Sports, Clubs & Intramurals

Sports

Girls Soccer

Instructor: Coach Katie Keough
Day(s) of the Week: Schedule to Follow
Start Date: September 
End Date:  November
Pick-Up Location: Soccer Fields behind school, no later than 4:45PM
Registration Process: Students must have an updated Physical Form and a Permission to Participate form completed (front and back)

Notes: Students athletes need cleats and shinguards.  Soccer ball encouraged. 

Boys Soccer

Instructor: 
Day(s) of the Week: Schedule to Follow
Start Date: September
End Date: November
Pick-Up Location: Soccer Fields behind school, no later than 4:45PM
Registration Process: Students must have an updated Physical Form and a Permission to Participate form completed (front and back)

Notes: Students athletes need cleats and shinguards.  Soccer ball encouraged.
 

Girls Volleyball

Instructor: Coach Kim Mallard
Day(s) of the Week: Schedule to Follow
Start Date: September 
End Date:  November
Pick-Up Location: Outside of the Gym (front of the school), no later than 4:45PM
Registration Process: Students must have an updated Physical Form and a Permission to Participate form completed (front and back)

Notes: Students athletes need sneakers and shorts/sweatpants.  Kneepads are encouraged.

Girls Basketball

Instructor: Coach Kim Mallard
Day(s) of the Week: Monday-Friday, except on Game Days
Start Date: November
End Date:  January
Meeting Place: Gym
Registration Process: Students must have an updated Physical Form and a Permission to Participate form completed (front and back)

Notes: Student athletes need to come to practice prepared and have a ride arrive promptly at 5PM on practice days and immediately following games on game days. Pickup in front of the school.
 

Boys Basketball

Instructor: Coach Charles Neal
Day(s) of the Week: Schedule to follow
Start Date: November
End Date:  January
Meeting Place: Gym
Registration Process: Quarter 1 grades determine eligibility and Quarter 2 grades determine continued eligibility.  Students must maintain a C average in all classes. Students must have an updated Physical Form and a Permission to Participate form completed (front and back)

Notes: Student athletes need to come to practice prepared and have a ride arrive promptly at 5PM on practice days and immediately following games on game days.  A schedule will be sent home and posted for all student athletes. Pickup in front of the school.
 

Intramurals

Fall Intramurals, Cross Country & Flag Football

Instructor: Mr. Smith & Mr. Ugolik
Day(s) of the Week:  Wednesday
Time: 2:50 pm – 3:35 pm
Start Date: September 27th
End Date: November
Registration Process: Sign-Up in Google Classroom
Meeting Place: Students will meet in the main hallway outside the girls and boys locker room at 2:50 p.m.

Description:  Cross Country running is a sport where individuals run outdoors. Students will focus on conditioning, agility, and long distance running while also building lasting friendships. Students should be dressed to run outside, and should bring a water bottle. All runners must ask their parent sign an Athletic Permission to Participate form.  

Winter Intramurals/ Snowboard & Ski Club

Instructor: Mr. Cebula
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 2:50 pm – 3:35 pm
Start Date: December
End Date:  February
Registration Process: 
Description: Students who are interested in skiing and snowboarding are invited to participate.  Students will have the opportunity to travel to Mount Southington to either learn to ski/snowboard or to showoff their skills. 

Spring Intramurals

Instructor: TBD
Day(s) of the Week: TBD
Time: 2:50 pm – 3:35 pm
Start Date: TBD
End Date:   
Meeting Place: Fitness Room
Registration Process: Signed participation form submitted.

Description: Spring Intramurals include Strength and Conditioning for various sports, along with skills specific to track and field.

 

Clubs

A-Team (Gr. 7 & Gr. 8)

Instructors: Gr. 7- Ms. Mule; Gr. 8- Mr. Tremper
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday
Start Date: September 27th (Gr. 7); October 4th (Gr. 8)
End Date:  May

Registration Process: Students are chosen to be a part of the grade level A-Teams by Team Leaders & Team Teachers.

 

Let's Learn Merengue

Instructor: Mr. Santos
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays, 2x per month
Start Date: December 2023
End Date:  May 2024
Meeting Place: Room 156

Description: This club-- hosted by Sr. Santos-- teaches students how to merengue.  Come join us and learn some dance moves.  No dance experience required! 
 

Math Club

Instructors: Ms. Zarate
Day(s) of the Week: Every other Wednesday beginning September 27th
Time: 2:50 pm – 3:35 pm
Start Date: October 4th
End Date: May
Registration Process: Contact Ms. Zarate in Room 125 for information.

