Clubs and Intramural Sports

Anime Club

Run by

Ms. Perales
 
Anime Club brings students together to explore and appreciate Japanese animation and culture. Through watching, discussing, and analyzing different anime, students have a space to connect with others who share their interests in anime and Japanese pop culture.
Want to meet other anime fans and discover new shows? Whether you’re a seasoned fan or just getting started, Anime Club is the place to dive into all things anime! From action-packed series to heartwarming stories, there’s something for everyone.
Open to all students—join us at any point in the school year. Let’s celebrate our love for anime together!
Our current meeting dates are scheduled for:
9/13, 10/11, 11/8, 12/13, 1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/11, 5/9
 
Anime Club Permission Form

Aspiring Teachers Club

Run by

Ms. Skaleski
 
The Aspiring Teachers Club is an open after-school club that runs from October-December. This club provides students with the unique opportunity to explore the career of teaching! Students will learn how to collaborate with others, build a positive and welcoming classroom environment, create a connection activity, and MORE! We will meet every Tuesday, starting on 10/1-12/17. Please contact Ms. Skaleski with any questions!
 

Chess Club

Run by

Mr. Fletcher
 
Chess Club will meet every Tuesday in October after school in Room 221 on the following dates:
10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29
All students are welcome to join!
If you don’t know how to play chess, we will teach you!
Attend as many meetings as you can.
The more the merrier!
 
Chess Club Permission Form

Club Unify

Run by

Ms. Geraghty
Ms. Ravanesi
 
Club Unify is a year-long after-school program that is committed to Respect, Inclusion, and Awareness. Club Unify is a leadership club that has Mead students with and without special needs building friendships, making connections, creating school-wide and community-wide projects and growing on being a Unified Champion School. Club Unify meets once a month and all are welcome!
 
Club Unify Permission Form
 

Dissection Club

Run by

Mr. Hirshfeld
 
The two weeks from March 13-17 and March 20 -24, students will have the opportunity to dissect frogs and fetal pigs to analyze the organism’s anatomy and physiology and compare their findings to understand how the human system works. You must commit to participate in each of the 2 weeks of dissection. One for frogs, one for fetal pigs.

Drama Club

Run by

Mr. Fletcher
Ms. Geraghty
 
Drama Club is an after-school club established to allow students to work collaboratively with others, build confidence and performing and speaking skills, and a love for the arts. Drama Club needs a Cast AND a Crew! AND is open to all 7th and 8th grade students.
 
Drama Club Permission Form

Fluid Power Challenge

Run by

Mr. Hirshfeld
Mr. Weber
 
After attending an information workshop that explains the year’s challenge, each team of 4 students will design and build a prototype or model of a fluid and pneumatic powered machine that will accomplish the task set forth. They will also assemble a portfolio of the work they have done to enter the competition. They will use their knowledge and skills to reproduce the machine they designed on the day of the competition.
 

Game Club

Run by

Ms. Ravanesi
 
All are welcome at any time! Board games, card games, video games, computer games and more! Popular choices from last year’s game club: The Game of Life, Coolmath Games, Quick, Draw!, Pictionary, Scattergories, UNO, and Jenga. We will meet every Thursday starting on November 9th through March 21st. We will meet in room 103 at 2:30 – find Ms. Ravanesi if you have any questions!
 
Game Club Permission Slip

Garden to Table Club

Run by

Mr. Pfeifer
Ms. Perales
 
Garden to Table Club meets about 6 times in the Fall and then 6 times in the Spring and is open to all students (20 maximum). In the Fall, we harvest vegetables and herbs and make delicious, healthy treats from our fresh produce. Students have enjoyed making salsa, bruschetta, pizza, baked potatoes, beet hummus, and squash soup in previous years. Our excess produce is donated to the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry. In the Spring, students select vegetables, plant seeds, prepare the soil, and transplant seedlings into our native prairie garden.

Fall Meeting Dates, Tuesdays:

09/17, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22 10/29 and 11/12

Spring Meeting Dates, TBD

Garden Club Permission Form

Mathletes

Run by

Dr. Varchmin
 
If you like problem solving, working with others on challenging puzzles, and enjoy doing math, then join Mathletes.  We meet after school weekly from January to March.  This is a math club in which we train for a district math competition in the Spring.  We love math. We talk math. We share our thinking about math, and we represent the great minds here at Mead. #reigningchampions2023 #againchamps2024
 
Mathletes Permission Form

Mustangs Movement and Meditation Club

Run by

Ms. Perales
Ms. Bobren
 
Mustang Movement & Meditation provides a calming and restorative space
for students to practice mindfulness, yoga, and self-reflection. The club
promotes mental and physical wellness, encouraging self-compassion and
balance in a supportive community.
Need to chill? Mustang Movement is all about finding your calm through
yoga and mindfulness. We’ll help you de-stress, stretch out, and just vibe.
Perfect for anyone who wants to clear their mind after a long day!
Open to all—students are welcome to join throughout the year. The more
zen, the better!
 
