After-School Activities: Clubs, Sports & Intramurals
Join Our School Community
Hamden Middle School offers students a variety of options to get involved in our school community. Our clubs and intramurals meet throughout the school year. Please see our school calendar for specific meeting dates.
Sports
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Day(s) of the Week: Schedule posted on the HMS Website Calendar
Start Date: September
End Date: November
Pick-Up Location: Soccer Fields behind school, no later than 4:45PM
Registration Process: Students must have an updated Physical Form and complete both Parent & Student Forms in Final Forms.
Notes: Students athletes need cleats and shinguards. Soccer ball encouraged.
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Day(s) of the Week: Schedule posted on the HMS Website Calendar
Start Date: September
End Date: November
Pick-Up Location: Soccer Fields behind school, no later than 4:45PM
Registration Process: Students must have an updated Physical Form and complete both Parent & Student Forms in Final Forms.
Notes: Students athletes need cleats and shinguards. Soccer ball encouraged.
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Instructor: Coach Kim Mallard
Day(s) of the Week: Schedule posted on the HMS Website Calendar
Start Date: September
End Date: November
Pick-Up Location: Outside of the Gym (front of the school), no later than 4:45PM
Registration Process: Students must have an updated Physical Form and complete both Parent & Student Forms in Final Forms.
Notes: Students athletes need sneakers and shorts/sweatpants. Kneepads are encouraged.
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Instructor: Coach Kim Mallard
Day(s) of the Week: Monday-Friday, except on Game Days; Schedule posted on the HMS Website Calendar
Start Date: November
End Date: January
Meeting Place: Gym
Registration Process: Students must have an updated Physical Form and complete both Parent & Student Forms in Final Forms. Students must also be academically eligible to play, and not have more than 2 Fs.
Notes: Student athletes need to come to practice prepared and have a ride arrive promptly at 5PM on practice days and immediately following games on game days. Pickup in front of the school.
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Instructor: Coach Kashon Brown
Day(s) of the Week: Schedule posted on the HMS Website Calendar
Start Date: November
End Date: January
Meeting Place: Gym
Registration Process: Students must have an updated Physical Form and complete both Parent & Student Forms in Final Forms. Students must also be academically eligible to play, and not have more than 2 Fs.
Notes: Student athletes need to come to practice prepared and have a ride arrive promptly at 5PM on practice days and immediately following games on game days. A schedule will be sent home and posted for all student athletes. Pickup in front of the school.
Intramurals
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Instructor: Mr. Lee & Mr. Young
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays
Time: 2:50 pm – 3:35 pm
Start Date: September 23rd
End Date: November 11th
Registration Process: Sign-Up in Google Classroom. Students must have a signed Athletic Permission to Participate Form signed by a parent/guardian.Description: Flag Football is the perfect opportunity to compete, have fun, and learn the fundamentals of the game. Students of all skill levels are welcome to join this friendly competition in a supportive and fun environment. Students should bring sneakers and a water bottle. A change of clothes is optional.
This is an 8-session activity. Program is capped at 40 students.
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Instructor: Mr. Cebula
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 2:50 pm – 8pm
Start Date: December
End Date: February
Registration Process: Information meeting and registration in mid-October.
Description: Students who are interested in skiing and snowboarding are invited to participate. Students will have the opportunity to travel to Mount Southington to either learn to ski/snowboard or to show off their skills.
Clubs
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Advisors: Ms. Mule & Ms. Evans
Start Date: Wednesday, September 23rd
End Date: May 28th, 2026.
Frequency: Every other Wednesday
Description: This club is for students who want to get involved in making our HMS community better. Students will create and share community service projects with our our school.
Registration Process: Attend a meeting!
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Advisors: Ms. Moran (Room 221) & Ms. Murtagh (Room 127)
Registration: Attend the informational meeting: October 2nd, Block 7 (1:45-2:25PM) in the HMS Auditorium
Meeting Schedule: This club meets in school. See Ms. Moran for detailsDescription: Best Buddies HMS is an inclusive friendship club that meets during the school day to create one to one friendship between students with and without disabilities. Buddy pairs meet on Dragon Pride Days, Fun Fridays, and at lunch time. We play games, work coffee shop, and go to some community events together.
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Advisor: Ms. Cindy Devoe
Start Date: September 22nd
End Date: December 10th (Showcase Date)
Frequency: Tuesdays & Wednesdays: See our HMS Calendar for specific dates
Time: 2:35pm – 4:30 pm (Students are dismissed with walkers/pickups)
Meeting Location: HMS Stage (Auditorium)
Registration Process: CLUB IS CURRENTLY FULL. Email Ms. Cindy Devoe with questions.
Description: Have you always wanted to perform on stage? Do you enjoy performing in front of an audience? Prefer to be behind the scenes? This is the perfect time to try out al things theater. We will be working on monologues, playing theater games, and working on musical theater pieces in preparation for our spring musical. Students will work with a script-- scene work, character development, memorization-- all culminating in a performance at our showcase. Everyone who wants a part will receive a part! Prefer tech theater? Come join us!
