2016-2017 Clubs
Raze Club - Mrs. Lambert
Room: 208
Leo Club - Mrs. Guire
Leo is a branch of Lions Club. Its main purpose is collecting eye glasses for third world countries and supporting the local community.
Room: 107
Poetry Club (Hornet Scribblers) - Ms. Colantone
A poetry reading/writing/publishing group. This club explore different types of poetry, read published poets, write and, possibly illustrate their own verses. Submission to outside publisher will be researched and encouraged. The best poetry will be put together in a small internal publication.
Room: 201
Coloring Club - Mr. Davis
This will not be your grade school coloring!!! Bring your crayons/markers and join the fun. Coloring sheets will be provided.
Room: 202
Sherlock Holmes Club - Mrs. Brake
Students will read a Sherlock Holmes story and mystery novel. We will watch a couple episodes of a mystery show and we will attempt to solve a mystery.
Room: 306
Pokemon Club - Mrs. Roberts/Corley
If you are a pokemon fan join our club. Catch pokemon, talk about pokemon, and research pokemon!
Room: 308
Gaming Club - Mr. Alfred
Gaming club is an opportunity for students to socialize and have fun together based on their hobby of playing video games. Students will have an opportunity to play multi-player games against each other, play single player games, and spend time discussing gaming strategies and preferences. Games will be approved on an individual basis.
This club is a Bring Your Own Device club. Students are welcome to bring their own handheld gaming systems AT THEIR OWN RISK. The teacher/school will not be held liable. Students will be expected to get along with all other students in the club and follow normal school behavior expectations.
Room: 105
Pittsburgh Fan Club - Mr. Leitner
Are you a fan of either the Steelers, Pirates or Penguins? Join this club to show your team spirit!
Room: 209
Board Games Club - Mrs. Huston
The Board Games Club is open to all students at EMS. Students may bring their own games, or select from games I have. Playing board games is great for social interaction as well as exercising skills of strategy and critical thinking.
Room: 106
Computer Club - Mr. Losh
Do you have an interest in computer science and technology? Then join our club! Webpage Design/Microsoft 365, Computer Technology, Computer science new
Room: 210
American Culture Club - Mr. White
The club will focus on the history of American Culture in music, sports, and movies. The club will do a small fund raiser to be determined later to help pay for a trip to Gandy Dancer after school at the end of the year.
Room: 307
Silent Reading Club - Mrs. Blake
Read books of own choice and recommend (or not) for other club members to read.
Room: 309
Student Council - Mrs. Hinzman and Mrs. Snider
Room: 310
Golden Horseshoe Club - Mr. Neff
This club is open to all students that will be interested in taking the Golden Horseshoe sometime during their career at Elkins Middle School. The structure of this club will be run much like an additional class on West Virginia History, specifically focusing on materials the state provides for the Golden Horseshoe. It will feature lecture presentations, additional outside reading, West Virginia Trivia, and practice for the essay portion of the Golden Horseshoe. Must have an “A” in Social Studies to participate in this club.
Max Amount: 20
Room: 305
National Wild Turkey Federation’s Jakes Club - Mr. Richardson and Mr. Wilfong
Jakes Club is the youth branch of the National Wild Turkey Federation for students ages 12-17. There is a $10.00 fee for this club that is paid to the National Chapter for membership which includes a subscription to Jake’s Country Magazine. In this club we will teach about conservation, hunting and firearms safety, turkey hunting and being good stewards of the land, air, and soil.
Max Amount: 40 Students
Room: 312
Hi-Y: Mr. Baker, Mrs. Harris, and Ms. Harris
EMS Hi-Y is a school and community service organization. Hi-Y sponsers the Veteran’s Assembly here at Elkins Middle School. Members also help with the Hart family community Christmas Dinner held at Orchard Hall each December. The club also participates/helps with other community events throughout the year. Students must complete an application form, write an essay about why they want to be a member and pay a $10.00 non-refundable affliation fee to Hi-Y of WV. To stay in the club memebers must maintain a 2.5 grade average, attend 75% of the meetings and participate in 50% of the service projects (most projects are NOT on school time). All members must sell the minimum requirement for our annual fund raiser. Any infraction of school rules that the advisors consider inappropriate, “extreme” or assignment of ISS or OSS will result in expulsion from the club. “Shadow” is a part of Hi-Y. Only Hi-Y members can apply for “Shadow”. “Shadow” members must complete an application, write an essay, maintain a 3.0 grade point average, have good attendance and maintain unquestionable conduct and citizenship.
Room: Band
Walking Club - Mrs. Mergenthaler
If you enjoy walking and getting a little exercise, join this club!
Room: 302
Glee Club - Mrs. Dennis
If you love singing, this is the club for you! Must audition to be in the club and there is a $10.00 T-Shirt fee. Will be singing and performing for audiences, must be willing to attend events outside of the school day. See Mrs. Dennis for more details.
Room: 101
Young Writer’s Club - Mrs. Siler
This club is for focused and dedicated writers who want to explore, experiment, and share their work. Our goal is to find a home for our writing in journals or on websites that publish writing by young adults. We will be encouraging and helpful to each other as we revise and compose.
