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Special Interest Clubs
Special Interest Clubs at Saint James School
Saint James School offers special interest clubs that help students explore what they love, learn new skills, serve the community, and build friendships across campus. From elementary school through high school, students are encouraged to take part in activities that support personal growth, confidence, leadership, creativity, and service.
As a college preparatory school, Saint James believes learning continues beyond the classroom. Our club programs give students a wonderful place to discover new interests, work with teachers, connect with peers, and become more involved in the life of the school. Whether a student enjoys technology, music, gardening, writing, volunteering, government, language, culture, physical activity, or hands-on creative projects, there is a club where they can feel known, supported, and inspired.
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Find Your Place in the Saint James Community
Special interest clubs are an important part of the Saint James student experience. Each club gives students access to meaningful activities, trusted role models, and opportunities to develop knowledge in a fun and supportive environment. Students learn how to collaborate, lead, listen, serve, and celebrate the gifts of others.
Club membership also helps students build confidence. Younger kids may begin with programs that encourage teamwork, creativity, and healthy habits. Middle school students can explore technology, coding, and leadership. High school students can choose from a variety of activities that connect them with service, culture, communication, public life, and the wider world.
Students who join a club often discover new friends, new skills, and new ways to contribute to the Saint James community.
Elementary School Clubs
Elementary school clubs help students learn through active, age appropriate programs that make school life even more engaging.
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run combines physical activity, encouragement, and character building lessons. Elementary girls learn confidence, teamwork, healthy decision making, and the power of positive role models. The program gives girls a fun place to grow in mind, body, and spirit while celebrating what makes each person unique.
Elementary Trojans Choir
Elementary Trojans Choir gives students an opportunity to learn music, strengthen performance skills, and enjoy making something beautiful with classmates. Students practice listening, cooperation, and expression while sharing their voices with the school community.
Junior Master Gardeners
Junior Master Gardeners gives students hands-on experience with plants, nature, and stewardship. Students learn about gardening, the environment, responsibility, and the joy of caring for living things. This club connects kids with the natural world while reinforcing patience, curiosity, and service.
STJtv
STJtv introduces students to communication, media, and storytelling. Students learn how news, video, and school updates can bring a community together. The club supports creativity while helping students gain early experience with technology tools and campus communication.
Middle School Clubs
Middle school is a time of change, growth, and exploration. Saint James middle school clubs help students discover interests, build confidence, and learn with peers in a supportive setting.
iTeam Technology Ambassadors
iTeam Technology Ambassadors gives students the opportunity to learn about technology, support others, and serve as campus leaders. Members develop problem solving skills, digital knowledge, and confidence using tools that support learning across the school.
Girls Who Code Club
Girls Who Code Club encourages girls to explore computer science, coding, creativity, and innovation. Students learn how technology can solve problems, connect people, and change the world. The club helps girls build confidence in STEM while working alongside peers who enjoy discovery and challenge.
High School Clubs
High school special interest clubs give students meaningful ways to lead, serve, create, and prepare for life beyond Saint James. These opportunities support college preparatory growth by helping students practice communication, responsibility, teamwork, and personal initiative.
American Sign Language (ASL) Club
American Sign Language (ASL) Club gives students a chance to learn more about language, communication, and inclusion. Members explore ASL while gaining respect for different ways people connect and express themselves.
Tea Club: The Art of Tea
Tea Club: The Art of Tea invites students to slow down, learn about tea traditions, and enjoy conversation with peers. The club encourages cultural awareness, mindfulness, and community.
International Club
International Club helps students explore cultures, traditions, languages, and global perspectives. Members celebrate the wider world while strengthening the inclusive spirit of Saint James.
Interact Club
Interact Club focuses on service, volunteering, and leadership. Students work on projects that support the community and help members understand the importance of giving their time and talents to others.
Knitting Club
Knitting Club gives students a creative place to learn, practice, and make handmade items. Members enjoy the calm, focused process of knitting while building friendships and sharing a useful skill.
Write Club
Write Club supports students who love writing, storytelling, reflection, and creative expression. Members can explore ideas, strengthen their voice, and learn from peers in a welcoming environment.
Government Club
Government Club gives students a place to learn about leadership, civic life, public service, and decision making. Members explore how government works and how informed citizens can serve their communities.
Young Democrats and Young Republicans
Young Democrats and Young Republicans give students opportunities to learn about political ideas, public issues, respectful discussion, and civic engagement. These clubs encourage students to think critically, listen thoughtfully, and understand different perspectives.
Key Club
Key Club is a service club where students can participate in volunteering, leadership, and community based projects. Members learn the value of helping others while developing responsibility and initiative.
Stitch It: Sewing Club
Stitch It: Sewing Club gives students hands on experience with sewing, design, and practical creativity. Members learn useful skills while making projects they can enjoy, share, or give as a gift.
Karaoke Club
Karaoke Club gives students a fun and welcoming space to sing, enjoy music, and spend time with friends. The club encourages confidence, joy, and connection through shared performance.
How Clubs Support College Preparatory Growth
At Saint James School, clubs are more than extracurricular activities. They are programs that help students prepare for lives of responsibility, service, and achievement. Through club meetings, events, volunteering, performances, and projects, students learn how to manage time, work with others, lead with integrity, and contribute to something larger than themselves.
Special interest clubs also help students develop skills that support college readiness. Students practice communication, organization, creative thinking, technology use, service leadership, cultural awareness, and problem solving. These experiences can shape a student’s journey through school and give them confidence as they look ahead to college and life beyond campus.
Special Interest Clubs FAQs
Special interest clubs are student activities that help students explore interests outside the classroom. Clubs may focus on service, technology, music, writing, gardening, culture, government, language, creativity, or fun social connection. These programs support learning, leadership, and community.
Saint James offers special interest clubs for elementary school, middle school, and high school students. Club options vary by division so that activities are age appropriate and meaningful for each level.
Students can sign up by following school announcements, speaking with teachers, attending an interest meeting, or completing any required club form. Meeting times, membership details, and requirements may vary by club.
Many students enjoy participating in more than one club when their schedules allow. Students should choose activities that fit their interests, time, and school responsibilities.
Yes. Several clubs include service, volunteering, and community projects. Interact Club and Key Club are strong examples of clubs that help students serve others, build leadership skills, and make a positive difference in the community.
