Acafellas

This is a an acapella group for tenor, baritone, and bass voices that sings a variety of genres and performs at some HA music events . Students are invited to join if they are members of one of the choir classes at HA.

Advisor Mrs. Priest

Fridays; 7:00-7:45 AM; Room 152

Look for announcements at chorus ensemble rehearsals.

 

Art Club

No experience required-Everyone Welcome! Independent based work with the opportunity for community based collaborations.

Advisors Ms. Crowe or Mrs. Drake

Mondays; 2:15-3:15 PM; Room 110 and 112

Look for announcements outside of the classrooms, in Google Classroom or Announcements

 

ASB Leadership

Student Leadership activities to include Homecoming and new student orientation activities.

Advisor Mr. Kissinger

No set schedule (typically monthly Tuesdays); 7:30 AM; Library Garage

Look for announcements in Google Classroom, direct emails, or Announcements

 

Beekeeping Club

HA Beekeepers work with our expert Beekeeping Mentor to introduce students to this amazing hobby. We provide all the necessary safety equipment and tend to our very own HA hives that are situated on the periphery of our school campus. We also harvest and market our very own honey, make lip balms and teach various aspects of small business ownership. All our profits go back into the club to purchase supplies and equipment. This club meets in the fall and spring.

Advisor Mrs. Cowin

Varies with weather: 2:10-3:30 PM; Room 210

Look for announcements outside of the classroom, in Google Classroom or Announcements

 

Bible Club

No requirements to Join.

Advisor Mrs. DeRedin

Tuesdays; 7:20-7:50 AM; Room 113

Look for announcement posters around school.

 

Book Club

In book club we will be reading a variety of books and having group discussions based around what we are reading, our understanding, and relating to other works we've come in contact with previously.

Advisor Mrs. Fairbother

Wednesdays; 2:30-3:15 PM, Library Garage

Look for announcements on school posters, in the morning announcements and Google Classroom.

 

Chess Club

We play chess, teach chess, and compete in chess tournaments. Tournament season January-March.

Advisor Mr. Manhart

Mondays; 2:00-3:00 PM; Library Garage

Look for announcements in Daily Bulletin or posters around school

 

Civil Rights Team

Help us to improve the culture of HA by promoting equity, inclusion, and empathy through various projects and campaigns centered around the six categories recognized by the Attorney General of Maine (race & skin color, national origin & ancestry, religion, disabilities, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation). All are welcome!

Advisors Ms. Harris

Wednesdays; 2:00-2:45 PM; Room 219

Look for announcements on Instagram (@hacivitrightsteam) and 2nd floor bulletin board

 

Class Officers

Students in grades 10, 11, and 12 sign up for interest in the fall and selections are made by advisors based on projects/needs. Term is for the school year.

Advisors

Grade 12 Mr. Moore;

Grade 11 TBD and Mrs. Harris

Grade 10 Ms. McCluskey

 

Dirigo State

DIRIGO STATE is a program designed to provide experiential instruction in the
principles of state government. You will spend a week participating in the same political and
governmental process as citizens and public officials of the State of Maine. This is an experiential learning program, and you will be encouraged to ask questions, speak your mind, and participate. This is only open to HA Juniors and only a few students will be sponsored by local American Legion groups to attend.

Advisor Mrs. Harris

Juniors should look for announcements in March/April if interested.

 

Drama Club

Everyone is welcome to attend Drama Club meeting, no matter their experience level. During meetings, we work on various performing skills from projection to improvisation. All you need to bring is yourself!

Advisor Mrs. Oyler

Wednesdays; 2:15-3:00 PM;Black Box

Look for announcements in Google Classroom

 

Envirothon

Envirothon is a nation wide natural resources problem solving competition. Students compete in teams of 3-5 to test their hands on knowledge of forestry, wildlife, aquatics, soils and an annual current issue. No prior knowledge or experience is required and all are welcome!

Advisor Ms. Sidell and Ms. Thornton

Semester 1 Every other Monday, 2:00-3:00 PM, Semester 2 Every Monday, 2:00-3:00 PM; Room 313

Look for announcements in Google Classroom. See Ms. Sidell for the code.

 

ESports

Kids will come in after school to practice particular ESports games picked out for us by the MPA. No equipment needed, no experience required.

Advisor Mr. Knappe

Tuesdays and Thursdays; 3:30-5:00 PM;Room 322 (begins mid fall)

Look for announcements in Google Classroom

 

Fitness Room

Area to exercise. Experience is not required, but students must follow the safety rules and be respectful to others.

Staff Support Mrs. Buhyoff

For the 2024-2025 school year the HA Fitness room will be staffed by Mrs. Buhyoff Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (following school calendar) from 2:30-4:00 PM (updated 11/18/24).

 

French Club

Everyone is welcome at French Club, students are not required to take French to attend. We do a variety of activities connected to French culture: last year we played games (inside and outside) , did crafts, karaoke, cooking and celebrated holidays from French-speaking countries.

