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MIDDLE SCHOOLCOCURRICULAR PROGRAMS & ATHLETIC TEAMS

MS ClubsOn Wednesdays, students use their 30 minute community time to participate in clubs. Studentshave the opportunity to be in a different club each quarter, allowing four during the school year.This is a time students can explore and expand their interests with their peers. Club offeringschange throughout the year based on student interest.BasketballCome to the outdoor courts and shoot basketball with your classmates (as weather permits). There will beindoor alternatives.Birthday ClubOur club's goal is to recognize birthdays of all students and teachers throughout the year. We create signs todecorate lockers for students and doors for teachers.Bloxels Game JamBuild your own video game without a single line of code. Design the characters, storyline, animation and gameenvironment using Bloxel Kits (pixel art).Board Games/ Walking ClubStudents will walk for exercise/pleasure on nice club days. We will play board games when inclement and/orcold weather occurs.Book Folding ClubCreating personalized decorative works of art with books! It's a fun, relaxing and unique craft! Here are a fewBook Folding Examples.Calligraphy & Handlettering ClubUse letters to create beautiful design and art. The beauty of hand lettering is that you can pick up just about anypen or pencil and get started.Card Game ClubDo you like games of strategy, silly games of speed, or an old favorite like Uno? If so, join me for a club devotedstrictly to card games - no boards, no die, no spinners - just cards.

Cars and Engines ClubWe learn about, discuss, and watch things to do with cars and engines in general.Chess ClubThis is a chance to practice and grow your skills in chess.Cinema ClubIn our club we have the opportunity to watch and discuss classic movies!Cinema Club: Classic MoviesThis is a club to watch and discuss classic movies.Cinema Club: Inspirational Sports MoviesThis is a club to watch and discuss inspirational sports movies.Cinema Club: Space in MoviesThis is a club to watch and discuss movies related to space discovery.Color ConnectionColor your world. Find your happy place. We will spend the time coloring inside and our outside the lines as wespend our time using markers, crayons (or even your ipads) to color your cares away!DEARDrop Everything and Read - Do you love to read? Do you want to put everything else aside for a bit during theschool day and dip back into your page turner? Here's your chance!!!Fantasy Football ClubBoys (and girls) debating, analyzing, and proving their football knowledge through Fantasy sports. May the beststatistical genius win!French ClubFrench club is for 7th and 8th graders who are taking French. We will watch cartoons and do projectsthat celebrate the French language.

Gardening ClubStudents will work together to grow plants and weed/ water the garden.History/Social Studies ClubAn overview of key figures and events that have impacted U.S and World History.Hobby Club(Sports Cards & Collectibles)Hobbyists will have an opportunity to interact with each other.Jigsaw Puzzle ClubStudents work together to complete jigsaw puzzles.Journaling ClubJournaling club will allow students time to think, reflect and set goals for themselves academically and socially.Journaling club also gives students the chance to unwind and gives them a place to write out all their feelings.Junior Thespian TroupeTheater service organization attached to our upper school troupe, a division of a national honors society intheatre.Just Dance!We will do Just Dance videos on Youtube and maybe choreograph some of our own Just Dance routines.KnitWitsJoin KnitWits and learn to knit or just work on your latest project in a fun, friendly environment!Knitters of all experience levels are welcome....beginners to advanced.Lego MuralsLets build a lego mural together. Precision and grit will be needed to get the job done!

Magic ClubClub will teach magic effects with cards, coins, string, etc. for entertaining family and friends. There will begiveaways, special performances and magic.Paper Football ClubPaper football at the lunch tables in the Dining Hall.Perler Beading ClubPerler beads are melted into works of art, key chains, magnets, etc.Piping ProjectLearn fluid flow engineering from design to construction of a tank system pumping water in an open system.Measure pressure, temperature and fluid levels with analog or digital instrumentation.Quarterback ClubIn this club you will learn the skills of playing the quarterback position.Reading Bowl ClubDo you love to read? Do you love to compete? If so, you should join the Woodward Academy ReadingBowl club!Rubik Cube ClubHave fun mastering the Rubik cube!Spanish ClubHave fun with the Spanish language through movies, cartoons, easy hand-crafts.Spike BallHave fun learning about and playing spike ball. Here is a video with basic rules:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc1pEqCGWnwSpirit ClubHelps build enthusiasm and spirit for athletic, performing arts, and student life events throughout

the year. The goal is to plan ways to improve student involvement and attendance. Will promote onthe wa spirit ig account run by the Upper School spirit club.Sports Trivia ClubDo you think you know everything about sports? Each week, you will be quizzed on your sports knowledge tosee how much you do or don’t know!Student EnsembleStudents are offered the opportunity to practice playing their instruments and reading music with their peers.This club is student designed.Tabletop Gamers GuildStudents will learn new tabletop board and card games, share game reviews, discuss the hobby in general, andaid in the planning of tabletop roleplaying games.Tennis ClubThe students will learn basic tennis skills and do hand eye coordination drills.Walking ClubWe will walk around our lovely campus and enjoy the fresh air while getting in some exercise!Wide Receiver ClubMembers will learn wide receiver skills and will periodically work with the QB Club.Wrestling ClubMembers will learn strategy, moves, and techniques.Yearbook ClubStudents will help create the MS section of the yearbook. Students will create spreads, captions, and takepictures.MS Teams and Affinity GroupsStudents also have the opportunity to be a part of affinity groups and teams which meet onThursdays or after school.

