Clubs

  • Academic Games - Math
    Mr. Millington & Mr. Coney
    Mondays & Wednesdays, Weekly, 4:05 p.m.-5:10 p.m.
    Math Academic Games gives students who excel academically to have a chance to compete and be rewarded for their accomplishments at the local, state, and nationa  levels. Academic Games tournaments challenge students to use higher order thinking skills in the subject of mathematical equations.

    Best Buddies
    Ms. Lowe
    Fridays, Twice a Month, 8:30-9:15 a.m.
    Building friendships, creating a place of belonging and helping the community.

    Black Student Union
    Ms. Truss & Ms. Robinson
    Wednesdays, Twice a Month, 4:05 p.m.-5:10 p.m.
    BSU aims to assist students of color in observing black professionals and identifying career paths of excellence through meetings, guest speakers, and community outreach.

    Campus Life
    Tom Luben, Sheryl Beach
    Wednesdays, Weekly, 8:30-9:15 a.m.
    Campus Life is a faith based club where students play sports, have fellowship, and eat a snack every Wednesday morning before school

    Cause 4 Paws
    Ms.Conant
    Thursdays, Twice a Month, 8:30-9:15 a.m.
    Learn about and help animals in need (local animal rescue groups).

    Cheerleading
    Ms. Robinson
    Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays; Weekly; 4:05 p.m.-5:10 p.m.
    Promoting school spirit and cheering our sports team to victory.

    Chess Club
    Mr. Tomaro
    Wednesdays, Weekly, 8:30-9:15 a.m.
    Learn the basics of chess. Board configuration, movement of pieces, and strategy will all be covered. All skill levels welcome.

    Debate
    Ms. Longobardi
    Tuesdays, Weekly, 4:05 p.m. -5:10 p.m.
    Prepare to join debate competitions. I am also not sure if we will meet before or after school and if it will be two days a week- one before school one after school.

    Drama Club
    Mr. Gonzalez-PinosMr. Gonzalez-Pinos
    Wednesdays, Weekly, 4:05 p.m.-5:10 p.m.
    Melpomene Drama Club will allow students to approach drama in order to help them express and accept themselves, being able to follow a series of creative and expressive activities dealing to an end-ofFY2024 premiere.

    Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
    Ms. HolmstockMs. Holmstock
    Wednesdays, Weekly, 4:05 p.m.-5:10 p.m.
    FCCLA is a national student-run organization that helps young men and women become leaders, participate in community service projects, fundraisers, and compete at district, state, and national leadership conferences. Check out flfccla.org or fcclainc.org for more information.

    Garden Club
    Ms. De Celles
    Wednesdays, Twice a Month, 4:05 p.m.-5:10 p.m.
    Club participants will dedicate their time and efforts to help make our school garden welcoming for all PPMS students, staff and visitors!

    HAM Radio Club
    Mr. Moore
    Tuesdays & Thursdays, Weekly, 4:05 p.m.-5:10 p.m.
    Working with the local radio club learning about communications and satellite tracking in our modern world. Technology and how it works will be the focus.

    Hispanic Student Union
    Ms. Feliciano
    Wednesdays, Twice a Month, 8:30-9:15 a.m.
    The Hispanic Student Union aims to bring people together by sharing knowledge of the many Hispanic cultures, learning about the impact of Hispanics through guest speakers, and providing community outreach.

    Jewish Student Union
    Ms. Crowley
    Wednesdays, Twice a Month, 8:30-9:15 a.m.
    Join the newly-formed Jewish Student Union at Polo Park Middle School, an inclusive place where Jewish students and others who wish to experience Jewish culture can come toether for conversation, celebration, and community.

    Minecraft Club
    Ms. Truss
    Wednesdays, Twice a Month, 4:05 p.m.-5:10 p.m.
    Minecraft club is where students who love Minecraft and problem solving can interact in a safe space with like minded peers.

    NJHS
    Ms. Stern
    Wednesdays, Weekly, 8:30-9:15 a.m.
    The Polo Park Middle School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society is a prestigious, invitation only, student organization that seeks to promote the five pillars - scholarship, service, leadership, citizenship, and character. Students who meet academic and behavioral requirements to apply for membership will be invited to do in the spring semester of their seventh-grade year.

    PPMS Chorus Club
    Ms. Beach
    Wednesdays, Weekly, 4:05 p.m.-5:10 p.m.
    We form a Chorus Club and practice for various events in the community

    Science Fair
    Mr. Stabler
    Tuesdays & Thursdays, Weekly, 4:05 p.m.-5:10 p.m.
    Help tutorial for the science fair (goes with the stipend position). Not really a club activity but falls under "clubs"

    Special Olympics
    Mr. HansonMr. Hanson
    Fridays, Weekly, 4:05 p.m.-5:10 p.m.
    Bowling and Track and Field for people with significant cognitive disabilities. Bowling Season started in June though the beginning of November. Bowling Practice Saturday Mornings at Green Acres Bowling from 8:30-10:00. Track beginss Middle of January through end of May; practicing Saturday afternoons from 1:00-2:00pm at Polo Park Track.

    SS Academic Games
    Mr. Rizzo
    Thursdays, Weekly, 8:30-9:15 a.m.
    Prepare for the competition in January

    Stallion Pride GSA
    Mr. Rizzo & Ms. Conant
    Fridays, Weekly, 8:30-9:15 a.m.
    This club provides a safe space for the LGBTQ+ students and allies. Weekly meetings where we plan activities and discuss issues related to the community.

    Student Government
    Ms. Gilman
    Tuesdays, Twice a Month, 8:30-9:15 a.m.
    Represent fellow students and enhance student involvement in the school

    Ultimate Frisbee
    Mr. Millington
    Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; Weekly; 4:05 p.m.-5:10 p.m.
    Ultimate is a noncontact, self-refereed team sport played with a flying disc frisbee. The aim of the game-Two teams compete on a playing field about the same length as a football field, but narrower. At each end of the playing field there is an end zone. Each team defends one end zone.