There are many different clubs and activities that are available for our students. Activities and clubs provide an enjoyable time in a structured environment. The activities offered depend on the season. Please check out each tab to learn more about all of our extracurricular offerings.
Science Fair
All sixth – eighth grade students will be participating in the research project, Science Fair.
Participants will write a research paper, create a display board, on an science topic of their choice off the provided topic list.
Scholastic Bowl
2027 Scholastic Bowl Schedule Coming Soon!
Students in Grades 6-8 may participate in scholastic bowl. St. Mary’s Co-ops with Riverview Grade School for Scholastic Bowl. We follow I.E.S.A. regulations.
Matches begin in February and run through April culminating with the State Series.
Choir
Our Choir program is available to any and all students from 3rd through 8th grades. They practice once a week and preform at Mass and concerts.
Chess Club
Chess Club is for students who would like to play chess against their peers. Students have the option to also attend chess meets. Tournaments occur on Saturdays and are all day functions. Students will play four rounds of chess against different peers with and opportunity to win a trophy.
Chess practice is open to all students 3rd grade and above
Mrs. Eckstein is the chess moderator. Please be sure to sign up for Remind messages (a way for me to text parents important information): send the following test @aeckstei to 81010.
Student Council
Student Council 2026-27 School Year
President – Reid Kouri
Vice President – Genivieve Miller
Secretary – Aislyn Chapman
Class Representatives:
7th Grade Class Representative
Victoria Wester
Tyler Lamkin
Sarah Kidder
Eva Wiegand
6th Grade Class Representatives
Gabby Fitzgibbons
Leighton Benner
Advisors: Mrs. Eckstein/Mr. Birdoes
Speech Club
The St. Mary’s Speech Team is open to students in 5th through 8th grade. Spring practices begin in January and culminate in mid-March at the Bishop O’Rourke Speech Tournament at Holy Family School in Peoria. Participation in the Speech Team contest helps our students to build the confidence and skills that they need in order to feel comfortable speaking in front of an audience. It also allows them to show off their creative and dramatic sides.
