After-School Classes

After-School Classes by Grade Level

Classes for 2nd Graders

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Artist Studio

For girls in grades 2-4
Dates/Time: Thursdays, January 14-April 1 (no class on 3/11) from 3:15-4:15 pm
Instructor: Martha Berge (lower school art teacher)
Cost: $260
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In this art adventure, young artists will explore multimedia collage, sculpting with Model Magic®, printmaking, and fiber arts weaving & stitching — all while imagining and creating their own unique art.
Bee Sharp: Choir & Ukulele

For Hutchison girls in grades 2–4
Dates/Time: Tuesdays, January 12-April 20 (no class on 3/9) from 3:15-4:15 pm
Concert Rehearsal: Monday, April 19
Concert: Tuesday, April 20
Instructor: Heather Short (EC and LS music teacher)
Cost: $340, includes student ukulele.
* Ukuleles will need to be brought to and from class each week.
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Enhance your vocal skills and perform at school events. This year, the choir will incorporate ukuleles into our programming.
Book Character Club

For girls in grades K-2
Date/Time: Mondays, January 11-April 5 (no class on 1/18, 2/15, 3/8, 3/29) from 3:15-4:15 PM
Instructors: Alex Bunkley and Shannon Manzi
Cost: $235
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Each week, students will explore new book characters like Unicorn & Yeti, Merci Watson, Pig the Pug, Jack & Annie, and characters from Mo Willems' 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!
Cheerleading

For girls in grades 2-4
Date/Time: Wednesdays, January 13-March 31 (No class on 3/10) from 2:15-3:15 PM
Coach: Coach Morgan (DC Dragons Cheer Coach) & Lilly Reed
Cost: $260
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Hutchison Lower School cheerleading combines elements of dance, gymnastics, and stunts. It focuses on teamwork, coordination, and spirit, helping build confidence and develop athletic skills.
Creative Dance Hive: 2nd

For girls in 2nd grade
Dates/Time: Mondays, January 11-April 5 (no class on 1/18, 2/15, 3/8, 3/29) from 3:00-4:00 PM
Performance Rehearsal: April 12
Performance: April 13
Instructor: Louisa Koeppel (Hutchison dance teacher)
Cost: $350
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Ballet 2 reinforces and expands the ballet experience through classical technique, creativity, and dance-making.
For the Bees: Ceramic Garden Flower Water Stations

For girls in grades 2-6
Date/Time: Monday and Friday, April 26 and 30, from 3:15-4:30 pm
Instructor: Kristi Duckworth
Cost: $125
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Create water stations for the bees and butterflies in your yard!
How Does Your Garden Grow?

For girls in grades K-4
Date/Time: Mondays, January 11-April 5 (no class on 1/18, 2/15, 3/8, 3/29) from 3:15-4:15 pm
Instructor: Heather Fontana (kindergarten teacher)
Cost: $235
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Spend time outside learning the basics of vegetable, fruit, and flower gardening. What zone do we live in? Where should we plant? How much do we water? Paint and plant a flower pot, make garden markers, build a recycled garden on our new and improved farm and greenhouse, and taste some of the yummy fruits of our labor in this action-packed class.
HutchFlix Events - Fall

For Hutchison girls in grades K-4

Date/Time: Fridays from 6:00-9:00 pm
Movie Night - November 6
Christmas Movie Night - December 4
Teachers: Andrea Lacher and Lauren Perry
Cost: $50
HutchFlix Events - Spring

For Hutchison girls in grades K-4

Date/Time: Fridays from 6:00-9:00 pm
Movie Night - January 22
Talent Show - February 26
Camp Out - April 16
Teachers: Andrea Lacher and Lauren Perry
Cost: $50
Mahjong

For girls in grades 2-4
Date/Time: Tuesdays, January 12-March 30 (no class on 3/9) from 3:15-4:15 PM
Instructor: Hope Covington
Cost: $255
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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.
Midtown Taekwondo

