2017-2018 Clubs
30 for 30 Club Advisor: Mr. Neff
Number of students: 25
Club watches 30 for 30 sports documentaries as seen on ESPN. Club will discuss topics broached in 30 for 30 documentaries about responsibility, decision making, what makes a good teammate, etc etc.
ANIMAL ACTIVISM CLUB 2017-2018
Advisors: Ms. McKenzie & Mrs. Warner
Student number: 30
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!
Room: LMC
Art Club
Advisor: Mrs. Richardson
Number of students: Max 20 – Min 10
Description: Art Club will be a combination of working on personal art, art for the school, art murals, extra art exhibits, and overall anything that we can enjoy through art projects. There is a $5.00 fee to cover materials for this club.
Chess Club, Room 109
Advisor: Mr. Fetter
Number of students: 24
Description: Enjoy playing chess? Join the chess club. Good sportsmanship required!
Escape the Room
Advisors: Mrs. Roth, Mrs. Vandevander
Number of Students: 25
Description: In this club, students will play computer games in which they must use logic to solve riddles and puzzle to Escapethe Room and advance in the game. Only students with signed AUP forms will be accepted.
EMS Make it Shine Club
Advisors: Penni Harris, Christie Hutson, Nick Alfred, James Markley
Number of students: 25
Description: EMS Make it Shine Club is an extension of the Elkins Make It Shine project. Students will give input on ways to improve the appearance of the school and school spirit & implement their suggestions. Students will make posters & signs for school spirit functions (games, dances, etc). Students will assist in painting, decorating and improving school grounds, both inside of the school & outside of the school.
Fishing Club
Advisors: Mr. Boyles
Number of students: 25
Description: The fishing club will explore various fish species, fishing techniques and knot tying. We will also discuss conservation and environmental impacts on our sport.
Healthy Living
Advisor: Ms. Cooper
Number of students: 20
Description: Our cclub would explore healthy choices for eating, exercise and beauty products. We wil look at food choices and how those choices impact our skin, hair, energy levels, and general well-being. We will explore options for exercise and how that affects both mental and physical well-being. And lastly, we will explore options for beauty products to decide if they are truly needed to achieve the desired effect.
Hi-Y
Advisors: Mrs. Harris, Mr. Baker
There is a $15.00 non-refundable affiliation fee.
EMS Hi-Y is a school and community service organization. Some of the activities of the club are: the organization for the school’s Veteran’s Program, helps with elementary school carnivals and helps with the community Christmas dinner held at Orchard Hall. Our organization also usually takes a trip in the Spring.
To join Hi-Y, Students must:
1. Complete an application form.
2. Write an essay about why they want to be a member.
3. Pay a $15.00 non-refundable affiliation fee to Hi-Y of WV.
To stay in the club:
-Members 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 to ISS or OSS will result in expulsion from the club.
“Shadow” is part of Hi-Y. Only Hi-Y members can apply for “Shadow”. Shadow students will meet and tour incoming 5th grade or new students to the building.
Hi-Y Will accept 65 students into the club.
Life Skills
Advisor: Mr. White
Number 15
Life skills club where students will learn about different cultures and how to make food from those cultures limit 15 students
Lego Club
Advisors: Mrs.Ruddle, Mr. Leitner, Ms. Losh
Number of students: 40
Description:
Students will be able to bring in legos to build several structures. We will incorporate a computer program, later on in the school year. Open to all grade levels. Students will have to bring in their own legos. Computer programs: Lego Builder (free), Minecraft (free
Leo Club
Advisor: Mrs. Guire
Number of students: 25
Description: This is a service type club sponsored by Elins Lions Club. Students must complete application within one week of the first meeting
Sample projects include:
Birthday boxes for charity
Eye glass and hearing aid collection for 3rd world countries
Holiday cards and crafts for shut ins
Make Elkins Shine Projects
Assisting in Lion Club projects such as Christmas Treesales, broom orders, Pizza Party and Peach Poster contest
Other projects as need arises will also be included
NWTF
Advisors: Mr. Richardson, Mr. Wilfong
Number of students: 30
Description: National Wild Turkey Federation jakes, hunting safety, outdoor safety. There is a $10 fee to join the national federation.
RAZE
Advisor Mrs. Lambert
Meet in room 208
Accepting 25 members.
We are RAZE. And our mission is clear. We’re putting everything we’ve got into tearing down the lies of Big Tobacco in West Virginia.Tobacco has taken over our state. And now is our time to take it back. We can be the generation of West Virginians that create a serious rebellion against big tobacco and make a real change.
Open to 6th 7th and 8th Graders
Teacher Recommendation Required. (I will contact the team coordinator)
Reading Club
Advisor: Mrs. Blake
Number of students: 25
Description: Students bring a book that they are reading and we discuss them. We also discuss the importance of reading in learning.
