At John Kerr Elementary School we believe that providing students the opportunity to participate in clubs and activities is incredibly important. Joining one or more of our exciting clubs or activities gives students many opportunities including: making new friends, building respect and learning teamwork, gaining self-confidence, relieving stress, learning real-world skills, developing time management skills, and just having fun while you learn!

After school enrichment clubs and activities are held throughout the school year on a seasonal basis, typically one session in the Fall and another session in the Spring.  Enrichment activities will vary.  Previous club offerings have included Sensational Sewing, Mobile Madness, Cardio Kickball, Wonderful Weaving, Cheernastics, and many more.

• Fall 2023
  All groups will run from October 3rd - November 16th  on either Tuesdays and/or Thursdays.  (no classes on Thursday, October 12th or Tuesday, November 7th) Groups meet from 2:45-4:00 pm.  

  Sign-Ups for Fall Enrichment classes CLOSED on Friday, September 8th.
  
  If you have any questions about clubs, please contact the office at (540) 662-3945. 

Chess (3rd/4th)

This is a club for chess beginners! Students will learn the basics of how each piece moves. Chess Club will meet from 2:45-4PM on Tuesdays.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Obitts.

LEGO League Discover (K-2nd)

Come learn about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through fun, exciting hands-on learning. You will gain real-world problem-solving experiences through challenges and tasks involving Legos!  Lego League Discover will meet from 2:45-4PM on Tuesdays.  If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Mathias.

LEGO League Explore (3rd/4th)

Come learn about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through fun, exciting hands-on learning. You will  gain real-world problem-solving experiences through challenges and tasks involving Legos!  Lego League Explore will be held on Thursdays from 2:45-4PM.   If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Weir.

Ski Club

The John Kerr Elementary School Ski Club will return this year!  Mrs. Hammond, one of our ELL teachers, will be teaching skiing lessons.  A parent or guardian must provide transportation and stay for the duration of the event in case of injury or equipment issues.  The Ski Club meets four times during the winter.  Tentative dates will be January 5th and January 19th at Bryce Resort and February 3rd, and February 24th at Whitetail Resort.  Please see the JKES Ski Club news article for more information.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hammond.

STEAM Club

Students will design and create individualized STEAM projects.  STEAM Club will meet on Thursdays from 2:45-4PM. Please contact Ms. Mathias for more information.

Ukulele Club (3rd/4th)

Learn the basics of Ukulele and play along with some favorite uke songs!   Ukulele Club will meet from 2:45-4PM on Tuesdays. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Scott.

Weird Science

Students will explore and work on science concepts and skills through exciting STEM experiments!  Weird Science for 3rd/4th grade will be held after school on Tuesdays.  Weird Science for 1st/2nd grade will be held after school on Thursdays.  If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Kretchman.

Wrestling

This class is an introduction to the sport of wrestling which will culminate with a WPS takedown tournament between all the elementary schools and DMIS.  K-2nd grade Wrestling will meet on Tuesdays and 3rd/4th grade Wrestling will meet on Thursdays. Please contact Mrs. Sardelis for more information.

Yearbook Club (4th)

This club is for 4th grade students who are interested in helping create the 2023-2024 JKES yearbook! We will be using a digital design program to create the yearbook from cover to cover. Yearbook Club will meet from 2:45-4PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  You must be able to attend both days.  Please contact Mrs. Rieger or Mrs. Campbell for more information.