Clubs
Chippewa Middle School offers various clubs for students to participate in throughout the school year.



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Name of Club |
Brief Description | Teacher/Sponsor | Meeting Days |
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Art Club 6th Grade |
Interested in art? Art club gives you access to supplies and time to create with other students. We will draw, paint, and sculpt every Tuesday. No previous knowledge required, come to learn! |
Ms. Kanter
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Weekly: Tuesdays from 3-4pm for 18 weeks during the 2nd and 3rd quarter
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Art Club 7th/8th Grade |
Interested in art? Art club gives you access to supplies and time to create with other students. We will draw, paint, and sculpt every Thursday. No previous knowledge required, come to learn! |
Ms. Kanter | Weekly: Thursdays from 3-4pm for 18 weeks during 2nd and 3rd quarter |
| Book Club | Description coming soon. | Ms. Bloomfield | Bi-Weekly: Every other Tuesday starting in September and going until May (18 sessions) |
| Buddies Club | Buddies Club is an inclusive club open to all students in the school. Buddies Club promotes community and inclusivity among all Chippewa students through games, meeting new people, activities, and conversation. |
Ms. Zepeda Ms. King |
Weekly: Thursdays from 3-4pm. Starts in January for 14 weeks |
| Creative Writing Club |
Description coming soon. |
Ms. Rhoney | Weekly: Thursdays 3-4pm starting in September until May. (20 Weeks) |
| Chess Club |
Welcome to our Chippewa's world-famous Chess Club! Join our intrepid crew of budding grandmasters as they navigate the thrilling twists and turns of the 64-square jungle. Our chess club is where pawns dream of becoming queens, knights make their horses proud, and even the quietest rooks learn to rock the board. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just enjoy moving pieces around with wild abandon, our Chess Circus is the place to checkmate, chuckle, and chomp on snacks. |
Mr. West |
Weekly: Tuesdays from 3-4pm during Quarters 2 and 3. Beginning on October 22nd and ending March 18th |
| Chip Action News |
Chip Actions News is the news program for Chippewa! Join the cast and crew of Chip Action News to do special segments, write scripts, research topics, and more! |
Mr. Hylton Ms. Mandl |
In-person Weekly: Thurs from 3-4pm Recording: At home as decided upon with Ms. Mandl, Mr. Hylton, and students |
| Choir |
Choir is a vocal ensemble focusing on learning and performing music. |
Mr. West |
Weekly: Thursdays from 3-4pm from September 12th - May 15th |
| DIY Craft Club |
Do you like being crafty or doing do-it-yourself projects? In DIY Craft Club, we will be creating things and being artsy. |
Ms. Dean Ms. Shanahan |
Monthly: Thursdays 3-4pm • September 26, October 24, November 21, December 19, January 23, February 27, March 20, April 24 and May 22 |
| Game Club (Social) |
Do you like playing games with family and friends? We will be playing card games and board games weekly during the chilly 2nd and 3rd quarters. We will play a variety of games like Apples to Apples and Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza! Maybe even on of your own games! |
Ms. Dean |
Wednesdays from 3-4pm, 2nd and 3rd quarter. Nov, 20 • Dec 4, 11, 18 • Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 • Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 • Mar 5, 12, 19 |
| Game Club (Strategy) | Want to explore game theory and figure out the best way to win? We will meet weekly to play tabletop and strategy games to improve critical thinking and socialize with your peers. We will learn new games, new strategies, and have fun along the way! | TBD | TBD |
| Guitar Club |
Do you play guitar? Do you want to learn to play guitar? Join Guitar Club! We will learn to play single string songs and songs with chords! We have a few extra guitars that you can use, but it would be better if you brought your own! |
Mr. Hylton | Weekly: Wednesdays from 3-4pm starting in September for 12 weeks |
| Homework Club |
Need help with an assignment? Or just a quiet place to work or read after school? Come join us at Homework Club in room 123! |
Ms. Story Mrs. Kuczaj Ms. King Ms. Gamalinda |
Weekly: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 3-4pm for 34 weeks in Room 123 |
| Jazz Band |
The Chippewa Jazz Band allows students to perform music of many styles including traditional jazz, swing, latin, pop, and rock. All instruments are welcome! Students who are not enrolled in band or orchestra but are interested in joining, please contact Mr. Pisello. |
Mr. Pisello |
Weekly: Tuesdays from 3-4, October-May |
| K-Builders Club International |
Calling all quiet leaders! If you enjoy helping others and improving the world, this club is for you! We will build your leadership skills through service projects and provide opportunities to explore your interests and talents that will make you a great leader while having fun! |
Ms. McAvoy |
The 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3pm-4pm AND the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month during 5th and 7th periods. |
| Mosaic Mural |
Do you like to break stuff? Do you like being creative? Come help us beautify Chippewa by creating a tile mosaic mural! Make your mark on Chippewa by creating an art piece that will be enjoyed by the Chippewa community for years to come. |
Ms. Kanter Ms. Shanahan |
Every Wednesday from September 11th - April 30th |
| NJHS |
Candidates of National Junior Honor Society must possess characteristics in the areas of Scholarship, Character, Leadership, Citizenship, and Service. In order to be inducted into NJHS, candidates must have met all the requirements that were in effect during seventh grade and also meet the following requirements during the eighth grade school year. |
Ms. Radak Ms. Cohen Ms. Kelly |
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| Robotics Club |
This club offers a chance to work on a variety of new skills that you do not use in your everyday school career. Join us in creating and innovating a variety of technology and skills to make ideas and passions come to life. |
Ms. Hatta Ms. Koepke |
Weekly Wednesdays for 15 weeks starting Second Semester |
| Student Council |
Student council is an after school club for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Chippewa students. Our goal is to create a positive school community by promoting school spirit events and all-school activities. As a member of student council, you are a school leader and will be given responsibility to help create activities that make Chippewa a great place to be! |
Ms. Hatta Ms. Kuczaj |
Thursdays from 3-4pm starting September 7th. Room 137 |
| Variety Show |
Do you have a special talent that you do better than everyone? Audition to be the star of the Chippewa Variety Show. 6th, 7th, and 8th graders can audition with any talent for a chance to be in the Variety Show. Students interested in joining crew can keep an eye out for an announcement closer to the performance. |
Mr. Hylton Mr. Addante |
Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3-4pm in Room 139. Auditions are in December and the performance in February. |
| Yearbook |
Come help us design the yearbook and put it together. We take pictures and edit the content that will be published at the end of the year. |
Ms. Conti Ms. Salgado |
Meets every other Thursday after school from 3-4pm starting on September 21st |