Sewing Club
Advisor: Mrs. Brake
Numbr of students: 20
Description: We will start with basic stitches and get into doing simple repairs. We will do a small project by the end of the year. We may also do some embroidery.
Student Council
Advisors: Mrs. Hinzman and Mrs. Snider
Description: The purpose of student council is to represent students in an exchange of ideas with teachers and principals. Student council members model and promote good citizenship, school spirit, better scholarship, and cooperation between students and faculty. Elkins Middle School Student Countil’sannual projects include the Maid Sylvia Assembly, a school-wide canned food drive and activities for teacher appreciation week. Student council will be involved in various other projects during the school year.
Requirements:
1. 3.0 GPA
2. No conduct below a “B”.
3. Participation in club activities.
4. No excessive lunch detention.
5. No ISS or OSS.
If you fail to meet the requirements listed above, you will be placed on probation until the next grade report. If you are on probation, yu may not attend club meetings. If you meet the requirements when the next grade report is issued, you will be reinstated. If you are still unable to meet the requirements, you will be removed from student council.
If you receive ISS or OSS, you will be removed from student council immediately.
Teen Talks
Advisors: Jill Zurbuch, Roohi Khan
Number of students: small groups
We are Teen Talks small group chooses teen issues to research and discuss.
The Hive
Advisors: Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Siler
Our club will be called “The Hive.” The club will produce one electronic newsletter every month in which students will report on school activities that have or will be taking place. Students must have a written recommendation from their language arts teachers.
Club limit:
Examples:
· Academic competitions
· Sports
· “get to know your teachers” section
· “GET TO KNOW YOUR ADMINISTRATIVE/OFFICE AND SCHOOL SERVICE PERSONNEL
· Reporting on various club activities
· School involvement in the community
· Upcoming/important events
· Team leader report
· Menu link
Walking Club Room 302
Advisors: Mrs. Mergenthaler, Ms. Sherrill
Number of students: 24
Description: Our purpose is to walk for both fitness and pleasure. Our requirements are: willing to participate, comfortable shoes for walking, appropriate dress for weather, willing to follow guidelines for safe participation.
Wildlife Management
Advisor: Robin Davis
Number of students: 20
Description: Students will learn how and why wildlife has to be managed.
Wyldlife Club
Advisors: Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Dennis, Mrs. Howell, Mrs. Corley
Number of students: 120
Rooms: Gym. Room #s 106, 111, 101, 308
Wyldlife Club at Elkins Middle School will exist to serve students by providing for them a school club where they can learn abut 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 to help planthe 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. The club will also perform one community service during the year.
30 for 30 Club Advisor: Mr. Neff
Number of students: 25
Club watches 30 for 30 sports documentaries as seen on ESPN. Club will discuss topics broached in 30 for 30 documentaries about responsibility, decision making, what makes a good teammate, etc etc.
ANIMAL ACTIVISM CLUB 2017-2018
Advisors: Ms. McKenzie & Mrs. Warner
Student number: 30
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!
Room: LMC
Art Club
Advisor: Mrs. Richardson
Number of students: Max 20 – Min 10
Description: Art Club will be a combination of working on personal art, art for the school, art murals, extra art exhibits, and overall anything that we can enjoy through art projects. There is a $5.00 fee to cover materials for this club.
Chess Club, Room 109
Advisor: Mr. Fetter
Number of students: 24
Description: Enjoy playing chess? Join the chess club. Good sportsmanship required!
Escape the Room
Advisors: Mrs. Roth, Mrs. Vandevander
Number of Students: 25
Description: In this club, students will play computer games in which they must use logic to solve riddles and puzzle to Escapethe Room and advance in the game. Only students with signed AUP forms will be accepted.
EMS Make it Shine Club
Advisors: Penni Harris, Christie Hutson, Nick Alfred, James Markley
Number of students: 25
Description: EMS Make it Shine Club is an extension of the Elkins Make It Shine project. Students will give input on ways to improve the appearance of the school and school spirit & implement their suggestions. Students will make posters & signs for school spirit functions (games, dances, etc). Students will assist in painting, decorating and improving school grounds, both inside of the school & outside of the school.
Fishing Club
Advisors: Mr. Boyles
Number of students: 25
Description: The fishing club will explore various fish species, fishing techniques and knot tying. We will also discuss conservation and environmental impacts on our sport.
Healthy Living
Advisor: Ms. Cooper
Number of students: 20
Description: Our cclub would explore healthy choices for eating, exercise and beauty products. We wil look at food choices and how those choices impact our skin, hair, energy levels, and general well-being. We will explore options for exercise and how that affects both mental and physical well-being. And lastly, we will explore options for beauty products to decide if they are truly needed to achieve the desired effect.
Hi-Y
Advisors: Mrs. Harris, Mr. Baker
There is a $15.00 non-refundable affiliation fee.
EMS Hi-Y is a school and community service organization. Some of the activities of the club are: the organization for the school’s Veteran’s Program, helps with elementary school carnivals and helps with the community Christmas dinner held at Orchard Hall. Our organization also usually takes a trip in the Spring.
