Clubs

Club Description: We take care of the garden and chickens as well as learn about agriculture in our community. Students learn garden basics, how to grow things from seeds, how to care for living things. This year students will be put on a rotation at school to keep the garden neat and tidy, watered and help with harvesting time. Students will also be trained and put on a rotation to help care for the chickens. Students will also participate in the Archer Farmers market if available. 

Club Sponsors: Amanda Powell

Who: 4th and 5th Grade Students

When: Every other Monday, 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM (Starts Aug 24)

Affiliations: n/a

Cost: $15

Club Description: 3rd Grade Drama Club rehearses to perform scenes that help students connect to literacy. We specifically focus on classical literature that is part of the 3rd grade curriculum . We will perform at activities at Harbins throughout the year.

Club Sponsors: Tisha Spain (Director) and Laura Herring

Who: Grade 3 (by invitation)

When:  Weekly on Wednesday mornings from 7:00 - 7:40, beginning in September

Affiliations: n/a

Cost: $15

Club Description:  We are a performance based club whose goal is to share theatre. We perform at Elementary Drama Day at the county level.

Club Sponsors:  Tisha Spain, Director

Who:  4th and 5th grade registered students

When:  Mondays, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM (Mid-Sept – May)

Affiliations: n/a

Cost:  $35 per student

Club Description: This club offers a mentoring program designed to support personal growth, leadership, and positive character development.

Club Sponsors: Ainsley Clarke

Who:  Grades 4-5

When:  Every other Thursday, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

Affiliations: n/a

Cost: $40

Club Description: This confidence-building group empowers young girls by fostering self-esteem, character development, and positive social skills.

Club Sponsors:  Tabatha Jones & Tricia Stockwell

Who:  Kindergarten-Grade 5

When: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

Affiliations: n/a

Cost: $25

Club Description:  Students participate in a performing chorus and instrumental ensemble that showcases musical talents at school events.

Club Sponsors:  Jennifer Myles & Allison Powell

Who: Grades 4-5

When: Wednesdays, 7:00 AM – 7:40 AM & Thursdays, 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Affiliations: n/a

Cost: $30

Club Description:  This program serves as an extension of the physical education program by providing students the opportunity to participate on an informal, voluntary basis. Activities may include individual and team sports.

Club Sponsors:  Carrie Rajek

Who: Grades 1-4

When: Thursdays, 7:00 AM – 7:40 AM

Affiliations: n/a

Cost: n/a

Club Description:  This service-oriented club encourages academic achievement, character development, leadership, and service to the community.

Club Sponsors:  Dawn Kolenda & Amber Hayes

Who:   Grades 4-5 (Induction required)

When:  Twice per month. Monday afternoons.

Affiliations: National Junior Beta

Cost: New inductees, $25

Club Description:  Students read ten required books throughout the year and compete against other schools in a academic quiz bowl.

Club Sponsors:  Denise Geisz, Gretchen Weible, Kerry Shepherd, & Dawn Kolenda

Who:  Grades 4-5

When:  Every Thursday, 3:15 - 4:15

Affiliations: n/a

Cost:  $20

Club Description:  This program serves as an extension of the physical education program by providing students the opportunity to participate on an informal, voluntary basis. Activities will include running outside and fitness activities.

Club Sponsors:  Carrie Rajek

Who: Grades  2-5

When:  Thursdays, 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM

Affiliations: n/a

Cost: n/a

Club Description:  This program supports the Physical Education Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) through structured sports and physical activities.

Club Sponsors:  Carrie Rajek

Who: Grades  1-4

When:  Thursday mornings

Affiliations: n/a

Cost: n/a

Club Description:  Members develop leadership skills through community service, new student integration, safety patrol responsibilities, and peer mentoring.

Club Sponsors:  Laura Panzer & Terra Baker

Who:  4th & 5th graders Peer Leaders, 5th Student Council

When:  First Monday of every month, lunch time

Affiliations: n/a

Cost: $35

Club Description: Students collaborate on a FIRST Lego League Challenge team to construct robots and solve real-world engineering challenges.

Club Sponsors:  Cindy Parker, Anita Button, & Kerry Shepherd

Who:  Grades 4-5

When:  We meet every Wednesday starting 8/12 and on DLDs. Closer to competition we add additional meetings.

Affiliations:  First Lego League Challenge Team, FIRST Lego League

Cost:  $100

Club Description: Students explore basic engineering and coding concepts by building and animating objects with Lego materials.

Club Sponsors:  Amanda Stewart

Who:  Kindergarten–Grade 1 (By invitation)

When: Schedule to come after invitation

Affiliations: n/a

Cost: $60

Club Description: The Tiger Trading Post Crew is a premier student-led leadership club at Harbins Elementary that transforms the school store into a hands-on "business laboratory." As active members of this professional circle, students step into the roles of Junior Executives, taking full ownership of everything from precision cash handling and inventory logistics to creative advertising and high-level customer service. By trading their time for "experience capital," club members develop the essential workplace habits of reliability, communication, and grit in a real-world setting. More than just a morning activity, the Tiger Trading Post fosters a high-energy community where students gain the confidence and character to represent Harbins with professional pride.

Club Sponsors:  Joseph Caufman, Belinda Pierce, & Amie Gravitt

Who:  Grade 5

When:  Every day school store; Monday's once a month after school 3:15-4:15; Dates, Aug. 24, Sep. 14, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, Jan. 11, Feb. 1, Mar. 1, Apr. 12, and May 3

Affiliations: n/a

Cost: $30