Art Club
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Sponsor: Adrielle Schneider
Completion of a variety of art projects
Dates: Tues/Thurs, 3-4pm, year round
Basketball - Girls
Grades: 7, 8
Coaches: Mari Niberieza & Staci Starkweather
Girls basketball is designed to teach students about the game of basketball, to strengthen fundamental skills, and promote competition and dedication.
Dates: daily after school practices, Sept. - Nov.
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Sponsor: Ben Kelly
A National Program focused on creating future leaders in music education. Try out for this team and mix fun with musical competitions.
Dates: Year-round
Cross Country
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Coaches: David Collins and Kim Savely
Athletes run two miles daily and compete against other local schools.
Practices: Daily after school practices, August through October.
Track & Field
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Coaches: Eric Immke and Matt Black
Participate in the various events of Track and Field: running, jumping, throwing, hurdling, etc. Find a new, hidden talent!
Season: Spring
Illinois Math & Science Academy
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Inquiry based, hands-on science and math activities.
NOTE: IMSA is not available for the 2018-2019 school year.
Jazz Band
Grades: 6, 7, 8 band or orchestra members
Director: Michael Brown
Learn and perform jazz music, get familiar with fundamentals of ensemble playing and individual improvisation.
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:10 to 4:00 p.m. year round
MATHCOUNTS
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Coach: Lynn Wingard
MATHCOUNTS is a competitive mathematics program geared to excite and challenge middle school students.
Dates: Friday mornings, 7:15 to 8:00 a.m., October through March
GSA
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Student driven, but supervised by: David Collins, Chelsea Wright, and Evan A-B
Gay-Straight Alliance meets year round, Fridays from 3 - 4:15 p.m.
Science Olympiad
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Coach: Brien Rosten, Chelsea Wright
A compettive team that learns about science in a hands-on and interactive way.
Dates: Tuesdays from 3:15 - 4:00 p.m., September through March
Spring Musical
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Sponsors: Ben Kelly and Christine Taber
Get a taste of Broadway while enhancing your singing and/or acting skills!
Dates: Daily after school practices, February through May
Swinging Knights (Choir)
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Director: Ben Kelly
Join the choir to learn vocal music and put on a variety of performances.
Dates: Wednesdays from 3:15 to 4:30, year round
Volleyball
Grades: 7, 8 (6 can try out)
Coach: Firmand
Join the volleyball team, compete with local schools, and make new friends.
Dates: Daily after school practices, November through March.
Gamers Club
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Sponsor: Joseph Pickell
If you enjoy board games or critically thinking games, this club is for you! Get with your friends after school and challenge each other to some good old-fashioned board games!
Dates: TBD