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MIDDLE SCHOOLCOCURRICULAR PROGRAMS & ATHLETIC TEAMS

MS Clubs On Thursdays, students use their 30 minute community time to participate in clubs. Students have 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 offerings change throughout the year based on student interest. All- State Chorus Prep This club is designed exclusively for currently enrolled middle school choir students who want to take their singing to the next level. Together, we’ll work on preparing your solo, mastering your scales, and sharpening your sight-reading skills so you can step into auditions with confidence. Whether you’re aiming for top scores or simply want to grow as a musician, our supportive and focused sessions will help you shine on audition day. Anime Club Join our Anime Club for an incredible journey through some of the best animated storytelling ever created! Basketball Come to the outdoor courts and shoot basketball with your classmates (as weather permits). There will be indoor alternatives. Bead Club Transform colorful plastic beads into stunning works of art and useful items, like key chains, jewelry, magnets, etc. Discover the joy of crafting with Perler beads. Birthday Club Our club's goal is to recognize birthdays of all students and teachers throughout the year. We create signs to decorate lockers for students and doors for teachers. Board Games/ Walking Club Students will walk for exercise/pleasure on nice club days. We will play board games when inclement and/or cold weather occurs. Book Folding Club Creating personalized decorative works of art with books! It's a fun, relaxing and unique craft! Here are a few Book Folding Examples.

Calligraphy & Handlettering Club Use letters to create beautiful design and art. The beauty of hand lettering is that you can pick up just about any pen or pencil and get started. Card Game Club Do you like games of strategy, silly games of speed, or an old favorite like Uno? If so, join me for a club devoted strictly to card games - no boards, no die, no spinners - just cards. Checkers Club This is a club to practice and play checkers. Chess Club This is a chance to practice and grow your skills in chess. Cinema Club: Classic Movies This is a club to watch and discuss classic movies. Cinema Club: Space in Movies This is a club to watch and discuss movies related to space discovery. Color Me Happy Club Color your world. Find your happy place. We will spend the time coloring inside and our outside the lines as we spend our time using markers, crayons (or even your ipads) to color your cares away! DEAR Drop Everything and Read - Do you love to read? Do you want to put everything else aside for a bit during the school day and dip back into your page turner? Here's your chance!!! Disney Club In this club, we explore the best Disney movies.

Ethical Leadership Club Join Ethical Leadership, a student-driven club to explore real-life dilemmas! Learn how to lead with compassion, tackle challenges with confidence, and make a real difference in the world – starting with you! Perfect for future leaders ready to create positive change! Harry Potter Club Join the Harry Potter Club for a magical experience! We'll watch the iconic films, dive into discussions about Hogwarts houses, and test our wizarding knowledge with fun trivia games. Whether you're a Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin, there's something for every Potterhead to enjoy. Fantasy Football Club Boys (and girls) debating, analyzing, and proving their football knowledge through Fantasy sports. May the best statistical genius win! French Club French club is for 7th and 8th graders who are taking French. We will watch cartoons and do projects that celebrate the French language. Knitting Club Do you already knit? Do you want to learn to knit? We've got space for all skill levels. Come practice your craft. LEGO Legion Building with Bricks! Participate in free builds with Legos as well as in challenges! Junior Thespian Troupe Theater service organization attached to our upper school troupe, a division of a national honors society in theatre. Magic Club Club will teach magic effects with cards, coins, string, etc. for entertaining family and friends. There will be giveaways, special performances and magic.

Mind Break and Movement Take a break to the sounds of relaxing spa and jazz music, includes time to stretch and do chair desk exercises. Minecraft Education Edition Join us in the Dickerson Art Center across the quad for some fun Minecraft activities. We will use the art lab computers to play Minecraft Education Edition. You will be able to join each other's servers and decide if you want to build and create or battle it out for victory. More than Monopoly More than Monopoly is a way to unwind and make new friends within the world of tabletop gaming. Whether the game involves rolling the dice, cards or game pieces, a good time will be had by all. Scholastic Team Compete against your friends in academic team trivia that revolves around science, math, history, and art! Science Fair Club This is a SEMESTER LONG club for students who want to commit and enter into the Georgia State Science Fair. There will be a school science fair in December to see who qualifies for the next round in the spring. Student Ensemble Students are offered the opportunity to practice playing their instruments and reading music with their peers. This club is student designed. Ultimate Tic Tac Toe Students can play the game of ultimate tic tac toe, or spend unstructured time playing another game of choice. Water Color Club Come and relax while you paint with water colors. Write it out Club The WRITE-IT-OUT CLUB is a space to come together and work through journaling as a space for reflection through writing.

