Clubs and Organizations

School Sponsored Morning Clubs

These clubs are held throughout the year in the morning.

Please note that acceptance into any club is not guaranteed. Some clubs generate a lot of interest, but capacity is limited. Students will receive an acceptance letter.

Children’s Chorus (2nd-3rd Grade)

*This club is CLOSED for the

25-26 school year*

Grade Levels: 2nd & 3rd Grade
Meeting Days: Mondays (8/25 - 3/25)
Meeting Times: 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM

Club Fee: $25

Sponsor: Alexander

Description:
This chorus is a fun and engaging introduction to choral music for young singers. Students will develop basic vocal skills, learn to read music, and experience the joy of singing together. Through a variety of songs and musical activities, children will build confidence, teamwork, and a love for music. The chorus performs at school events and concerts, providing opportunities for students to share their musical talents with the school community.

Harry Potter Club (4th-5th Grade)

Grade Levels: 4th & 5th Grade

Meeting Days: Wednesdays (10/8 - 3/25)
Meeting Times: 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM

Sponsors: Richards, Wilkerson, Burns, and Summers, Rhea

Fee: $20

Description:
Embark on a magical journey with the Harry Potter Club! Join us for exciting activities, discussions, and crafts inspired by the beloved wizarding world. From sorting into Hogwarts houses to creating your own wands, this club offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow Potterheads and ignite your imagination.

News Crew (5th Grade)

*This club is CLOSED for the

25-26 school year*

Grade Levels: 5th Grade
Meeting Days: Monday-Friday (depending on the number of applicants, students will work each morning for a set number of weeks)
Meeting Times: 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM

Sponsors: Lee and Richards

Description:
The Wildcat News Crew students work together to present the morning news show live to the school each morning.

Positions include:

News Anchor: reads the daily script fluently & with expression and reports the news live on camera
Teleprompter Operator: responsible for controlling the speed of the daily script so that anchors are able to read fluently
Computer and Sound Engineer: controls the microphone and video sound levels, transitions between computer backgrounds and live videos
GFX Operator: controls the backgrounds to all live videos (green screen)
Assistant Director: steps in to any of the above roles when someone is absent (sometimes at the last moment)

Recycling Club (4th-5th Grade)

Grade Levels: 4th & 5th Grade

Meeting Days: Wednesdays (9/10 - 5/13)
Meeting Times: 7:15 AM - 7:45 AM

Available Spots: 15

Sponsors: Rhyner and Thorn

Description:
Students will be in charge of our whole school recycling program. Students will make posters/announcements to encourage and inform the school about our program, collect all recycling, and be courteous and respectful in the halls at all times as they work. Students must be on time and present for our Recycling Club meeting dates.

Safety Patrol - Morning (4th-5th Grade)

*This club is CLOSED for the

25-26 school year*

Grade Levels: 4th & 5th Grade
Meeting Days: Monday-Friday
Meeting Times: 7:35 AM - 8:15 AM

Sponsors: Lee and Richards

Description:
Safety Patrol is a leadership learning program. The members participate and lead in keeping our school a positive and safe place for all students. (Morning Safety Patrol must be car riders in order to get to their position on time.)

Responsibilities may include:

Monitor hallways, stairwells, the cafeteria, the bus lane, and/or car rider areas.
Make sure students are moving through the school at a safe pace.
Help students get to where they need to be.
Send encouraging messages to other students in the school.

Partner Organizations

Good News Club (1st-5th Grade)

Grade Levels: 1st - 5th Grade

Meeting Days: Mondays (Sept. - April)
Meeting Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Sponsor: Good News Club Gwinnett

Description:
Good News Club offers a fun and engaging environment where children can learn about the Bible, build character, and make new friends. Through dynamic Bible lessons, games, inspiring stories, and memorable songs, children will discover important life values and develop a strong moral compass. All club workers undergo rigorous background checks to ensure a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all children.

Key Points:

Bible-based curriculum
Character development
Fun activities and games
Safe and supervised environment

Chess Club

Grade Levels: 1st - 5th Grade

Meeting Days: Wednesdays (Aug. - May)
Meeting Times: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sponsor: Chess Adventures

Fee: $40 per month/student with a one-time $25 registration fee.

Description:
Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic skills through chess! Our Chess Club offers a fun and challenging environment for players of all levels. Learn the basics or improve your game with expert instruction and friendly competition. We'll play matches, solve puzzles, and explore the fascinating world of chess.

Key Points:

Develops cognitive skills
Suitable for all levels
Experienced instruction
Competitive and fun atmosphere

Wildcat Swim

Grade Levels: 5th Grade

Meeting Days: Mondays/Thursdays (9/30/25 - 12/16/25) @Swim Atlanta on Sugarloaf Parkway

Meeting Times: 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM

Sponsor: Erica Parker: https://wildcatswimclub.swimtopia.com/

Description:

The Wildcat Swim Club is a feeder team for the Duluth High School Swim and Dive Team. We accept swimmers 5th-8th grade at any Duluth Cluster School. Swimmers must be able to swim 2 laps of the pool freestyle and backstroke in order to be accepted.

