Clubs

Art club is an after-school club that is open to all students. Students have the chance to explore their creativity with a variety of art supplies. Some meetings will have a group activity/project to work on and others will allow students to use Parkland's art supplies to explore their own interests. Art club is a place for students to relax and spend time with their friends in a positive and creative environment.

There is no need to sign up. Students will simply arrive on the scheduled date and sign in for attendance. It is an open club.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Grabow (cgrabow@d15.org or (815) 344-7140, voice mailbox 6121)

Art Club

Schedule 26/27

Parkland Builders Club Site

Chess Club is an exciting group of people that meets twice a month and play great games of Chess.  At the end of the school year there will be a tournament, where trophies are awarded.

https://sites.google.com/d15.org/pklcookingclub/home

Drama Club Site

https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://www.d15.org//cms/lib/IL01904836/Centricity/Domain/1265/Flag+Football.pdf

Fishing club is offered here at Parkland. We introduce students to the skills necessary to go fishing. We stick to the basics such as casting, baiting a hook, tying knots, and so on... WE also have plenty of learning opportunities about how to untangle lines, getting a snag out, not hooking the people around you and other common situations that arrive while fishing.  Students are welcome to bring a small tackle box of lures if they would like t to try casting for Pike, Bass, and even a rare Walleye!

Students will need a signed permission slip to join fishing club. I will attempt to attach it on this website, otherwise, students may stop in to grab one from Mr. Grabow or Mr. Anderson.

Equipment suggestions:

-Spin-cast (push button) reels work best for beginners.

-Around a 6 foot pole

-Light mono-filament line 6-8 lbs test (Heavier line is an absolute disaster for beginners unless we put a 10lbs weight at the end)

A typical day at fishing club involves meeting after school in the art room, gathering fishing supplies, taking attendance, taking a 15-20 minute walk to McCullom Lake West Beach, setting up hooks and bait, catch-and-release fishing for about 45 minutes, walking back to school, gathering personal belongings, and then head home. Activity busses are available.

Homework Help is an after school program to help students who have difficulty doing their homework at home.  It is not a tutoring program, but a place provided for students to get their work done at school.  There are two staff members present on any given day who are there to provide assistance with any questions your child might have on their homework.  Students should have an hour to an hour and a half worth of homework to work on if they are attending homework help.  The program runs Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 until 4:00 and there are activity buses to take students home.  Students must have a signed homework contract from a teacher to attend.

International Club is open to all students. It provides a great opportunity for students to learn about their own culture and other cultures from different countries through games, crafts, and different foods. It also provides students the chance to meet new friends and socialize with each other.

The purpose of P.A.L.S. is for current students to help new students adjust to their new surroundings.  Current students will help new students locate classrooms, read schedules, explain classroom rules, and introduce them to new Parkland friends.  PALS is sponsored by Ms. Haerle.

Parkland Science Club Site

What is the Snowball Club?
It is a program focused on youth leadership, drug/alcohol prevention, and creating a positive, drug-free environment through peer support. Activities include team-building exercises that are aimed at developing leadership, self-awareness, and healthy decision-making skills among students. The goal is for students to become agents of community change, while having an amazingly fun experience along the way!

How it Works (The "Snowball" Effect)
The "snowball" in the name symbolizes how a positive influence on one person can spread and grow within a group and the wider community, much like a rolling snowball gathers more snow. Students are seen as part of the solution, not the cause of the problem, and are given the tools to spread positivity!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Mrs. Elizabeth Wepprecht
ewepprecht@d15.org 

Snowball Club Dates

1. Tuesday, September 8- Intro Meeting- Planning Day: Boo Bags/Bucket Bingo
2. Monday, September 21- Plan Boo Bags, Bucket Bingo, and Spirit Week (October)
3. Monday, October 5- Prepare for Red Ribbon Week/Posters and Spirit Week
4. Monday, October 19- Halloween Party- Decorate Pumpkins, Finalize RRW
5. Monday, November 9- Plan Grateful Activity
6. Monday, November 30
7. Tuesday, December 15
8. Monday, January 4
9. Monday, January 25
10. Tuesday, February 9
11. Monday, February 22
12. Monday, March 8
13. Monday, March 22- Autism Acceptance Month- Planning
14. Monday, April 5- Autism Acceptance Month
15. Monday, April 19
16. Tuesday, May 4
17. Monday, May 17

