Holly Springs STEM Academy offers a variety of clubs for students. Clubs offer students opportunities for enrichment and academic competition. Holly Springs Student Council will serve as the leadership and advisory board for all School Council Meetings and service projects.
*All students participating in an after-school club will be required to register for ASP at no cost. Payment would occur on an as needed basis.
The following clubs will be offered during the 2022-2023 school year:
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Club Name
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Teacher Sponsor(s)
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Purpose
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Jr. Beta Club
5th Grade
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Tammie Rice
Hope Tew
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The purpose of Jr. Beta club is to promote character and social responsibility by encouraging students to participate in the school community. Jr. Beta club also focuses on developing leadership, critical thinking, collaboration and communication skills.
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Science Olympiad
3rd-5th Grade
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Naticia Zocca
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The purpose of Science Olympiad is to excite and encourage students to engage in math, science, and technology through investigations and experimentation. Participants, in grades 3-5, practice activities to prepare them for county and state competitions.
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Reading Bowl Team
4th-5th Grade
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Maria McCardle
Jody Staab
Courtney Cox
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The purpose of Reading Bowl Team is to represent Holly Springs Students in the annual Reading Bowl Competition. Students will read across genres, many nominated to win the Georgia Book Award. They will meet weekly to prepare for competitions related to these books.
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Garden Club
5th Grade
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Molly Guy
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The purpose of Gardening club is to encourage students to become stewards of the land around them, their school, and their own backyard.
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Student Council
3rd-5th Grade
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Karen Schnell
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The purpose of Student Council is to provide 4th and 5th grade students an opportunity to serve as a liaison, representing the Holly Springs student body. The organization will foster school spirit and pride as well as lead community service projects. Each 4th and 5th grade homeroom will elect two students.
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Math Competition
Team
4th-5th Grade
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Amanda Petersen
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The purpose of Math Competition Team is to excite and encourage students to engage in real-world math problem solving through team competition.
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Academic Bowl Team
4th-5th Grade
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Jody Staab
Cathy Hazzard
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The purpose of the Academic Bowl Team is to challenge students who desire to learn knowledge while exhibiting an attitude of respect for themselves and others through academic competition.
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Chorus
4th-5th Grade
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Jennifer McCarthy
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The purpose of HSES Chorus club is to introduce and develop choral skills for performance application. Students rehearse weekly after school and perform a concert.
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Art Stars
4th-5th Grade
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David Jacobs
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The purpose of Art club is designed to extend the learning, thinking, and creativity of students. Students will be engaged in art projects determined through interest surveys and guided discussions.
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Fit Club
4th-5th Grade
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Amanda Anderson
Phil Dutko
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The purpose of Fit Club is to provide 4th and 5th grade students sports and fitness opportunities in a positive and challenging environment.
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Minecraft Club
4th-5th Grade
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Whitney Taylor
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The purpose of Minecraft club is to offer structured curriculum-based activities and free-play or team-based activities through Minecraft EDU. Minecraft requires students to collaborate and develop skills required for abstract problem-solving.
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WPAWS News
5th Grade
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Maria McCardle
David Jacobs
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The purpose of WPAWS News is to provide students with real-world exposure to Broadcast Media production in sharing service announcements, school information, and events with the school community daily.
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FISH Club
3rd-5th Grade
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Lesley Rogers
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The purpose of FISH Club is to help students develop Christian morals and values. |
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Technology Competition
3rd-5th Grade
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Chelsea Chandler
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The purpose of the Technology Club will introduce students to new technology as well as challenge them to enhance their technical skills. Students will create a project to enter into the Regional Technology Competition.
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Wildcat Ambassadors
5th Grade
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Chris Guy
Amanda Anderson
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The purpose of Wild Cat Ambassadors is to involve students in building a relevant and engaging school environment which promotes a safe and positive climate and culture at Holly Springs Elementary School.
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Improv Club
4th-5th Grade
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Joe Lemmo
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To develop student's creativity, mental flexibility, and thinking skills in numerous ways. Improvisation develops a student's imagination and ability to generate new ideas through creating characters and relationships.
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