It’s the last period of the day, and everyone in your classroom is jittery and restless, counting down the minutes until the bell rings. RINGGGGG! Everybody sprints down the halls, speeding to the sign-in computers in the lobby. The crowd shoves against each other, eager to get to their clubs.
Whenever you participate in an after school club or activity, you must sign in with the computers in the lobby or near the club you are going to. Sign-in lines are always chaotic, with students all pushing to get closer to the computers.
“I think that they need to send the sign-in link out to everyone so it’s not as crowded. I know the sign-in lines are really long, but it’s not worth going home instead,” said Ava B., an eighth grader at Frost.
Despite the long lines, the clubs are really a favorite with the students, with about 300 kids staying after school each day to participate in clubs and have fun with their friends. Some of the most popular clubs include Baking, Volleyball, and Library Homework Club.
Usually, the Baking Club gets full as soon as the bell rings. “The line for the Baking Club is crazy. It gets so full so fast because of the limited spots,” said Alicia C., newly elected seventh grade SCA member.
“Volleyball Club is really fun. I go there at least once a week with my friends,” said seventh grader Stella L. The club is run by Ms. Withington, an eighth grade Civics teacher at Frost.
Though Baking and Volleyball are the most popular clubs, there are many others. Writing, Movie, and Maker Space are just a few. There are also competitive clubs, some of which students need to test to get into, such as Science Olympiad and Model United Nations (MUN). Drama is a special club as well, and is made up of the students who made it into Frozen Junior’s cast and crew.
Teachers at Frost have a lot of work that they must do after school. Students may make a lot of noise, but the teachers enjoy seeing the kids have fun and expressing themselves.
“I like the after school clubs. I see students making new friends, and having a lot of fun!” said Ms. Champagne, Journalism and seventh grade English teacher.
Overall, clubs are a way to connect and collaborate with other students, as well as meet new friends. There’s a club here at Frost for everyone, if you only look!
Drama, Matilda Junior, 2024. Photo provided by Mr. Lockrem.
