Clubs and Activities Available
Please note that we will ONLY have late buses on Tuesdays. Any clubs that meet any other afternoon will require parent pick up.
After-School and Activity Bus Information
Extra Curricular Activities
Students will be charged a non-refundable fee for participation in extra-curricular activities. The non-refundable fee for joining each club is $45. In addition, any costs associated with the club will be paid for directly by students or through fundraising.
Fees and registration are paid through the COMMUNITY PASS Portal. If you do not have your Community Pass information, please contact Financial Services at (732) 613-6674. Leave a message and someone will return your call.
If your child is participating in ANY after-school activity or staying with a teacher for after-school help, please discuss the ACTIVITY BUSES and STOPS with them, even if you plan on picking them up. Please note that the stops are different than their regular bus stops.
2026-2027 HUES CLUBS
ACADEMIC CHALLENGERS (6th Grade Only)
Advisor: Mr. Smith
Description: Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test? In this fun and engaging club, students will explore a wide range of academic topics including math, science, government, sports, art, history, technology, English, current events and general knowledge. Students will compete in trivia-style games such as Jeopardy and Trivial Pursuit against classmates. Research interesting topics and create interactive presentations or games. Design booklets based on trivia questions and favorite subjects. Come challenge your mind, show off your smarts and have fun learning with friends!
ART CLUB
Advisor: Ms. Barrett & Mrs. Kulik
Description: Hammarskjold Upper Elementary's Art Club is designed to promote an awareness of visual arts and encourage the growth of creativity and technical skill. Membership is chosen based upon application and attendance of interest meeting. 6th Grade Only
Max - 24 Students
BAND - 6th Grade
Advisor: Mrs. Vanaman
Description: After-school Band rehearsals extend classroom activities and learning experiences. After-school rehearsals are optional and attendance will earn students extra credit for their band grade. Exact dates will be communicated with students and families as needed. Concert Band participates in two concerts per year - the HUES Band Winter Concert and the HUES Band Spring Concert.
Requirements: In order to attend after-school Band, students must be enrolled in the elective class 6th Grade Band or 6th Grade Percussion.
BAND - 5th Grade
Advisor: Mrs. Vanzini
Description: After-school Band rehearsals extend classroom activities and learning experiences. After-school rehearsals are optional and attendance will earn students extra credit points for their band grade. Exact dates will be communicated with students and families as needed. Concert Band participates in two concerts per year - the HUES Band Winter Concert and the HUES Band Spring Concert.
Requirements: In order to attend after-school Band, students must be enrolled in the elective class 5th Grade Band or 5th Grade Percussion.
BUDDY SPORTS
Advisor: Mrs. Signorile
Description: Provide general education and special needs students with a variety of physical activities to increase skills such as developing friendships, gross-motor abilities, following directions and how to appropriately handle competitive situations. Students will also develop teamwork and exercise habits. Advisor approval required. Max of 25 students.
C.A.R.E. (Caring Adults Reinforcing Education)
Advisors: Mrs. Liguori (5th Grade)
Description: This club provides a select group of students with additional support in completing homework assignments and preparing for quizzes/tests after school. Members of our EBHS Honor Society volunteer to work after school with students in need of assistance.
Requirements: Students need to be recommended to participate in this program, and, if selected, make a commitment to attend regularly. Students must be willing to bring all materials necessary with them to C.A.R.E. CLUB and have a positive attitude and desire to improve their academic standing. Students must have a signed permission slip.
C.A.R.E (Caring Adults Reinforcing Education)
Advisor: Mrs. Santos (6th Grade)
Description: This club provides a select group of students additional support in completing homework assignments and preparing for quizzes/tests after school. The club will be overseen by 2 teachers. Members of our EBHS Honor Society volunteer to work after school with students in need of assistance.
CHEERFUL CREATIONS
Advisor: Mrs. Tirso
Description: This club is a vibrant community dedicated to spreading joy through intentional acts of service and artistic expression. Our members participate in meaningful community outreach initiatives and creative kindness activities designed to brighten the lives of those around us. We are especially proud to partner withe the Butterfly Effect Project, where students from across Hammarskjold work withing their PODS to develop a project that spreads joy throughout the community. Whether we are crafting heartfelt gifts or organizing local events, our mission is to transform our world "cheerful creation" at a time.
Requirements: Open to all students in good academic/behavioral standing.
Description: Honors Chorus Club is a wonderful opportunity for students who are interested in additional choral experiences outside of the school day. We will have two performances: the Winter Chorus Concert and the Spring Chorus Concert. This is a curricular club that is only open to music elective students at HUES. Any student who is in Band, Orchestra, Piano, or Choir elective can join. No audition required. More information as to how to register is provided in their music elective Google Classrooms
CODING CLUB 1& 2
Advisors: Mrs. Richards & Mrs. Santos (5th and 6th Grade)
Description: The Coding Club provides an opportunity for students to showcase their coding skills in a collaborative, open-ended, student-led environment. Members will learn the fundamentals of coding and how it can be used to create solutions that solve everyday problems students can encounter.
