After-School Classes

After-School Classes by Day

Check Out Our After-School Offerings

List of 1 items.

  • By Day of the Week

    We offer a variety of enrichment classes, workshops, private music lessons, and clinics year-round catering to a broad variety of interests for girls and boys entering grades PK3-12. 


Monday Class Offerings

List of 17 items.

  • 'How to be Lovely' Children's Etiquette

    For girls in JK
    Date/Time: Mondays, January 6-March 31 (no classes on 1/20, 2/17, 3/10) from 2:30-3:15 pm 
    Instructor: Miss Emily Cantrell (Bloom Studios)
    Cost: $300
    Young ladies will love this children’s etiquette class with Emily Cantrell of Bloom Studios. Learn the art of conducting yourself with grace, all while having plenty of fun too! We will build on etiquette knowledge from last semester so whether this is your first class or you are joining for another semester this class is for you!
  • ACT and SAT Prep

    For girls and boys in grades 10-12
    Date/Time: Monday-Friday, March 17-21; 3:40-5:40 PM
    Instructor: ACT/SAT Prep Instructor
    Cost: Science/Math M-W Only: $325
    English/Reading TH-F Only: $250
    Full Week/All Subjects: $475
    This class takes a deep dive into what it takes to succeed on both the ACT and SAT. Participants will examine the tendencies of the tests and learn general and content-specific strategies. Students will also gain valuable experience by working through problems from actual tests.
  • ACT Prep

    For girls and boys in grades 11-12
    date/time: Monday-Friday, January 27-31; 3:40-5:40 pm
    instructor: ACT Prep Instructor
    Cost: Science/Math M-W Only: $325
    English/Reading TH-F Only: $250
    Full Week/All Subjects: $475
    This class takes a deep dive into what it takes to succeed on the ACT. Participants will examine the tendencies of the ACT and learn general and content-specific strategies. Students will also gain valuable experience by working through problems from actual ACT tests.
  • Bee-Jeweled By Me

    for girls in grades K-2
    Date/Time: Mondays, January 6-March 31 (no classes on 1/20, 2/17, 3/10) from 3:30-4:30 PM
    Instructor: Miss. Emily (Bloom Studios)
    Cost: $300
    Create one of kind works of art in this special jewelry design class with Bloom Studios. Explore famous eras such as Belle Epoque, Art Deco, and beyond with crystals, pearls, and up-cycled vintage collections at your fingertips. Classes conclude with an exhibition of your very own Jewelry line!
  • Book Character Club

    for girls in grades K-2
    Date/Time: Mondays, January 6-March 31 (no classes on 1/20, 2/17, 3/10) from 3:15-4:15 PM
    Instructors: Alex Bunkley and Shannon Manzi
    Cost: $250
    Each week students will explore a new book character like Ada Twist Scientist, Pinkalicious, Molly Lou Melon, and characters from Jory John books. We'll enjoy some popular stories and explore new characters that may become a new favorite! Together we will read our book of the week, discuss what the character has to teach us, and participate in a hands-on activity to go along with each one!
  • Crazy Creature Theater Class

    For girls in grades 2-4
    Date/Time: Monday, January 6-March 31 (no classes on 1/20, 2/17, 3/10) 3:15-4:15 pm
    Instructor: Julia Hinson (children's theater instructor and director)
    Cost: $275
    In the Crazy Creature Class, students will design and build masks inspired by creatures they create themselves. They’ll develop characters, learn performance techniques, and bring their imaginative creatures to life in a fun final performance! Space is limited.
  • Enchanting LEGO Adventures

    for girls in grades 1-4
    Date/Time: Monday, January 6-March 17 (no classes on 1/20, 2/17, 3/10) (8 sessions) from 3:15-4:15 PM
    Instructor: Itch 2 Learn Teacher
    Cost: $290
    Step into the enchanting realm of Harry Potter!
    Perfect for young witches and wizards, this immersive experience invites students to unleash their creativity by building iconic LEGO sets inspired by the beloved series. From the majestic Hogwarts Castle to the bustling Diagon Alley, participants will construct their
    favorite locations while diving deep into the magic of storytelling. But the magic doesn’t stop at building!
    Participants will collaborate on group projects, engage in friendly challenges, and even create their own unique LEGO scenes inspired by their favorite moments from the series. Grab your wand—your adventure awaits!
  • Hutchison Swim Team - CFE

    For Hutchison girls in grades 3-5
    Date/Time:
    Practices
    Mondays and Wednesdays January 8 - February 27 (no practice 1/20, 2/197) (13 practices) from 5:30-6:30 pm at the Nuber YMCA
    Suits Turned In To Office by December 9 
    Meets: Thursday, January 30 and February 27
    Coaches: Cheryl Parker and Bryan Parker (Swim Coaches)
    Cost: $425*
    REGISTRATION CLOSES DECEMBER 4
    *Swimmers will need to purchase swimsuits using the options sent by the coaches. Once purchased please deliver to the CFE office in the Abston Early Childhood building by December 9th so that we can have the Hutchison logo added before the first practice. 

