Educational & Extracurricular Activities
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Student GovernmentHoly Spirit’s student government serves as a liaison between the students and the administration. In addition, they conduct service activities such as collections for Grains of Hope. The government consists of four elected officers - President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Each class from grades 4 to 8 also elects a representative and an alternate. The class representatives present suggestions from the student body to the student government and convey information to the students. Elections are held in the fall.
Moderator: Mr. Marchesi -
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National junior honor society
Membership into the National Junior Honor Society is open to 6th grade students at the end of the academic year. An invitation will be extended to students who have a cumulative grade average of 95% in Language Arts, Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Religion. Each student must have a clean disciplinary record. After an application has been submitted a team of faculty members will review the application for a student's leadership, character, and service accomplishments. Once admitted to the National Junior Honor Society, a student must maintain grades, conduct, and model leadership and must donate 10 hours of service to Holy Spirit School.
Moderator: Mrs. Lennox -
Chess Club
Holy Spirit Chess Club is the place to be. Meet friends and have fun all while playing a game that has been around for 1500 years! Do you want to outperform your opponents in a video game? Chess helps you stategize and maintain calmness under pressure. Do you want higher test scores in math? Chess has been proven to increase IQ because it promotes critical thinking and problem-solving. Do you want to be part of an organized sport but do not want to put on gym shorts? Or are you on the basketball team and want to anticipate an opponent's pick-and-roll? Chess will help you on or off the court. The outcome of chess can change with every move. Join us and see how chess can change your outcome in school, sports, and life!
Moderator: Mr. Schubkegel
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The paraclete - School NewspaperMiddle school students on the newspaper team work together to create content and layouts for Holy Spirit's quarterly publication. They interview familiar and new faces around the school, take student polls, and attend school functions and sporting events to highlight all that has been going on in our active school community.
Moderator: Mrs. Sutherland -
Photography ClubThe Photography Club is a great way for students in grades 5-8 to explore their creativity and learn more about the art of photography. Participants will learn how to use a variety of camera formats, explore various techniques, and gain knowledge of the history of photography. Through a combination of hands-on activites and classroom instruction, students will acquire the skills to take stunning and creative photos. Topics of discussion include composition, color corrections, photo editing, portraits, macro, landscape, and more. Students do not need to bring a camera as one will be provided for them to use through the club. The club will meet every other Tuesday and is limited to 15 students.
Moderator: Mr. Hirsch -
ChoirChoir is open to students in grades 2-8 who wish to enrich their vocal performance. Students meet on Thursdays after school until 4:15 PM and learn vocal warm-ups as well as singing a variety of songs.
Moderator: Mrs. Sielski -
Craft Club
Craft club meets on certain Thursdays after school for children in grades K and 1.
Moderator: Mrs. Hicock -
board game clubAnyone love playing board games? If interested please join us on Mondays from 3:00 - 4:00 PM in the second grade classroom. The club is open to children in grades 2-5 and is an opportunity to meet new friends, while enjoying classic board games!
Moderator: Mrs. Camiolo
