ATHLETICS & CLUBS
At St. Athanasius School, sports and extracurricular activities are a fun and integral part of our students’ growth. Our programs develop character, leadership, and sportsmanship, in addition to providing unique opportunities to acquire academic and analytical skills outside the classroom.
Our sports teams compete in the Council II-3A Catholic League of the North Shore. We also participate in leagues connected to the Evanston Recreation Department.
ATHLETICS
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BASKETBALL
Basketball is an interscholastic program for boys and girls in grades 4-8 with a high interest level and the athletic potential to develop top skills.
CROSS COUNTRY
Cross Country is a Fall sport for girls and boys in grades 4 - 8. Practices are 3 - 4 days a week for 1 hour and focus on running form, mobility, and strength in addition to endurance and speed. With a large staff of coaches, we're able to tailor workouts to runners of all abilities.
EC CHEER
8th Cheer is an interscholastic program for 8th grade boys and girls with a high interest level and top skills or the athletic potential to develop top skills. All active cheer members must be committed to attend weekday practices and EC Football games. The team practices or plays a game most school days from August through the middle of November.
GOLF
Golf is a Spring sport for girls and boys in grades 5 - 8. Practices are 2 days (Mon & Wed) a week and held at Canal Shores Golf Club. Instructors and coaches will teach driving, chipping, putting, swing technique, and much more!
TRACK & FIELD
Track & Field is a Spring sport for girls and boys in grades 4 - 8. Practices are 3 days a week for 60 - 90 minutes and teach sprinting, distance running, throwing, and jumping techniques, along with mobility and strengthening.
VOLLEYBALL
In the Volleyball program, athletes in grades 4-8 (girls) and 5-8 (boys) learn what it means to have "take flight" and how important it is to compete with passion. They are taught mental toughness and how to cope with adversity during matches, practices, as well as in the classroom and off the court. When an athlete leaves the volleyball program, they should have developed a sense of personal responsibility and an understanding of the hard work that is necessary for one to be successful in life. Boys Volleyball takes place in Spring and Girls Volleyball in Fall.
TENNIS
Tennis is offered in the Spring for our students who are interested in raquet sports and individual and team competition.
CLUBS
BOOK CLUB
Our school book club inspires young readers to explore the magic of storytelling while building critical thinking and communication skills. Students come together to discuss exciting books, share ideas, and connect over their love of reading. Through engaging discussions and fun activities, the club fosters a lifelong passion for literature and strengthens friendships across grades. It’s a space where imagination thrives and stories come to life!
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CHESS CLUB
Chess Club is a Fall and Winter activity for girls and boys in grades 1 - 8. The club typically practices and plays matches from late-September until Spring Break. Practices are Monday after school and are designed for beginners as well as intermediate players. Matches are 1 Saturday per month from December through April.
CHOIR
Choir is an activity for girls and boys in grades 3 - 8 that begins the second week of September and runs throughout the school year. Practices are Wednesday mornings at 7:30AM and once a month on Thursdays during recess. St. Athanasius School Choir sings at most Wednesday all-school masses, the annual Christmas Concert, several Parish weekend masses, and at ad hoc events throughout the year, such as Christmas caroling and Wolves hockey games. Students have opportunities to share musical gifts as soloists and in small ensembles.
HUMANITIES
Humanities is an accelerated, elective course unique to St. A's, made up of advanced, highly motivated students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. The class utilizes the Library of Congress’ on-line collection as well as National Archives materials, and other primary sources to develop critical informational literacy skills. Students learn how to access, assess, analyze, and evaluate web-based archival materials.
NEWSPAPER CLUB
The focus of the Newspaper Club is to write and produce the school’s student newspaper, called “The Kids News Letter,” (KNL). The 8-to-10-page full-color publication is distributed on the last school day of each month. The club creates 9 issues each year.
REDHAWK JUSTICE CLUB
Redhawk Justice is a social justice club at St. Athanasius School. Students from grades 5 - 8 are welcome to participate. The club meets 1-2 times a month throughout the school year during the lunch hour. The year covers 2 - 3 topic areas and follows a model of learn, serve, and reflect. The learning sessions allow students to gather an overview about the topic area (last year we explored homelessness, immigration, and hunger). We then arrange a service project that includes opportunities for other family members to join. After the service project, we spend time reflecting on our observations and experience. Our goal is for students to have new experiences and make deeper connections to their community and each other while understanding their own role in addressing injustice in our community.
SCOUTS
St. Athanasius offers both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Students in grades Kindergarten - 5th grade can sign up for our troop that includes kids from St. A's and other local schools. Meetings take place at St. A's, and a calendar of activities include service, outdoor learning and exploration, and team building.
LITTLE MILERS
Little Milers is a Fall activity for girls and boys in grades 1 - 3. The season typically runs from mid-September until the end of October. Practices are 1 day a week for 1 hour after school and focus on getting young athletes to enjoy running and to build their confidence. Activities are developed in coordination with St. A's track and cross country coaches. This is no pressure, all fun, and healthy exercise.