Fall 2025 After School aCtivities
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Classes, Clubs and Activities for the Hosford Engaged and Active Teens (HEAT) program are run by a mix of dedicated teachers, volunteers, and after school event companies.
MONDAY
mATH CLUB
Do you like figuring out challenging math problems? Hosford's math club is the place for you! You're welcome in the club whether you'd like to compete or not. We'll meet every-other week until the Portland Mathcounts competition series day in February. The top 4 competitors from Oregon will earn all-expenses-paid trips to Washington D.C. to compete at nationals
When: Every OTHER Monday starting September 29th
Where: Room 119
Cost: Free, may need to bring supplies (calculator)
Signup Form: https://forms.gle/Q7guemyienLdFSuc9
Mathcounts Info: https://mathcounts.org/programs/mathcounts-competition-series
TUESDAY
BROADWAY BOUND: MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP
Status: Cancelled for Fall, may return in spring
Experience the excitement and fun involved in creating musical theater. Participants will build their skills with an experienced musical theater teacher to explore and build skills singing, easy to learn movement/dance, and how to make strong acting choices when performing musical theater. This class is for students of all ability and experience levels. Students will work towards a small performance for a small invited audience at the end of the term!
When: Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15pm, Starting 9/16/2025 - 12/16/2025 (12 classes)
Where: TBD check www.hosfordptsa.org/heat (this site) for updates!
Cost: $190, or $360 if you take along with Thursday’s Acting and Improv class
Registration Link:
(Class cancelled for fall 2025)
Electronics, Robotics and Programming with Arduino
Arduino is an open-source electronic platform enabling users to create interactive electronic projects. This class teaches how to build interactive circuits connected to a microcontroller. Students learn the basics of the C++ programming language to write simple programs to interact with the microcontroller and custom interfaces they build. This class shows how to wire basic components like LEDs, resistors, potentiometers, buttons and switches on a breadboard. These basic components are put together to make a controller for and adressable LED strip and a simple MIDI musical instrument. This class includes a starter kit of components for students to take home with them.
When: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00pm, Starting 9/16/2025 - 12/9/2025 (no class 11/11 or 11/25)
Where: Room 101
Cost: $350
Info: www.ExperimentPDX.com
Registration Link: Hosford Middle School, Electronics, Robotics and Programming with Arduino | Experiment PDX
WEDNESDAY
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Step into a world of magic and mystery with our Dungeons & Dragons After-School Club! Join us for thrilling campaigns where you’ll embark on epic quests, battle fearsome creatures, and unlock hidden treasures. Students will arrange in their own groups with their own Dungeon Master. If interested, please register so we can get an idea of interest and attendance.
When: Wednesday 4:00-5:00
Where: Ms. Eigo’s Classroom 118
Cost: None (except supplies as needed)
Signup Form : https://forms.gle/ee4aEkh3KJNcbkjd8
PDX Mini Makers
PDX MiniMakers is a hands-on after-school program where kids explore engineering, design, and problem-solving through 3D printing. Our goal is to spark curiosity and confidence in students by letting them design something of their own and see it come to life, all within a supportive, engaging environment. This is not just an introduction to a tool, but an entry point to thinking like makers, problem solvers, and innovators.
When: Wednesdays, with a free Intro workshop September 17, then every Wednesday afterwards 4:15-5:15
Where: Library
Cost: $229
Signup and Info: www.pdxminimakers.com/workshops
Speech and Debate
Cleveland High School, the #1 speech and debate team in Oregon is returning to Hosford to work with your middle schoolers! Some schedule details may change. Interested in Fall Session? Fill out form below!
When: Wednesdays, 4:15 - 5:15 Starting October 1st
Where: Room 101
Cost: $100
Signup: https://forms.gle/khsFALa1oAGLSHN18
THURSDAY
Sign Language Class
Come learn the basic signs of American Sign Language: we will focus on the alphabet, numbers, colors, feelings, animals and verbs.