    Swimmers will practice twice weekly at the Ric Nuber YMCA and participate in two swim meets. Makeup days will be on Thursdays as needed. Swimmers must be “deep water safe” and be able to get across one length of the pool in any way. They will play fun games, and learn the four competitive swim team strokes, practice relays, starts, and turns!
  • Lacrosse League

    for Hutchison girls in 3-4 grade
    Date/Time: Mondays and Fridays, March 3-April 25 (no practice 3/7, 3/10, 3/14, 4/18, 4/21) from 3:15-4:30 PM
    Games: Saturdays, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/26 (subject to change)
    Instructors: Jill Allen and Coaches
    Cost: $400, includes jersey
  • Nutcracker Ballet Workshop

    For girls in grades K-4
    Date/Time: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, December 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, and 12 from 3:15-4:45 PM
    Performance: Thursday, December 12 at 3:45 PM 
    Instructor: Katy Stanfield (dancer and dance instructor)
    Cost: $200
  • PK Pre-Ballet - Monday

    for girls in PK
    Date/Time: Monday, January 6-March 31 (no classes on 1/20, 2/17, 3/10) from 2:30-3:00 PM
    Instructor: Louisa Koeppel (Hutchison Dance Teacher)
    Cost: $200
    Pre-ballet offers a gentle introduction to the tradition of ballet by reinforcing basics and vocabulary through creative activities and imagination. Space is limited.
  • Private Music Lessons

    For girls and boys in grades K-12
    Private lessons for 30 or 45 minutes in piano, violin, viola, voice, or harp are offered—all skill levels. Students who took lessons in the fall have priority for the spring semester. If you are interested in your child starting lessons please contact afterschool@hutchisonschool.org to learn of the open lesson spots.
    *You must have access to the instrument you are taking lessons for to practice outside of your lesson. 

    Space is limited.
  • Safe Sitter Babysitting Class

    For girls in grades 5-8
    Dates/Time: Mondays, January 13-February 10 (no class on 1/20) from 3:15-5:15 PM
    Instructor: Lisa Curry (RRT, BBA, owner of 901 Vital Training LLC)
    Cost: $225, includes all supplies
    Safe Sitter Babysitter classes are designed to prepare students to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The classes are filled with fun games and role-playing exercises that teach skills for safety, child care, first aid, rescue, life, and business. Adding the American Heart Association’s Heartsaver CPR certification (adult, child, and infant) makes this the complete babysitter training for your student!
  • Soccer Shots

    For girls in PK and JK
    Date/Time: Mondays, January 6-March 31 (no classes on 1/20, 2/17, 3/10) from 2:30-3:15 pm
    Instructor: Soccer Shots Coaches
    Cost: $225
    Soccer Shots utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting. Each class will highlight positive character traits such as respect, teamwork, and appreciation.

  • Soccer Shots - SPARK

    For girls in PK and JK who attend SPARK on Mondays
    Date/Time: Mondays, January 6-March 31 (no classes on 1/20, 2/17, 3/10) from 3:15-4:00 PM
    Instructor: Soccer Shots Coaches
    Cost: $225
    Soccer Shots utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting. Each class will highlight positive character traits such as respect, teamwork, and appreciation.
  • SPARK Holiday Camps

    for Hutchison girls in Little Hive through 4th grade

    Professional Development Student Holiday - February 14
    President's Day - February 17
    EC/LS Winter Conference Day - February 28
    Spring Break - March 10-14
    Good Friday - April 18
    Easter Monday - April 21

    **These dates are not included in the monthly SPARK registration. You must register for them separately.
  • Sports Clinics Spring

    For Hutchison girls
    Soccer
    Grades K-4
    Dates/Times: Mondays and Wednesdays, April 14, 16, and 23
    Mondays: 3:30-4:15 pm
    Wednesdays: 2:30-3:15 pm 

    Volleyball
    Grades 1-4
    **You must purchase knee pads for this clinic.
    Dates/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-4:15 pm
    April 15, 17, 22, and 24

    **Additional equipment purchase is required for this clinic
    Hutchison Athletics offers a sports clinic program for Hutchison girls through the Center for Excellence to provide our girls with opportunities to explore athletics. The main goal of our sports clinics is to promote growth and enhance skill development. Because of our commitment to fostering growth throughout the program, girls are invited to participate regardless of skill level or experience.

Tuesday Class Offerings

List of 19 items.

