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1 | WHMS Organizations - Clubs - Sports - Activities * *Please watch the WHMS Website for Updates/Changes | ||||
2 | Updated 10/17/2023 | ||||
3 | Please note there is a $40 WHMS Activities Fee that will be charged to Infinite Campus for the first club a student joins each year. Some clubs have additional fees above the $40, please check with the Club Advisors. If you have questions regarding the fee, please contact Stacy Damuth (damuths@elmbrookschools.org) | ||||
4 | Club /Athletics/Team Name | Advisor | Advisor Contact Info | Club Description | Additional Information WATCH FOR UPDATES |
5 | Best Buddies | Ginger Rodeman and Sami Penneau | Ginger Rodeman rodemang@elmbrookschools.org Sami Penneau penneaus@elmbrookschools.org Monica Scharfenberger scharfem@elmbrookschools.org | An inclusive social club for students with and without disabilities in all grades. We take fun field trips throughout the year and make new friends. | https://www.bestbuddiesonline.org/ Fill out a membership application Best Buddies Parent Email |
6 | Battle of the Books | We are currently finalizing our advisor for Battle of the Books. More information will be coming soon! | Colleen Fenno Ladwig | The statewide Battle of the Books program is designed to promote a love of reading among our students. It encourages students to read a variety of books and remember information about the plots, characters, and settings of the books. It is a fun, academic- based competition that has been very successful in school districts throughout the state. | Meets on Tuesday during Wildcat Block in the Library. |
7 | Chess Club | John Kish and Danielle Shryock | John Kish kishj@elmbrookschools.org | We are excited to offer this club as an opportunity to engage with peers while developing problem solving, decision making, and critical thinking skills. | 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/16, 12/6, 12/20, 1/10, 1/24 are the meetings for 1st semester. For 2nd semester we will be meeting in the library on 2/14, 2/28, 3/13, and our final meeting will be on 4/3. Tournament information will be emailed to families. All meetings will be in the Library from right after school to 3:30. |
8 | Cribbage Club | Matt Schroeder | schroedm@elmbrookschools.org | Cribbage Club is open to students from all grades. In this club, students from all skill levels are welcome. If you don't know how to play cribbage, we will teach you! | Looking to start at some point in October. Typically runs every other Monday. Please fill out this form if interested in joining us for the 2023-24 season. |
9 | Cross Country | Athletic Director/Boys Head Coach-Mark Losey; Girls Head Coach- Chad Scheffler | Mark Losey loseym@elmbrookschools.org | Long distance running. All grade levels. | XC Info for 2023 |
10 | Dungeons and Dragons Club | John Kish and Kate Kotajarvi | John Kish kishj@elmbrookschools.org Kate Kotajarvi kotajark@elmbrookschools.org | Come and play Dungeons and Dragons in groups led by students or parents. | 10/2, 10/11, 10/25, 11/8, 11/29, 12/13, 1/3, 1/17, 2/21, 3/6, 3/20, and 4/10. Meetings are from 2:40 - 4:00 in the library. |
11 | Environmental Club | The E.co is an environmental club. We want the world to understand the benefits of recycling and consider using environmentally safe items to make the world a better place. We hope to send that message through this club, and inspire people to do what's right. We are going to do fun activities and learn ways we, as personal people, can do better to improve. | |||
12 | Jazz Ensemble | Phil Rothschadl | Phil Rothschadl rothschp@elmbrookschools.org | Explore and enjoy the deep-rooted American tradition of the Jazz genre. | Need to be a current music student. |
13 | Forensics | Deb Uttech | Deb Uttech uttechd@elmbrookschools.org | For those of you who love speaking and are looking for a winter club, forensics might be the club for you! Forensics is a competetive speaking club where you will go to meets and compete against students from other schools. The season will consist of practice in December and January, with meets beginning the weekend of January 28 and going through March. | Link to the Forensics sign up form Link to the Slideshow |
14 | Geography Club | Angela O'Regan | Angela O'Regan oregana@elmbrookschools.org | Do you like maps? Culture? Learning about the world? Then Geography Club is for you! Once a week we will explore various topics and places and challenge one another with a mock geography bee. | Start date TBD second semester |