You will learn to create sentences and have conversations with your friends!
When: Thursdays 4:10 - 5:10, Starting 10/9
Where: Room 132
Cost: $25
Acting and Improv Adventures
Status: The class is now enrolling!
Be part of your own improv & acting troupe! Learn to let go and act
in the moment with your ensemble of improvisers & actors, with games and activities that develop essential performance skills. This class is for improvisers & actors of all ability levels will focus on quick thinking, active listening, communication, collaboration, and play.
Laughter and fun are guaranteed! Students will work towards a performance for a small invited audience at the end of the term!
When: Thursday 4:15-5:15 Starting 9/18/2025 - 12/18/2025
Where: TBD check www.hosfordptsa.org/heat (this site) for updates!
Cost: $190 ($360 for both if you take along with Broadway Bound class)
Hosford LUG (Lego Users Group)
Come build with the Hosford LEGO User Group. We will meet weekly for different activities including building challenges, parts drafts and other fun things in the LEGO world.
When: Thursdays 4:10 - 5:30 pm Starting 9/4 (First session 4:10-5:00 pm)
Where: TBD check www.hosfordptsa.org/heat (this site) for updates!
Cost: $70 (Includes Legos that kids get to keep)
Signup: https://forms.gle/Q2WZnFMdiRx7TrQKA
FRIDAY
Depending on enrollment, we will offer one or both of these exciting coding classes at Hosford on Fridays:
Python Programming
Join us to explore Python, a widely used programming language. Beginners get a user-friendly introduction, covering essentials like variables and functions. Returning students delve into advanced topics like Arrays, while all students create various fun games, including a custom space invaders game.
Day/Time: Friday, 4:10 PM - 5:10 PM
Potential Dates: 10/3/25 – 12/12/25 (8 sessions)
No school days: 10/10, 10/31, 11/28
Min/Max: 7–16 students
Price: $209
Where: TBD check www.hosfordptsa.org/heat (this site) for updates!
Signup Link: www.codingwithkids.com/session/80419
AI: Intro to Machine Learning
Discover how AI works by learning key AI and ML concepts such as neural networks, computer vision, and image recognition. You'll learn how to use modern AI tools effectively, like DALL-E, for tasks like generating images. You’ll create your own AI models that will be used to build Scratch projects, including video filters and touchless games.
Day/Time: Friday, 4:10 PM - 5:10 PM
Potential Dates: 10/3/25 – 12/12/25 (8 sessions)
No school days: 10/10, 10/31, 11/28
Min/Max: 7–16 students
Price: $209
Signup Link: www.codingwithkids.com/session/80420
watch for updates
YET TO BE SCHEDULED
These clubs do not have a schedule selected yet, but are likely to be offered this fall. For more information, please sign up when available
Scholarships / Financial Assistance
The HEAT program seeks to make these activities accessible to all Hosford students. Since some classes do require a payment, the PTSA can provides scholarships to offset some or all of the cost. Please contact a school counselor, or email ptsahosford@gmail.com for more information.
About the H.E.A.T. Program
H.E.A.T. (Hosford Engaged and Active Teens) is a partnership of the Hosford Middle School and the PTSA. The H.E.A.T. program seeks to build students' social/emotional, physical, intellectual and creative competencies.
Classes are provided through a combination of activity providers and volunteer instruction. If you, or someone you know, has a skill, talent or incredible knowledge to share plus an enthusiasm for working with and teaching middle school kids, let us know!
The success of this program starts with the amazing folks who give their time and energy to connecting with kids in this important after-school program. If you have any questions regarding our school activities please email us at ptsahosford@gmail.com
Latest Updates:
8/2/2025: Improv and Musical Theatre registration is open!
8/15/2025: Added Arduino programming
8/19/2025: Added Lego User Group Thursday
8/20/2025: Added PDX MiniMakers
8/26/2025: Confirmed Sign Language, day TBD