Take Art, Make Art

Have fun, build community, CREATE. 

Advisor(s): Mrs. Keitel

When: Every other Tuesday, 4:15-5:15 PM

Where: Room 126

Education. Advocacy. Friendship.

Advisor(s): Ms. Scudder

When: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays

Where: with Ms. Scudder

Chess Club

The club welcomes everyone, from casual to competitive players and those who want to join us occasionally or all year. You don't have to know how to play chess to participate—we can teach you. If you are interested in the club, please consider signing up even if the time doesn't work, as we will likely have a variety of other club activities throughout the year.

When: Tuesday Morning, 7:50-8:30 AM

Where: NWJH Library

Welcome to Colors Club! I am so happy to have you here and can't wait to get started with our important work. Colors Club is a safe, inclusive, and loving space for members of the LGBTQIAA+ community and their allies.

Here at Northwest Junior High, it is our mission to work toward building a strong community of students and faculty who are loving and accepting of all people regardless of gender identity or sexuality. In Colors, we promise to always have a safe space for all students to feel comfortable. We would like to promote tolerance, facilitate friendships, educate, and advocate for LGBTQIAA+ teens.

We encourage all students to join our club to learn more about the LGBTQIAA+ community, be an ally, or talk about any issues concerning harassment or discrimination.

When: First & Third Wednesdays, 4-4:45PM

Where: Temp 4

DMs and Players Wanted!

If you are interested in D&D club, contact Mr. Weitz. 

Advisor(s): Mr. Weitz, weitz.mick@iowacityschools.org

When: Tuesdays from 4-5:15PM

Where: Room 209

Learn more about Drama Club

Club activities this year will include water quality monitoring of our local watershed, seed collection and pollinator habitat creation, learning about local plants and animals, geocaching and more. Please contact Mr. Hill in Rm. 139 if you have questions.

When: 2nd and 4th Monday each month from 4-5:00 PM

Where: Room 139 

It's a Girl's World after all!

G! WORLD is a mentoring group created for girls of color who want to be a part of a sisterhood.

G! WORLD is a Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County program designed to empower, inspire and educate self-defined minority young women ages 12-18 through group activities and meaningful discussions, impactful workshops, cultural outings and real world experiences.

Limited space available, reserve your spot!

Advisor(s): emmeka-hawkins@ncjc.0rg

When: Every Tuesday, beginning September 21, 2021, 4-5:30 PM

Where: TBD

We offer basketball, volleyball, table tennis, etc. 

When: Tuesdays, 8:15 AM

Where: For more info ask Mr. Kuepker

Mrs. Acord invites you to join the Latino Student Union. To Empower and Celebrate All Latinos. 

Advisor(s): Mrs. Acord

When: Every other Tuesday starting September 7th, 4:15-5:15PM

Where: Room TBD

For students in Algebra, Pre-Algebra 7 students may attend if they like very challenging topics. 

When: Wednesday's after school, 4:05-5:30PM

Where: Room 224

Students must be registered for Geometry or above to be eligible for the more advanced version. Students learn how to approach and solve math competiton problems. There are lessons, games and competitions, and of course, snacks!

When: Tuesday's after school, 4:05-5:45PM

Where: Room 224

Do you enjoy reading and writing short stories, poetry, essays, or comics? Are you interested in drawing, photography or graphic design? Then NWJH Literary Magazine is the club for you! We will work on creative writing, encourage submissions, and publish a literary magazine to showcase the talent of students here at Northwest!

When: Wednesday, September 15th, 4:15PM

Where: Ms. Barr's Room (201)

Learn, design, build, compete. It's a blast! 

Assembling teams for 2022 TARC Competition. See Mr. Hill for details. 

When: Fridays, 4:15 PM

Where: See Mr. Hill for details. 

Science Olympiad is a STEM competition in which teams of 15 students compete in 23 events from various scientific fields, such as Anatomy and Physiology, Tower Building, Rocks and Minerals, Forensics, and more.

Advisor(s): Mr. Hill

When: First and third Tuesday

Where: 

In our STEM Club, we will have:

• STEM Challenges
• TEAMS Competition
• Experiments
• Field Trips

Advisor(s): Mr. Luett

When: Tuesdays, 4-5:15PM (starting after winter break)

Where: Mr. Luett's room

7th/8th Graders! We need YOU to join Student Council.

If you are interested in joining the Student Council here at Northwest, contact Mr. Weitz in Room 209, weitz.mick@iowacityschools.org. 

UAY is offering after school Art Clubs to all 7th and 8th graders in Johnson County. UAY art clubs are FREE and will be hosted in person this year. Masks will be required for all participants. If you are interested, please visit the link below and complete a registration form to confirm your spot (*Students will be placed in an Art Club based on the school they attend. They are encouraged to invite their creative friends to join the group!)

Advisor(s): Jamie Ellis, Jamie.Ellis@unitedactionforyouth.org

When: Wednesdays, 4-5:30PM

Where: Northwest Art Room

Help create, design, and promote the Northwest Junior high Yearbook! In Yearbook, we take pictures of school events, design yearbook pages, and make connections with every person in our school. Our aim is to show how incredible the people of Norhwest are! 

When: Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 4-5:00PM 

Where: Room 203