Trimester 1 Clubs
Menands School is excited to continue extracurricular clubs and sports this Fall for Grades 1-8. Bus transportation home is available for students in grades 3-8. Students in grades 1 and 2 MUST BE PICKED UP BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN. All clubs stay after school until 4:30.Please see the club description for further details.
If a club reaches its maximum capacity, all students who signed up for the club will be entered into a lottery. Through this system, students will be randomly selected to participate in the club. Those who are not selected will be notified via the parent email submitted during sign-ups.
Links for each club will be posted when sign-ups are available.
Sign ups open on Monday, August 31st.
Trimester 1 clubs begin on Tuesday, September 22nd and end on Friday, December 4th.
MONDAY
- Soccer – Grades 7 & 8
- Newspaper Club – Grades 4-6
- Girls on the Run – Grades 3-5
- Coloring Club – Grades 3-5
- Lego Club – Grades 3-5
- Club Volleyball – Grades 5-8
- Stay and Play Club – Grades 1-3
WEDNESDAY
- Cross County-Grades 5-8
- Anime Club – Grades 3-5
- Girls on the Run – Grades 3-5
- Digital Art Club – Grades 6-8
- Wellness Club – Grades 3-5
- Trivia Club – Grades 4&5
- Dungeons & Dragons – Grades 6-8
THURSDAY
- Soccer – Grades 7 & 8
- Yearbook Club – Grades 6-8
- Drama Club Set Design – Grades 6-8
- Library Intern Team – Grades 5-8
- Trivia Club – Grades 4&5
- Club Volleyball – Grades 5-8
FRIDAY
- Cross Country – Grades 5-8
Clubs
Newspaper Club
First Trimester: Mondays
Grades 4-6
Advisor: Mrs. Catini & Mrs. Coughlin
In our Club, students get to dive into the exciting world of journalism by writing about the latest happenings in our school and community. You’ll explore different journalist roles, report on issues that matter to you, and share the fun activities going on around campus. Plus, you’ll collaborate with your peers, learning how to produce and create projects that you can truly be proud of. Join us and let your voice be heard!
Maximum number of participants is 12
Club Volleyball
First Trimester: Mondays & Thursdays
Grades 5-8
Advisors: Ms. Ervin & Ms. McQuade
Join our club volleyball to develop your game! Players will work closely with coaches to master essential volleyball techniques through focused drills and skill-building sessions. We will progress from fundamental mechanics to applying these skills in engaging scrimmages. Once we assess individual proficiency levels, we will group players to focus on specific skill development, ensuring every athlete grows. Practice details and schedule adjustments will be updated as they arise and communicated through ParentSquare.
Please note: This is a developmental club and does not compete against other schools. Students interested in the competitive team should sign up during the Trimester 2 club rollout.
Maximum number of participants is 24
Girls on the Run
First Trimester: Mondays & Wednesdays
Grades 3-5
Advisor: Ms. McGlauflin & Mrs. Roseberger
Girls on the Run is a nonprofit organization that offers programs designed to strengthen girls’ social, emotional, and physical skills. Girls on the Run’s curriculum includes the following three parts: understanding ourselves, valuing relationships and teamwork, and recognizing how we can shape the world at large. Coaches will attend training over the summer months to acquaint themselves with the curriculum.
Typically, there is a registration fee to sign up for a Girls on the Run team. However, due to local funding and grant money, there is no cost for Menands School students to participate. For this club, girls will participate as part of the Menands School Girls on the Run Team with Menands girls only. The club will meet twice a week for an hour and a half after school. Club meetings will be a combination of team-building interactive lessons as well as physical activity. Girls do not need to have prior running experience to participate in this club. As long as we are moving forward, we are moving!
The celebratory event for this club is running/walking in a 5K race at a local park (TBD). The Menands School Team will race with other Girls on the Run teams from local schools/ programs in the Capital Region.
**Please note: Spots for this club are very limited, and your girl’s tuition to participate is covered in full by fundraising and grant money. If your girl does not plan to regularly attend meetings and the 5K, please consider a different club. Additionally, if your girl is chosen via lottery for this club, please do not register her through the official GOTR website until a coach has reached out to you. You will be given a code for checkout when registering that makes the cost free.**
Maximum number of participants is 15
Coloring Club
First Trimester: Mondays
Grades 3-5
Advisors: Ms. Houbre
Join Coloring Club for a fun and creative way to unwind after school! Students will enjoy coloring a variety of pictures and projects while also exploring simple drawing activities. This club is open to all skill levels and provides a relaxed environment where students can express their creativity, build confidence, and have fun making art with friends.