  • Taekwondo

    For girls in grades 2-6
    Date/Time: Tuesdays, January 7-March 25 (no class on 3/11) from 3:45-4:30 PM
    Instructor: Coach Honeycutt (Midtown Taekwondo)
    Cost: $250
    Involve yourself in martial arts to learn discipline and skills that will help you in school and beyond. In the final class, students will test for stripes and belts. No uniform is required; however, you may wear your own uniform or purchase one through Midtown Taekwondo.
  • ACT and SAT Prep

    For girls and boys in grades 10-12
    Date/Time: Monday-Friday, March 17-21; 3:40-5:40 PM
    Instructor: ACT/SAT Prep Instructor
    Cost: Science/Math M-W Only: $325
    English/Reading TH-F Only: $250
    Full Week/All Subjects: $475
    This class takes a deep dive into what it takes to succeed on both the ACT and SAT. Participants will examine the tendencies of the tests and learn general and content-specific strategies. Students will also gain valuable experience by working through problems from actual tests.
  • ACT Prep

    For girls and boys in grades 11-12
    date/time: Monday-Friday, January 27-31; 3:40-5:40 pm
    instructor: ACT Prep Instructor
    Cost: Science/Math M-W Only: $325
    English/Reading TH-F Only: $250
    Full Week/All Subjects: $475
    This class takes a deep dive into what it takes to succeed on the ACT. Participants will examine the tendencies of the ACT and learn general and content-specific strategies. Students will also gain valuable experience by working through problems from actual ACT tests.
  • Ballet 3

    For girls in grade 3
    School-year length course
    Dates/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 3-November 19 (no class on 10/8), and January 7-April 1 (no class on 3/11) from 3:00-4:00 pm
    Instructor: Louisa Koeppel (Hutchison dance teacher) & Katy Stanfield (dancer and dance instructor)
    Cost: $850
    Students in Ballet 3 continue to gain strength, agility, grace, and comradery in their dance and dance-making. Plain pink or black leotard with or without a skirt, pink or skin-toned ballet tights or black leggings, and pink or skin-toned ballet shoes are required.

    Ballet students will perform in the Dance Concert on Tuesday, April 1 at 6:00 pm and the school matinee on Wednesday, April 2. Rehearsals will tentatively be on Thursday 3/27, Friday 3/28, and Monday 3/31.
  • Bee Sharp Choir

    For Hutchison girls in grades 2–4
    Dates/Time: Tuesdays, January 7-March 25 (no classes 3/11) from 3:15-4:15 pm
    Instructor: Heather Short (EC and LS music teacher)
    Cost: $275
    Enhance your vocal skills and perform at various school and community events. Our Spring Music Concert is on April 3 at 6:00 pm. Rehearsal will be on April 2 after school.

    Choirs will sing at a Memphis Redbirds game closer to the end of the spring semester.
  • Fairy Garden Tales Theater Class

    For girls in grades K-1
    Dates/Time: Tuesdays, January 7-March 25 (no class on 3/11) from 3:15-4:00 PM
    Instructor: Julia Hinson (theater instructor)
    Cost: $250
    Students will use their imaginations to create fairy-tale adventures. Through storytelling, movement, and play, students will bring enchanted stories to life while learning theater basics in a fun, nurturing environment.
  • Holiday Crafting

    For girls in PK 
    Date/Time: Tuesday, December 17 from 2:30-3:15 PM
    Instructor: Anne Sawyer
    Cost: $40
    Students will use their creativity to make ornaments and decorate their own tree! Imaginations will run free while making decorations with a variety of different materials that show each student's unique personality. Space is limited.
  • Holiday Crafting - JK

    for girls in JK
    Date/Time: Tuesday from 2:30-3:15 pm
    Easter: April 8
    Mother's Day: May 6
    Instructor: Anne Sawyer
    Cost: $40 per session
  • Hutchison Chess Club

    For girls in grades 3-8 
    Date/Time: Tuesdays, January 7-March 25 (no class on 3/11) from 3:30-4:30 PM
    Instructors: Mid-South Chess Coaches and Joe Koelsch (Hutchison Middle School Math Teacher)
    Cost: $290
    Hutchison's Chess Club is a space where girls of all skill levels and backgrounds can come together to learn the game. Students will explore every aspect of chess from the movement of pieces on the board to the strategies to bring an opponent to check-mate. We'll build skill, confidence, and sportsmanship as we learn and compete. Most importantly, we'll have fun playing a game that will stay with them forever.
  • Middle School Dance Company

    For girls in grades 5-8
    School-year length course
    Dates/Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00-5:15 pm
     September 3-November 19 (no class on 10/8), and January 7-April 1 (no class on 3/11)
    Instructor: Louisa Koeppel (Hutchison dance teacher) & Katy Stanfield (dancer and dance instructor)
    Cost: $850
    Middle School Dance Company focuses on modern dance and creative ballet with an emphasis on dance-making and ensemble performance.

