Haven
Middle School
Clubs & Activities
Haven is home to many outstanding enrichment and extracurricular programs, including these listed below!
| club name | description | start date | meeting dates/times | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| art club | Open art studio space for students to explore creativity, try new materials, and work on personal or collaborative art projects. Students develop artistic skills while having fun in a relaxed environment. | September 16-May | Tuesdays (extra days arranged throughout the year) | Daniel Engh enghd@district65.net |
| board game club | A fun and social club where students play classic and new board games while learning strategy, teamwork, and problem-solving. | November 7-May | Every other Thursday, 3:15-4:15 p.m. |
Brittany O'Neill Marco Luke |
| chess club |
Open to all skill levels, students practice and compete in chess matches. Students may also participate in tournaments with the Evanston Scholastic Chess group. Visit the Haven Chess Club website for more information |
November-April | Wednesdays, 3:10-4:15 p.m. |
Christine Vasilj Christopher Heald |
| creative writing club | Students explore different genres and styles of writing in a fun, low-pressure environment. The club aims to publish at least one zine by the end of the school year. | September 25-May 28 | Thursdays, 3:05-4 p.m. |
Mahalia Sobhani Robert O'Connor |
| dungeons & Dragons club | An imaginative adventure game where students create characters, solve problems, and work together through storytelling. Builds creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. | September 8-May 26 | Tuesdays, 3:15-4 p.m. | Mohamed Alkhalaki alkhalakim@district65.net |
| early bird basketball club | Students have the opportunity to play organized basketball before school begins. Encourages teamwork, fitness, and skill development. Students should wear athletic shoes. | August 27-May 29 |
Every morning*, 7:15-7:50 a.m. *Unless sports teams are practicing |
David Eshaya eshayad@district65.net |
| executive functions club |
Helps students strengthen organization, planning, and study skills to succeed in middle school. Offers strategies for managing assignments and building confidence. |
September 2-May 19 | Tuesdays, 3:10-4 p.m. | Alina Romaniuk romaniuka@district65.net |
| flag football | A fun game of flag football where everyone can try out new positions or can try football for the first time. We play with college rules. | September 22-November 21, March 23-June 1 | Mondays | Mohamed Alkhalaki alkhalakim@district65.net |
| GSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance) | A safe, inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ students and allies to connect, support each other, and explore identity. Guest speakers/presenters will join throughout the year. | September 10-May 27 | Every other Wednesday, 3:15-4 p.m. |
Lucia Baldwin Jill Gomez Rachael Garay |
| guitar club |
A workshop for guitarists and bassists (beginner or advanced) to learn, collaborate, and practice. Equipment is optional but recommended. |
February 18-May 20 | Wednesdays, 3:15-4 p.m. |
Juan Martinez Jacob DeLay |
| haven debate club |
Students develop public speaking, critical thinking, and research skills through competitive debate. |
September 8-March 26 | Mondays, 3:05-4:35 p.m. | Linda Matsumoto matsumotol@district65.net |
| homework club |
Provides 7th and 8th graders with a structured time and quiet space to finish homework, receive help, and strengthen study habits. |
October 1-May | Wednesdays after school until 4 p.m. |
Amanda Theile Amanda DeBaz |
| homework hangout (6th and 7th grade) |
A fun after-school hangout where students can complete homework, enjoy snacks, play games, and relax with friends. |
September 24-May 20 | Wednesdays, 3:10-4:10 p.m. |
Sara Nash Hunter Cahan |
| media arts open studio club |
Students explore digital design, photography, animation, coding, and more with support from the Media Arts teacher and Northwestern University volunteers. |
September 9-June 2 | Every other Tuesday, 3-4 p.m. |
Melissa Harris |
| northstar strong fitness club |
Improve your cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, muscle endurance, and flexibility with a new workout each week! |
October 28 | Tuesdays, 3:15-4 p.m. | Kathleen Woodward woodwardk@district65.net |
| NUSTARS ROCKETRY CLUB |
Northwestern students lead lessons on rocketry, including science and history, with students building and launching their own rockets. |
TBD | TBD (late fall or spring) | Kristie Rachell rachellk@district65.net |
| photography club |
Students learn photography basics including lighting, composition, and editing while creating projects that showcase creativity. |
October 6-June 1 | Every other Monday, 3:15-4:15 p.m. | Lorenzo De Gregorio degregoriol@district65.net |
| yearbook club |
Students work as a team to design, write, and produce the Haven yearbook. Members also help promote yearbook sales with posters and ads. |
September 24-May | Every other Wednesday, 3:15-4 p.m. |
Betty Lee Edina Martinovic |