Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Aspire Charter Academy, students can explore their interests, learn new skills, and make new friends through a variety of extracurricular activities. Learn more about what we offer below.

Student Leadership Opportunities
Providing students with leadership opportunities plays a critical role in fostering personal growth, community involvement, and academic success. Aspire Charter Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Community Service (3th-8th)
- Mentoring Programs (6th-8th)
- National Junior Honor Society (6th-8th)
- Safety Patrol (3th-8th)
- Student Council (5th-8th)
Athletics
Basketball
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
5th - 8th Grade
Girls
Dance
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
"Aspire always has events and other fun things for my kids to participate in, even after school hours."
- Aspire Charter Academy Parent
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Girl Scouts (K-8th)
- News Team (6th-8th)
- Pathways to College (6th-8th)
- Phoenix Angels (K-8th)
- Readers are Leaders
- Team Builders (6th-8th)
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- 8th Grade Continuation
- Back-to-School Bash
- Black History Programs
- Career Day
- Donuts with Dads
- Family Learning Nights
- Family Movie Night
- Kindergarten & 5th Grade Step Up
- Muffins with Moms
- Shop with a Trooper
- Wax Museum
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- K-2nd Grade: Apple Orchard, Medieval Times, Pumpkin Patch, Zoo
- 3rd-5th Grade: Challenger Learning Center, Munster Theater, Museum of Illusions (5th), Museum of Science and Industry
- 6th-8th Grade: Navy Pier, Science & Industry (6th), Spirit of Chicago (8th), Washington DC

NHA Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
Learn More About Stanford's StudyA recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.