    Students will choreograph and perform in the dance concert on Tuesday, April 1 at 6:00 pm and the school matinee on Wednesday, April 2. Rehearsals will tentatively be on Thursday 3/27, Friday 3/28, and Monday 3/31.

    For more information, email lkoeppel@hutchisonschool.org.


  • Music Makers - SPARK

    for PK-JK girls who are registered for SPARK on Tuesdays
    Date/Time: Tuesdays, January 7-March 25 (no class on 3/11) from 3:30-4:00 PM
    Instructor:
    Lisa Hill (EC Teacher and Kindermusik Instructor)
    Cost: $225
    Students will create a variety of musical instruments and make music together.
  • Nutcracker Ballet Workshop

    For girls in grades K-4
    Date/Time: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, December 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, and 12 from 3:15-4:45 PM
    Performance: Thursday, December 12 at 3:45 PM 
    Instructor: Katy Stanfield (dancer and dance instructor)
    Cost: $200
  • Painting and Art Making

    For girls in grades 2-4
    Dates/Time: Tuesdays, January 7-March 25 (no class on 3/11) from 3:15-4:15 pm
    Instructor: Martha Berge (lower school art teacher)
    Cost: $275
    Explore various techniques, styles, and mediums to develop your artistic skills. Learn about color theory, composition, brushwork, and different art styles. Students will engage in hands-on activities and have the opportunity to express their creativity in a supportive environment. Unleash your creativity this spring with Mrs. Berge!
  • Private Music Lessons

    For girls and boys in grades K-12
    Private lessons for 30 or 45 minutes in piano, violin, viola, voice, or harp are offered—all skill levels. Students who took lessons in the fall have priority for the spring semester. If you are interested in your child starting lessons please contact afterschool@hutchisonschool.org to learn of the open lesson spots.
    *You must have access to the instrument you are taking lessons for to practice outside of your lesson. 

    Space is limited.
  • Ready, Set, Create!

    For girls in grades K-2
    Dates/Time: Tuesdays, January 7-March 25 (no class on 3/11) from 3:15-4:15 pm
    Instructor: Heather Fontana (kindergarten teacher)
    Cost: $275
    Explore your imagination and learn tools to focus creativity with the creative process in this fun, project-based class.
     
  • SPARK Holiday Camps

    for Hutchison girls in Little Hive through 4th grade

    Professional Development Student Holiday - February 14
    President's Day - February 17
    EC/LS Winter Conference Day - February 28
    Spring Break - March 10-14
    Good Friday - April 18
    Easter Monday - April 21

    **These dates are not included in the monthly SPARK registration. You must register for them separately.
  • Sports Clinics Spring

    For Hutchison girls
    Soccer
    Grades K-4
    Dates/Times: Mondays and Wednesdays, April 14, 16, and 23
    Mondays: 3:30-4:15 pm
    Wednesdays: 2:30-3:15 pm 

    Volleyball
    Grades 1-4
    **You must purchase knee pads for this clinic.
    Dates/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-4:15 pm
    April 15, 17, 22, and 24

    **Additional equipment purchase is required for this clinic
    Hutchison Athletics offers a sports clinic program for Hutchison girls through the Center for Excellence to provide our girls with opportunities to explore athletics. The main goal of our sports clinics is to promote growth and enhance skill development. Because of our commitment to fostering growth throughout the program, girls are invited to participate regardless of skill level or experience.
  • Taekwondo

    For girls in grades K-1
    date/time: Tuesdays, January 7-March 25 (no class on 3/11) from 3:15-3:45 pm
    instructor: Midtown Taekwondo instructor
    cost: $225


    Involve yourself in martial arts to learn discipline and skills that will help you in school and beyond. In the final class, students will test for stripes and belts. No uniform is required; however, you may wear your own uniform or purchase one through Midtown Taekwondo.
  • Tales and Tunes

    For girls in PK and JK
    Date/Time: Tuesdays, January 7-March 25 (no class on 3/11) from 2:30-3:10 PM
    Instructor: Heather Short (EC and LS Music Teacher)
    Cost: $235
    Join us as we explore children’s literature through music, motion, and tactile learning. Space is limited.

Wednesday Class Offerings

List of 16 items.

