MMS Clubs & Activities
MMS School-Sponsored Clubs & Activities
MMS School-Sponsored Clubs 2024-2025
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Club |
Club Description |
Meeting Day and Location |
Advisors/Emails |
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Association |
MLKA aims to demonstrate inclusivity and bring to light the historical impact that Black Americans have on our country. Join us to help organize school wide events for us to celebrate diversity and inclusivity. |
130 or Lower Gym Alternate Mondays Starting in October |
Ms. Le Bris elebris@somsd.k12.nj.us Mr. Rodriguez rrodrig1@somsd.k12.nj.us |
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MMS Musical-MMS Presents Shrek February 21-23, 2025 |
The musical offers a chance for students to not only perform, but work behind the scenes in all areas of the theater. Students can audition, be part of stage crew, art crew, lighting, costumes or stage management. |
Auditions begin Oct 16 First Rehearsal Nov 1 We practice on stage, in the lower gym, and chorus room Crew meets twice a week and builds on Saturdays |
Mr. Kessler (Director) Ms. Kleinwaks (Production/Choreography) Mr. Palmgren (stage crew) Mr. Kaplan (stage crew) Ms. Bradshaw (choral director) |
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School Newspaper |
We’re looking for any students in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade who have an interest in writing, and want to help write articles for the newspaper. Articles can be about anything. Categories include school news and book reviews, sports and custom cuisines, world affairs and DIYs, and much more! Check out last year’s site: www.mmsworld.weebly.com
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Alternate Wednesdays room 285A starting September 18th. |
Mr. O’Dell |
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Yearbook |
Capture your student life experience with a trail of photographs that is memorialized in a book you will treasure for years to come!. Photographers, Editors, Illustrators Web Designers & Advertisers.We need you! |
first & last Monday of the month. Sometimes we will Meet more depending on the time of year. Room 165 |
Ms. Zavocki Ms. Giusti |
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Science Fair & STEM Exploration |
Students interested in coding, robotics, engineering, 3D modeling, computer-aided design, and, developing science projects will enjoy this club focused on student-driven STEM exploration. |
Alternating Mondays after school and every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the conference period. Room 165 |
Ms. Zavocki |
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Student Council |
MMS doesn’t run without our students. The best way to use your voice is to join Student Council to discuss school events, making executive decisions, and participating and organizing school-wide events. |
Alternating Mondays Starting 9/16 |
Mr. Rodriguez Ms. Kleinwaks |
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Model UN |
Model United Nations (Model UN) is your chance to step into the shoes of a global leader! In this exciting club, you’ll represent countries, debate important topics like climate action, gender equality, and global health, and work with other students to solve real-world problems. Why Join Model UN? Develop essential skills: Sharpen your public speaking, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities while improving your communication. Learn about global issues: Dive into the world of international politics, gain knowledge of current events, and explore the challenges countries face today. Become a leader: Take on an ambassador role, negotiate, and lead discussions to bring about positive change! |
Every other Wednesday Starting Wednesday, September 25th Room 283 |
Ms. Soto nsoto@somsd.k12.nj.us Mr. Hopkins jhopkins@somsd.k12.nj.us |
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Intramurals |
As part of our middle school intramural program, we are offering the following games: kickball, handball, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, and possibly wiffle ball. |
Mondays and alternate Thursdays in Gym |
Mr. O’Dell Mr. Degnan |
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Choral Club |
The Choral Club provides students with a supportive environment to develop and refine their musical talents. Whether preparing solos for chorus auditions, learning percussion instruments to accompany the MMS chorus, or enhancing piano skills for choral performances, the club offers tailored guidance for each student. Additionally, students can collaborate on small group songs, which are featured as transition acts in the winter or spring choral concerts. This diverse range of activities allows students to explore different aspects of music while contributing to the larger ensemble in meaningful ways. |
Room 20 weekly |
Mrs. Bradshaw |
MMS Additional Activities
YouthNet
YouthNet is a local 501(c3) non-profit.
YOUTHNET CLUBS
- Rich Rodriguez, MMS teacher, serves as the on-site coordinator for YouthNet. His email address is rrodrig1@somsd.k12.nj.us
- YouthNet clubs are offered in the Fall, Winter, and Spring. Each session is six weeks long. Clubs vary each session. You can take as many clubs as you like!
- No fee charge for individual clubs. A $40 registration allows your student to take as many clubs as they like per session.
- All clubs are taught by MMS teachers/staff members and take place in the gym or the teachers’ classrooms
- Youthnet clubs are open to all students
- No one is denied access for financial reasons
To enroll online or find out more go to www.somayouthnet.org or send an email to youthnetplus@gmail.com
The Hub - Maplewood Middle School
What is the Hub?
The Hub is a school-based youth services program managed by Family Connections, Inc. and funded by New Jersey Department of Children and Families. 11 years ago, Family Connections was invited to be a partner with the South Orange –Maplewood School District to create The Hub to provide a variety of services at Maplewood Middle School including therapeutic recreation, academic support, counseling, and enrichment activities.
Family Connections is a non-profit agency based in Essex County with more than 30 specialized programs for all ages from infants to seniors.
Enrichment Activities include groups ( Chat ‘n Chew lunch program, mentor group, and empowerment groups), field trips (e.g., Rebounderz of Edison, bowling, rock climbing, movies, etc), events (e.g., Black History Month activities, Multicultural Dinner, Costume Party, etc) recreation (e.g., video games, basketball, board games), and clubs (arts and crafts club and intramural basketball).
How much does it cost?
It’s FREE! The NJ Department of Families and Children provides an annual grant to pay for all supplies and activities.
How do I enroll my child in The Hub?
All you have to do is sign a consent form and your child can participate in all activities. Consent forms is here: Hub Consent Form
When is it open?
The Hub is open 9:30am to 5:30pm during regular school days and 12:30-3pm during half days. We are open during Spring Break from 12pm to 3pm unless we have a field trip.
What does non-custodial supervision mean?
All services at The Hub are voluntary and students chose to participate in our programs and services. They may choose to get something to eat in the Village, but we strongly encourage them to come back to The Hub by 4pm. We keep daily attendance and supervise them closely while in the program, but we are not able to monitor where the students go prior to or after leaving The Hub.
Who works at The Hub?
- Coordinator: Caroline Raba, LPC craba@familyconnectionsnj.org
- Youth Development Specialist: Quandra Milton qmilton@familyconnectionsnj.
org - Youth Development Specialist: Makeda Hagans mhagans@familyconnectionsnj.
org - Social Worker: Ann Koenig, (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays)