NMS Clubs and Activities
We have updated the Clubs and Activities Informational Page on the new NMS website under the Students & Families tab on our clubs and activities from the MPS website.
This section gives a description of the clubs/activities we have to start the school year. We will be updating this page with any updates as the year progresses with Winter and Spring Sports as well as the Spring Drama Show, etc.
The link is on our NMS website here: NMS Clubs & Activities
I will also attach the information below. Our Google Calendar here on the blog (at the bottom or to the right) will have the Clubs and Activities meeting dates as well.
Any questions about specific clubs or activities, please get in touch with the listed Advisor, or contact us in the Main Office.
Thank you.
Advisor - Ms. Tucker
Art club meets every Tuesday after school in the art room. Since there are so many after school opportunities offered to our students, art club members do not have to meet each time. It is an open door policy, and students sign in when they arrive. Art club is a chance for students to explore art beyond the general curriculum. Young artists are invited to participate in the cultural or seasonal art projects presented each time, or to work on projects they choose independently. Students may also work on projects for other subject areas with the support offered in the art room. We also have a student led Anime Group that meets at the same time for students interested in the art of Japanese cartooning. The first meeting for Art Club is Tuesday September 26, 2017 . Any questions contact:
BUILDERS CLUB
Advisor - Mr. Redpath, Mr. Candler, Ms. Borges
Builders Club will meet Wednesdays after school in room A100. Builders club is a community service club. It is the middle school version of the Kiwanis Club and is sponsored by the local Kiwanis Club. Our mission is to help students gain leadership skills while providing service to the community and stressing the value and importance of volunteering. Sign up at lunch or after school. Any questions contact:
DEBATE TEAM
Advisor - Ms. Conant
Do you like to voice your thoughts and opinions about current topics in our world? Do you want to learn how to best get those ideas across? If so, Debate Team may be for you. The Debate Team will meet after school on Mondays and Wednesdays starting Wednesday October4, 2017. There are two Debate meets each year and we will travel to two schools. The team is limited to 12 students, for more information contact:
FALL MUSICAL
Advisors - Ms. Beth Anne Young
This year’s NMS Musical Ciderella, Jr. is based on Rogers and Hammerstein's Tony Award Winning musical. Auditions will be after school the week of September 25th. Rehearsals are after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Students interested in helping out backstage should see Mrs. Young . The Crew will begin coming to all rehearsals in early November. Any questions, please contact:
FOREIGN LANGUAGE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Advisors - Mr. Michael (Russian) Ms. Laine (Spanish) and Mrs. Ward (French)
The foreign language after school program is a 15 week exploratory language learning opportunity for students in all grades at the NMS.The program meets weekly on Wednesday’s for a period of one hour and for a duration of 15 sessions. Students will spend 5 weeks learning each of the three languages taught at MHS giving them communicative skills in each language as well as helping them to discover which language they will most enjoy studying when they attend Middleboro High School. For further information, contact Mr. Sean Kinney (MHS foreign language department leader).
GSA CLUB
Advisor - Ms. Ciulla
Our GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) Club is a student/teacher led club at NMS. This club will help bring together LGBTQ and straight students to support each other and provide a safe place to socialize about sexual orientation and gender identity. Our goal is to provide support, build a sense of community, and take action to create positive change in the culture of our school. This club will will meet once a month, date and time will vary and will be announced.
For more information please contact Ms. Ciulla
INTRAMURALS
Intramurals for 2017-2018 - Application
Advisor - Mr. Thompson
Four sessions of Intramurals will be offered on Monday and Wednesdays and sometimes on Tuesdays for make-up dates to all students throughout the year. First session is Flag Football which will begin in October and end in November ( dates and times to be announced. The other sessions include Basketball, Floor Hockey, and Kickball/Dodgeball later in the school year. More information to come throughout the year. Please see or contact Mr. Thompson for further information.
