| CDW Club Name |
Description |
Available to Grades |
Club Meets - Fall, Winter, Spring, Yearlong, Other |
Advisor |
| Choir |
Choir is a performance-based club where students sing in a group, develop vocal technique, and build musicality. The choir performs at the CDW Winter and Spring Concerts and the NVOT Choral Extravaganza. |
5-8 |
Yearlong |
Ms. Osbahr |
| Debate Team |
The Debate Team researches, prepares, and presents arguments for and against specific topics, or resolutions, in a structured, competitive setting. |
6-8 |
Fall, Winter |
Ms. Fischer |
| Drama Club - Cast |
The drama club brings together students who share a passion for the performing arts and provides an opportunity for them to develop their skills through the performance of a musical production. |
5-8 |
Winter |
Ms. Osbahr |
| Homework Club |
Homework Club meets every Wednesday (unless told otherwise through OTBN) starting September 17, 2025 from 3:05-3:45 in room 417 (Ms. Huster’s room) for all students. The purpose of Homework Club is for students to have a concentrated space to complete their homework with the support of teacher(s). If a student is interested, he or she should report to room 417 (Ms. Huster’s room) after school on Wednesdays to sign in. Students are welcome to come for the whole time or just until your work is done! Please remember, this is not a tutoring club, come with homework to work on! |
5-8 |
Yearlong |
Ms. Huster and Ms. Reiser |
| Intramurals |
CDW Intramural Sports offers students (Grades 5-8) an opportunity to participate in multiple sporting activities throughout the year. The program is designed to be inclusive of all students' abilities, is built on skill development, and is rooted in sportsmanship. Intramurals will run from October through June. A schedule will be shared when school starts. |
5-8 |
October-May |
Mrs. Henriquez |
| Math and Science Club |
Students in the Math & Science Club engage in independent research and experimentation with mentor guidance and submit their work to various competitions such as Bergen Sci Challenge or Our Echo Challenge. |
7 -8 |
Yearlong |
Ms. Osbahr |
| National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) |
Students who meet the NJHS criteria and complete the application process become members. The members meet the five pillars through completed activities. The five pillars include: scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. |
8 |
Yearlong |
Ms. Egan |
| OTBN (Old Tappan Broadcast Network) |
Students in OTBN run our morning announcements show, which streams live every morning from YouTube. Students prepare the script, run the teleprompter, and change graphics behind the scenes, while on-camera talent read us the news, weather, and Pledge of Allegiance. |
8 |
Yearlong |
Mr. Johnson |
| School Newspaper |
All CDW students are welcome to join the school newspaper, aka The Knightly Chronicles. Members will research topics that affect middle school students, conduct interviews, write their stories, and publish them on our digital newspaper available for the Old Tappan community to see. |
5-8 |
Yearlong |
Mr. Johnson |
| Set Design/Stage Crew |
Set Design is an after school program that is offered to 7th-8th grade students. We design, paint the backdrops/scenery, and construct many of the props that are used during the production. |
7-8 |
Winter |
Mrs. Cooke |
| Student Council |
Student Council members run for executive board and homeroom delegate positions. The student body collaborates with to improve school culture, organize events, and manage activities. |
5-8 |
Yearlong |
Mrs. Rausch |
| Yearbook Club |
Open to 8th graders, the Yearbook Club gives students the chance to capture and preserve their school memories. Members will work together to design and create the yearbook, including taking photos, writing captions, and designing layouts. As an 8th grader, it's a fun and exciting way to get involved in creating your yearbook, showcasing your middle school years! Yearbook Club will meet every Tuesday until the yearbook is completed. |
8 |
Yearlong |
Ms. Huster |