Academic TeamJoin the academic team for challenging competitions in all subjects.Debate TeamExplore the debate process and compete against other Middle SchoolsEquality AllianceEA works toward creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and equitable community for LGBTQIA+ students,faculty, and parents. We aim to sustain visibility and sense of community throughout the school.Interfaith ClubMiddle School Interfaith Club is a place for students of all faith backgrounds to come together as we share aboutour "uniquely cool" traditions and learn from one another. The MS Interfaith Club will also help lead assemblytalks on special holidays throughout the year!Math TeamBright, cool students who want increased brain power!MOSAICMOSAIC is formed for students of color to empower each other by giving fundamental support, resources,information, and for students to show their commitment to equality and their acceptance of others, regardless oftheir color. We work to promote diversity-equity-inclusivity, cultural awareness, and multicultural issues in theschool and the community. The group takes a stand against prejudice, hatred, and promotes an appreciationand understanding of tolerance of others and education for all.Robotics TeamLooking for 7th and 8th grades with robotics experience in building, driving, or programming.AthleticsFall SportsFootballFootball is a no cut sport that begins in early August and ends in mid-October. All medical forms and physicals mustbe updated to attend practice. Please go to the Middle School Downloads page to find more information on theMiddle School Fall Sports

Cross CountryMembers run a two-mile distance at meets which are usually held on weekdays, with an occasional Saturdaymeet. This is a no cut sport for girls and boys. The emphasis is on individual improvement, so there will be astrict attendance policy to encourage as much practice time as possible during our short season. There will bean informational meeting for students the first week of school.SoftballSoftball is a girl’s sport and requires tryouts. Once school begins, practice is Monday through Thursday from4:00 - 5:30. Rising 7th and 8th grade softball players are highly encouraged to attend the Woodward SoftballCamp over the summer:: https://www.woodward.edu/summer-programsPlease go to the Middle School Information and Downloads page to find more information on the Middle School FallSportsVolleyballThis girl’s sport has a season that runs from August through early October, with practices Monday to Friday. Matchesare played on weeknights and some Saturdays. Please go to the Middle School Information and Downloads page tofind more information on the Middle School Fall SportsCheerleadingCheerleading is a sideline sport open to boys and girls that requires tryouts for a maximum 20-spot roster. Theseason runs from April-October. Please go to the Middle School Information and Downloads page to find moreinformation on the Middle School Fall SportsWinter SportsWrestlingPractice will begin in late October. Matches will begin after Thanksgiving with several dual and tri-matches onweekdays. Tournaments are held on Saturdays. All boys are encouraged to be a part of this no cut sport. Theseason ends with the Junior Chattahoochee Tournament held the last week of January. Practice is Mondaythrough Friday from 4:00- 5:30. Winter sport information will be posted on the Middle School Information andDownloads page in September..BasketballTryouts for the girls and boys teams will begin in October. Everyone is encouraged to tryout, but there are alimited number of positions on the teams for girls and boys in each grade. The games are played during theweek and on Saturdays beginning the first week in December. The season ends the last week of January withtournament play in early February. Practice is Monday through Friday from 4:00- 5:45. Winter sport informationwill be posted on the Middle School Information and Downloads page in September.

Swimming and DivingPractice begins in mid-October. This team is open to both girls and boys but may limit places so that everyoneon the team may participate in all the meets. Meets begin after Thanksgiving and are held after school duringthe week. The season ends the first week in February with the city championships on a Saturday. Practice isMonday through Friday from 4:00- 5:45. Winter sport information will be posted on the Middle SchoolInformation and Downloads page in September.Spring SportsSoccerTryouts for the girls and boys begin in early February with a mixture of 7thand 8thgraders on both teams. Theseason ends at the end of April. Practice is Monday through Friday from 4:00- 5:45. Spring sport informationwill be found on the Middle School Information and Downloads page in December.BaseballTryouts begin in February. The team includes boys in 7thand 8thgrade. Baseball concludes its season inmid-April. Practice is Monday through Friday from 4:00- 5:45. Spring sport information will be found on theMiddle School Information and Downloads page in December.TrackAll students are encouraged to join this no cut team for boys and girls. Practice begins in mid-February andends in April with the city championship. Meets start after spring break. Meets are during the week andoccasionally on Saturdays. Everyone is given an opportunity to compete in a track or field event. Practice isMonday through Friday from 4:00- 5:45. Spring sport information will be found on the Middle School Informationand Downloads page in December.JV GolfMS golf has a boys and girls team. The team travels to practice sites. Tryouts begin in February, and the seasongoes through April. Practice is Monday through Friday from 4:00- 5:45. Spring sport information will be foundon the Middle School Information and Downloads page in December.Tennis7thand 8thgrades boys and girls may try out for the MS team. Tryouts begin in mid-February, and the seasonends in May. Matches are held during the week and on Saturdays. Practice is Monday through Friday from4:00- 5:45. Spring sport information will be found on the Middle School Information and Downloads page inDecember.

LacrosseMS Lacrosse has a boys and girls team. Tryouts begin in late January/early February. Practice is Mondaythrough Friday from 4:00- 5:45. Spring sport information will be found on the Middle School Information andDownloads page in December.