15 | Homework Advantage | Cathy Rayburn | Cathy Rayburn | Would you like the opportunity to get a head start on homework or make up missing assignments with teacher assistance? Homework Advantage is a quiet environment to get help studying and prepare for tests and future assignments. | HWA will meet twice a month starting November 1st. The meeting dates are 11/1, 11/29, 12/13, 12/20, 1/10, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/6, 3/20, 4/10, 4/24, 5/08, 5/22 Permission slip is linked here: Please fill out and send with your child to be turned in to the front office.2023-24 Homework Advantage Information & Permission Slip |
16 | History Club | Angela O'Regan | Angela O'Regan oregana@elmbrookschools.org | This club is a great way for students to engage in fun activities while learning about history. | Start date TBD second semester |
17 | HOPE Squad (7th & 8th Grade only) | Margo Blomquist Deena Camden | Margo Blomquist blomquim@elmbrookschools.org Deena Camden camdend@elmbrookschools.org | The purpose of the Hope Squad program is to improve access and availability to appropriate prevention services for youth who are struggling. The goal is to create a culture of care and provide friendship, encouragement, and support for students who may be struggling. | |
18 | Hosa | April Heyden and Colleen Gonzalez | Colleen Gonzalez gonzalec@elmbrookschools.org April Heyden heydena@elmbrookschools.org | HOSA is a club designed for students interested in healthcare and science
Many opportunities for healthcare exploration! State and international competitive events Healthcare-related volunteering opportunities Conferences to develop leadership skills and qualities Healthcare and health-science career discovery opportunities | First Informational Meeting During Wildcat Block on Wednesday, October 11th. Meetings are every other week including afterschool. Additional meetings as needed to prepare for conference. |
19 | Intramurals | Mark Losey | Mark Losey loseym@elmbrookschools.org | Various activities for students to engage in for fun and physical health such as: floor hockey, fitness, ping pong, etc. | Information, Permission Slips, and Calendars |
21 | First Lego League | Judy Scaro | Judy Scaro scaroj@elmbrookschools.org | FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is an international competition organized by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) for elementary and middle school students. Every August, FIRST LEGO League introduces a scientific and real-world challenge for teams to research and present solutions to. The competitions include 3 aspects, programming a robot to complete "missions" made of Legos, research and find a solution to a real world problem and demonstrate aspects of the CORE values throughout their communities. WHMS sponsors teams that participate in these competitions. Parents are volunteer coaches. | |
22 | Made for the Stage | Amanda Patino | Amanda Patino patinoa@elmbrookschools.org | To provide an introdcutory experience of the different elements of Musical Theater. For students to explore their interest in performing. Students will learn 2 songs with choreography and will be assigned scenes to rehearse and refine acting skills. This club is offered for 5-6 weeks September to October. The last meeting will include an informal performance of what we have learned for parents/families. | Open to all 6th grade students |
23 | Makerspace | Judy Scaro | Judy Scaro scaroj@elmbrookschools.org | Makers Space is an area in the LMC that is meant to have students, create, design and build using different tools, materials, Legos and your imagination! Bring your friends, have some fun, and create something unique today! Open to all students during lunch. There are also after school challenges planned throughout the school year. | |
24 | Math Club | Julie Wessel | Julie Wessel wesselj@elmbrookschools.org | Strives to engage middle school students of all ability and interest levels in fun, challening math programs, in order to expland their academic and professional opportunities. | |
25 | Mock Trial Club | Jon Vogt | Jon Vogt vogtj@elmbrookschools.org | The Mock Trial Club is for students who are interested in the law, acting or mysteries. Students practice their investigative and acting skills, then apply those to a real murder case, modified for a middle school audience. The club practices on Tuesdays after school, and will include one weekend and three evening competitions at WHMS. The club also receives guidance from the state champion Brookfield Central Mock Trial Club. Please visit our website for more information: tinyurl.com/WisconsinHillsMockTrial | tinyurl.com/WisconsinHillsMockTrial |
