Student Clubs

Oak Grove offers a wide range of after-school clubs for students K-8. Most clubs use a single central Google Form for sign-up; a few have their own. Each club's listing has its sign-up link.

Meeting dates below reflect the current (2025-26) school year. Each club's sign-up link has the most up-to-date schedule.

Jump to: Early Elementary (K-3) · Upper Elementary (4-5) · Cross-Grade · Junior High (6-8)

Early Elementary (K-3)

Art Club — Grades 2-3

Grades 2-3 · Ms. Spector
Tuesdays, 3:25-4:25 PM, starting in October · See dates

2nd and 3rd grade alternate weeks. Cap: 25 students per grade, first come first served. Open to any 2nd or 3rd grade student who enjoys making art and would like to explore ideas and materials not covered during art class.

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iCook Cooking Classes — Grades K-4

Grades K-4 · Room 207
Mondays, 3:30-4:30 PM · February 12 - April 22 (no classes 2/19, 3/25, 4/1)

Kids learn to make healthy, delicious recipes while mastering cooking safety, measuring, mixing, dicing, and more.

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K-2 Yoga Club

Grades K-2 · grambo@ogschool.org · Professional Development Room
Tuesdays, 3:20-4:00 PM · October 7 - December 16
Mats provided. Space is limited. Pickup at 4:00 PM outside the main office.

Registration for K-2 closed 9/17/25.

Permission form · Sign up

Lego Club — Grades K-3

Grades K-3 · Mrs. Long and Mr. Malkin · OGSLegoClub@gmail.com
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 PM · February 12 - May 7
Space is limited to 24 builders this session.

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Upper Elementary (4-5)

4th & 5th Grade Choir

Grades 4-5 · Mr. Farris, Director · Music Room
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 PM · First rehearsal September 11

Sing and have fun with friends · Give concerts at school · Participate in special end-of-year event · Perform at a Chicago Wolves Hockey Game on April 18.

Anyone can join — you don't need to know how to sing!

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4th & 5th Grade Drama Club

Grades 4-5 · Drama Room
Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM · March 17; April 1, 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26

Build performance skills through fun, interactive activities — create improvised scenes, practice memorization, and play theater games. This year's theme: Greek Myths.

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Elementary Art Club — Grades 4-5

Grades 4-5 · Ms. Spector
Wednesdays, 3:25-4:25 PM, starting in October · See dates

4th and 5th grade alternate weeks. Cap: 25 students per grade, first come first served. Open to any 4th or 5th grade student who enjoys making art and would like to explore ideas and materials not covered during art class.

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3-5 Yoga Club

Grades 3-5 · grambo@ogschool.org · Professional Development Room
Tuesdays, 3:20-4:00 PM · February 10 - May 5
Mats provided. Space is limited. Pickup at 4:00 PM outside the main office.

Permission form · Sign up

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Cross-Grade

Board Games Club — Grades 5-8

Grades 5-8 · Mr. Picchiotti · Room 206
Tuesdays, 3:25-4:15 PM · November through April

A weekly club for students who enjoy gaming. Bring your own games and socialize with other players — board games, card games, Pokémon, trading (if allowed by parents). No computer games — we're going old school. Specific meeting dates will be posted in October and in the Oak Grove News. See Mr. Picchiotti for additional information.

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Chess Club

All grades

For all students wanting to learn how to play chess for fun or for a richer understanding of the game. Serious and competitive players can join the Oak Grove chess team and represent the school at competitions. See the Virtual Backpack for dates, times, and fees.

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Spanish Club — Grades 4-8

Grades 4-8 · Señora Mann
3:25-4:25 PM · Starts Monday September 15 · Club schedule

Open to all 4th-8th grade students interested in Spanish language and culture. Practice Spanish, make cultural crafts, play games, and learn about Spanish-speaking cultures.