Description:  Do you enjoy puzzles, games, and challenges? Do you find math easy? Do you want to have fun while learning new types of math outside of your regular math class? Not a "problem"! The HMS math club is for you! The math club meets twice a month for activities and competitions.

Jazz Band

Instructor: Mr. Gunn
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 2:50pm – 3:35 pm
Start Date: October 4th
End Date: May
Meeting Place: Room 105
Description: Students who play saxophone, trumpet, low brass, guitar, bass, piano or drum set are eligible to audition.  Students must be able to read music and be willing to work on basic improvisation.    Members will perform at concerts and other school events throughout the year. 

Mock Trial

Instructor: Mr. Rocco
Day(s) of the Week: Every other Wednesday
Time: 2:50 pm – 3:35 pm
Start Date: October 4th
End Date: May
Meeting Place: Room 144
Registration Process: Contact Mr. Rocco (Room 123) for more information
Description:  Mock Trial is for students interested in a future career in law.  Students will have an opportunity to review cases based on actual events.  They will take on the role of attorney, witness, victim or defendant and prepare how they will present their case.  Students will compete against one another in two simulations throughout the year.  Students will also have the opportunity to participate in various field trips connected to the criminal justice system throughout the year including a visit to New Haven Superior Court.

National Junior Honor Society

Instructor: Ms. Rodriguez & Ms. DeLucia
Day(s) of the Week:  Monthly (dates TBD)
Time: 2:50 pm – 3:35 pm
Meeting Place: Room 136
Registration Process: Contact Mrs. Rodriguez (Room 147) or Ms. DeLucia (Room 136) for more information
Application Process: To apply, complete this application
Description:   The National Junior Honor Society is open to 7^th and 8^th grade students who receive high honors during the first two marking periods of the school year and meet the require standards in five areas of evaluation: scholarship, leadership, service, character and citizenship.  After the second marking period, sponsors will review students’ grades and if they are eligible, the student will be invited to fill out an application and participate in the interview process.  We will meet to plan and implement various community service projects in the school and community.

Expressions Club

Instructors:  Mrs. Coggins, Dr. Levy, Mx. Press,
Day(s) of the Week: Every Wednesday
Time: 2:50 pm – 3:35 pm
Start Date: September 27th
End Date: May 2024
Meeting Place: House 3, 2nd Floor.  See Google Classroom for specifics.

Description:  The Expressions Club provides students a safe place to explore their interests.  Students must pre-register in the club's Google Classroom in order to attend.

School Newspaper/The Dragon's Post
 

Instructor: Mrs. McCulley
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 2:50 pm – 3:35 pm
Start Date: September 27th, 2x per month
End Date: June 2024
Meeting Place: Library Media Center
Registration Process: Email Mrs. McCulley or visit the Library Media Center
Description:  The club is for students who are looking for a writing challenge. There will be opportunities for photographers and artists. Students will meet at least twice per month, and the monthly publication will be shared with students and families. 

Student Council

Instructor: Mr. Xavier
Day(s) of the Week:  Wednesdays
Time: 2:50 pm – 3:35 pm
Start Date: October 4th
End Date: May 2024
Meeting Place: Library Media Center
Registration Process: Students must complete an application to participate; Contact Mr. Xavier  (Gr. 8 Guidance Office) for information
Description:  The Student Council is an organization that will develop leadership skills within our students. The Council will work together to support a positive school climate. Under Mr. Xavier’s direction, students will implement activities to support our work with No Place for Hate, Say Something, and Start with Hello. They will help make decisions about student life at HMS, and their voices will be heard!

Technology Club

Instructor: Mr. Molloy
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 2:50 pm – 3:35 pm
Start Date: October 2023
End Date: May 2024
Meeting Place: Room 270

Description: Technology Club focuses on building Vex Robots and using them to compete in various competitions with club members during a 12-day session.  In addition to robots, one day will be dedicated to 3D printing, and one day will be dedicated to drones.

This club is divided into TWO sessions (semester 1 & semester 2), requires pre-registration, and is limited to 16 students due to the equipment needed to complete projects.  

Yearbook Club

Instructor: Ms. Santiago
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 2:50 pm – 3:35 pm
Start Date: January 17th, 2024
End Date: May 2024
Meeting Place: Room 158

Description:  The Yearbook Club is an important part of our HMS community. The students will help select a theme, take pictures of student life, create unique spreads, and market sales for our annual HMS Yearbook.

YES Club

Instructor: Ms. Williams
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Start Date: October 4th
End Date:  TBD
 

Description: Do you love helping people? Would you like to learn more about being an educator? Do you think you could be a mentor for  younger students?  Then the YES club is for you!
Registration Process: See Ms. Williams in Room 114 (House 1, 1st Floor) to join the YES Club.