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Come One, Come All...

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

Blackbird TV

Advisors: Mr. Dan Chaize, 765-3314 - ext. 434; Ms. Mary Jude Maxwell, ext. 315

Blackbird TV produces the morning announcements that are shown to all middle school students, every day, throughout the school year.  Students write, film, and assist in editing each day's announcements, which are then streamed to classrooms. Students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grade are welcome to join, but spots are limited and dependent on students' schedules.  Even though the announcements are produced every day, our schedule rotates so that each student contributes only once per week.  Most of the work is done during the school day, so students will rarely need to stay after school.

Builders Club

Advisor: 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.

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.

Odyssey of the Mind

Advisor:

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

National Honor Society (Junior)

Advisor:  Jeanne Young, 765-3314, ext. 334

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle level students.  More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Character, and Citizenship.  Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service (source: NJHS website) https://sites.google.com/a/voorheesville.org/clubsyoung/home?pli=1.

Ski Club

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

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.

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.

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

To view the Ski Club page, click here.

Student Council

Advisor: 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.

Teen Book Club

Advisor: Mrs. Christina Menetti, 765-3314, ext. 313

The Teen Book Club is a program sponsored by the Voorheesville Public Library and held monthly in the Middle School Library.  For additional information, please visit the Voorheesville Public Library Teen Website at < http://www.voorheesvillelibrary.org/teen.asp.

Web-Based Writing Club

Advisors: Christina Menetti and Jacqueline Rapant

The Voorheesville MS/HS Writing Club is a community of writers working together to improve their writing, thinking, and learning.  The writing club brings together students in grades 6-12 and faculty to engage in writing, the study of writing, and to create opportunities for publication.  Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

Yearbook Club

Advisor:  Mr. Dan Calhoun, 765-3314, ext. 317

Yearbook club is responsible for producing the Middle School yearbook.  As the year progresses members will be involved in the organization and layout of the yearbook, as well as editing and taking of pictures for the book.  Students will use the computer and related software to manage the organization and editing of each aspect of the yearbook.  Meetings will be held twice a month, and more often as the time of publication draws near.
 

Additional Opportunities to Get Involved In at VMS:

  • Band

  • Chorus

  • Spelling Bee

  • Teen Night

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