Room: 204
TAP Monitoring - Mrs. Roth and Mr. Lewis (STUDENTS CANNOT REGISTER FOR THIS CLUB)
All TAP students will be required to submit their current grades and behavior reports to the advisors every two weeks. Club advisors will monitor student’s grades and behavior reports. Any students with unsatisfactory grades or behavior will have a conference with Tap advisors during club time. If needed, TAP students in another club may be pulled at this time for conference to discuss unsatisfactory grades and/or behavior and placed on probation. Students not improving during the probationary period will be dropped from the TAP program. These students will be placed in another related arts.
Art Club - Mrs. Richardson
Room: 108
WyldLife Club - Mrs. Epperson, Mrs. Samms, Mr. Boyles, Mrs. Howell, Mrs. Roberts
Wyldlife Club at Elkins Middle School will exist to serve students by providing for them a school club where they can learn about who they are, what they believe in the context of their faith, and leadership principles that can impact their school positively. Further, students will learn help plan the monthly Wyldlife “WyldNights,” as well as have opportunities to attend a Wyldlife winter weekend and summer camp. The club will also perform one community service during the year.
Max Number: 120
Room: Gym
The Book Club - Ms. Vandevander
Students will need to bring reading material.
Room:203
Chess Club - Mr. Fetter
Enjoy playing chess? Join the chess club.
Room:109
Teen Talks - Mrs. Zurbach, Mrs. Khan, Ms. Drake
This club gathers students to discuss current teen issues. There will be different activities and guest speakers throughout the year.
Max Number: 40
Room: 311
World Culture Club - Mrs. Davis
We imvite guest speakers from D&E college to disvuss global topics specific to the country in which they live.Students will experience what life is like in other parts of the world. For example, schooling, government, family, life, language, holidays etc. Students will learn via discussion, photographs, arts & crafts, food, and construction of an information booklet.
Room: 304
ANIMAL ACTIVISM CLUB 2016-2017
Advisors: Ms. McKenzie & Mrs. Warner
Club members will participate in a variety of activities to benefit animals in need. We will organize supply drives and fundraisers to support our local shelter. Members will also educate themselves and others about animal campaigns. You must be willing to dedicate your time to promoting animal welfare!
Max Number: 30
Room: LMC
Homework Club - Mrs. Cooper
Get a chance yo work on extra work or homework. Computers are available when needed.
Room: 110
Yearbook and Photography - Mrs. Proctor (STUDENTS CANNOT REGISTER FOR THIS CLUB)
Raze Club - Mrs. Lambert
Room: 208
Leo Club - Mrs. Guire
Leo is a branch of Lions Club. Its main purpose is collecting eye glasses for third world countries and supporting the local community.
Room: 107
Poetry Club (Hornet Scribblers) - Ms. Colantone
A poetry reading/writing/publishing group. This club explore different types of poetry, read published poets, write and, possibly illustrate their own verses. Submission to outside publisher will be researched and encouraged. The best poetry will be put together in a small internal publication.
Room: 201
Coloring Club - Mr. Davis
This will not be your grade school coloring!!! Bring your crayons/markers and join the fun. Coloring sheets will be provided.
Room: 202
Sherlock Holmes Club - Mrs. Brake
Students will read a Sherlock Holmes story and mystery novel. We will watch a couple episodes of a mystery show and we will attempt to solve a mystery.
Room: 306
Pokemon Club - Mrs. Roberts/Corley
If you are a pokemon fan join our club. Catch pokemon, talk about pokemon, and research pokemon!
Room: 308
Gaming Club - Mr. Alfred
Gaming club is an opportunity for students to socialize and have fun together based on their hobby of playing video games. Students will have an opportunity to play multi-player games against each other, play single player games, and spend time discussing gaming strategies and preferences. Games will be approved on an individual basis.
This club is a Bring Your Own Device club. Students are welcome to bring their own handheld gaming systems AT THEIR OWN RISK. The teacher/school will not be held liable. Students will be expected to get along with all other students in the club and follow normal school behavior expectations.
Room: 105
Pittsburgh Fan Club - Mr. Leitner
Are you a fan of either the Steelers, Pirates or Penguins? Join this club to show your team spirit!
Room: 209
Board Games Club - Mrs. Huston
The Board Games Club is open to all students at EMS. Students may bring their own games, or select from games I have. Playing board games is great for social interaction as well as exercising skills of strategy and critical thinking.
Room: 106
Computer Club - Mr. Losh
Do you have an interest in computer science and technology? Then join our club! Webpage Design/Microsoft 365, Computer Technology, Computer science new
Room: 210
American Culture Club - Mr. White
The club will focus on the history of American Culture in music, sports, and movies. The club will do a small fund raiser to be determined later to help pay for a trip to Gandy Dancer after school at the end of the year.
Room: 307
Silent Reading Club - Mrs. Blake
Read books of own choice and recommend (or not) for other club members to read.
