What if you need a ride home after an activity?

ACTIVITY BUS SERVICE Our school system provides an activity bus for transportation of our students who participate in after school activities or stay for extra help. It leaves Henry James daily at 3:45 PM and travels a route that leaves students only a short walk home.

What's Happening After School at Henry James

Get Involved Now * Meet New Friends * Discover New Interests

Please note that all activities listed below are subject to change. Updates to this webpage will be posted as soon as possible.

ART WORKSHOPS Mrs. L. Archambault
A variety of projects will be explored throughout the school year. Art workshops are generally held once or twice a month as announced. Students may sign up for any one or all, of the workshops in areas such as pottery on the wheel, plastic jewelry, ceramics, drawing, sculpture, painting and crafts. Pottery wheel workshops have very limited space, but are offered frequently.

CHESS CLUB - For students of all skill levels to enjoy the game of chess, make new friends and improve your strategy skills.

FRENCH CLUB - This club is open to students interested in French culture who enoy doing hands on activities. Students do not need to be enrolled in French class to join.

HENRY JAMES FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE CLUB - Meets once a week throughout the school year for various sessions. Each session focuses on a different FCS content area. Please see Mrs. Garthwait for information about upcoming  sessions.

HENRY JAMES MUSICAL
Each year students audition to perform in a musical production. Lead and ensemble roles are performed by students in both grades seven and eight. Set design, backstage work, and costuming are only a few of the other aspects of theater production with which students can become involved. Parents, teachers and staff are encouraged to participate. A more intense final rehearsal schedule is announced later. Auditions will be held in December. Performances will be in March.

HOMEWORK CLUB - Monday's & Tuesday's in the Library Media Center. Looking for a quiet place to work on homework or a group project? This is the place for you!

INTRAMURAL SPORTS Tentative schedule, varies due to student interest and staffing

Fall (Sept-Oct)

• Badminton
• Flag Football
• Golf
• Tennis

Late Fall (Nov-Dec)

• Badminton
• Basketball
• Voleyball

Winter (Jan-March)

• Badminton
• Basketball
• Dodgeball
• Weight Room

Spring (April-May)

• Badminton
• Fencing
• Golf

JAZZ BAND - Is na auditioned group made up of 7th and 8th graders. Selected students meet on Wednesday's.

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY -  7th grade students participate in a variety of interactive team building games which help cultivate their leadership skills and get to know other students. Students are encouraged to use their learning in different capacities at HJMS, including participation in HJMS events such as: open house student leaders and incoming 7th grade student-led tours. Leadership Academy students will serve as role models to the student body by exhibiting the “HJ Way.” 

MATHCOUNTS Mrs. Baldwin 
MATHCOUNTS is an exciting program involving competitive math at the school, regional, state and national level. Students have an opportunity to play with their math skills, meet other students interested in math and be recognized for math achievement. All students interested in math are encouraged to join this club even if they are not interested in competing.

SELECT CHORUS 
Select Chorus is an auditioned group made up of 7th and 8th grade choral musicians. If selected, students rehearse Mondays after school. A complete schedule has been provided to all members. Select Chorus will perform at the HJMS choral concerts, as well as other community concerts and festivals.

SELECT STRINGS - This is an auditioned group made up of 7th nad 8th grade musicians. Selected students meet on Thursdays.

STUDENT COUNCIL Mr. Mazza  and Ms. Massaro
Throughout the year, the student council sponsors dances, assemblies, and other spirit building events in our school. In addition, the council organizes various charitable drives and activities. There are elected positions, but volunteers to work on activities are encouraged to become involved with council activities.

TABLETOP GAMING CLUB  Mr. Chan- meets Thursday after school 2:30-3:30 in the LMC. Gaming Club offers opportunities to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: the Gathering, games that promote interpersonal skills, improvisation, strategic thinking, math, and creativity. Players of all skill and experience levels are welcome.

UNIFIED SPORTS Mrs. Doyle
This is an athletic program that pairs special athletes with supporting partners in order to foster friendships, sportsmanship and healthy leisure habits. Each season ends in an off-site tournament with participating middle schools (soccer, basketball and volleyball).

YEARBOOK Ms. Levis and Ms. Zamgochian
The Yearbook Staff produces “Highlights”, our Henry James yearbook. Students work on design, layout, content, editing, and photography through the end of March, preparing the book for publication. Delivery and distribution of the yearbook happens in June. The yearbook committee meets on Fridays after school. Additional meetings will be scheduled as deadlines approach.