To join Hi-Y, Students must:
1. Complete an application form.
2. Write an essay about why they want to be a member.
3. Pay a $15.00 non-refundable affiliation fee to Hi-Y of WV.
To stay in the club:
-Members 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 to ISS or OSS will result in expulsion from the club.
“Shadow” is part of Hi-Y. Only Hi-Y members can apply for “Shadow”. Shadow students will meet and tour incoming 5th grade or new students to the building.
Hi-Y Will accept 65 students into the club.
Life Skills
Advisor: Mr. White
Number 15
Life skills club where students will learn about different cultures and how to make food from those cultures limit 15 students
Lego Club
Advisors: Mrs.Ruddle, Mr. Leitner, Ms. Losh
Number of students: 40
Description:
Students will be able to bring in legos to build several structures. We will incorporate a computer program, later on in the school year. Open to all grade levels. Students will have to bring in their own legos. Computer programs: Lego Builder (free), Minecraft (free
Leo Club
Advisor: Mrs. Guire
Number of students: 25
Description: This is a service type club sponsored by Elins Lions Club. Students must complete application within one week of the first meeting
Sample projects include:
Birthday boxes for charity
Eye glass and hearing aid collection for 3rd world countries
Holiday cards and crafts for shut ins
Make Elkins Shine Projects
Assisting in Lion Club projects such as Christmas Treesales, broom orders, Pizza Party and Peach Poster contest
Other projects as need arises will also be included
NWTF
Advisors: Mr. Richardson, Mr. Wilfong
Number of students: 30
Description: National Wild Turkey Federation jakes, hunting safety, outdoor safety. There is a $10 fee to join the national federation.
RAZE
Advisor Mrs. Lambert
Meet in room 208
Accepting 25 members.
We are RAZE. And our mission is clear. We’re putting everything we’ve got into tearing down the lies of Big Tobacco in West Virginia.Tobacco has taken over our state. And now is our time to take it back. We can be the generation of West Virginians that create a serious rebellion against big tobacco and make a real change.
Open to 6th 7th and 8th Graders
Teacher Recommendation Required. (I will contact the team coordinator)
Reading Club
Advisor: Mrs. Blake
Number of students: 25
Description: Students bring a book that they are reading and we discuss them. We also discuss the importance of reading in learning.
Sewing Club
Advisor: Mrs. Brake
Numbr of students: 20
Description: We will start with basic stitches and get into doing simple repairs. We will do a small project by the end of the year. We may also do some embroidery.
Student Council
Advisors: Mrs. Hinzman and Mrs. Snider
Description: The purpose of student council is to represent students in an exchange of ideas with teachers and principals. Student council members model and promote good citizenship, school spirit, better scholarship, and cooperation between students and faculty. Elkins Middle School Student Countil’sannual projects include the Maid Sylvia Assembly, a school-wide canned food drive and activities for teacher appreciation week. Student council will be involved in various other projects during the school year.
Requirements:
1. 3.0 GPA
2. No conduct below a “B”.
3. Participation in club activities.
4. No excessive lunch detention.
5. No ISS or OSS.
If you fail to meet the requirements listed above, you will be placed on probation until the next grade report. If you are on probation, yu may not attend club meetings. If you meet the requirements when the next grade report is issued, you will be reinstated. If you are still unable to meet the requirements, you will be removed from student council.
If you receive ISS or OSS, you will be removed from student council immediately.
Teen Talks
Advisors: Jill Zurbuch, Roohi Khan
Number of students: small groups
We are Teen Talks small group chooses teen issues to research and discuss.
The Hive
Advisors: Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Siler
Our club will be called “The Hive.” The club will produce one electronic newsletter every month in which students will report on school activities that have or will be taking place. Students must have a written recommendation from their language arts teachers.
Club limit:
Examples:
· Academic competitions
· Sports
· “get to know your teachers” section
· “GET TO KNOW YOUR ADMINISTRATIVE/OFFICE AND SCHOOL SERVICE PERSONNEL
· Reporting on various club activities
· School involvement in the community
· Upcoming/important events
· Team leader report
· Menu link
Walking Club Room 302
Advisors: Mrs. Mergenthaler, Ms. Sherrill
Number of students: 24
Description: Our purpose is to walk for both fitness and pleasure. Our requirements are: willing to participate, comfortable shoes for walking, appropriate dress for weather, willing to follow guidelines for safe participation.
Wildlife Management
Advisor: Robin Davis
Number of students: 20
Description: Students will learn how and why wildlife has to be managed.
Wyldlife Club
Advisors: Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Dennis, Mrs. Howell, Mrs. Corley
Number of students: 120
Rooms: Gym. Room #s 106, 111, 101, 308
Wyldlife Club at Elkins Middle School will exist to serve students by providing for them a school club where they can learn abut 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 to help planthe 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. The club will also perform one community service during the year.
