Clubs

Art Club

About: We meet in the mornings @ 7:45 once or twice a month depending on that month’s art project. We have fun, listen to music, and make art that we share with the community! (Painting pumpkins to give to the senior center, Chairs for Charity decorating, etc.)

Meeting times: 7:45 am, once or twice monthly

Sponsor: Ms. Mckenzie Kitchings, Ms. Brianna Gertis, Ms. Candy Deller-Melsen

Blue Roses

About: Blue Roses is a mentorship intervention program that strives to encourage our girls towards positive decision-making skills in and outside of school, building and maintaining positive relationships, setting and reaching goals, community service and more!

Meeting times:

Sponsors: Ms. Alice Plunkett, Ms. Za'Taveya Williams, Ms. Gretchen Yeates, Ms. Garbriel Smith, Ms. Nancy Ortiz-Daley, Ms. Joielle Parker, Ms. Ruelita Marsh

Broadcast Club

About: Broadcast Club allows students the experience of working with video recording, editing, and both live and pre-recorded broadcasting. Students will be exposed to basic professional tools and experience broadcast work in a safe, fun environment.

We meet daily to produce broadcasts, but students can work with Mr. Robertson to work out their schedule if they wish to join but are not available all week.

Meeting times: Every morning @ 8:50 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.

Sponsors: Mr. Lee Robertson

Culture Club

About: The World Culture Club explores different cultures through food, dance, music, art and literature. The club promotes awareness, educates, encourages acceptance, and honors the rich heritage of diverse cultures. The students will have the opportunity to learn about new cultures, customs, dances, festivals, food, cinema, and the ways of life in different parts of the world.

Days: TBD

Sponsors: Ms. Rayner, Ms. Caravella

Dance Club

Distinguished Gentlemen

About: This is a boys' club which meets bi-weekly. Teachers serve as role models to young men in grades between 6^th-8^th grades. Mini-lessons are delivered to guide young men who need support inside and outside the classroom. Facilitators of this club teach boys ethics, health & hygiene, respect to girls and our teachers, using appropriate study habits and offering tutorial help to our rising young men

Meeting times: TBD

Sponsors: Mr. James Hatter, Staff Sgt. Sydney Ray

Environmental Club

French Club

Heart & Sole

History Detectives

About: This club is for students who have a passion for history and want to explore topics that go beyond the classroom experience. Students will have opportunities to interact with the past by researching topics and then creating documentaries or websites or papers that they can use to compete in National History Day events. This club may also do other activities to enhance their understanding of the past, such as archaeological digs and/or a field trip to a history museum.

Meeting Time: Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:30

Sponsor(s): Dr. Riehm

Intramurals

About: Students play sports after-school and before school for proscribed seasons. Sports on offer typically depend on who shows up each day and what the consensus for the day is. However, see Athletics for this year's information.

Meeting Times: See Athletics for more information for information specific to this year

Sponsor(s): Usually managed primarily by our PE coaches, see Athletics for information specific to this year

Jazz Band

Minecraft Club

Not offered 2024-2025: We hope to be back next year!

About: Students will learn to work and play in Minecraft. We will begin with guided practice and Microsoft-provided tutorials, followed by the group creation of some large project in Minecraft (project to be determined later). Students will use their school-issued Chromebook to complete projects.

Students must be able to bring their (charged) laptop every week. There will be no spare laptops available for use during clubs.

Meeting times: Tuesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Sponsor: Mr. Mickey Stanfield

Peer Leaders

About: The goal of the peer leadership program is to develop the leadership skills of the students we work with. Students who have demonstrated above-average personal responsibility are given the opportunity to serve their school in ways which will allow them to develop their leadership skills.

Meeting times: Fridays (during the school day (Advisement))

Sponsors: Ms. Wood, Ms. Rosas, Ms. Blackwell, Ms. Morgan

Readers Rally

Robotics (First Lego League)

About: Robotics provide students an opportunity to learn and apply problem solving techniques through critical thinking. It will also prepare students for the First Lego League Regional Competition, which typically occurs in December.

Students will focus on a real-world problem. They will use critical thinking to design multiple solutions to the problem. They will (learn how to) program a robot using an icon-based programming software. Club meetings will involve the students in programming their robots to accomplish tasks and solve challenges. Problem solving and logical thinking skills will be emphasized in every club session.

Club will meet twice a week for one hour sessions. We will decide the day and the time to meet according to the availability of group members. Depending on the number of applications, we may have a try out day to finalize the team members.

Meeting Times: TBD

Coaches: Mr. Yelinek, Mr. Christensen

Science Fair

SmarterME

About: SmarterME is an after-school club that runs a number of simulataneous activities. The Academic Champions Club is a SmarterME program that provides a supportive environment for everyone. In the SmarterME Math Club, students work together to make numbers come to life and take on all problem-solving adventures. The VR/Drone Club introduces students to unique, interactive technology designed to help students build emotional intelligence, creative thinking, and a deeper foundation of knowledge.

Meeting Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30 pm-6:00pm

Sponsor: Ms. Fonda Powell, Ms. Ana Mejia,

Student Council

Swing Dancing

About: Come learn Swing Dancing, Two-Step, Tango, and many more partner dances at Swing Dancing through Summerour! Perfect for beginners who have never danced, those who want to refine their skills, and people who want to learn even more fun spins, dips, and lifts for the dance floor! Bring your friends, bring a partner, or come by yourself for some fun times, good community, and cool skills you can use for a lifetime!

Days: TBD

Sponsors: Ms. Brianna Gertis

Tap Club

About: All levels are encouraged; whether you've never even put tap shoes on or are the next Broadway star.... come one, come all!

Shoes are provide by SMS.

Staff members are encouraged to join, as well.
Ms. Mejia and Ms. Cintrina (front office) tap with us 🙂
Show at Paul Duke in May

Meeting Times: Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Sponsor(s): Nancy Daley

Technology Student Association (TSA)

LEARNING TO LEAD IN A TECHNICAL WORLD

Who are TSA Members?
The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national organization of students engaged in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
(STEM). Open to students enrolled in or who have completed technology education courses, TSA’s membership includes more than 250,000 middle and high school students across the United States. TSA is supported by educators, parents and business leaders who believe in the need for a
technologically literate society. Members learn through exciting competitive events, leadership opportunities and much more. The diversity
of activities makes TSA a positive experience for every student. From engineers to business managers, our alumni credit TSA with a positive
influence on their lives.

Chapters
TSA chapters take the study of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) beyond the classroom and give students the chance to pursue
academic challenges among friends with similar goals and interests. Together, chapter members work on competitive events, attend conferences on
the state and national levels and have a good time raising funds to get there. Chapter organization develops leadership, as members may become
officers within their state and then run nationally. Our chapters are committed to a national service project and are among the most service-oriented groups in the community.