  • Mahjong

    For girls in grades 1-4
    Date/Time: Wednesdays, January 8-March 26 (no class 3/12) from 2:15-3:15 PM
    Instructor: Hope Covington
    Cost: $275
    Join us for an exciting Mahjong class where players of all skill levels can immerse themselves in the intricate world of this classic Chinese game! Throughout the class, participants will learn the rules, strategies, and nuances of Mahjong through hands-on play, crafts, and friendly competitions.
  • ACT and SAT Prep

    For girls and boys in grades 10-12
    Date/Time: Monday-Friday, March 17-21; 3:40-5:40 PM
    Instructor: ACT/SAT Prep Instructor
    Cost: Science/Math M-W Only: $325
    English/Reading TH-F Only: $250
    Full Week/All Subjects: $475
    This class takes a deep dive into what it takes to succeed on both the ACT and SAT. Participants will examine the tendencies of the tests and learn general and content-specific strategies. Students will also gain valuable experience by working through problems from actual tests.
  • ACT Prep

    For girls and boys in grades 11-12
    date/time: Monday-Friday, January 27-31; 3:40-5:40 pm
    instructor: ACT Prep Instructor
    Cost: Science/Math M-W Only: $325
    English/Reading TH-F Only: $250
    Full Week/All Subjects: $475
    This class takes a deep dive into what it takes to succeed on the ACT. Participants will examine the tendencies of the ACT and learn general and content-specific strategies. Students will also gain valuable experience by working through problems from actual ACT tests.
  • Advanced Pottery

    For girls in grades 5-12
    Date/Time: Wednesdays, January 8-March 26 (no class 3/12) from 3:20-4:30 PM
    Instructor: Kristi Duckworth (ceramist and painter)
    Cost: $300
    Develop creative concepts in clay. Learn the techniques of throwing on the wheel, hand building, and combining altered forms.
  • Cheerleading

    For girls in grades 1-4
    Date/Time: Wednesdays, January 8-March 26 (no class 3/12) from 2:15-3:15 PM
    Coach: Coach Morgan and Coach Alexa (DC Dragons Cheer Coaches)
    Cost: $280, includes Cheer T-Shirt
    Hutchison Lower School cheerleading combines elements of dance, gymnastics, and stunts. Coaches focus on teamwork, coordination, and spirit, helping build confidence and develop athletic skills.
  • Colorful Creations: An Art Adventure

    For girls in grades K-1
    Dates/Time: Wednesdays, January 8-March 26 (no class 3/12) from 2:15-3:15 PM
    Instructor: Martha Berge (lower school art teacher)
    Cost: $275
    In this art class, young creative minds embark on an exciting journey of self-expression and exploration through various art mediums. Students engage in hands-on activities that include painting, drawing, collage-making, and sculpting, utilizing different materials like crayons, watercolors, Model Magic, and recycled items. The class encourages students to express their imagination while developing fine motor skills, color recognition, and teamwork. With a focus on fun and discovery, each class is designed to inspire creativity and instill a love for arts in a nurturing environment.
  • Hutchison Swim Team - CFE

    For Hutchison girls in grades 3-5
    Date/Time:
    Practices
    Mondays and Wednesdays January 8 - February 27 (no practice 1/20, 2/197) (13 practices) from 5:30-6:30 pm at the Nuber YMCA
    Suits Turned In To Office by December 9 
    Meets: Thursday, January 30 and February 27
    Coaches: Cheryl Parker and Bryan Parker (Swim Coaches)
    Cost: $425*
    REGISTRATION CLOSES DECEMBER 4
    *Swimmers will need to purchase swimsuits using the options sent by the coaches. Once purchased please deliver to the CFE office in the Abston Early Childhood building by December 9th so that we can have the Hutchison logo added before the first practice. 

    Swimmers will practice twice weekly at the Ric Nuber YMCA and participate in two swim meets. Makeup days will be on Thursdays as needed. Swimmers must be “deep water safe” and be able to get across one length of the pool in any way. They will play fun games, and learn the four competitive swim team strokes, practice relays, starts, and turns!
  • JK Pre-Ballet

    For girls in JK
    Date/Time: Wednesdays, January 8-March 26 (no class 3/12) from 3:15-3:45 pm
    Instructor: Louisa Koeppel (Hutchison dance teacher)
    Cost: $225
    Pre-ballet offers a gentle introduction to the tradition of ballet by reinforcing basics and vocabulary through creative activities and imagination. Space is limited. 
     
  • PK Pre-Ballet - Wednesdays

    For girls in PK 
    Date/Time: Wednesdays, January 8-March 26 (no class 3/12) from  2:30-3:00 pm
    Instructor: Louisa Koeppel (Hutchison dance teacher)
    Cost: $225
    Pre-ballet offers a gentle introduction to the tradition of ballet by reinforcing basics and vocabulary through creative activities and imagination. Space is limited.
  • Pottery

    For girls in grades 2-4
    Date/Time: Wednesdays, January 8-March 26 (no class 3/12) from 2:10-3:15 pm
    Instructors: Kristi Duckworth (ceramist & painter)
    Cost: $300
    Develop creative concepts in clay. Learn the techniques of throwing on the wheel, hand building, and combining altered forms.
  • Private Music Lessons

    For girls and boys in grades K-12
    Private lessons for 30 or 45 minutes in piano, violin, viola, voice, or harp are offered—all skill levels. Students who took lessons in the fall have priority for the spring semester. If you are interested in your child starting lessons please contact afterschool@hutchisonschool.org to learn of the open lesson spots.
    *You must have access to the instrument you are taking lessons for to practice outside of your lesson. 

