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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.
 

Builder’s Club

Advisor: Mr. John Curran, 765-3314, ext. 434

The Middle School Builder’s Club meets in Room 227 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.

Future City Team

Advisor: Kyle Turski, 765-3314, Ext. 232

The Future City Team is a club for eighth-graders who have an interest in the field of engineering. The team designs a "Futuristic " City and then makes a model of that city. In January the team competes with more than 20 other teams from the area by presenting the model to a group of judges. In January 2006, the team won an award for Best Water/Wastewater Design.
 

The Helderbarker – District Newspaper

Advisor: Mrs. Allyn McTighe, 765-3314, ext. 377

The Helderbarker is a student-run activity open primarily to grade 8–12 students. Occasionally, Middle School students are interested in contributing articles to The Helderbarker and may do so.

International Club

Advisor: Mr. Robert Streifer, 765-3314, ext. 347

The International Club sponsors gatherings with exchange students, plans trips, provides hospitality and works to further international understanding and cultural appreciation. Look for announcements at home base and in the Communication Zone.
 

Middle School Drama Club

Advisor: Ms. Jennifer Zeh, 765-3314, ext. 432

The Middle School Drama Club is planning a springtime performance. Club meetings will begin after the Holiday recess in December. All middle school students are welcome to join. 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 Student Council

Advisors: Mrs. Jessica Bradshaw, 765-3314, ext. 343 and Mr. Joseph Iannotti, ext. 429

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: 446-4000, ext. 9935

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: 446-4000, ext 9935

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

To view the Ski Club page, click here.

Yearbook – “Torch”

Advisor: TBA

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: Ms. Jeanne Waters 765-3314, Ext. 334

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

Lego League

Advisor: Erik Cunningham 831-1739

Teams of students develop science and technology skills using Lego robots and computer programming language.

Other activities/clubs offered

• Middle School Band (Mr. Reader/Ms. Jendrzejczak)

• Middle School Chorus (Ms. Spooner)

• Spelling Bee

• Colonial Council Math Contest

• Band/Chorus Solo Festival (NYSSMA)

• Colonial Council Music Festival

• Middle School Teen Nights

• 8th Grade Art Club (Ms. Wells)

• World Drumming (Ms. Spooner)

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

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