Clubs & Activities

The JH Art Club is designed for students who are interested in enhancing their cooperation in groups, individual abilities and skills creating visual art. Students involved in the Art club will be given the opportunity to work on projects that they wouldn’t normally have in the regular classroom setting.

The HS Art Club fosters personal expression through the visual arts, intellectual exchange, and the creation and exhibition of student art work.

The Best Buddies Club is designed to create and cultivate friendships between students with and without disabilities.

An elite string ensemble for level 5 and 6 musicians looking to perform in a small group setting. Chamber Orchestra provides opportunities for musical independence and team building through the performance of high-level repertoire and increased part exposure.

Students in 7th and 8th grade learn, challenge, and have fun playing Chess.

The Color Guard is part of the marching band. The Color Guard highlights the band during field shows by incorporating flags & dance routines to the music. The Color Guard performs at all home football games during half time & represents ESM at parades throughout the area.

The Sharkette dance team performs for the football and basketball team seasons. Additionally, they perform at the Battle of the Classes nights. Through dance, students are able to express their emotions, build positive relationships, strengthen their memory, and instill confidence.

DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) is a national and international business association that provides students the opportunity to develop leadership and communication skills for application in the real world. DECA prepares our ESM students to be emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, business management, finance, hospitality, and tourism - to be college and career ready. DECA offers honors awards and scholarships to graduating seniors which are highly regarded by collegiate institutions. Over 60 colleges and businesses partner with DECA. Students can compete and potentially travel in both local and State DECA competitions.

The eSports club is an inclusive gaming community centered around members’ love for eSports and their related games. The eSports Club will provide casual and competitive environments where players can grow and excel through a passion for gaming, creating connections inside and outside the community, and providing leadership opportunities

The Future Farmers of America (FFA) Club is for students who are interested in a variety of future paths, including farming, science, horticulture, veterinary sciences & entrepreneurship. FFA is about more than just farming. It focuses on helping students develop the leadership skills and knowledge needed to succeed in any field. Develop your voice, confidence, and teamwork skills through projects and community service, learn how to grow fresh, healthy produce, and use technology and creativity to solve agricultural challenges and help protect our planet. Whether you're interested in science, business, technology, or public service, FFA can help you reach your full potential.

Garage Band Club is the ultimate creative space for student musicians and songwriters to connect and collaborate. Whether you’re a seasoned guitarist, aspiring vocalist or someone who wants to learn, this club is about creativity and making noise. Members plug in to experiment with everything from classic rock to today’s new music. No prior experience or auditions are required - just bring your instrument and your enthusiasm.

GSA club is a safe, fun, and supportive space for students in the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.

The HOSA Club (Future Health Professionals) is for students passionate about medicine, public health, and biomedical sciences. Members gain hands-on experience in healthcare concepts, develop essential leadership skills, and explore a wide spectrum of medical careers. Through community health initiatives, guest speaker sessions, and competitive events—spanning emergency medical response, clinical nursing, medical terminology, and bioethics—HOSA provides a jump-start for anyone aiming to become a doctor, nurse, researcher, or healthcare leader.

Jazz Club is open to students in grades 9-12 who have an interest in playing Jazz music, can read sheet music, and are able to commit to weekly after-school rehearsals, school concerts, and a spring competition trip.

The HS Literary Magazine, “Unlocked Underworld” is a student run group that scouts and publishes creative writing, photography and artwork from students in the ESM community. This club encourages a culture of creativity.

The ESM HS Marching Band is composed of high school students in symphonic band and wind ensemble. It provides young adults an activity that instills; pride, teamwork, motivation, leadership, self-esteem, values and respect recognizing the individuality in talents and contributions of all members. The ESM HS Marching Band provides halftime entertainment at home football games and performs at parades throughout the area.

The Math Olympiads Club is where critical thinking meets competitive problem-solving. Far from your standard math class, this club dives into clever logic puzzles and creative mathematics that challenge you to think outside the box. Members work collaboratively to sharpen their skills and prepare for local competitions. Whether you’re a seasoned mathlete aiming for a top score or someone who loves to crack a difficult puzzle, you’ll find a community of curious minds here.

The Mock Trial Club brings students inside the courtroom to better understand the roles of defense attorneys, prosecutors and witnesses. Students will learn to dissect complex cases and craft persuasive arguments from the ground up. Members will develop crucial skills in public speaking, critical thinking and courtroom strategy as they prepare to compete against other schools in real courtrooms before actual judges & legal professionals.