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Junior High (6-8)

BeWell Fitness

Grades 6-8 · Coach Wellenbach · Patt Gym
Fridays, 3:30-4:30 PM · Cap: 25 participants

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Computer Club — Grades 6-8

Grades 6-8 · Dr. Meltzer & Mrs. Klunder · Room 399
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 PM · September 26 - November 14 (no club October 31)

Learn or improve skills in coding languages such as Block, JavaScript, and Python — we also explore advanced 3D design if time and interest permit. This is not a gaming club — we're looking for students who want to learn how to program computers creatively and share works in progress with each other.

Space is limited.

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Drama (Improv) Club — Grades 6-8

Grades 6-8 · Drama Room
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 PM · September 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20; December 4, 11, 18

Focus is Improv — skill-building games and scenes. A performance for family and friends is held on December 11 at 7:15 PM. 7th and 8th grade members are eligible to become Drama Leaders in March.

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Filmmaking / Stop-Motion — Grades 6-8

Grades 6-8 · Dr. Meltzer & Mrs. Klunder · Room 399
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 PM · December 12 - February 20 (8 sessions, no club January 30)

Explore the elements of moviemaking through various styles of stop-motion. Space is limited.

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Free to Be Club — Grades 6-8

Grades 6-8 · Mrs. Vance & Mrs. Oesch · Art Room
Thursdays, 7:35-8:00 AM

Celebrate who we are as individuals and make a positive impact on our community. Inclusive of all students, including the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. For anyone who wants Oak Grove to be a more inclusive and supportive space for students, staff, and the school community.

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French Club — Grades 6-8

Grades 6-8 (French students) · Room 101
Second (or third) Monday of each month, 3:20-4:15 PM · First meeting September 22

This year's activities include making crêpes, recreating famous works of art, cheese tasting, learning the French sport of boules, a Mardi Gras party with kings cake and mask-making, French movie watching, scavenger hunting, winter festival, and more. Dates and forms handed out at the first meeting.

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JaMUN (Junior Assembly of Model United Nations) — Grades 7-8

Grades 7-8 (6th grade if space available) · Mr. Picchiotti & Mr. Potter
Mondays after Winter Break · JaMUN conference April 18-19 ($15 registration fee) · JaMUN information

For aspiring leaders who want to improve speaking, research, writing, presenting, and diplomacy skills. Play the role of a world leader and collaborate with other middle school students to solve real-world problems in this interactive simulation. See Mr. Picchiotti or Mr. Potter for additional information.

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JH Art Club — Grades 6-8

Grades 6-8 · Mrs. Vance
Fall & Spring Fridays, 3:25-4:15 PM · Starts September 5 · See dates

Open to any junior high student who enjoys making art and would like to explore ideas and materials not covered during art class.

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Junior High Choir

Grades 6-8 · Mr. Farris, Director · Music Room
Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM (all year) · Rehearsals start September 9

Sing and have fun with friends · Take a field trip to Libertyville High School on October 28 to sing with students from other local schools · Perform at a Chicago Wolves Hockey Game on April 18 · Participate in special end-of-year event.

Anyone can join — you don't need to know how to sing!

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Production Club — Grades 6-8

Grades 6-8 · Dr. Meltzer & Mrs. Klunder · Room 399
Mondays afternoon · Starts Monday, September 29

A technology service club: help OGS with their technology needs, learn advanced software and use professional equipment, be creative and teach others, troubleshoot technology and adapt quickly. Space is limited to 20 students.

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Science Club — Grades 6-8

Grades 6-8 · Mrs. Edelson & Mr. Mehnert · Room 105
A few times a month, 3:30-5:00 PM · October through March · Day of week varies by lab activity

Hands-on activities, scientific art projects, and trivia-style competitions to prepare for the YBTCC and National Science Bee Competitions (both optional). Sometimes we need back-to-back meetings. Space is limited to the first 30 students.

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Student News Team — Grades 6-8

Grades 6-8 · grambo@ogschool.org, mehnert@ogschool.org · Room 101
Wednesdays, 7:45 AM · First informational meeting September 24

Calling all film and video experts, writers, and future journalists and reporters! Podcasts, interviews, and more.

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