Clubs & After School Activities

Via Community Programs

The North Andover Middle School Cross Country program is back for the fall of 2019.  Our athletes train for running on roads, trails, and fields in races ranging from just over one mile to as long as 2.3 miles in a safe, social environment with experienced coaches.   

Prior running experience is not necessary. Our athletes will progress at their pace throughout the season. We will work with the athletes to create and follow through on appropriate goals as well as meet new people and develop relationships among students across all three grades at NAMS.

Who: Any NAMS student in grades 6-8 as of September 2020

When: Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays 2:35-4:15 starting 9/4/19

Where: Meet in Symmes Lobby at NAMS. We go from there.

Cost: $70 Covers all meet fees.

For more information (schedule, uniform, practice info, policies, etc) please visit: https://sites.google.com/northandoverpublicschools.com/namsxc/home 

To register, please visit:  
Community Programs website

Registration closes on 9/13.

Questions? Email sturtevantd@northandoverpublicschools.com

The Gender and Sexuality Alliance is a group that creates a safe place where all students can come together to discuss their individual thoughts and ideas. The GSA club will meet together to talk about different ways to promote school-wide acceptance and advocacy of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues. All students in the NAMS community are welcome to join this club. For questions, please contact Grey Conti at contig@northandoverpublicschools.com 

For more information visit the NAMS GSA website at:

https://sites.google.com/northandoverpublicschools.com/nams-gsa/home

 

Are you a writer? An artist? A poet? Are you looking for ways to display your creativity? Join the NAMS Literary League! This club will work to collect submissions, design, publish, and distribute the NAMS Literary Magazine!  We will be meeting on Tuesdays from 3:00pm- 3:45pm. All meetings will be held virtually. All grades are welcome! Our first meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20th.

Please email Mrs. Cyr at  cyrc@northandoverpublicschools.com for more information and to receive a Google Meet link to our first meeting.

Interested in improving your math problem-solving skills? Join the MATHCOUNTS Math Club!  In MATHCOUNTS, learning math is fun, social, and supportive.  We inspire curiosity and build confidence in students of all levels. Members of the MATHCOUNTS Math Club will also get to participate in the MATHCOUNTS competition series, where students from all 50 states will come together to engage in a series of in-person contests.  Our MATHCOUNTS Math Club Advisor is Mr. Smith and his email is smithw@northandoverpublicschools.com

The NAMS Jazz Band performs a wide variety of music from swing to latin, rock to funk. Jazz Band is open to all students with at least a year experience on their instrument by audition. Students should look for a Google Form in Google Classroom to sign up. Rehearsals will be held on Google Meet to start on Thursdays after school from 3pm-4pm. Please contact Mr. Nelson at nelsonc@northandoverpublicschools.com with any questions.

 

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Student Leadership is a student led organization that welcomes students in grades 6 - 8 to work together to promote:  school spirit, positive school culture, inclusion of all students, and a stronger sense of empathy by supporting various charitable organizations.  While some events and activities like the Fall Food Drive, Spring Spirit Week, and ongoing Courtyard Improvements, are annual, Student Leaders get to choose projects and activities in which they are interested - as long as they fall into one of our three initiatives: School Improvement, School Spirit and Service. 

Regular (virtual or in-person) monthly meetings will be held for all members.  Sub Committees meet more during particular projects and events; based on student schedules and availability.

This year's Student Leadership advisors are Erien Gordon, Jim Gosselin, & Michaela Blaney

 

The yearbook is designed to highlight and commemorate each grade and their most memorable times at NAMS. A collection of student pictures, candids, faculty and most important events are included each year.  The NAMS Yearbook Club is composed of students wishing to be yearbook photographers and/or be a part of the yearbook design. Yearbook photographers are asked to cover all aspects of student life – from classroom activities to after-school activities.  The yearbook design staff helps with the layout of the yearbook and at the end of the year,organizes the yearbook distribution.

Yearbook is a great way to meet new friends and express yourself creatively, and each student's contribution to the yearbook can be seen come to fruition when the yearbook arrives in June!

Advisor:  Ms. Barron who may be contacted by email at barronm@northandoverpublicschools.com

After Hours Clubs/Activities - Fall SessionAfter Hours Clubs/Activities - Fall Session 2025

After Hours Programs offer a variety of clubs/activities after school free-of-charge to all students. The courses are designed to give middle school students a chance to try something new, share an interest with others, or just to have a place to hang out after school in a safe, welcoming environment. This opportunity is possible thanks to our NAMS PTAC and the money we raise through our annual fundraiser.