    Space is limited.
  • Quickstart Tennis

    For girls in K-2
    Dates/Time: Wednesdays, 2:30-3:15 pm
    Instructor: Jay Horne (tennis coach)
    Cost: $180 per session
    FALL I >> September 4-October 16 (no class on 10/9)
    FALL II >> October 23-December 4 (no class on 11/27)
    The Quickstart Academy will use the teaching method of Quickstart tennis, a program aimed at helping kids in kindergarten, first, and second grade, learn the game of tennis. Using a smaller court, net, racquet, and larger foam tennis balls, the Quickstart method makes the game of tennis easily accessible to younger players.

    **Each student will need to bring their own tennis racquet for this class.
  • Quickstart Tennis

    For girls in grades K-2
    Date/Time: Wednesday, February 12-March 26 (no class 3/12) (6 sessions) from 2:30-3:15 PM
    Instructor: Jay Horne
    Cost: $180
    The Quickstart Academy will use the teaching method of Quickstart tennis, a program aimed at helping kids in kindergarten, first, and second grade, learn the game of tennis. Using a smaller court, net, racquet, and larger foam tennis balls, the Quickstart method makes the game of tennis easily accessible to younger players.
    **Each student will need to bring their own tennis racquet for this class.
  • SPARK Holiday Camps

    for Hutchison girls in Little Hive through 4th grade

    Professional Development Student Holiday - February 14
    President's Day - February 17
    EC/LS Winter Conference Day - February 28
    Spring Break - March 10-14
    Good Friday - April 18
    Easter Monday - April 21

    **These dates are not included in the monthly SPARK registration. You must register for them separately.
  • Sports Clinics Spring

    For Hutchison girls
    Soccer
    Grades K-4
    Dates/Times: Mondays and Wednesdays, April 14, 16, and 23
    Mondays: 3:30-4:15 pm
    Wednesdays: 2:30-3:15 pm 

    Volleyball
    Grades 1-4
    **You must purchase knee pads for this clinic.
    Dates/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-4:15 pm
    April 15, 17, 22, and 24

    **Additional equipment purchase is required for this clinic
    Hutchison Athletics offers a sports clinic program for Hutchison girls through the Center for Excellence to provide our girls with opportunities to explore athletics. The main goal of our sports clinics is to promote growth and enhance skill development. Because of our commitment to fostering growth throughout the program, girls are invited to participate regardless of skill level or experience.
  • Storytime at Puppet Playhouse

    for girls in JK
    Date/Time: Wednesdays, January 8-February 26 (8 sessions) from 2:30-3:30 PM
    Instructor: Itch 2 Learn Teacher
    Cost: $275
    Designed for young storytellers, this program invites students to unleash their creativity by using puppets to bring their stories to life. In each session, students will explore the art of puppetry, learning how to create their unique puppet characters from various
    materials. They will dive into the storytelling process, brainstorming ideas, crafting scripts, and developing their narratives. As they work
    collaboratively, students will gain confidence in expressing themselves, enhance their communication skills, and discover the joy of performance.

Thursday Class Offerings

List of 17 items.

  • ACT and SAT Prep

    For girls and boys in grades 10-12
    Date/Time: Monday-Friday, March 17-21; 3:40-5:40 PM
    Instructor: ACT/SAT Prep Instructor
    Cost: Science/Math M-W Only: $325
    English/Reading TH-F Only: $250
    Full Week/All Subjects: $475
    This class takes a deep dive into what it takes to succeed on both the ACT and SAT. Participants will examine the tendencies of the tests and learn general and content-specific strategies. Students will also gain valuable experience by working through problems from actual tests.
  • ACT Prep

    For girls and boys in grades 11-12
    date/time: Monday-Friday, January 27-31; 3:40-5:40 pm
    instructor: ACT Prep Instructor
    Cost: Science/Math M-W Only: $325
    English/Reading TH-F Only: $250
    Full Week/All Subjects: $475
    This class takes a deep dive into what it takes to succeed on the ACT. Participants will examine the tendencies of the ACT and learn general and content-specific strategies. Students will also gain valuable experience by working through problems from actual ACT tests.
  • Ballet 3

    For girls in grade 3
    School-year length course
    Dates/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 3-November 19 (no class on 10/8), and January 7-April 1 (no class on 3/11) from 3:00-4:00 pm
    Instructor: Louisa Koeppel (Hutchison dance teacher) & Katy Stanfield (dancer and dance instructor)
    Cost: $850
    Students in Ballet 3 continue to gain strength, agility, grace, and comradery in their dance and dance-making. Plain pink or black leotard with or without a skirt, pink or skin-toned ballet tights or black leggings, and pink or skin-toned ballet shoes are required.