-Max - 25 Students per section.
DRAMA CLUB
Advisors: Ms. Calicchio
Description: Students engage in the rehearsal process of a kids musical version that has both an in-school student performance and a night performance for guests on the stage at the JMPAC at Hammarskjold. Specific cast requirements for each day will be announced on the Drama Club Website.
Requirements: Students must audition and be selected to participate in the Drama Club. Attendance at rehearsals is required; absences may result in a student not being permitted to continue in the program. All rehearsals will require students to provide their own transportation home. Students may be asked to provide materials for costumes, props and/or set production the week of a show.
HUES GOT TALENT
Advisor:
Description: The purpose of this club will be to prepare students for the annual HUES talent show. Students will learn skills related to stage performance along with practicing their prepared act for the annual show. Must submit audition video to attend in person auditions. Open to all eligible students.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Advisor: Mrs. Vanaman (5th & 6th Grade)
Description: Provides an opportunity for students to practice skills learned in music classes as they perform jazz music. Students audition and may participate in several student performances. Schedule of exact dates will be made available to band students.
Requirements: To participate in Jazz Band, students must be enrolled in the Band or Percussion elective. New Jazz Band members will be selected by audition. Returning members do not need to audition unless they are trying out on a new instrument. Attendance at rehearsals and the Night of Jazz concert is required. Excessive absences will result in dismissal from the ensemble. Students will need need transportation home as late buses will not be available.
ORCHESTRA—5th Grade
Advisor: Mr. Finnegan
Description: Before and after school Orchestra rehearsals are an extension of the 6th Grade Orchestra elective. During the after-school rehearsals, all sections of Orchestras are combined. Before and after school rehearsals are scheduled throughout the year as needed by the Orchestra Director. There are two concerts per year - the Hammarskjold Orchestra Winter Concert and the Spring Concert. Attendance in after-school rehearsals is optional, but extra credit will be given to students who attend. Attendance and participation at the Winter and Spring Concerts is mandatory for all 5th Grade Orchestra students. Meeting days will vary as needed and will be communicated via Orchestra Google Classroom.
Requirements: In order to attend after-school Orchestra, students must be enrolled in the 5th Grade Orchestra elective.
ORCHESTRA—6thGrade
Advisor: Mr. Nelson
Description: Before and after school Orchestra rehearsals are an extension of the Orchestra elective. During the after-school rehearsals, all sections of Orchestra classes are combined. Before and after-school rehearsals are only scheduled before performances. There are two concerts per year - the Hammarskjold Orchestra Winter Concert and the District Wide Orchestra Concert. Meeting days will vary as needed and will be communicated via the Orchestra Google Classroom.
Requirements: In order to attend after-school Orchestra, students must be enrolled in the 6th Grade Orchestra elective.
STUDENT COUNCIL
Advisor: Ms. Ruggiero
Description: The goal of the Hammarskjold Student Council is to promote school spirit and community service through a variety of school-related activities. The Student Council is made up of a governing body of four 6th grade students and a representative from both 5th and 6th grades. All members of the Student Council are elected by the student body after being recommended by teachers. Some specific activities that the Student Council is involved in include, election of officers and study representatives, fund raising, food drives, holiday drive, school wide student of the month recognition program, school spirit week, end of the year talent show. Meetings are normally held twice a month after school. During particularly busy times, the club may meet more often. Max – 25 students (eligibility based on completion of registration paperwork).
Requirements: The most important quality that a member of the Student Council must have is dedication and commitment to the club. The success of any Student Council activity is completely dependent upon the support and hard work of Student Council members. Therefore, regular attendance at meetings is mandatory. We encourage members to bring their ideas to meetings. As a group, our goal is to work toward turning those ideas into projects and activities that the entire school can enjoy.
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NEWS AT HUES (a.k.a Video News Makers)
Advisor: Ms. Ruggiero & Ms. Kerrigan (6th Grade Only)
Description: Video Newsmakers provides students with an opportunity to produce, direct, write, and perform video broadcasts on our "News at HUES" morning announcements. This club meets every morning in the media center, however, a student will be scheduled to attend only once a week. Max – 25 students for each semester. Students must be approved to register.
Requirements: Once enrolled in the club, students must have a signed permission slip to participate.
YEARBOOK
Advisors: Ms. Moloughney & Mr. Bondi
Description: Provides students with an opportunity to use skills learned in English and Art classes in order to produce a school yearbook. Students meet in sections to design, draw and layout sections of the yearbook as assigned. Students help with activity pictures, writing copy, captions and taking candid pictures. Each section will be responsible for all aspects of completing their assignment within the scope of their deadline. It is imperative that students be committed to the production of this yearbook and cannot be involved in another club that will meet at the same time as the section deadline the student is assigned. Each student will be assigned a 'section' of the yearbook to create designs and layouts. Max students - 40.