For girls in grades 2-6
Date/Time: Tuesdays, January 12-March 30 (no class on 3/9) from 3:45-4:30 pm
Instructor: Mrs. Volner (Midtown Taekwondo instructor)
Cost: $300
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Involve yourself in martial arts to learn discipline and skills that will help you in school and beyond. A gi is not required; however, you may wear your own gi or purchase one through Midtown Taekwondo.
Paper Origami Adventures

For girls in grades 2-5
Date/Time: Thursday, January 14-April 1 (no class on 3/11) from 3:15-4:15 pm
Instructor: Kelly Wortham (4th Grade Teacher)
Cost: $260
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Unleash your creativity and turn a simple sheet of paper into incredible works of art! In this fun and engaging hands-on course, students will discover the traditional art of Japanese paper folding (Origami). Each week features new themed creations—from leaping frogs and fluttering butterflies to geometric 3D shapes, modular structures, and decorative keepsakes.
Pottery

For girls in grades 2-4
Date/Time: Wednesdays, January 13-March 31 (No class on 3/10) from 2:10-3:20 PM
Instructor: Kristi Duckworth (ceramist and painter)
Cost: $295
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Develop creative concepts in clay. Learn the techniques of throwing on the wheel, hand building, and combining altered forms.
Pottery Studio: Sea Shell Mosaic Heart

For girls in grades 2-6
Date/Time: Tuesday and Thursday, January 5 and 7, from 3:15-4:30 pm
Instructor: Kristi Duckworth
Cost: $105
Project Pottery: Gingerbread Houses

For girls in grades 2-5
Date/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, December 1, 3, 8, and 10 from 3:15-4:30 pm
Instructor: Kristi Duckworth (ceramist & painter)
Cost: $205
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Craft works of art that are beautiful and practical. Hand-build projects from clay or mosaics.
Ready, Set, Create!

For girls in grades K-2
Date/Time: Tuesdays, January 12-March 30 (no class on 3/9) from 3:15-4:15 PM
Instructor: Heather Fontana (kindergarten teacher)
Cost: $260
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Explore your imagination and learn tools to focus creativity with the creative process in this fun, project-based class.
SPARK Fall Holiday Camps

For Hutchison girls in Little Hive through 4th grade
Holiday Camps run from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Fall Break: October 5-9
Registration Deadline: September 25
EC/LS Conference Day: October 30
Registration Deadline: October 23
Winter Break Week 1: December 21-23
Registration Deadline: December 11
Winter Break Week 2: December 28-30
Registration Deadline: December 11

**These dates are not included in the monthly SPARK registration cost. ** You must register for them separately.
SPARK Spring Holiday Camps

For Hutchison girls in Little Hive through 4th grade
Holiday Camps run from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

LS Conference Day: January 29 (Kindergarten through 4th grade)
Registration Deadline: January 22
Professional Development Day: February 12
Registration Deadline: February 5
President's Day: February 15
Registration Deadline: February 5
Spring Break: March 8-12
Registration Deadline: February 26
Good Friday: March 26
Registration Deadline: March 19
Easter Monday: March 29
Registration Deadline: March 22

**These dates are not included in the monthly SPARK registration cost. ** You must register for them separately.
Storybook Adventures - PK & JK SPARK

For PK and JK girls who are registered for Monday SPARK
Date/Time: Monday, January 11-April 5 (no class on 1/18, 2/15, 3/8, 3/29) from 3:30-4:00 PM
Instructor: Lisa Hill (Early Childhood Teacher)
Cost: $190

*Please note that PK and JK can only sign up for one CFE class per day
Tech Explorers

For girls in grades 1-4
Date/Time: Thursdays, January 14-April 1 (no class on 3/11) from 3:15-4:00 PM
Instructor: Jennifer Stover
Cost: $225

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Andrea Jeter

Operations Director of Summer and After-School Programs

(901) 507-2496
Brianna Lofton

Director of After-School & Summer Programs

(901) 507-2460
Emmarie Dykes

After-School & Summer Programs Coordinator

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