Clubs

The purpose of Northstar's After School Clubs program is to provide students with an opportunity to explore an area of interest while providing a safe and structured activity after school. Student expectations during our After School Clubs are very simple. We are asking students to be kind, helpful, and active members of their club each day that it meets. 

Information and sign ups for Quarter 1 Clubs in the 2026-27 school year will be sent mid-September via ParentSquare.

2025-26 Quarter 4 Clubs

Our Quarter 4 After School Clubs will be held from 3:00-4:30 pm between Monday, April 13 and Friday, May 29. The exact days that the club will meet each week are outlined below. 

A confirmation email will be sent on Thursday, April 9 to all families who have signed their student up for a club. Please direct any questions regarding this program to Justin Jablonske, Northstar Assistant Principal, at jjablonske@ecasd.us or 715-852-5111. 

Board Game Club
Meets Tuesdays with Ms. Mary Rettke (mrettke@ecasd.us)
This is the famous club that started at Northstar over 10 years ago. We are a club that meets every Tuesday. Come and play one of Northstar’s plethora of games; New and old, cooperative and competitive, dice rolling and card playing. All games and supplies will be provided. Bring your friends, come to have fun, and never be bored at Boardgame Club.

D&D Club
Meets Thursdays with Ms. Mary Rettke (mrettke@ecasd.us) and Ms. Amanda Keiser (akeiser1@ecasd.us)
Each quarter we will create characters and form new groups. If you have played previously -- GREAT. If you have never played D&D before -- NO WORRIES. We will get you dice and teach you everything you need. On average we have four Dungeon Groups running various campaigns. Have fun discovering new worlds, defending different races, and standing up to monsters. 

Equity Club + SAFE
Meets Tuesdays with Ms. Jenni Berg (jberg@ecasd.us)
Build leadership skills, learn about other cultures and communities, foster a sense of belonging for ALL students and promote healthy choices at Northstar through hands-on projects, crafts, guest speakers, trying new foods, and engaging in student discussions. 

Hmong Culture/Dance Club
Meets Mondays and Thursdays with Ms. Michelle Olson (molson5@ecasd.us) and Ms. Annie Moua (amoua@ecasd.us)
We will continue learning about culture with language, cooking, crafts, and learning dances. 

STEAM Makerspace
Meets Mondays with Ms. Jenny Krenzelok (jkrenzelok1@ecasd.us)
Join us in the library for Makerspace. This time will include a variety of STEAM activities and provide choice options for you to pick from including stop motion, snap circuits, circuitry card making, Legos, etc. Join us in the library Mondays after school for some fun learning!

Study Club
Meets Mondays and Tuesdays with Ms. Amanda Kikilas (akikilas1@ecasd.us) 
Need a space and time to organize your backpack, get ahead of assignments, and feel prepared for the week? Study Club is the spot for you. We will look over your weekly tasks, organize your assignments, and create a system that works for you. We will also have quiet time to complete homework either independently or guided.

Show Choir
Meets Mondays and Thursdays with Mr. Brian Klein (bklein1@ecasd.us)
Join our new 7th-8th grade show choir and get ready to sing, dance, and have a great time! You'll learn catchy songs and cool choreography with help from North High School show choir students. No experience needed; just bring your energy and be ready for fun performances! 

Shakespeare Club
Meets Thursdays with Ms. Hannah Metry (hmetry@ecasd.us)
Are you a kid who loves to perform? Are you interested in trying new things? If so, Shakespeare Festival might be the right club for you! Every week, we will play a game, do some learning around Elizabethan theatre, and work to put on our own play! No acting experience (or script memorization) is required. We will end the quarter with a field trip to connect with the other two ECASD middle schools to perform and watch some Shakespeare together!