Advisor Ms. Cousineau

Fridays; 2:00-3:00 PM, Room 227

Look for announcements in Google Classroom.

 

Game Club

Advisor Ms. Anderson

TBD, Room 216

Look for direct email announcements.

 

GSA (Genders and Sexualities Alliance)

Supportive LGBTQ+ club for safe, fun activities for the student club members

Advisors Mrs. Desjardin and Ms. Somerset

Thursdays; 2:05-3:00 PM; Room 145

Look for announcements in Google Classroom, flyers around school, and emails to the club.

 

JCL (Junior Classical League)

JCL is Latin club for students of Latin and Classical Humanities. We engage in statewide conventions and have local celebrations of the ancient world.

Advisor Mr. Johnson

Wednesdays; 2:10-3:00 PM; Room 232

Look for announcements in HAJCL Google Classroom

 

Key Club

Key Club is a service organization sponsored by Hampden Kiwanis. We volunteer in both the outside community and our school community. Anyone can join! The service requirement is 20 hours of volunteering for the year.

Advisor Ms. Jenkins-Suggs

Thursdays; 7:30-8:00 AM; Library Garage

Look for announcements in Google Classroom, or the morning announcements.

 

Math Team (grade 10-11-12)

Advisors Mr. Allen (grade 10-11-12) or Mrs. Ballard (grade 9)

Open to any skill level! Graphing Calculator will be provided if needed. Any freshman interested should contact Mrs. Ballard.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays(practices); 2:15 PM; Room 314 (schedule posted in Google Classroom) (grade 10-11-12)

Meets are typically the second Wednesday of the month arrive at HA approximately 6 PM

Look for announcements in Google Classroom

 

Freshman Math Team (grade 9)

A TI-30X is required and will be used during the Special and Team Rounds for each meet. No previous math team experience is required to participate in Freshmen Math Team.

Practices will take place before the Fall, Winter, and Spring Meets and meet either before of after school in Room 232. (grade 9)

Look for announcements on the morning announcements.

 

Robotics

Robotics club meets every Monday & Wednesday from 2-4 from September to February. The club is open to all students and we compete in 3 to 4 Saturday competitions during the year and attend the State Championship if teams qualify. We start meeting again in May after we find out what the new game competition will be for the following year.

Advisors Mr. Huff and Mr. Moore

Normally meets on Mondays and Wednesdays (September-February); 2:00-4:00 PM; Room 105 and 109

Look for announcements Google Classroom or by email.

 

Spanish Club

Everyone is welcomed! We are a social group with activities that include: watching Spanish movies with a snack; making holiday ornaments; making piñatas and fallas; we have cooked together and we eat at local Mexican-themed restaurants. We go to art exhibits and attend performing arts events when there is a local opportunity. We have celebrated significant dates specific to Spanish speaking cultures. We raise money for hugitforward.org to help build bottle schools in Guatemala.

Advisor Ms. Phillips

Thursdays; 2:10 (meeting time varies 45 min-2 hours); Room 223

Look for announcements in Google Classroom, morning announcements, or posters around school.

 

Student Council

The council helps to provide student voice within the building and is made up of 20 elected members, 5 from each grade level, who help facilitate positive changes for the student body.

Advisors Ms. Shaw and Mr. Crane

Fridays; 7:15-8:00 AM; Room 305

Look for direct email to student council members for any schedule changes.

 

The Opportunes

This is an acapella group for sopranos and altos. They perform a variety of genres and perform at some HA music events. Any student taking a choir class at HA is invited to join.

Advisor Mrs. Priest

Tuesdays; 2:05-2:35 PM; Room 152

Look for announcements at chorus ensemble rehearsals.

 

Tri-M Music Association

This is open to choir and band students, grades 10, 11, 12. Students apply and are reviewed by the music faculty for their scholarship, character, and service. Students must maintain at least a 93 average in their music classes and an 85 average overall. Members promote music in the school and RSU22 community through their service activities.

Advisor Mrs. Priest

Once Friday per Month; 2:05-2:35 PM; Room 152

Look for announcements in Google Classroom or in band or chorus ensemble rehearsals.

 

Unified Club

We usually meet at least 2 times a month and also have an activity or outing day each month. The club is designed to have students with and without intellectual disabilities cooperate and be meaningfully included in school activities. We encourage students to get involved.

Advisor Mrs. Turgeon and Mrs. Lee

Meets Wednesday or Fridays; 2:05-2:45 PM; Room 134

Listen for announcements in the morning announcements or posters around school.

 

Yearbook (Sedan) and Bronco Sports Coverage

A group of students who love photography and have an interest in crafting our yearbook and social media presence.

Advisor Ms. Crowe

Tuesdays and Fridays, 2:15-3:15 PM, Room 102 Mac Lab

Look for announcements in Google Classroom or the morning announcements.