Explore Extracurriculars at St. Bartholomew's School
At St. Bartholomew School, there's something for every student. From sports to drama, art, and STEM clubs, our extracurricular activities rotate seasonally, offering fresh opportunities year-round. These clubs help students develop skills and interests that enrich their understanding of the world and their role in it.
Check back often for new activities throughout the year!
MUSIC
St. Bartholomew School offers music options for students of all ages. Choices range from ensemble music to private lessons:
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Instrumental Music
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Student Choir
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ART
St. Bartholomew School encourages and helps students to create, submit, and publish artwork through various outlets, including local and national contests. We also offer weekly after-school Art Club.
ATHLETICS
Children of all ages have the opportunity to do participate in after-school and club sports. Choices include:
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Bobcat Skills Training Clinics
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CYO Sports (Soccer, Basketball, Cross Country, Track)
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Tae Kwon Do
MUSICAL THEATER
Students are invited to participate in our popular drama club. Each year, the club presents a musical to the entire school, with performances on the weekend for the entire community. Performances have recently included Willy Wonka, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, and Hairspray. Students engage in the entire dramatic process including:
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Stage design
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Prop Management
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Stage Tech and Sound
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Costume Design
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Choreography
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Creating programs and advertising for the musical
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Students at St. Bartholomew participate in a school-wide student government process called the Student Council. Students may run for Student Council beginning in 3rd Grade. Elections are held annually. Each class elects two representatives per class to work toward student-led initiatives. Student Council meetings are held every other week and students who are elected learn to represent their peers by:
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Setting goals for student participation in various events
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Following through with campaign proposals in an organized way
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Writing proposals for student ideas and presenting them to the Administration for consideration
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Working on creating ways for the student body to contribute to school activities and processes
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Learning to help students effectively communicate with the School Administration
DEBATE CLUB
St. Bartholomew has launched its first Middle School Speech and Debate Team this school year. The team will compete in two competitions as a member of the Washington Area Speech and Debate League.
THE KNIGHT SCHOOL CHESS
St. Bartholomew offers a fun weekly after-school chess class for elementary-aged children. The Knight School's approach has had amazing success, winning multiple state championships as a result of its unique educational philosophy.