Academic Activities at Hamburg School

Advisor: Ms. Windish

Academic Club provides students with opportunities to explore learning beyond the classroom through hands-on experiences, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. This club encourages students to develop leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills while participating in meaningful activities that connect academics to real-world issues. Members may engage in community-based projects that promote service and collaboration, explore career and job opportunities through guest speakers and career exploration activities, learn about sustainable agriculture through hydroponics and indoor growing systems, and participate in environmental cleanup initiatives that help improve local parks, neighborhoods, and waterways. Through these engaging experiences, students build confidence, strengthen their academic interests, and gain a deeper understanding of how they can make a positive impact in their community and future careers. This club is open to students in grades five through eight who are in good academic standing and demonstrate a commitment to positive participation and learning.

Advisor(s): Hamburg Staff

Homework Club provides students with a structured, supportive environment to complete assignments, strengthen organizational skills, and receive academic assistance when needed. Homework Club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00–4:00 p.m.

Participation is available through teacher recommendation or parental request and is intended to help students develop positive study habits while successfully completing their schoolwork.

Advisor: Mrs. Miller

The Hamburg Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society was created to develop an enthusiasm for scholarship; simulate a desire to render service; promote leadership and citizenship, and encourage the development of character in the students of Hamburg School.  Students in grades sixth through eighth will be evaluated after the second marking period to see if they are eligible for election into the chapter.  Students who meet the requirements will be notified and given the opportunity to apply for membership.

Members participate in a variety of in-school and after-school activities and service projects such as, chemo care bags, The Mitten Project, Giving Tree, toy drives, etc., as well as become educational leaders in the Hamburg School community.

If you would like further information regarding the Hamburg School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society, please contact Mrs. Miller at dmiller@hamburgschool.com

Advisor: Mrs. Outer

Students in grades 6-8 are invited to join us in creating a vibrant literary magazine! Throughout the year, students have the opportunity to interview staff and fellow students, uncovering inspiring stories and unique perspectives. The literary magazine is published quarterly throughout the school year. The literary magazine allows students to build their creative thinking, teamwork, and interview skills, as well as editing, design and layout.

Advisor: Ms. Sealander

Seventh and eighth-grade students may join the Hamburg Yearbook Club.  Students help create the yearbook by taking photos and designing pages.  Yearbook club members will meet during school hours when necessary for taking photos of events and after school as needed to prepare layouts for printing.

Advisor: Ms. Sealander

Robotics/STEAM Club is open to students in grades 5-8. Students in the Robotics/STEAM club are encouraged to “think outside the box” and choose from a variety of activities, including robotic sets, coding projects, 3D printing/Tinkercad,  KNEX, Legos, and other building activities.  Students may also build a solar sprint car. Students in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in the county Solar Sprint Challenge.

Please visit Ms. Sealander’s website for more information and dates for the 2026-2027 school year.