    Ballet students will perform in the Dance Concert on Tuesday, April 1 at 6:00 pm and the school matinee on Wednesday, April 2. Rehearsals will tentatively be on Thursday 3/27, Friday 3/28, and Monday 3/31.
  • Bee Notes Choir

    For girls in grades K-1
    Dates/Time: Thursdays, January 9-March 27 (no classes 3/13) from 3:15-4:00 pm
    Instructor: Heather Short (EC and LS music teacher)  
    Cost: $250
    Learn vocal techniques for performances. This class gives students a strong foundation for the proper use of their vocal talent and the basics of choral singing. Choirs will sing at a Memphis Redbirds Game closer to the end of the spring semester. Space is limited.

    *Bee Notes will perform at the Hutchison Music Concert on April 3 at 6:00 pm. Rehearsal will be on April 2 and the time will be announced closer to the rehearsal date. 
  • Cheer and Tumbling

    For girls in JK
    Date/Time: Thursdays, January 9-March 27 (no classes 3/13) from 2:30-3:10 pm
    Instructor: Morgan Lincoln and Ms. Alexa (DC Dragons Cheer Coaches)
    Cost: $240 (includes cheer t-shirt) 
    Cheer and Tumbling class is designed to introduce young children to the fundamentals of cheerleading and basic gymnastics in a fun and engaging environment. In this class, JK girls will learn essential skills such as coordination, balance, and strength through age-appropriate tumbling exercises, jumping techniques, and cheer routines. With a focus on teamwork, creativity, and self-confidence, the program encourages social interaction and helps develop listening skills while fostering a love for movement and fitness.
  • Cheerleading

    For girls in Kindergarten
    Date/Time: Thursdays, January 9-March 27 (no classes 3/13) from 3:15-4:15 PM
    Instructor: Morgan and Coach Alexa (DC Dragons Cheer Coach)
    Cost: $280, includes Cheer T-shirt
    Learn beginning cheers and teamwork. Build confidence as you prepare to share your school spirit at a Parent Observation Day on the last day of class.
  • Crafty Creators

    For girls in JK
    Date/Time: Thursdays, January 9-March 27 (no classes 3/13) from 2:30-3:15 pm
    Instructor: Anne Sawyer (crafting enthusiast)
    Cost: $235
    Every child needs a creative outlet!
    Crafting allows creative interests to blossom using different materials, colors, tools, and mediums. Weekly crafts are age appropriate with guided instruction and assistance.
  • Holiday Crafting

    For girls in JK
    Date/Time: Thursday, December 5 from 2:30-3:15 PM
    Instructor: Anne Sawyer (crafting enthusiast)
    Cost: $40
    Students will use their creativity to make ornaments and decorate their own tree! Imaginations will run free while making decorations with a variety of different materials that show each student's unique personality.
  • Holiday Crafting - PK

    for girls in PK
    Date/Time: Thursday from 2:30-3:15 PM
    Easter: April 10 
    Mother's Day: May 8
    Instructor: Anne Sawyer 
    Cost: $40 per session
  • Middle School Dance Company

    For girls in grades 5-8
    School-year length course
    Dates/Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00-5:15 pm
     September 3-November 19 (no class on 10/8), and January 7-April 1 (no class on 3/11)
    Instructor: Louisa Koeppel (Hutchison dance teacher) & Katy Stanfield (dancer and dance instructor)
    Cost: $850
    Middle School Dance Company focuses on modern dance and creative ballet with an emphasis on dance-making and ensemble performance.

    Students will choreograph and perform in the dance concert on Tuesday, April 1 at 6:00 pm and the school matinee on Wednesday, April 2. Rehearsals will tentatively be on Thursday 3/27, Friday 3/28, and Monday 3/31.

    For more information, email lkoeppel@hutchisonschool.org.


  • Nutcracker Ballet Workshop

    For girls in grades K-4
    Date/Time: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, December 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, and 12 from 3:15-4:45 PM
    Performance: Thursday, December 12 at 3:45 PM 
    Instructor: Katy Stanfield (dancer and dance instructor)
    Cost: $200
  • Private Music Lessons

    For girls and boys in grades K-12
    Private lessons for 30 or 45 minutes in piano, violin, viola, voice, or harp are offered—all skill levels. Students who took lessons in the fall have priority for the spring semester. If you are interested in your child starting lessons please contact afterschool@hutchisonschool.org to learn of the open lesson spots.
    *You must have access to the instrument you are taking lessons for to practice outside of your lesson. 