Mondays (10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3,11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1)

• Library Hangout- Ms. Reusch, Library
• Mani/Pedi Club- Mrs. Nightingale, J202
• Brazilian Portuguese Language & Culture Club- Mr. Grisetto, F205
• Movie Club- Ms. Keefe, F111
• Dungeons & Dragons Club- Mrs. Manning, S105 

Tuesdays  (10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2)

• Art Club- Ms. Tomkins, Art Room RA 102
• Library Hangout- Ms. Reusch, Library
• Basketball Club- Ms. Pino, Gym
• Chess Club- Mrs. Nightingale, J202
• Wrestling Club for Beginners- Mr. Abel, Fitness Room
• Dungeons & Dragons Club- Mrs. Manning, S105 

Thursdays   ( 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/, 12/4)

• Library Hangout- Ms. Reusch, Library
• Futsol (Soccer) Club- Ms. Pino, Gym
• American Sign Language-Mrs. Bell , Skills Room RA 104
• French Language & Culture Club- Mr. Grisetto, F205

How do I sign up?

Students simply need to show up for whatever club they are interested in on the first day it is offered.  Students will be asked to sign in and sign out of the club each day. 

Please note: All participants must make arrangements for getting home at 3:20 p.m..

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Keefe in F111 after school anytime or KeefeC@NorthAndoverPublicSchools.com

 

After Hours Clubs/Activities Descriptions - Fall Session 2025

LIBRARY HANGOUT (Monday, Tuesdays or Thursday ) - The library will remain open for students to check out books, study, do homework, work on projects, or just hang out and enjoy the library!

MANI/PEDI CLUB  (Monday) - Pamper yourself once a week and give yourself or a friend a manicure and/or pedicure.  Go home relaxed, looking and feeling great! 

BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE CLUB (Monday) -Students who speak Portuguese or want to improve their language skills have a place to gather where they can socialize and talk. Students who want to learn Portuguese to communicate with friends and/or family can join and do language activities and get some practice speaking. Cultural activities, art, videos, games, educational video games, and physical activities like playing soccer in the recess area could be included. Disclaimer, I am not Brazilian but I speak Portuguese conversationally and have personal ties to Brazil. I also spent the entire summer there in 2025.

MOVIE CLUB (Monday)- Movie club is about making new friends that like the same movies as you do.  We will be discussing the movies before and after we watch them. As well as talking about specific types of movies; such as Drama, cartoon, Disney and many more.  We usually get to watch 3-4 movies over the next few weeks.  

DUNGEON & DRAGONS CLUB (Monday)-. Enjoy this time playing D&D with your friends after school. Use your imaginations, dice, and character sheets to tell a story and embark on an adventure

ART CLUB (Tuesdays ) - More art time after school?! Obviously this is a "yes please!" You might grab your sketchbook and fine tune your individual technique with some inktober sketching. You might dive into painting, or a craft. This club gives you an opportunity to explore art and craft materials beyond what is offered in the curriculum independently, or with friends. If you don't have art yet with me, come get in the art zone with us on Tuesdays.

BASKETBALL  (Tuesdays) - Come enjoy an hour of shooting hoops to unwind from your day! We can play full court, half court, Knockout, HORSE, or any other games that suit the group. All skill levels are welcome. Lace up your sneaks and join us for some fun!

CHESS CLUB (Tuesday) - Calling all Chess players!  Bring your own chess set or use one provided by the school to play chess against your friends, or new people you may meet!  Sharpen your game skills and maybe learn some great strategies from your peers.

WRESTLING CLUB FOR BEGINNERS (Tuesdays)- Introduction to High School style wrestling from High School Coach Mr Abel.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (Thursday)- Ever had an interest in learning another language? Do you use your hands a ton when you talk? If either or both of these questions apply to you, American Sign Language could be the perfect choice! In the class, we will learn basic signs, short phrases and even try to talk to one another in short sentences by the end of the session. This is a very basic course, easy to learn while learning a new way to talk to friends!

FUTSOL SOCCER  (Thursdays) - Come enjoy an hour of soccer skills to unwind from your day! We can play full court, half court, skills and drills, or any other games that suit the group. All skill levels are welcome.

FRENCH LANGUAGE & CULTURE CLUB  (Thursdays) - Students will practice speaking French and learn about the culture of France and other French-speaking countries through activities and games in a social setting.