MATH TEAM
Advisor - Ms. MacQuarrie
Math Team Meets every other Tuesdy starting October 10th in room A102. Math Team is available for 7th and 8th graders, It is great for students who are looking for a fun, challenging environment to explore Math. We will travel to other schools for two meets during the year. Please see Ms. MacQuarrie for further information or contact:
STUDENT COUNCIL
Advisors - Ms. Bonnie Hudson, Mr. Rothemich
Student Council is available to any interested students in all grades. Meetings for all grades will be held on Tuesdays to be announced once a month with other meetings for events as needed. Meetings are located in the 7th grade A cluster. We encourage students to be school leaders by raising awareness through fundraisers, food drives as well as helping students find ways to help out in their community. Additionally, planning of hat days, school functions, etc. Any questions please contact:
THEATRICAL PLAYERS DRAMA CLUB
Advisor - Ms. Weaver
The Theatrical Players Club will meet will meet every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday after school starting Wednesday January in the auditorium. This year's production Will be forthcoming. Any student who would like to be onstage or work behind the scenes during the production please see Ms. Weaver or contact her at:
TIGER TV CLUB
Advisor - Mr. Sean Siciliano
Tiger TV club is an after school activity that will start in October (dates and times to be announced) We get together every week and learn how to use digital video cameras, editing software and studio equipment. Students can find themselves working a variety of projects. In the past we have done claymation, interviews, short videos and even a monster movie. All NMS students are welcome to check it out but space can be limited. Attendance is important while we are filming projects.
Please contact Mr. Siciliano with any questions:
YEARBOOK COMMITTEE
Advisor - Ms. Walgreen
Yearbook committee meets after school twice a month starting in October in the Media Center. A small group of students are selected by Mrs. Walgreen to help create the Nichols Middle School yearbook. Jobs include taking photos, creating and editing pages, interviewing staff and students, writing, and promoting yearbook sales. Students will be expected to help take photos at school events and spirit days. Students who are interested should pick up an application from Ms. Walgreen in the media center. Any questions please contact:
Girls Soccer- Ms. McLaughlin
Boys Soccer- Mr. Paul Donovan
Cross Country- Ms. Gabby Charbonneau
Tryouts for Fall sports begin in late August and sports run through the end of October. Tryouts are open to students entering grades 6-8 with roster size varying between 17-22. All athletes are expected to commit to practices and games scheduled Monday through Friday during the season. There is also a $175 user fee due when selected for a team. Both soccer teams compete in the Massasoit League that includes teams from Norton, Dighton, Rehoboth, Bridgewater, Berkley, Freetown-Lakeville, Seekonk, and Swansea. Field Hockey has an independent schedule that has a mixture of middle school teams and freshmen teams primarily from the Patriot League and South Shore Leagues.
Winter Coaches: Girls Basketball- Mr. Powers
Boys Basketball- Mr. Russell
Tryouts for Winter sports begin in late November and run through the end of January. Tryouts are open to students entering grades 6-8 with roster size varying between 8-12. All athletes are expected to commit to practices and games scheduled Monday through Friday during the season. There is also a $175 user fee due when selected for a team. Both basketball teams compete in the Massasoit League that includes teams from Norton, Dighton, Rehoboth, Bridgewater, Berkley, Freetown-Lakeville, Seekonk, and Swansea.
Baseball- Mr. Thompson
Cross Country- Ms. Gabby Charbonneau
Tryouts for Spring sports begin in March and run through early June. Tryouts are open to students entering grades 6-8 with roster size varying between 12-17. All athletes are expected to commit to practices and games scheduled Monday through Friday during the season. There is also a $175 user fee due when selected for a team. Both basketball teams compete in the Massasoit League that includes teams from Norton, Dighton, Rehoboth, Bridgewater, Berkley, Freetown-Lakeville, Seekonk, and Swansea.
For further information on any school athletics, contact MPS Athletic Director, Mr. Ryan Sylvia, rsylvia@middleboro.k12.ma.us.