26 | Musical | Amanda Patino - Director Erika McClean - Production Coordinator | Patino - patinoa@elmbrookschools.org McClean - whmsplayers@gmail.com | The musical is an extracurricular opportunity open to all 6th-8th grade students. Students may audition to be a member in the cast or may sign up to be on Props Crew, Run Crew or Costume Crew! This is a full scale production that takes place at the end of January at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center. All students must complete registration in order to participate. Registration opens on October 18th and will close on October 27th. Questions? Check out the additional information linked to the right! | Additional Information |
27 | National Junior Honor Society | John Kish | - | Are you looking for ways to serve your community and make our world a better place? Do you value academic excellence? National Junior Honor Society may be for you! NJHS is a club for 7th and 8th grade students to demonstrate and develop skills in leadership, service, character, and citizenship. | NJHS applications were due on 9/22. The application window will open again at the start of next school year! Meetings this year from 2:45 - 3:30: 9/18 - just 8th graders in 229 10/9 - Induction Ceremony; all 8th graders attend as well in the Cafeteria. Time will be announced later. 11/20 in the Cafeteria 12/18 in the Cafeteria 1/29 in the Gr8 Room. 10 hours must be completed by this meeting! Maintain that 3.5 GPA. 2/19 in the Cafeteria 3/18 in the Cafeteria 4/15 in the Cafeteria 5/20 in the Cafeteria. Only 7th graders attend 6/3 - 8th grade Honor Cord Ceremony in the Cafeteria. All members attend. |
29 | Ski & Board Club | April Heyden Mark Losey | April Heyden heydena@elmbrookschools.org Mark Losey loseym@elmbrookschools.org | A fun ski and snowboarding club for all students! Come and learn to ski or snowboard Advanced skiers head right to the hills to ski with your friends! | Ski/Board Club Information 2023-2024 |
30 | Solo Ensemble | Alexis Ganos Amanda Patino Sarah Marman | Alexis Ganos ganosa@elmbrookschools.org Amanda Patino wernim@elmbrookschools.org Sarah Marman marmans@elmbrookschools.org | Current music students have the opportunity to engage in musical competition. Students must be enrolled in a Band, Choir or Orchestra class. | |
31 | Spelling Bee | Cally Ann Meulemans | CallyAnn Meulemans meulemac@elmbrookschools.org | If you have a love of spelling words, this is for you! Students can participate in the WHMS School Bee without joining the club. See the attached flyer for more information. | Spelling Bee Flyer 23-24 |
32 | Student Senate | Courtney Kielczewski and Michelle Simons | |||
33 | Super Singers | Amanda Patino | Amanda Patino patinoa@elmbrookschools.org | Super Singers is an extra curricular choir at WHMS for 6th grade students who are interested in singing Pop, Jazz and Musical Theare. Super Singers meets Thursdays after school until 3:45 and is open to all 6th grade students, regardless if they are in Choir, Band, or Orchestra. Super Singers is not an auditioned ensemble; all that is required to join is completion of the registration form. | Registration Form Calendar/Information |
34 | Track 7th & 8th GR Only | Head Coach-Mark Losey | Mark Losey loseym@elmbrookschools.org | Opportunity to participate as a team with a variety of events to try. 7th and 8th grade only. Physical form required Parent meeting required - mid February Season starts in March and ends at the end of May | Information and Paperwork |
35 | Showcase Singers | Amanda Patino | Amanda Patino patinoa@elmbrookschools.org | Showcase Singers is an auditioned extra curricular choir at WHMS for 7-8th grade students who are interested in singing Pop, Broadway and Jazz music. Showcase Singers meets Tuesdays after school until 3:45 and is open to all 7-8th grade students, regardless if they are in Choir, Band, or Orchestra. | Audition Information Audition Sign Up |
36 | Wildcat Drumline | Mike Hernke | Mike Hernke hernkem@elmbrookschools.org | Have a love of percussion? Learn the art of being a member of a drumline. | |
37 | Wildcat Pride Club (7th & 8th Grade only) | Nichole Lahodik Peggy Riemer | Nichole Lahodik lahodikn@elmbrookschools.org Peggy Riemer riemerp@elmbrookschools.org | The Wildcat Pride Club's mission is to support students who are questioning and curious about different aspects of their identity as well as their friends who support them. | This club will meet on the first Thursday of every month starting in October. Students planning to attend can pick up a permission slip from Mrs. Simpson in Student Services or print a copy. NEXT MEETING April 4th! |
38 | Wildcat Yearbook Club | Amanda Patino & Kayla Simpson | Amanda Patino patinoa@elmbrookschools.org Kayla Simpson simpsonk@elmbrookschools.org | Take photos, create pages, and help distribute the yearbook to our WHMS community. | FINAL MEETING - PIZZA PARTY APRIL 17TH |
39 | Wrestling | Mark Losey - Athletic Director loseym@elmbrookschools.org | Open to all grade levels; boys and girls. End of Oct to mid Jan | Information and Paperwork | |
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