Information about clubs/activities are given during announcements daily to all students. All permission slips are located in the cafeteria for all to pick up; however, linked below are the same permission slips for your use.
For more information, please email the sponsors of each club.
After School Late Run Bus Routes
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! Please contact Ms. Skaleski with any questions!
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!
Cosmetology Club
Run by
Mrs. Bobren
Cosmetology Club is
Dissection Club
Run by
Mr. Hirshfeld
In this two week club, 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
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.
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.
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
Mead TV
Run by
Ms. Heinlein
Mead TV is a student run live daily broadcast. There are both on-air and off-air positions available, and the broadcasts are seen by the entire school each day.
Mustangs Movement and Meditation Club
Run by
Mrs. Lopez Sunday
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Intramural Sports
In order to participate in the following intramurals at Mead, students MUST have a Sports Physical on file with the nurse and complete the Intramural Sports Permission Slip.
Sports Physical
Sports Physical-Spanish Version
Intramural Sports Permission Slip
Soccer
Run by
Mr. Hirshfeld
Dr. Varchmin
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.
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