Room: 309
Student Council - Mrs. Hinzman and Mrs. Snider
Room: 310
Golden Horseshoe Club - Mr. Neff
This club is open to all students that will be interested in taking the Golden Horseshoe sometime during their career at Elkins Middle School. The structure of this club will be run much like an additional class on West Virginia History, specifically focusing on materials the state provides for the Golden Horseshoe. It will feature lecture presentations, additional outside reading, West Virginia Trivia, and practice for the essay portion of the Golden Horseshoe. Must have an “A” in Social Studies to participate in this club.
Max Amount: 20
Room: 305
National Wild Turkey Federation’s Jakes Club - Mr. Richardson and Mr. Wilfong
Jakes Club is the youth branch of the National Wild Turkey Federation for students ages 12-17. There is a $10.00 fee for this club that is paid to the National Chapter for membership which includes a subscription to Jake’s Country Magazine. In this club we will teach about conservation, hunting and firearms safety, turkey hunting and being good stewards of the land, air, and soil.
Max Amount: 40 Students
Room: 312
Hi-Y: Mr. Baker, Mrs. Harris, and Ms. Harris
EMS Hi-Y is a school and community service organization. Hi-Y sponsers the Veteran’s Assembly here at Elkins Middle School. Members also help with the Hart family community Christmas Dinner held at Orchard Hall each December. The club also participates/helps with other community events throughout the year. Students must complete an application form, write an essay about why they want to be a member and pay a $10.00 non-refundable affliation fee to Hi-Y of WV. To stay in the club memebers must maintain a 2.5 grade average, attend 75% of the meetings and participate in 50% of the service projects (most projects are NOT on school time). All members must sell the minimum requirement for our annual fund raiser. Any infraction of school rules that the advisors consider inappropriate, “extreme” or assignment of ISS or OSS will result in expulsion from the club. “Shadow” is a part of Hi-Y. Only Hi-Y members can apply for “Shadow”. “Shadow” members must complete an application, write an essay, maintain a 3.0 grade point average, have good attendance and maintain unquestionable conduct and citizenship.
Room: Band
Walking Club - Mrs. Mergenthaler
If you enjoy walking and getting a little exercise, join this club!
Room: 302
Glee Club - Mrs. Dennis
If you love singing, this is the club for you! Must audition to be in the club and there is a $10.00 T-Shirt fee. Will be singing and performing for audiences, must be willing to attend events outside of the school day. See Mrs. Dennis for more details.
Room: 101
Young Writer’s Club - Mrs. Siler
This club is for focused and dedicated writers who want to explore, experiment, and share their work. Our goal is to find a home for our writing in journals or on websites that publish writing by young adults. We will be encouraging and helpful to each other as we revise and compose.
Room: 204
TAP Monitoring - Mrs. Roth and Mr. Lewis (STUDENTS CANNOT REGISTER FOR THIS CLUB)
All TAP students will be required to submit their current grades and behavior reports to the advisors every two weeks. Club advisors will monitor student’s grades and behavior reports. Any students with unsatisfactory grades or behavior will have a conference with Tap advisors during club time. If needed, TAP students in another club may be pulled at this time for conference to discuss unsatisfactory grades and/or behavior and placed on probation. Students not improving during the probationary period will be dropped from the TAP program. These students will be placed in another related arts.
Art Club - Mrs. Richardson
Room: 108
WyldLife Club - Mrs. Epperson, Mrs. Samms, Mr. Boyles, Mrs. Howell, Mrs. Roberts
Wyldlife Club at Elkins Middle School will exist to serve students by providing for them a school club where they can learn about who they are, what they believe in the context of their faith, and leadership principles that can impact their school positively. Further, students will learn help plan the monthly Wyldlife “WyldNights,” as well as have opportunities to attend a Wyldlife winter weekend and summer camp. The club will also perform one community service during the year.
Max Number: 120
Room: Gym
The Book Club - Ms. Vandevander
Students will need to bring reading material.
Room:203
Chess Club - Mr. Fetter
Enjoy playing chess? Join the chess club.
Room:109
Teen Talks - Mrs. Zurbach, Mrs. Khan, Ms. Drake
This club gathers students to discuss current teen issues. There will be different activities and guest speakers throughout the year.
Max Number: 40
Room: 311
World Culture Club - Mrs. Davis
We imvite guest speakers from D&E college to disvuss global topics specific to the country in which they live.Students will experience what life is like in other parts of the world. For example, schooling, government, family, life, language, holidays etc. Students will learn via discussion, photographs, arts & crafts, food, and construction of an information booklet.
Room: 304
ANIMAL ACTIVISM CLUB 2016-2017
Advisors: Ms. McKenzie & Mrs. Warner
Club members will participate in a variety of activities to benefit animals in need. We will organize supply drives and fundraisers to support our local shelter. Members will also educate themselves and others about animal campaigns. You must be willing to dedicate your time to promoting animal welfare!
Max Number: 30
Room: LMC
Homework Club - Mrs. Cooper
Get a chance yo work on extra work or homework. Computers are available when needed.
Room: 110
Yearbook and Photography - Mrs. Proctor (STUDENTS CANNOT REGISTER FOR THIS CLUB)
