Thomas Jefferson Middle School

 

 

 

 

Arts Club 

Description: Come create with other artists! We will complete a variety of art projects with a variety of mediums. Let your inner artist shine through in this club that meets every other week.      

Advisor: Ms. Vincent

Meeting Times: Every other Tuesday - interest meeting is Tuesday, 9/13 from 2:05-2:45 pm

Location: Room 113

 

Battle of the Books

Description: Battle of the Books is open for all students at TJMS! To join, students must read at least five of the books on the NC Battle of the Books list, and join meetings to compete with other students to quiz and compete with each other. The interest forms will be sent to your ELA teachers next week. Please join us!  

Advisor: Ms. Turner

Meeting Times: Thursdays from 2:15-3 pm

Sign Up Here: Registration for Battle of the Books

Location: TJMS Media Center

 

Bass Fishing Club

Description: The TJMS Bass Fishing Club is open to all students interested in bass fishing - all ability levels are welcome. Whether you enjoy bass fishing or have never been before and want to learn, the TJMS Bass Fishing Club is a place to learn new fishing techniques, develop your skills, ask questions, and share your love of bass fishing with others.  

Advisor: Mr. Ronacher and Mr. Kelly

Meeting Times: TBD

Sign Up Here: Registration for The Bass Fishing Club

 

Creative Writing Club: 

Description: Our club explores different genres of writing, such as short stories, poems, plays, songs etc. Students can choose whether or not they would like to share their work. This is a safe place to be creative!  

Advisor: Mr. Kelly

Meeting Times: TBD

Sign Up Here: Registration for Creative Writing Club

Location: TBD

 

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Description: Calling All Adventures! We need daring and bold adventures to come to the Kingdom of Room 207 to help protect it from vile creatures. Earn gold, fame, and glory all while playing an amazing game of Dungeons and Dragons. Play as a noble paladin or a cunning wizard to explore the wilds of our imagination. Bring your friends or make new ones while fighting the most sinister monsters that only exist in our minds. Fight. Play. Work. Together.

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Advisor: Mr. Thomas

Meeting Times: Thursdays from 2:00-3:00 pm

Sign Up Here: Registration for Dungeons and Dragons Club

Location: Room 203

 

National Academic League (NAL):

Description: We are forming this year's National Academic League (NAL) team for TJMS. NAL is a mix of "quiz bowl" style game play and debate/persuasive speaking. It is not just for the academically-inclined - we need students who are great presenters and love to debate. We will practice Tuesdays and Thursdays until matches start. Then, we'll practice on Tuesday and have matches on Thursdays. The season will last from October through January.  

Advisor: Mr. Coulson

Meeting Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00-3:00 pm (until the end of the season)

Location: Room 223

 

Orchestra Tutoring:

Description: There will be orchestra tutoring offered after school on A days ONLY. Come practice with Ms. Morris and hone your skills.  

Advisor: Ms. Morris

Meeting Times: After school on A days ONLY from 2-3 pm

Location: Room 117

 

Patriot Pals

Description: The Patriot Pals Program focuses on 1) mentoring  2) incentives 3) Monthly Focus Session 4) Service Projects 5) Field Trips for students who are identified as being in need of additional support. We will rely on staff members, parents and community volunteers for this program.  

Advisor: TBD

Meeting Times: TBD 

*If you are an adult and are interested in serving as a Patriot Pal, please complete the mandatory background check at wsfcsvolunteers.com

 

Robotics Club

Description: As a part of the First Lego League, this club guides youth through STEM learning and exploration. Students work together to apply what they learn by programming robots to perform missions on the league provided mat in a competition setting. The focus is on the fundamentals of engineering as students explore real world problems, learn to design a robot and code. Best of all, Robotics requires teamwork and friendships that last all through middle school form.  

Advisor: Ms. Beach

Meeting Times: Wednesday and Thursdays until 3:15 pm

Location: Room 13

 

SAVE Service Club

Description: Do you enjoy being leader? Do you enjoy giving back? Then come and be a part of our NEW TJMS service club, SAVE. Be the change and help make an impact on those around you! Let's work to make "kindness the norm"!

Advisors: Ms. Schwartz and Ms. Taylor 

Meeting Times: Wednesdays from 2-3:15 pm

Location: Room 4 

CLICK HERE to view the SAVE interest flyer

 

Student Council

Description: The TJMS Student Council consists of student representatives (two per homeroom) who share their classmates' ideas, questions, and concerns with school leaders. Members of the council must serve as strong role models for their peers, work to increase school spirit and morale, and help organize various student events and service projects.

Advisor: Ms. Hamby

Meeting Times: TBD

Representatives are selected from each homeroom class.

 

TSA - Technology Students of America

Description: TSA is a national organization of students engaged in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).TSA is open to students enrolled in or who have completed technology education courses. TSA’s membership includes more than 250,000 middle and high school students across the US. TSA is supported by educators, parents and business leaders who believe in the need for a technologically literate society. Members learn through exciting competitive events, leadership opportunities and much more. A wide range of activities makes TSA a positive experience for every student. TSA chapter members work on competitive events, learn and apply leadership skills, and may attend conferences at the state level. Competitions are categorized by careers in Architecture and Construction Technology, Communications Technology, Computer Science and Information Technology, Leadership, Manufacturing and Transportation Technology, STEM (General), STEM and the Arts, and Technology and Research. 

Advisor: TBD

Meeting Times: TBD

Sign Up Here: 

Location: TBD