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Advisor: Mr. Benard
Start Date: Wednesday, September 30th
End Date: Wednesday, May 12th
Frequency: Every Wednesday
Meeting Location: Room 105
Registration Process: Contact Mr. Benard in the music room for more information.
Description: Jazz Band is open to all students who play an instrument. Due to our limited rehearsal time and challenging music, you must be a dedicated and mature player. Rehearsals start on Wednesday, September 30th and continues each week until Wednesday, May 12th. Regular rehearsal and performance attendance are expected as we also perform at both HMS Band concerts (January 14th, 2027 and May 6th, 2027). Students playing sports, please communicate with Mr. Benard so we can come up with a plan.
Transportation: Late Bus Available
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Instructor: Ms. Zarate
Start Date: September 30th
End Date: May
Frequency: Every other Wednesday beginning September 30th
Registration Process: Contact Ms. Zarate in Room 135 for information or join the Google Classroom.
Description: Do you enjoy puzzles, games, and challenges? Do you find math easy? Do you want to have fun while learning new types of math outside of your regular math class? Not a "problem"! The HMS math club is for you! The math club meets twice a month for activities and competitions.
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Advisor: Señor Santos
Start Date: September 30th
End Date: MayFrequency: First & last Wednesday of each month
Meeting Location: Room 156
Registration Process: See Sr. Santos, Room 156
Description: Ready to move and groove? Join the Merengue and Bachata Club to learn the steps to these energetic and popular dances. Not only will you discover the history behind these awesome dance styles, but you'll also get to sample some delicious food. The first Wednesday session focuses on the history of the dances. The second Wednesday is dedicated to dancing. Students are welcome to join for one or both sessions each month.
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Advisor: Mr. Rocco
Start Date: September 30th
End Date: May 26thFrequency: Every other Wednesday (See HMS Calendar for specific dates)
Meeting Place: Room 144
Registration Process: Contact Mr. Rocco (Room 144) for more information or attend our information session on September 30th!
Description: Mock Trial is for students interested in a future career in law. Students will have an opportunity to review cases based on actual events. They will take on the role of attorney, witness, victim or defendant and prepare how they will present their case. Students will compete against one another in two simulations throughout the year.
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Advisors: Ms. Rodriguez & Ms. Johnson
Start Date: October 14th
Frequency: 1x per month, See HMS Website Calendar for dates
Meeting Place: Room 124
Registration Process: Contact Ms. Rodriguez (Room 147) or Ms. Johnson (Room 124) for more information
Application Process: Complete Application
Description: The National Junior Honor Society is open to 7th and 8th grade students who receive high honors during the first two marking periods of the school year and meet the require standards in five areas of evaluation: scholarship, leadership, service, character and citizenship. After the second marking period, sponsors will review students’ grades and if they are eligible, the student will be invited to fill out an application and participate in the interview process. We will meet to plan and implement various community service projects in the school and community.
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Advisor: Ms. Fiorillo & Ms. Fote
Start Date: September 30th
End Date: May
Frequency: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month (& 5th Wednesdays when applicable)
Meeting Place: Room 127
Registration Process: Join the Google Classroom!
Description: Students participating in Student Council will develop leadership skills and work together to support a positive school climate. Under Ms. Fiorillo & Ms. Fote’s direction, students will plan school-wide events and fundraisers, run the school store, and help make decisions about student life at HMS. Their voices will be heard!
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Advisor: Mr. Bruce Crowder
Start Date: October 7th
End Date: May
Meeting Place: TBD
Frequency: See HMS Calendar for specific club dates
Registration Process: Join the Google Classroom.
Description: The Technology Club allows students to explore their interests while developing an understanding of how technology can be used to solve challenges. Student teams will participate in the VexIQ Robotics “Level Up” Competition— building, coding and operating customized robots to compete with other schools in the state and region. The club is limited to 16 students due to the equipment needed to complete projects.
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Advisor: Ms. Santiago
Start Date: October (Stay Tuned!)
End Date: January 2027
Frequency: 1x per month
Meeting Place: Room 157
Registration: Join the Google Classroom or attend a meeting!
Description: The Yearbook Club is a creative and collaborative group where students work together to capture the spirit of the school year. Members take photos at events, design pages, and write captions and features that highlight the people and moments that make our school unique. From choosing themes and layouts to editing and finalizing pages, students gain hands-on experience with photography, writing, and design. The club is a fun way to build teamwork, showcase creativity, adn create a lasting keepsake that the entire school will treasure for years to come. Come join us!
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Advisor: Ms. Williams
Start Date: September 30th
End Date: May 12th
Location: Room 114
Frequency: Two Wednesdays per month; Consult the HMS Calendar for specific dates
Description: The YES Club is for students who have an interest in pursuing a career in the education field or a field that works with young children. In this club, we will learn what it takes to be in these professions. We will be mentors to younger students AND we will meet, write and connect with students at Quinnipiac University who are future educators.
Registration Process: Register via Google Classroom or see Ms. Williams in Room 114 (House 1, 1st Floor) to join the YES Club.