lisa Jones

Advisor Contact Info

Registration/ Application Due

8/22/25

Meeting Dates & Times

Wednesdays 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10 - 3:45 - 5:00 pm

Requirements

Signed permission slip. Parent transportation promptly at 5pm. Student must agree to the code of conduct on the application.

Eligible Grades

7th Grade, 8th Grade

Co-Ed

Yes

Cost to Participate

none

Minimum/Maximum # Students

Maximum 20

Student Council

To represent the student body in all matters pertaining to the betterment of the school and middle school experience. To foster communication among students, administrators, staff, and the community. To promote, organize and execute activities that encourage student pride and school spirit.

Advisor

Yara Bermudez/Rebecca Miller

Advisor Contact Info

Registration/ Application Due

Will be given during orientation on Aug 4th. The students will have a week.

Meeting Dates & Times

Modays after school (3:45pm-4:30pm

Requirements

The form has: Parent Consent Form, Teacher Recommendation Letter, Signature Page, and an Essay entry

Eligible Grades

All Grades

Co-Ed

Yes

Cost to Participate

N/A

Minimum/Maximum # Students

Minimum 9

Student First/Sports Club

First Students will have a check in with their assignments and if no missing assignments they can start on their training. The goal is to minimize missing assignments to be able to play and train in Sports club.

Advisor

Mr. Murillo

Registration/ Application Due

Who ever wants to come into the gym.

Meeting Dates & Times

Tuesdays and Wednesdays (Special weeks Monday and Wednesdays)

Requirements

Has to fill the Application out and then open to the students if they want.

Eligible Grades

6th Grade, 7th Grade

Co-Ed

Yes

Cost to Participate

no cost

Minimum/Maximum # Students

20

Tolliver's Lunch Club

This is a club for students who are looking to catch up on assignments or enhance their study skills, the club offers guidance and support from myself and peer tutors. This is also an alternative option for those who can’t stay after school for homework.

Advisor

Veronica Tolliver

Registration/ Application Due

n/a

Meeting Dates & Times

T/TH 8th grade lunch

Requirements

n/a

Eligible Grades

8th Grade

Co-Ed

Yes

Cost to Participate

No

Minimum/Maximum # Students

n/a

Yearbook

Help capture the memories of the school year! In Yearbook Club, students take photos, write captions, and design pages to create our school’s yearbook. It’s a fun, creative way to tell our school’s story and work as a team.

Advisor

Manheim and Sims

Advisor Contact Info

via Parent Square app

Registration/ Application Due

August 29

Meeting Dates & Times

Tuesday Mornings- 8:10-8:30, starting August 29

Requirements

Permission Slip

Eligible Grades

All Grades

Co-Ed

Yes

Cost to Participate

No

Minimum/Maximum # Students

None

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