    Space is limited.
  • SEW Fancy II

    For girls in 1-3 grades who took SEW Fancy in the fall semester
    Date/Time: Thursdays, January 9-March 27 (no classes 3/13) from 3:15-4:15 PM
    Instructor: Miss. Emily (Bloom Studios)
    Cost: $300
    An introductory sewing course taught by Miss Emily Cantrell of Bloom Studios. This is the next step in the SEW Fancy curriculum and will continue to cover the basic mechanics of operating a sewing machine, embroidery, using patterns, and hand stitching.
  • SPARK Holiday Camps

    for Hutchison girls in Little Hive through 4th grade

    Professional Development Student Holiday - February 14
    President's Day - February 17
    EC/LS Winter Conference Day - February 28
    Spring Break - March 10-14
    Good Friday - April 18
    Easter Monday - April 21

    **These dates are not included in the monthly SPARK registration. You must register for them separately.
  • Sports Clinics Spring

    For Hutchison girls
    Soccer
    Grades K-4
    Dates/Times: Mondays and Wednesdays, April 14, 16, and 23
    Mondays: 3:30-4:15 pm
    Wednesdays: 2:30-3:15 pm 

    Volleyball
    Grades 1-4
    **You must purchase knee pads for this clinic.
    Dates/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-4:15 pm
    April 15, 17, 22, and 24

    **Additional equipment purchase is required for this clinic
    Hutchison Athletics offers a sports clinic program for Hutchison girls through the Center for Excellence to provide our girls with opportunities to explore athletics. The main goal of our sports clinics is to promote growth and enhance skill development. Because of our commitment to fostering growth throughout the program, girls are invited to participate regardless of skill level or experience.
  • Strings Choir

    For girls in grades 5-12
    Date/Time: Thursdays, January 9-March 27 (no classes 3/13) from 3:45-4:45 PM
    Instructor: Zoe Johnson (strings instructor)
    Cost: $315
    The Strings Choir will learn music theory, and composition, and rehearse music to be performed during the strings lesson recital. Students will learn a variety of repertoire, including classical compositions, contemporary works, and arrangements of popular music. A strings choir is a musical ensemble primarily composed of string instruments, such as violins, violas, cellos, and double basses. The rich, warm tones of string instruments allow for a diverse range of dynamics and expressions. The unity and depth of sound created by the combination of various string instruments offer a unique listening experience that highlights the beauty of string music.

    *Students must have at least one year of experience playing a stringed instrument.
  • Time to Tinker and Code

    For girls in grades 1-4
    Dates/Time: Thursdays, January 9-March 27 (no classes 3/13) from 3:15-4:00 pm
    Instructors: Lucy Wesson (lower school science) & Jennifer Stover (lower school technology integrationist)
    Cost: $250
    Spend time with Mrs. Stover and Ms. Wesson expanding your computer science skills. Girls will gain more experience coding with unplugged and plugged activities. The activities will promote an understanding of important universal coding concepts that can be applied to different applications. This class will allow girls to tinker with Tinkercad developing 3-D print designs and programming skills will be taught through Code.org. Girls can 3-D print bag tags, game pieces, and more. Join the fun of computer science!


Friday Class Offerings

List of 4 items.

  • ACT and SAT Prep

    For girls and boys in grades 10-12
    Date/Time: Monday-Friday, March 17-21; 3:40-5:40 PM
    Instructor: ACT/SAT Prep Instructor
    Cost: Science/Math M-W Only: $325
    English/Reading TH-F Only: $250
    Full Week/All Subjects: $475
    This class takes a deep dive into what it takes to succeed on both the ACT and SAT. Participants will examine the tendencies of the tests and learn general and content-specific strategies. Students will also gain valuable experience by working through problems from actual tests.
  • ACT Prep

    For girls and boys in grades 11-12
    date/time: Monday-Friday, January 27-31; 3:40-5:40 pm
    instructor: ACT Prep Instructor
    Cost: Science/Math M-W Only: $325
    English/Reading TH-F Only: $250
    Full Week/All Subjects: $475
    This class takes a deep dive into what it takes to succeed on the ACT. Participants will examine the tendencies of the ACT and learn general and content-specific strategies. Students will also gain valuable experience by working through problems from actual ACT tests.
  • Lacrosse League

    for Hutchison girls in 3-4 grade
    Date/Time: Mondays and Fridays, March 3-April 25 (no practice 3/7, 3/10, 3/14, 4/18, 4/21) from 3:15-4:30 PM
    Games: Saturdays, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/26 (subject to change)
    Instructors: Jill Allen and Coaches
    Cost: $400, includes jersey
  • SPARK Holiday Camps

    for Hutchison girls in Little Hive through 4th grade

    Professional Development Student Holiday - February 14
    President's Day - February 17
    EC/LS Winter Conference Day - February 28
    Spring Break - March 10-14
    Good Friday - April 18
    Easter Monday - April 21

    **These dates are not included in the monthly SPARK registration. You must register for them separately.
Hutchison is the leading private girls school in Memphis for ages 2 years old through twelfth grade.