Hillside PTO is proud to offer a variety of fun and enriching extracurricular clubs to Hillside Elementary students. We offer a variety of clubs throughout the year – watch our News & Announcements section for club announcements and registration dates for each session!
Registration for clubs is online only and is first-come, first served. Club space is limited, so register early! In the event of weather-related closures or early dismissals, clubs will be canceled and a make-up day scheduled.
Please be advised that a nurse will not be present during after school clubs. If your student has a medical condition that may require attention during club, please inform the club leader.
For questions or additional information, contact our Clubs Coordinator.
Spring Club Information
Registration opens on Monday, March 27th at 10:00am.
Clubs begin the week of April 17th and run for 5 weeks each.
Times: Clubs start after school and run until 4:45PM. Students will need a ride home from a trusted adult – the school district does NOT provide transportation home from after-school clubs.
Cost: Club cost is $100 per student for 5 sessions. Payment is requested as part of online registration. Financial assistance is available for after-school clubs. Please contact the school counselor, Ms. Kilby at kilbyk@tesd.net. All inquiries are confidential.
Wait List: Space in each club is limited. The registration form will show how many spaces are available at the time you register. If your desired club is FULL, you may fill out our wait list form. If spaces become available, they will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Spring 2023 Clubs:
Art Club – Monday Session
Cost: $100
Grades Eligible: K-4
Instructor: Mrs. Braun
Days: Mondays, 4/17-5/15
Calling all artists! In art club, we will create using a variety of art media while having lots of fun. Students will create a painting, a drawing and a pottery piece. The children also will be given a sketchbook that they will be working in during club time.
Running Club – Monday
Cost: $100
Grades Eligible: 1-2
Instructor: Mrs. Tuffner
Days: Tuesdays, 4/17-5/15
Stay active this spring! Each week, runners will begin with a warmup, then jog around the outside fields, play running games/relay races and finish with stretching. Students will run a short race in the final session.
Art Club – Tuesday Session
Cost: $100
Grades Eligible: K-4
Instructor: Mrs. Braun
Days: Tuesdays, 4/18-5/16
Calling all artists! In art club, we will create using a variety of art media while having lots of fun. Students will create a painting, a drawing and a pottery piece. The children also will be given a sketchbook that they will be working in during club time.
Extra Recess Club – Wednesday
Cost: $100
Grades Eligible: 2-4
Instructor: Ms. Beisswenger
Days: Wednesdays, 4/19-5/17
If your child likes to play with friends on the playground, then this is the club for them! Recess is a great time for students to connect with others, cooperate, communicate, and have fun. During this club, children will have opportunities to play structured games and play freely. It is finally time to get outside and enjoy some warm weather!
Garden Club – Thursday
Cost: $100
Grades Eligible: K-2
Instructor: Mrs. Pechin
Days: Thursdays, 4/20-5/18
Have a budding gardener? During this club the students will learn about square foot gardening and companion planting. Each child will be planting their own garden seeds to be transplanted and take home. There will also be garden themed crafts. The students will help with the school’s garden to prepare it for planting.
Your Favorite Music Games – Thursday
Cost: $100
Grades Eligible: K-4
Instructor: Mr. Haines
Days: Thursdays, 4/20-5/25 – no club 5/18
Bounce The Ball! Thread follows the Needle. The Wolf Game…. and more. Join Mr. Haines in this fun club to play all the music games you love from music class with a few new games! Students will sing, play instruments, and of course play their favorite games.