Clubs & Academic Teams

*TENTATIVE* The South Loop Elementary School Chess Team invites all ages and ability levels to join the team and have fun learning about and competing in chess.  We will have weekly lessons with Coach Isaac at the Primary Building. Enrollment: Open (all ages & skill level) Fee: None Meetings: TBD Expectations: Attend practice regularly and...Learn More

The South Loop Elementary School Math Club is a competitive Mathematics League led by several SLES Math Teachers. The students compete throughout the city in math contests, both as individuals and in teams.  Enrollment: Open to students in Grades 5th-8th Fee: Free Meetings: Mondays 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Room 421 Commitment: Winter and Spring...Learn More

The National Beta Club is an organization whose chief goals are the promotion of high academic achievement, rewarding and nurturing character, fostering leadership skills and, most importantly, encouraging service to others.  Student service projects are enacted to positively impact our school, community, and globe. More information can be found here. Enrollment: Nomination process for Grades 4th-8th;...Learn More

The South Loop Elementary School Debate Club teaches students the fine art of formulating an argument and how to effectively debate both sides of an issue, even if they do not agree with the stance. It is a challenging club that will greatly enhance a student’s confidence in public speaking, understanding of current events, and...Learn More

*Due to the budget constraints, we are unsure if Battle of the Books will run this school year. The focus of Battle of the Books is teamwork, cooperation, developing the confidence to discuss a range of literature, themes and authors, and making reading a habit to promote life-long learning.  There will be a maximum of...Learn More

This is a club for students to experience the rock wall in the gym, and work on their agility. This club will meet for 1 hour after school, once a week. Enrollment: 1st-3rd Grade Fee: None. Meetings: TBD Contact: Ms. BitzLearn More

This is a fun club where students get to make and personalize items! They learn how to use the Design Space program, and will do some coding in between projects. Enrollment: Open to grades 6th-8th grade students Fee: None. Meetings: Club meets weekly on Tuesdays from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Contact: Ms. Garcia or Ms....Learn More

Middle School students meets to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. Participants collaborate to tell a story, create characters, and navigate challenges, fostering teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills Start Date: TBD (usually in the Spring) Grade Levels: 5th-8th Contact: Mr. BrueschLearn More

Project-based learning club run by students motivated to improve our school community. Enrollment: 4th – 8th Grade Students Fee: None Meetings: TBD Contact Info: Ms. H Chan or Mrs. HeneghanLearn More

The Yearbook Club produces the school’s annual yearbook. Students work collaboratively on all aspects of the yearbook development process. They learn how to take photographs and are actively involved in photographing the numerous activities and events occurring throughout the school year. Students learn how to edit photos and lay out pages, and learn about various...Learn More