The Multicultural Club provides students the opportunity to connect with their peers, share the traditions and accomplishments of their unique cultures, and discuss topics relating to heritage and ethnicity. In the club, students will build close friendships with each other while expanding knowledge about one another’s ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Students will be able to collaborate with their peers, develop leadership skills, and strengthen ties to the community in order to plan and promote various fun and exciting events that will celebrate cultural diversity.

The NAHS program supports student members in their goal of attaining the highest standards in visual arts, and brings visual arts education to the attention of the school and community. NAHS is designed specifically for high school students in grades 10-12.

The National Honor Society is more than a club in that its membership is selective, accepting only those students who visibly demonstrate scholarship, leadership skills, interest in service, and positive character traits. Students who are selected must maintain high standards in each of those areas in order to remain a member. This is accomplished by maintaining a weighted GPA of 90 or higher, following the school’s “Code of Conduct” at all times, and completing 20 hours of service each school year.

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school and middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character and Citizenship.

The National Math Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta) recognizes advanced academic achievement and fosters a dedication to the mathematical world. This chapter brings together students to promote scholarship, leadership, and a deeper appreciation for mathematics throughout our school community.

National Social Studies Honor Society chapters are for high school juniors and seniors which recognize excellence in the field of Social Studies. Participation in a chapter provides students, faculty, school, and community with invaluable benefits—including peer recognition, leadership growth opportunities, community service opportunities, college and career preparation, and development of a civics based society.

The Natural Helpers program is based on a simple premise: Within every school, an informal "helping network" exists. Students with problems naturally seek out other students and occasionally teachers and/or staff whom they trust. They seek them out for advice, for assistance, or just for a sympathetic ear. The Natural Helpers program uses this existing helping network and provides training to students in grades 9-12, as well as adults, who are identified as "natural" helpers.

Patriots Club focuses on supporting our troops, maintaining and growing our Wall of Honor and celebrating those in the armed services.

The National Science Honor Society recognizes and celebrates students who have excelled in the field of science. By offering membership to high schools to support student interest in science, it promotes academic excellence and motivates students to strive for success in their scientific pursuits.

The Science Olympiad Club brings the thrill of competition to the world of STEM. Members work in pairs and teams to build mechanical devices, conduct lab experiments, and master advanced scientific concepts, preparing to test their skills against other schools at regional and state tournaments. It is the perfect community for curious minds looking to solve real-world problems and innovate outside the traditional classroom.

Show Choir is a singing and dancing choir. They will perform at various community venues, Stuff-a-school and the spring competition.

Students come to play music of their choice, at a level best suited for them.

Student Ambassadors help build a supportive community, highlighting important activities and guiding new students through their transitional year and beyond. Students work to develop No Place for Hate ideas as a school, are mentors to new students, participate in Board of Education Meetings, provide tours to incoming students, and present information about the Jr-Sr High School to incoming students.

Junior High Student Council meets monthly along with the 7 th and 8 th Grade Student Governments. Combined they are responsible for the following:

? Junior High Dances: Student Council and Student Government Officers decide the themes of each of the 3 dances per year. Additionally, they create posters to advertise for the dances, encourage participation among fellow classmates, sell tickets during lunch periods and decorate.

? Spirit Week: Student Council and Student Government Officers decide the activities for each day during Spirit Week, encourage participation among fellow classmates and help to organize activities for the Pep Rally.

STUDENT COUNCIL (ELECTED POSITION & GENERAL MEMBERSHIP) The High School Student Council is made up of officers elected by the high school student body. There are four executive officers and three representatives from each of the high school grades, for a total of twelve. The Student Council plans and conducts events that involve the entire high school population, builds school spirit among the student body through various activities and builds leadership skills amongst its members.

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is a nationally recognized honor society for students that participate in their schools performing ensemble(s). Like other honor societies, students earn their membership by earning credit hours through community service.

The Varsity Leaders Club is composed of varsity athletes interacting with younger students inside and outside of school hours, representing themselves as positive role models. Through the Varsity Leaders Club its members will learn how to become leaders in their community and encourage and foster positive role models.

The World Languages Honor Society is an extracurricular club composed of the ASL, French and Spanish Honor Societies at the high school level. Admittance to these honor societies is selective. A student can gain admittance only through application and after verification that certain academic criteria have been met, most notably consistent academic excellence in either ASL, French or Spanish.

The purpose of the JH School Yearbook Club is to create a yearbook and publish it for purchase. Creating, publishing and selling the yearbook gives the students the ability to maintain an awareness of the activities and programs sponsored by the club.

The HS Yearbook Club chronicles the senior year of the graduating class. Students in grades 9-12 meet weekly to participate in creating a lasting memory. The students create the pages of the book, take photos to be included in the book and participate in the sale of the book.