Middle School Clubs

One of The Steward School’s six core values is individuality. We love to celebrate the rich diversity of our community! In Middle and Upper School, students can explore their favorite interests (or discover new ones) by joining clubs. Art, music, sports, reading … there’s something for everyone. Here, we explore the options available to our Middle Schoolers. 

“Our clubs are intentionally designed to reflect who we are at Steward,” said Middle School Academic Dean and Dean of Students Ann Robbins. “The students create them and self-advocate for faculty sponsors, allowing for student voice. This allows them the chance to be inspired, innovative, and creative as they explore their interests and passions.”

Middle School Social Studies Teacher Craig Redmond-Cilley leads the LEGO Club. Each week, LEGO enthusiasts gather to build and bond. Ethan Stefanick '30, who requested the club, said, “I wanted to start the club because I love building and thought it’d be awesome to have a place where other people who like LEGO could hang out, build cool stuff, and share ideas.” He added, “It’s fun to do challenges and work on big projects together.”

Mr. Redmond-Cilley said, “I love that clubs give students a space during the school day for free play!”

When Ellie Houston ’31 approached Middle School English Teacher Shannon Elsea about starting a Friendship Bracelet Club, she did so because she thought it would be fun to collaborate and exchange deas. “I really like being a leader, too,” said Ellie. “Everyone shares in the fun. I want our club to be something people look forward to every month!” Club members, inspired by the popularity of Taylor Swift’s “Eras” tour, create colorful friendship bracelets out of beads and elastic string. Ms. Elsea, who sponsors the club, said each meeting is like its members: one of a kind. 

“We eat snacks, share laughs, listen to music, and create bracelets,” said Ms. Elsea. “I love getting to interact with students in a casual, non-academic setting. We get to celebrate common interests and share versions of ourselves that don’t always surface in the traditional classroom setting.”

Entrepreneurship Club members meet each week to learn about product demand, pricing, and marketing. Middle School World Languages Teacher Alyssa Kovach, club sponsor, said the group will finish their year-long exploration of entrepreneurship on April 30 with the second-annual Middle School Market Day. 

“This one-day pop-up shop will allow our young entrepreneurs to put everything they have learned into practice,” she said. Club members will sell a range of products: baked goods, locker accessories, personalized tote bags, candles, and more. She added, “It’s exciting to see how the students develop their ideas over the year and then everything comes to fruition.”

Claire Durr ’29 recalled a field trip that club members took to a mall in 2024. 

“We visited stores run by entrepreneurs and heard about what it takes to run your own business,” said Claire. A baker at heart, she’ll be selling cookies at the Middle School Market Day. “I love to bake and have been doing it for a long time. As a member of the club, I’ve learned how to price items to make a profit but to also keep things affordable for customers.”

The Breakfast Club explores the delicious world of … you guessed it: breakfast! Each month, the 17 breakfast aficionados come up with a breakfast item they would like to sample, including yogurt parfaits, waffles, cinnamon rolls, and smoothies. Middle School World Languages Teacher and club sponsor Diana Niemas said, “Jack Chalifoux ’29 came up with the idea for the club, and we’ve had lots of great help from Director of Dining Services Anne Maury Haapala! Our club gives students the opportunity to spend time together in a relaxed, fun environment. I enjoy getting to know the students, many of whom I’ve never had in class.” 

In all, there are currently 17 Middle School clubs to choose from. A sampling: Those who want to embark on thrilling quests, trade Pokémon cards, and learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons can join the Epic Adventures Club. Students eager to share their musical talents (and who are in seventh or eighth grade and members of the chorus) can join the a capella Pitch Perfect Club. Spartans who want to dip into their artistic side can join the Cursive & Calligraphy Club or the Creative Writing Club. And students interested in getting their game on can team up for fun in the All Sports Club. 

“We love that students have the opportunity to build new friendships across grade levels and connect with teachers in a different way, emphasizing our value on community,” said Ms. Robbins. “Most importantly, clubs are fun. They offer us all some joy!”

View the Steward Snaps of Middle School Clubs.