School Sponsored Afternoon Clubs

These clubs are held throughout the year in the afternoon, after school.

Please note that acceptance into any club is not guaranteed. Some clubs generate a lot of interest, but capacity is limited. Students will receive an acceptance letter.

Advanced Chorus (4th-5th Grade)

Grade Levels: 4th & 5th Grade
Meeting Days: Wednesdays (8/27 - 3/25)
Meeting Times: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Available Spots: 25

Sponsor: Alexander

Club Fee: $25

Description:
Students will develop a strong foundation in music through sight singing, Curwen hand signs, solfege, and vocal technique. Our repertoire includes a diverse mix of pop, classical, and world music, often incorporating movement and dance.

Chorus members have the opportunity to perform in winter and spring concerts, as well as other school events. We prepare students for the Georgia Music Educators Association Large Group Performance Ensemble auditions and offer opportunities to apply for the GMEA Elementary All State Chorus and the GCPS Elementary Honor Chorus. Additional afternoon rehearsals may be scheduled closer to performance dates

Drama Club (4th-5th Grade)

Grade Levels: 4th & 5th Grade

Meeting Days: Wednesdays (10/1 - 3/18)
Meeting Times: 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Available Spots: 30

Sponsors: Richards, Gravesande, DeVries, and Summers

Fee: $25

Description:
The Theatre Arts play a significant and essential role in ensuring a well-rounded education. Our goal for the drama club is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for students to be themselves, to make new friends, to explore new worlds, and to create performative art as an ensemble. Students will learn about the different aspects of theatre, including history, improv, acting techniques, costume design, and more. There will be two performances (one minor performance and a musical in the spring).

Drama Club Stage Crew (4th - 5th Grade)

Grade Level: 4th & 5th Grade

Meeting Days: Wednesdays (1/7 - 3/18)
Meeting Times: 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Available Spots: 8

Sponsors: Richards, Gravesande, DeVries, and Summers

Fee: $10

Description:
The Theatre Arts play a significant and essential role in ensuring a well-rounded education. Our goal for being a part of a stage crew is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for students to be themselves, to make new friends, and to explore new worlds! Students will work alongside the Drama Club as stage crew members during our spring performance (may include working with props, lighting, sound, and overseeing technical cues and scenes). This club will teach students how to work as a team, lead others, and become familiar with a theatrical production!

Korean Club (4th-5th Grade)

Grade Levels: 4th & 5th Grade

Meeting Days: Thursdays (1/8 - 3/5)
Meeting Times: 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Available Spots: 20

Sponsor: Yoo

Description:
Students will explore the Korean language and culture through play. The Korean club will provide opportunities to play several traditional games, songs, and instruments. Students may meet with special guests or have an experience making Korean food. This club is for any fourth or fifth grade student who wants to explore the Korean language and culture further.

Lady to B.E.E. (4th - 5th Grade Girls)

Grade Levels: 4th & 5th Grade

Meeting Days: Wednesdays (10/15 - 1/28.)
Meeting Times: 3:15 PM - 4:40 PM

Available Spots: 15

Sponsor: Peters, Hall, Carr, Jean-Pierre, Squire, Crawley, & Burns

Fee: $15

Description:

The Lady to B.E.E. program offers both group and one-on-one mentoring opportunities. Our curriculum-based sessions focus on the emotional and social development of 4th & 5th grade girls at Chattahoochee Elementary School.

Program Goals:

Promote confidence and a positive self-image
Develop positive and healthy relationships among peers
Enhance leadership and character development
Provide positive support and encouragement
Improve academic performance
The Lady to B.E.E. program offers both group and one-on-one mentoring opportunities. Our curriculum-based sessions focus on the emotional and social development of 4th & 5th grade girls at Chattahoochee Elementary School.

Program Goals:
Promote confidence and a positive self-image
Develop positive and healthy relationships among peers
Enhance leadership and character development
Provide positive support and encouragement
Improve academic performance

Modern Band (4th-5th Grade)

Grade Levels: 4th & 5th Grade

Meeting Days: Thursdays (9/11 - 3/26)
Meeting Times: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Available Spots: 12

Sponsor: Alexander

Club Fee: $25

Description:
Unleash your inner rock star! This high-energy club is perfect for aspiring musicians. Explore a variety of instruments including bass, electric guitar, drums, keyboard, electric bass, ukulele, and percussion. Learn basic music theory, rhythm, and improvisation while collaborating with fellow band members. Develop your musical skills and confidence as you create your own music and perform at school events. No experience necessary!

Multilingual Writers Club (4th-5th Grade)

*This club is CLOSED for the

25-26 school year*

Grade Levels: 4th & 5th Grade

Meeting Days: Mondays (1/5/26 - 3/23/26)

Meeting Times: 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Sponsor: Jooyeon Yoo

Available Spots: 10

Description:

Students will create a bilingual book using their home language(s) and English with the Book Creator app. Once completed, these books may be shared throughout the school to promote inclusion within our diverse community. Participation in this club requires students to be bilingual, and family assistance may be needed.