Maximum number of participants is 12.
LEGO Club
First Trimester: Mondays
Grades 3-5
Advisor: Mrs. Kaloyeros & Mrs. Bruce
Do you love to bring your imagination to life? Do you love to build and create? Join the LEGO Club and show off your amazing creations! Students will participate in LEGO challenges and will have time to free build.
Maximum number of participants is 15
Stay and Play Club
First Trimester: Mondays
Grades 1-3
Advisor: Mrs. Hems
A space for children to relax, have fun, and build lasting friendships after school. Through free play and child-led activities, children develop confidence, creativity, and social skills – all while doing what kids love to do the most: playing.
Students in grades 1 and 2 are required to be picked up after this club. Busing is only available for students in grades 3-8.
Maximum number of participants is 15
Anime Club
First Trimester: Wednesdays
Grades 3-5
Advisors: Mrs. Catini
The anime club will provide students with a chance to speak about their favorite anime with their schoolmates. In addition to being with like-minded anime fans, students will learn about the history of anime, create a manga, cosplay, and act out their favorite scenes. Students, on occasion, will watch an age-appropriate anime.
Maximum number of participants is 12
Digital Art Club
First Trimester: Wednesdays
Grades 6-8
Advisors: Mr. Gottcent
Students will work on iPads to explore the world of digital arts. Primarily for beginners, students will be introduced to the basics of the program and will be able to add to their portfolio.
Maximum number of participants is 8
Wellness Club
First Trimester: Wednesdays
Grades 3-5
Advisors: Ms. Kaloyeros & Mrs. Bruce
Join Wellness Club to learn healthy habits, build confidence, make friends, and have fun! Through activities like exercise, mindfulness, self-care, teamwork, and wellness challenges, students will develop skills that support their physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Maximum number of participants is 15
Trivia Club
First Trimester: Wednesdays & Thursdays
Grades 4 & 5
Advisors: Ms. Stack
If you love trivia of all sorts, then trivia club is for YOU! In Trivia Club, we will have questions from academics to movies. It is a creative club to expand our knowledge, work as a team, and most importantly, have fun!
Maximum number of participants is 20
Dungeons & Dragons Club
First Trimester: Wednesdays
Grades 6-8
Advisors: Mrs. McNamara
Open to all skill levels, this D&D group will act as an introduction to the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. Participants will choose from premade characters and become part of the shared story experience as they build their own world of fantasy.
Maximum number of participants is 6
Yearbook
First Trimester: Thursdays
Grades 6-8
Advisors: Mrs. Wroblewski & Mrs. Stanton
Yearbook Club offers students hands-on experience in digital publishing. Members will work as a team to bring the 2026–2027 yearbook to life—handling everything from creative brainstorming and graphic design to photography and community outreach. Additionally, students may need to perform the duties of club secretary or club treasurer.
Maximum number of participants is 10
Drama Club Set Design
First Trimester: Thursdays
Grades 6-8
Advisors: Mr. Gottcent & Ms. Foley
Students will create multiple props and sets for the Drama Club show. Students will use their artistic and creative skills to plan, create, and collaborate with teachers and peers.
Maximum number of participants is 10
Library Intern Team
First Trimester: Thursdays
Grades 5-8
Advisors: Mrs. Furfaro-Martinez
The Library Intern Club is an opportunity for students to become leaders, creators, and advocates within our school library. Members will help design engaging book displays, participate in book discussions, assist with library organization and maintenance, and collaborate on projects that promote reading and learning. Students will also work together to develop creative ideas and initiatives that strengthen our school community, making the library a welcoming and inspiring space for everyone.
Maximum number of participants is 10
Sports
Soccer
First Trimester: Mondays and Thursdays
Grades 7 & 8
Advisor: Mr. Herrmann
Students who join the soccer team will have the opportunity to work on the key skills of the game – passing, ball handling, shooting, and heading. They will also have the opportunity to play in competitive interscholastic matches within the school’s sports league.
Maximum number of participants is 18.
Cross Country
Third Trimester: Wednesdays & Fridays
Grades 5-8
Advisors: Ms. Ervin & Mr. Buskey
The sport of Cross Country provides students in grades 5-8 with an opportunity to participate in an activity that encourages physical fitness. Participants will be running on the nature trail along the school, individually working to improve their personal times in distances ranging from 1 to 2 miles. Practices will consist of running and building up endurance. Runners will also have the opportunity to participate in meets against other schools. More information about meets will be provided when the season starts. Cross country is a fun way to get in good physical shape and challenge yourself. Students do need proper running gear to participate in practice (running in sneakers only).
Maximum number of participants is 25.