Movement and Meditation Club Permission Slip

Prairie Partners

Run by

Mr. Pfeifer
 
The purpose of Prairie Partners is to create an environmental club that establishes and maintains the preservation of prairies and other natural areas in Illinois. Prairie Partners is an after school club that will meet in the Spring at Hoover Elementary School. Magnet students will serve as Mead Mentors to a group of 20 3rd grade students. Together with the help of Mrs. Franz (Hoover gifted teacher) and Mr. Pfeifer (Mead Magnet teacher) students will learn the importance of community service, native gardening and mentorship.
 
Prairie Partners Permission Form

Pride Club

Run by

Ms. Perales
 
Pride Club is all about fostering a vibrant and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and promotes equality. Through discussions, activities, and projects, students will have a safe space to explore identity, self-expression, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.
Ready to show your true colors? Pride Club is the place to be! Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, come hang out with us as we support each other, share stories, and celebrate what makes us unique!
Open to all students throughout the year—everyone is welcome to participate in creating a supportive and affirming environment.
Meets First Monday of each month.
 
Pride Club Permission Slip

Rocketry Club

Run by

Mr. Hirshfeld
 
In Rocketry Club, students work collaboratively to learn about and engineer functional rockets, as well as other machines related to rocket physics. Students that have participated in Rocketry club before at their elementary schools will be given more advanced rocket designs to create. Students will have the opportunity to launch their hand crafted rockets at the annual District 54 Rocket Launch in the Spring
 
Rocketry Club Permission Slip

Tennis Club

Run by

Ms. Ravanesi
 
Welcoming beginners or pros! We will develop and grow mechanics, teach basic court positioning for singles and doubles, and learn how to keep score. Participants will engage in technical instruction, fun drills, and competitive games and matches. Bring gym shoes and a racquet if you have one! Our fall session will run every Thursday starting August 31st through November 2nd. Our spring session will also run every Thursday starting April 4th through May 23rd.
 
Tennis Club Permission Slip

Unified Basketball Club

Run by

Mr. Loranger
 
Unified Basketball promotes social inclusion by joining students with and without special needs on the same team to promote friendships, opportunities, exercise, and fun while playing basketball. Unified Basketball is open to all– it is co-ed and open to both 7th and 8th graders. The team will consist of Special Olympics Athletes, and Unified Partners. The season will run from late November through early March, with weekly practices from 4-5 pm. We will have at least 3 games and will also participate in the Special Olympics Unified Basketball tournament. Students will need their own transportation to and from practices (at Mead) and games (Mead and other nearby schools). Students must have a consent/ permission slip completed and a Special Olympics Medical form filled out by a physician. Students that are Unified Partners must also fill out their “Class A” (https://www.soill.org/class-a-registration/). Please email Mr. Loranger with any questions!
 
Unified Basketball New Athlete Information Packet
 
Unified Basketball Permission Slip

We Are One Club

Run by

Ms. Perales
 
We Are One Club brings students together to promote cultural unity and respect for diversity. Through meaningful conversations, events, and collaborative projects, the club creates a space where everyone can feel included and appreciated for their unique backgrounds and experiences.
Want to make new friends and learn about different cultures? We Are One is your go-to! This club is all about bringing everyone together—no matter where you’re from. It’s a chance to celebrate diversity and find common ground with awesome people!
Open to all students—join us at any point in the school year. Unity starts with YOU!
This club meets once a month, and our first meeting will be on September 16th.
Our current meeting dates are scheduled for:
9/16, 10/21, 11/18, 12/09, 1/27, 2/24, 3/17, 4/21, 5/19
 
We Are One Club Permission Slip

Yearbook Club

Run by

Ms. Morrison
Mrs. Reimel
 
Yearbook Club meets every Thursday from November to Spring Break after school in room 223 (Ms. Morrison’s Room). In Yearbook Club, you will design the Yearbook by selecting pictures from school events and creating a layout. Students will use computer design and art skills to create pages. Students will get a chance to take some pictures of clubs and activities during the school year. Yearbook Club is a great way to have fun and socialize with friends. Please contact Ms. Morrison or Mrs. Reimel for any questions.
 
Yearbook Club Permission Slip

Soccer

Run by

Mr. Hirshfeld

Soccer intramurals are every Tuesday and Thursday and take place in the fall and spring.  Whether you have soccer experience or not, come on out and have fun playing.  After you get a permission slip signed, you can show up and play! We meet every Tuesday and Thursday in Mr. Hirshfeld’s room 104 after school and then head out to the field together to play till 3:45.  Please remember to bring clothes and shoes to play in! Come out and join us!

 
Soccer Permission Form

Co-Ed Volleyball

Run by

Mr. Donlan
Mrs. Haney

Co-Ed volleyball intramurals is open to all 7th and 8th grade students. Come have a great time playing volleyball games in a relaxed, fun setting. The meeting dates for this school year (2024-25) are: Thursday 12/5, Monday 12/16, Tuesday 12/17 and Thursday 12/19.