Sports and After School 2024-2025

2024-2025 Tryout Dates/Sports Schedules (Click Link for Schedule)

Notes: All students participating in sports at Jefferson can change in PE locker rooms after school.  All tryouts/practices run until approximately 4:00.

After School Options – Those in Italics are beginning on Sept. 9th.  The other items listed below (not in italics) are last year’s offerings (presented as a guide to what to expect to come online in the near future).  Expect new options to appear as well.

Monday

Fiber Arts Club in room 239 with Madame Moran (inger.moran@apsva.us), Ms. Gibson-Williams (nicci.williams@apsva.us), and Ms. Jenks (elita.jenks@apsva.us) meets from 2:40 – 3:40.  This is a chance to hang out and create using yarn.  This includes crocheting, knitting, finger-weaving, and making bracelets.  No experience necessary!

Anime/Manga Club meets with Ms. Egbert (elizabeth.egbert@apsva.us) in room 106 (near fine-arts wing) from 2:40 – 3:50. Students who are into anime or enjoy reading manga have found their spot here.  All are welcome!

Art Club in the Art Room with Ms. Shepardson, (emily.shepardson@apsva.us) 2:40 – 3:30.  Materials are provided, students must provide the inspiration.

Model United Nations meets with Mr. Clark (nam.clark2@apsva.us) in room 80 (near the cafeteria) from 2:40 – 3:40.  This is the perfect opportunity for students who like to problem solve and work collaboratively with others while learning about global issues.

Jefferson Climate Club – 2:40 – 3:40 with Mr. Malinosky (kip.malinosky@apsva.us) Do you want to help the earth? Reduce pollution? Learn about ways to fight climate change? Then join the Jefferson Climate Club on Mondays after school in room 219, Ms. Leonberger’s room.

Drop in Gym (Basketball and Indoor Soccer) 2:40 – 4:00 PM

Supervised Fields From 2:40 – 4:00 PM until Thanksgiving break students may, on a drop-in basis, stay on the fields after school for sports or other recreation.  Reminder, any students who leave the property will be ineligible for late-bus service.

Study Hall in Library (2:40 – 3:30) Assistance is provided to students with homework

Library Open Hours 2:40 – 3:30

Tuesday

Drop in Gym (Basketball and Indoor Soccer) 2:30 – 4:00 PM

Football (two-hand touch) 2:40 – 4:00 PM with Mr. Gladney on back half of the lower field out back.  Co-ed drop-in.

Study Hall in Library From 2:40 – 3:30 Assistance is provided to students with homework

Library Open Hours 2:40 – 3:30

Wednesday

Chess Club meets 2:40 – 3:40 in Mr. Wintersteen’s (jeremy.wintersteen@apsva.us) room 111 (near home ec. kitchen and elevator downstairs).

Football (two-hand touch) 2:40 – 4:00 PM with Mr. Gladney (brandon.gladney@apsva.us) on back half of the lower field behind the school.  Co-ed drop-in.

TAB Book Club meets during lunches every other Wednesday in the library.  Students should see Ms. Wall (kirsten.wall@apsva.us) for a lunch pass to get their lunch first and come to the library.  The TAB (Teen Advisory Board) investigates new books and offers input regarding available library selections.

Jazz Band meets on Wednesdays in Ms. Gomez’s (kristin.gomez@apsva.us) room 126 from 2:40 – 3:40 in the fine arts wing.  Musicians are encouraged to attend, even if not a part of the Jefferson Band Program.

Drop in Gym (Basketball and Indoor Soccer) 2:40 – 4:00 PM

Library Open Hours 2:35 – 3:30

Thursday

Gay/Straight Alliance meets on Thursdays from 2:40 – 3:40 in Ms. Leonberger’s (kaila.leonberger@apsva.us) room 284 (at the very end of the main hallway upstairs).  All students are welcome to join this supportive community.

Drop in Gym (Basketball and Indoor Soccer) 2:30 – 4:00 PM

Supervised Fields From 2:40 – 4:00 PM until Thanksgiving break students may, on a drop-in basis, stay on the fields after school for sports or other recreation.  Reminder, any students who leave the property will be ineligible for late-bus service.

Study Hall in Library 2:40 – 3:30 Assistance is provided to students with homework

Library Open Hours 2:40 – 3:30

Friday

Gardening Club meets on Fridays (Sept – Oct, Apr – May) at 2:40 by the garden outside the back door (in the fence near the little blue shed).  Come out and help Ms. Dunbar (enid.dunbar@apsva.us) and others maintain the garden so we can donate vegetables to AFAC (Arlington Food Assistance Center).

Reading Buddies meets on Fridays with Ms. Dunbar (enid.dunbar@apsva.us), Ms. Waring (grace.waring@apsva.us), and Ms. Ayoub (lee.ayoub@apsva.us) in room 260 right after school.  Students walk across the campus to Fleet Elementary and read books to elementary schoolers.