Come One, Come All...

The following is a list of clubs and organizations available to students in grades 6-8.

Please note: Notices about club meetings are also posted in the Communication Zone, an area in the hallway near the Technology rooms.

Art Club

Advisors: Mrs. Kristen Wells, 765-3314, ext. 433

Art Club is open to both middle school and high school students. The club meets every Tuesday after school in art room 150. The club is dedicated to providing extra-curricular arts activities to students, and promoting the arts within the school culture. Children who are members will experience a variety of arts processes as well as create murals and participate in fundraising activities.

Builders Club

Advisors: Mrs. Lisa Spadinger, 765-3314, ext. 701

The Middle School Builder’s Club meets twice a month and more often, if needed. The purpose of the club is to serve others and have fun while doing it. Members can look forward to service projects and working with Kiwanis. Meetings are announced on the P.A. All middle school students are welcome to join. Builder’s Club is looking for members who are leaders, demonstrate commitment and possess the desire to follow through with projects.

2011-12 meeting dates: All dates are on Wednesdays. We often times meet for special activities on weekends which require parent transportation.
10/26
11/9
11/30
12/15
1/11
1/25
2/8 party and retrospective
2/29
3/14
3/28
4/18
5/2
5/16 elections for next year Pizza Party

Guitar Club

Advisor:  Mr. Joe Iannotti, 765-3314, ext. 429

Guitar Club is for any middle school student who plays, or who wants to learn to play guitar. You do not need to own a guitar to be a member.

The Helderbarker – District Newspaper

Advisor: Mr. Brian Stumbaugh, 765-3314, ext. 370

The Helderbarker is a student-run activity open primarily to students in grades 6–12. Occasionally, Middle School students are interested in contributing articles to The Helderbarker and may do so.

Middle School Drama Club

Advisor: Mr. Jon Glisson, 765-3314, ext. 368

All middle school students are welcome to join MS Drama Club.  A series of after school theater workshops will occur before actual auditions begin for the school play. Students will learn a variety of theater terms, techniques and games that will include topics such as pantomime, voice projection and stage presence. Meetings will occur once a week and more often when production time is near.

Middle School Jazz Ensemble

Advisor: Mr. Brian Kaplan, 765-3314, ext. 424

Middle School Jazz Ensemble is open to all students in grades 6, 7, and 8 who currently play a band instrument -- piano, guitar, bass or drums. The ensemble meets after school from 3:30-4:15 p.m. one day a week. Ensemble members will have the opportunity to play Swing, Blues, Rock, Funk and Latin styles as well as explore basic music theory and improvisation concepts. Students are expected to regularly attend rehearsals. No Jazz experience necessary.

Middle School Student Council

Advisors: Mrs. Jessica Bradshaw, 765-3314, ext. 343

The Middle School Student Council discusses issues of concern to students in grades 6-8. They will also be planning some service activities, which are open to all students in grades 6-8. Officers, representatives and alternates are elected. Representatives and alternates are elected from their social studies classes.

Ski Club

Advisor: Ms. Barbara Blumberg (765-3314, ext. 420)
Info Line: 765-3314, ext. 509

Planned activities: Six weekend/holiday ski trips for students in grades 7-12 and a spring trip to Six Flags amusement park.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Attendance at one of the mandatory orientation meetings held after school during October, submission of all required forms and permission slips and payment of $20 annual dues is due by OCTOBER 31. Watch for notices in Communication Zone and during home base.

COST: Varies by trip depending on destination and package desired. Students may participate in any/all trips after meeting membership requirements. The club will not accept students who have not met membership deadlines for meeting attendance and submission of membership forms.

Average Costs for a trip: Bus: $20; Lift tickets: $30; Lessons: $15; Ski Rental: $25. Students sign up for individual trips the week prior to the trip date.

Ski Club Info Line: 765-3314, ext. 509

***Sixth graders may attend trips if accompanied by a parent.***

To view the Ski Club page, click here.

Yearbook – “Torch”

Advisors:  George Amann, 765-3314 ext. 361; gamann@vcsdk12.org

The purpose of this club is to produce a yearbook. Students are asked to be hard workers with excellent attendance. We work on our publication after school and occasionally on Saturdays. Students in grades 6 and 7 may apply for an editorial position in October. Students in grades 8-12 should apply in May of the previous year.

Odyssey of the Mind

Advisor: Jason Herr, 765-5617; rjason.herr@gmail.com

Odyssey of the Mind is comprised of student teams who participate in a creative, problem-solving competition.

Other activities/clubs offered

• Middle School Band

• Middle School Chorus

• Spelling Bee

• Colonial Council Math Contest

• Band/Chorus Solo Festival (NYSSMA)

• Colonial Council Music Festival

• Middle School Teen Night

• 8th Grade Art Club (Ms. Wells)

As we continue to develop new programs we will be adding more activities!

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