National Jr. Beta Club (5th Grade)

Grade Levels: 5th Grade

Meeting Days: Monday or Thursday (Students will meet once a month beginning in October and will end in April with an Induction Ceremony in May. Detailed information will be sent once students are accepted)

Meeting Times: 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Available Spots: 30

Sponsors: Tobin & Donnelly

Fee: $25

Description:

The motto of The National Beta Club is "Let Us Lead By Serving Others." Service to others is indeed one of the most important characteristics of Beta Club membership. Opportunities to serve are found in every school and community situation, whether large or small, urban, suburban or rural. Students will be nominated based on their grades in 4th grade and current grades in 5th grade. They must maintain A's & B's throughout 5th grade to stay in Jr. Beta club. They must maintain E's/S's in conduct. Students will also be responsible for 10 service hours.

Reader's Rally (4th-5th Grade)

*This club is CLOSED for the

25-26 school year*

Grade Levels: 4th & 5th Grade

Meeting Day: One Friday per month until January 2025. (After that ONLY the selected CES team will meet to prepare for the competition in February)

Sponsor: Ambekar

Description:
Readers Rally is the Gwinnett County’s reading quiz bowl style competition for students in grades four through twelve. For the elementary level competition, it is open to 4th & 5th graders. If you love to read and would like to represent Chattahoochee at the countywide book competition, this club is for you!

As we have limited spots in the club - selection for the club will be done by an application process. If you are interested, please pick up the Readers Rally application from Ms. Ambekar. The completed applications are due to Ms. Ambekar by Tuesday, August 19th, 2025.

Robotics Team (5th Grade)

*This club is CLOSED for the

25-26 school year*

Grade Level: 5th Grade Only

Meeting Days: Wednesdays and Thursdays Meeting Times: 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Sponsor: Simpson

Description:
Become a future engineer and problem-solver in the CES Robotics team! We prepare for the FIRST LEGO League Challenge, a competition focused on real-world problem-solving and robotics engineering. Students will design, build, and program LEGO Spike Prime robots to complete challenging tasks on a game board.

Team members develop critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills while preparing for regional and national tournaments. The team is highly selective, requiring an application and tryout process in March of fourth grade. We welcome applications from new CES fifth graders.

Safety Patrol - Afternoon (4th-5th Grade)

*This club is CLOSED for the

25-26 school year*

Grade Levels: 4th & 5th Grade
Meeting Days: Monday-Friday
Meeting Times: 2:40 PM - 3:10 PM

Sponsors: Lee and Richards

Description:
Safety Patrol is a leadership learning program. The members participate and lead in keeping our school a positive and safe place for all students. (Afternoon Safety Patrol must be car riders or GASP students in order to get picked up when their duty is over.)

Responsibilities may include:

Monitor hallways, stairwells, the cafeteria, the bus lane, and/or car rider areas.
Make sure students are moving through the school at a safe pace.
Help students get to where they need to be.
Send encouraging messages to other students in the school.

STEM Club (4th-5th Grade)

Grade Level: 4th & 5th Grade

Meeting Days: Thursdays

Meeting Times: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (1/15 - 4/30)

5th grade (1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/19, 2/26)
4th grade (3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30)

Available Spots: 15

Sponsor: Donnelly & Choe

Fee: $15

Description:
The STEM club is a fun place where you can explore science, technology, engineering, and math through cool activities and projects! You will use your imagination, work with friends, and learn how things work in the world around you. Get ready to invent, discover, and have a blast!

United Sports Club (4th-5th Grade Boys)

Grade Levels: 4th & 5th Grade Boys

Meeting Days: Mondays (10/6 - 12/ 8)
Meeting Times: 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Available Spots: 20

Sponsors: Chad Brown

Fee: $20

Description:
The United Sports Club is designed to help students:

🎯 Sportsmanship – Learning to win humbly and lose with grace.
🤝 Mutual Respect – Respecting teammates, opponents, and adults.
✅ Responsibility – Students must maintain passing grades and positive behavior (no discipline referrals).
🛡️ Mentorship & Support – Providing a safe space for relationship-building and guidance.

Students will enjoy a variety of sports and games throughout the season, including (matball, basketball, flag football, capture the flag, board games, and other activities).

Yearbook Club (5th Grade)

Grade Level: 5th Grade Only

Meeting Days: Mondays (9/15 - 3/30)
(1st semester - once a month; 2nd semester - twice a month)
Meeting Times: 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Available Spots: 10

Sponsors: Rhea and Hamilton

Description:
We will be putting together the 2025-2026 Chattahoochee Elementary yearbook! Club members will assist by attending school events and taking photos throughout the year, using programs to format and design the yearbook, and be an active member of creating the yearbook from start to finish!