Middle School Clubs & Activities
Art Club
Adviser: Mrs. Pape
Grade Levels: 6-8
Date and Time: TBD
Location: Art Room
Art club is the perfect place to be creative, participate in group art projects in our building, learn about local art contests, experience local art exhibits, create art for our building to enjoy, and meet other students that share your love of art! We are flexible with busy schedules and welcome all students with an interest in the visual arts!
Battle of the Books
Adviser: Mrs. Zaleski
Grade Levels: 6-8
Date and Time: TBD
Location: Library
Do you like to read great books? Would you like to compete against other students who have read the same books? Do you enjoy author talks? If so, Battle of the Books might be the activity for you! Groups from around the region meet throughout the year, in their own schools, and students read books from the assigned list. In March, one team from each school will compete in a regional quiz show style competition.
Clinton Hiking Club
Adviser: Mr. Siranni
Grade Levels: 6 - 8
Date and Time: TBD
Location: On and off campus
The Clinton Hiking Club aims to assist students in the development of personal self-regulation strategies and build resilience by cultivating mindfulness techniques in a natural setting. The club will meet in a variety of outdoor settings, which include nature walks and mountain hiking. The purpose of learning strategies in nature is to not only promote physical well-being but to reconnect students to their natural environment.
Jazz Band
Adviser: Mr. Lavender
Grade Levels: 7-8 Band Students
Date and Time: TBD
Location: Band Room unless otherwise directed.
Please see Mr. Lavender for more information.
LEO Club
Adviser: Mrs. Kemp
Grade Levels: 6-8
Date and Time: TBD
Location: TBD
LEO Club stands for Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity. We are the youth extension of the International Lions Club and help people in our community. LEO Club assists with community events outside of school such as Journey for Sight and the Boy Scout Canned Food Drive along with school events such as the Middle School Open House, Middle School dances, and Stuff the Bus.
Math Counts
Adviser: Mrs. Gemelli
Grade Levels: Grades 6-8
Date and Time: TBD
Location: Room 205
This is a competitive math enrichment experience for students that includes a local individual and team based competition against regional school districts. There is an opportunity to compete at a state level based on success.
Middle School Musical
Adviser: Mr. China
Grade Levels: 6-8
Date and Time: TBD
Location: Chorus Room and Theater
The Musical occurs in early November. Cast auditions are held in September and rehearsals begin after our Fall Sports end with the exception of one rehearsal. Students who want to participate behind the scenes (lighting, stage, props, sound, make-up, costumes, etc.) should listen for announcements regarding crew sign-ups.
National Junior Honor Society
Adviser: Mrs. Abel
Grade Levels: Grade 8 National Junior Honor Society Students
Date and Time: TBD
Location: Room 205
Please note that you must be nominated into this organization based on your academic average from grade 6 through grade 7 (minimum of a 93 average), citizenship, character, service, and leadership. There will be an essay requirement for potential members. Please see Mrs. Abel (8th grade ELA) for more information.
Olympics of the Visual Arts (OVA)
Adviser: Mrs. Pape
Grade Levels: 6-8
Date and Time: TBD
Location: Art Room
Students participate November- April in visual arts categories researching, brainstorming, and creating collaborative artworks and research portfolios that are showcased at the Statewide Olympics of the Visual Arts competition in Saratoga Springs. Students apply for positions in visual arts category teams in November. Teams meet after school.
P-2 Comets
Adviser: Mrs. Ford
Grade Levels: 6-8
Date and Time: TBD
Location: Room 213
This club supports our building’s Positivity Project. Meetings focus on developing new ideas to promote students being upstanders, helping create a kind and caring environment, and discussing the importance of having a good character. Our goal is to bring together students, teachers, and school employees to promote kindness in our community! Rachel Joy Scott said, “people will never know how far a little kindness can go.” We attempt to carry on that philosophy and show our
compassion on a daily basis. We recognize upstanders three times per year, we fundraise for various local and national causes, co-host a dance, and a “mix-it-up” at lunch day twice a year. We were nationally recognized for our efforts to promote getting to know new people and making new friends. New members are always welcome!
Project LIT CMS
Adviser: Mrs. Gaetano
Grade Levels: 6-8
Date and Time: TBD
Location: Room 107
Project LIT CMS is a youth-led community book club. It is part of the national Project LIT Community, a growing network of dedicated teachers and students who work together to increase access to diverse books, eliminate book deserts, and spread a love of reading in our schools and communities all while hosting a community wide reading event.
Science Fair
Adviser: Mrs. Boucher
Grade Levels: 6-8
Date and Time: TBD
Location: The middle school gymnasium.
Please see Mrs. Boucher or your science teacher for more information.
Student Council
Advisers: Mrs. Dwyer and Mrs. Sweetland
Grade Levels: 6-8
Date and Time: TBD
Location: Room 209
Clinton Middle School’s Student Council promises to support a respectful and safe school environment for all students. The Student Council consists of students that want to influence and participate in the building of a positive school culture. Students share interests, ideas, and concerns with teachers and the school principal. Student Council sponsors community projects, fundraisers, Students of the Month, dances, spirit days, and other school wide events.
Technology Club
Adviser: Mr. Milana
Grade Levels: 6-8
Date and Time: TBD
Location: Technology classroom
Would you like to 3D print and keep fun objects of your choice? Technology club is a place where you can design and model your own 3D objects as well as complete woodworking and coding projects.. See Mr. Milana for additional information.
CMS TED-Ed Group
Adviser: Mrs. Gaetano
Grade Levels: 6-8
Date and Time: TBD
Location: Room 107
A TED-Ed group is a space where you can explore your ideas, passions, and unique experiences, just like the speakers on the TED stage. Together, we'll work on developing your own TED Talk, where you'll get to share something you're excited about with others. If you work hard, you might even get a chance to perform your talk on the TEDx stage, inspiring others with your voice. Students will also explore how to organize a TEDx event.
Yearbook Club
Adviser: Mrs. Boucher and Mrs. Gemelli
Grade Levels: 6-8
Date and Time: TBD
Location: Room 113 or 109, this will vary
Yearbook staff members participate in the development of our middle school yearbook! Members are responsible for choosing the theme, selecting a cover design, promotion of the yearbook, creating ideas for the layout and pages, taking photographs, editing and reviewing the yearbook for accuracy, and helping to fundraise to lower the cost of the yearbook. The treasurer, usually a 7th grader, helps with a wide range of financial obligations, including counting the money and co-signing to verify money amounts.