The purpose of this club is to gather soccer players of all levels from Parkland School to play, learn about, and love soccer!  We will work on developing skills at all levels by doing drills, discussing strategies, and scrimmaging in a supportive environment.  There will be two competitive games against MMS--one in the Fall and one in the Spring.

Expectations:

• Be on time to practices--They start at 2:30
• Wear appropriate clothing to practice
  • Gym uniform or athletic shorts and shirt
  • Cleats (recommended)
  • Shin guards (recommended)
  • Soccer Socks (recommended)
• Bring a soccer ball
• Be respectful of all players
• Have a ride home from practice at 4:00 or take the Activity Bus

My name is Mrs. Conklin and I am the Spirit Club sponsor here at Parkland. Spirit club focuses on fostering school unity and pride by organizing and promoting school events such as pep assemblies, spirit weeks, and encouraging student participation and enthusiasm for the school. Members often create posters, banners, and announcements to advertise events, decorate school areas, and ultimately build a strong sense of community and a positive school environment. 

2026-2027 Schedule 

Parkland Student Council Site

McHenry Youth Running Club (Summer Running) & Winter Running Club are crucial for your success in Cross Country and Track seasons. 

Click on the links below to view the schedules of both clubs.

(Summer Running)

There are no quick fixes or shortcuts to success in running.  Improvement comes from a long term commitment to daily runs and slowly increasing mileage and speed over time. Mchenry Youth Running Club (Summer Running) was formed to provide kids with a positive team environment to encourage the good habit of daily running in preparation for a successful Fall Cross Country season.

Contact Miss Ostberg, kostberg@d15.org, for details.

Meeting Dates: Check the MCHS Website for our official schedule starting in July!

https://mchenryhs.rschoolteams.com/ 

Are you a runner who wants running buddies to run with over the cold winter months? Winter Running Club will provide you with weekly distance runs and workouts as a team! This club is no cost to you.  All you need to bring is proper (warm) running clothes and a desire to run! This is a great club to help you prepare for a successful Spring Track season. 

Meeting Dates: (2:30-4:00 Activity busses will be available)

TBA

If you are not prepared for the weather, you will be sent home.

Safety first :) 

This club is no cost to you!  All you need to bring is *proper runnings clothes* and a desire to run!

If you are involved in a winter sport (basketball, cheer, poms, etc.), you may join or attend WRC when your previous sport commitments and seasons are not in session.

Looking forward to some winter running together!

Please contact Mrs. Karnick, kkarnick@d15.org, with any questions.  

The Yearbook club is looking for creative, fun, goal oriented and dedicated students to help make the 2026-2027 yearbook.   You get to take pictures, design pages and create content.  It is a fun club with a job to do.  Please only join if you can make most of the meetings attached here.  You need to be committed to completing a page or pages in the yearbook.  

Please attend the first meeting on September 10th to see what it is all about and decide if it is something you want to be a part of.  Hope to see you there!

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF MEETING DATES

WPKL: Parkland’s Student-Run Video Journalism Club

WPKL is Parkland’s very own student-run video journalism team! Our club brings Viking news and stories to life through creative and professional video broadcasts. Students in grades 6–8 work together to pitch ideas, write scripts, film, edit, and produce episodes that are shared with the entire school throughout the year.

WPKL gives students the chance to build real-world skills in teamwork, communication, and media production while having fun and showing off their Viking pride.

About the Sponsor
WPKL is sponsored by Ms. Prais, who teaches 8th-grade Language Arts at Parkland. She has been part of the Parkland community since 2020 and is passionate about helping students find their voice through storytelling and media.