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. | November-April | Wednesdays, 3:10-4:15 p.m. |
Christine Vasilj |
| 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 |