Activities
Sports, yearbook, leadership, student socials, clubs, and more!
SPORTS
EAS students are welcome and encouraged to participate in after school sports through Finn Hill Middle School. Visit the ATHLETICS page of the Finn Hill Middle School website for full details.
ORIENTEERING
The EAS Orienteering team competes in local parks throughout the area. They develop skills in map-reading, landmark recognition, route selection, compass use, pacing, and contour lines. Students compete each week at levels that match their interests, comfort level and need for speed. The EAS team has consistently placed in the top three teams regionally. Details on joining the EAS Orienteering Team will be posted in the EAS News Bulletin.
2024-25 Orienteering Registration Information and Event Schedule
YEARBOOK
The EAS yearbook is produced by EAS students with parent support. The student yearbook staff use writing skills, graphic arts, photography, leadership skills, and computer expertise to produce the annual yearbook. Each book reflects the spirit of the particular student staff and represents the essence of the school, complete with coverage of expeditions, electives, community stewardship projects.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM
8th graders are given the opportunity to apply for the 8th Grade Leadership Team and take on extra leadership responsibilities in their final year at EAS.
EQUITY TEAM
Students interested in championing inclusiveness for all are invited to become members of the EAS Equity Team. Equity Team meets monthly throughout the school year.
STUDENT SOCIALS / DANCES
EAS student socials are organized by the Student Leadership Team and supported throughout the school year by the EAS PTO. EAS students can also attend dances at Finn Hill Middle School during the school year.
GREEN TEAM
EAS is a Level 4 green school, the highest level of "Sustaining Green School". The EAS Green Team is open to all interested EAS students and meets weekly during lunch period.
EAS is a Level 4 Sustaining Green School. Learn more about the program here.
More Activities
TECHNOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCATION (TSA)
EAS students interested in TSA are welcome to participate in the joint Finn Hill / EAS TSA program which meets after school on Thursdays, 2:30-4:30..
DRAMA
EAS students interested in drama are welcome to try out for the annual school play offered at Finn Hill Middle School. Many EAS students have participated in the annual school play over the years.
JAZZ BAND
Students who are interested or currently participate in an instrumental ensemble may participate in Jazz Band at Finn Hill Middle School. Jazz Band meets before school.
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
Battle of the Books is a cooperative effort between the middle schools in the Lake Washington School District. This program allows 6th, 7th, and 8th graders in each school to work together as a team and challenge other schools to correctly answer questions about selected books. The goal is to encourage students at all reading levels to engage in teamwork while reading some of the best in young adult literature. Challenge questions are based on specific and factual information within the books. Our campus librarian runs this program for both EAS and Finn Hill Middle School.
Special EAS Clubs
DOCTOR WHO CLUB
Do you enjoy British science fiction? Are you intrigued by all things timey-wimey? Well Doctor Who Club just might be for you! Doctor Who Club meets Tuesdays after school from 2:30-4:00 in Ms. Andrada's classroom. No signups necessary, but students MUST have a ride home afterwards. Bring a snack to share if you'd like.
NEWSPAPER / MEDIA CLUB
Students, why not end each week with fellow classmates and connoisseurs of news related media! No specific assignments, just come and discuss with others what's peaked your interests, what you've learned, and/or how you feel about current events, popular media topics or the like. This is a great way to expand critical thinking and discussion skills. And even more, you may just find yourself authoring a news article or two for the latest EAS student news! Newspaper / Media Club meets each Friday from 2:30-4:00 in Mr. Rose’s classroom. Parents must provide transportation home afterwards.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB
All D&D enthusiasts are invited to participate in rousing D&D adventures after school on Mondays. No signups necessary! D&D Club meets 2:30-4:00 in Ms. Minato's classroom each Monday. Parents must provide transportation home afterwards.
Parent Run Programs
SKI CLUB
Ski Club is an afterschool program on Wednesdays during the months of January and February. Ski club is operated as a completely independent program (i.e., not part of the EAS school program) run by EAS parents. As such, the ongoing operation of this program from year to year relies on parent volunteers.
MATH CLUB
Math club is a great way for students to develop intuitive thinking skills and learn new types of math. Students not only learn new material, but they also apply their previous knowledge from school to fun and challenging problems. Furthermore, they learn to view math not as a set of rules or guidelines, but as an art. Math is a subject full of creativity and opportunity that many students enjoy. Besides the academic benefits, math club is also a great way to meet new people, participate in inter-school competitions and develop teamwork skills. Math club is only offered when parent volunteers are able to coordinate this extracurricular program for EAS students.