Clubs & Activities
UPPER GRADES
Upper Grades has an active and vibrant club community, with 50+ student-led clubs. Clubs meet at lunch or after school in designated classrooms with faculty advisors. Student Government and PSAL (Public School Athletic League) sports are other opportunities for student to engage in community-building activities.
MIDDLE GRADES
Middle Grades clubs meet during Period 6 lunch. Students get lunch in the Cafeteria, and then head to the room where their club meets. Clubs are formed based on student interest, and a faculty advisor is paired with each club. See MG Lunch Clubs button below.
The Middle Grades Math Team meets once a week after school. This competitive program is filled through tryouts at the start of each school year. Students on Math Team work toward fielding a competitive MathCounts team and the team trains for other contests as well. All middle school students participate in Continental Math League contests in class, and all middle school students are invited to participate in AMC 8, MathCon, and Math Kangaroo contests.
The SONYC Program at NEST+m offers free on-site after school programs for students in grades 6-8. The program is one of 20+ after school programs overseen by Grand Street Settlement, a non-profit organization focused on youth and community development since 1916. SONYC receives its funding from NYC's Department of Youth and Community Development. Visit our afterschool webpage for more information.
LOWER GRADES
Lower Grades students can join lunch clubs such as Green Team and Student Government. The clubs vary each year depending upon student interest.