Student Programs

After School Clubs

After School Clubs are managed by the Wilmette Park District, but conveniently located right at Harper School. A wide variety of classes is offered during the winter, ranging from sports to science to music and much more!

The Harper Garden Club is offered in the Fall and Spring (this program is not run via Wilmette Park District).

Our popular Harper Chess Club is offered by the Wilmette Park District throughout the school year.

For more information about After School Clubs, contact Haylee Kessler, Recreation Activity Coordinator at 847-853-6297 or hkessler@wilpark.org, or visit the Wilmette Park District website (search for “Harper”).

Harper Garden Club

More information coming soon!

Harper Chorus

The Harper Chorus is a traditional choral experience using a wide variety of musical styles, from folk and classical to popular music. The students will learn to sing in unison and in parts while learning to work together as an ensemble. There will be opportunities throughout the year for solos and small group experiences. Members will study the fundamentals of singing, learn the language of choral music, and prepare for public performances.

Rehearsal Schedule

1. The Harper Chorus rehearses Tuesday and Thursday mornings before school from 7:50-8:30am in the auditorium.

2. It is essential that students are on time for rehearsals, as the first 15 minutes are dedicated to warming up their voices and working on fundamentals.

3. Students are expected to sign in when they arrive.

Membership is open to students in grades 2, 3, and 4 at Harper School.
Fee is $60.00 for each semester.

Register for Harper Chorus:

Harper Chorus (Fall) Registration Form
Please fill out the form below to register your child for Harper Chorus.

Parent Name*
First Last
Parent Email*

How many children are you registering for Chorus?*
Child's Name (1)
First Last
Teacher's Last Name (1)
Please indicate shirt size for Child (1)
If your child does not need a chorus shirt, you may skip this question.
Child's Name (2)
First Last
Teacher's Last Name (2)
Please indicate shirt size for Child (2)
If your child does not need a chorus shirt, you may skip this question.
Child's Name (3)
First Last
Teacher's Last Name (3)
Please indicate shirt size for Child (3)
If your child does not need a chorus shirt, you may skip this question.
Chorus Registration Fee*
Chorus registration fee is $60 per child.
Total
$0.00

Harper Chess Club

Calling all Chess Masters! Harper Chess Club offers fun games and lessons for ALL levels of chess ability! Our Chess Club meets on Mondays after school in the Harper Cafeteria in sessions offered throughout the school year.

This information is only on the Wilmette Park District website (search for “Harper”) and not in the Park District brochure.

Children will be dismissed from their regular classroom and checked in at the cafeteria by the Chess Enrichment instructor. The children will be brought to the front entrance of school at the end of the class (4:30 pm) to be dismissed. Children are expected to be picked up on time.

In compliance with the school snack policy, children may only bring a fruit or vegetable snack to have prior to class starting. The park district will not be providing any snacks.

For more information about Chess Club, please contact Haylee Kessler, Recreation Activity Coordinator at 847/853-6297 or hkessler@wilpark.org.

Lunch Recess in the Garden

Volunteer for lunch recess in the garden! It’s a great way to get to see your child during the school day. Days are flexible. Sign up here!