MS Teams and Affinity Groups Students also have the opportunity to be a part of affinity groups and teams which meet on Fridays or after school. Academic Team Join the academic team for challenging competitions in all subjects. Black Scholars Coalition The Black Scholars Coalition is a safe haven where students can celebrate identity, share experiences, and explore Black culture. Students participate in meaningful activities and dialogue, fostering diversity, inclusion, and cultural pride. Debate Team Explore the debate process and compete against other Middle Schools. Equestrian Team The Woodward Academy Equestrian Team in an off-campus team that allows the opportunity for experienced and beginner riders to compete against other schools and teams at their skill level. This organization allows students to experience equestrian competitions without the expense of owning a horse. All students must register with IEA (Interscholastic Equestrian Association) in August to be part of the team. For more information, contact eagleinfo@woodward.edu. Equality Alliance EA 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 Club Middle School Interfaith Club is a place for students of all faith backgrounds to come together as we share about our "uniquely cool" traditions and learn from one another. The MS Interfaith Club will also help lead assembly talks on special holidays throughout the year! Math Team Bright, cool students who want increased brain power! Nesher Nesher is a Jewish Affinity Group that provides a supportive community where Jewish students can connect, share experiences, and celebrate Jewish identity, culture, and traditions.

Robotics Team Looking for 7th and 8th grades with robotics experience in building, driving, or programming. Private Lessons Woodward Academy offers private one-on-one musical instruction on campus. Lessons are available for piano and voice, as well as woodwind, brass, percussion, and string instruments. Please direct inquiries to stephen.rotz@woodward.edu. Athletics Fall Sports Football Football is a no cut sport that begins in early August and ends in mid-October. All medical forms and physicals must be updated to attend practice. Please go to the Middle School Downloads page to find more information on the Middle School Fall Sports Cross Country Members run a two-mile distance at meets which are usually held on weekdays, with an occasional Saturday meet. This is a no cut sport for girls and boys. The emphasis is on individual improvement, so there will be a strict attendance policy to encourage as much practice time as possible during our short season. There will be an informational meeting for students the first week of school. Softball Softball is a girl’s sport and requires tryouts. Once school begins, practice is Monday through Thursday from 4:00 - 5:30. Rising 7th and 8th grade softball players are highly encouraged to attend the Woodward Softball Camp over the summer:: https://www.woodward.edu/summer-programs Please go to the Middle School Information and Downloads page to find more information on the Middle School Fall Sports Volleyball This girl’s sport has a season that runs from August through early October, with practices Monday to Friday. Matches are played on weeknights and some Saturdays. Please go to the Middle School Information and Downloads page to find more information on the Middle School Fall Sports Cheerleading

Cheerleading is a sideline sport open to boys and girls that requires tryouts for a maximum 20-spot roster. The season runs from April-October. Please go to the Middle School Information and Downloads page to find more information on the Middle School Fall Sports Winter Sports Wrestling Practice will begin in late October. Matches will begin after Thanksgiving with several dual and tri-matches on weekdays. Tournaments are held on Saturdays. All boys are encouraged to be a part of this no cut sport. The season ends with the Junior Chattahoochee Tournament held the last week of January. Practice is Monday through Friday from 4:00- 5:30. Winter sport information will be posted on the Middle School Information and Downloads page in September. . Basketball Tryouts for the girls and boys teams will begin in October. Everyone is encouraged to tryout, but there are a limited number of positions on the teams for girls and boys in each grade. The games are played during the week and on Saturdays beginning the first week in December. The season ends the last week of January with tournament play in early February. Practice is Monday through Friday from 4:00- 5:45. Winter sport information will be posted on the Middle School Information and Downloads page in September. Swimming and Diving Practice begins in mid-October. This team is open to both girls and boys but may limit places so that everyone on the team may participate in all the meets. Meets begin after Thanksgiving and are held after school during the week. The season ends the first week in February with the city championships on a Saturday. Practice is Monday through Friday from 4:00- 5:45. Winter sport information will be posted on the Middle School Information and Downloads page in September. Spring Sports Soccer Tryouts for the girls and boys begin in early February with a mixture of 7th and 8th graders on both teams. The season ends at the end of April. Practice is Monday through Friday from 4:00- 5:45. Spring sport information will be found on the Middle School Information and Downloads page in December. Baseball Tryouts begin in February. The team includes boys in 7th and 8th grade. Baseball concludes its season in mid-April. Practice is Monday through Friday from 4:00- 5:45. Spring sport information will be found on the Middle School Information and Downloads page in December.

Track All students are encouraged to join this no cut team for boys and girls. Practice begins in mid-February and ends in April with the city championship. Meets start after spring break. Meets are during the week and occasionally on Saturdays. Everyone is given an opportunity to compete in a track or field event. Practice is Monday through Friday from 4:00- 5:45. Spring sport information will be found on the Middle School Information and Downloads page in December. JV Golf MS golf has a boys and girls team. The team travels to practice sites. Tryouts begin in February, and the season goes through April. Practice is Monday through Friday from 4:00- 5:45. Spring sport information will be found on the Middle School Information and Downloads page in December. Tennis 7th and 8th grades boys and girls may try out for the MS team. Tryouts begin in mid-February, and the season ends in May. Matches are held during the week and on Saturdays. Practice is Monday through Friday from 4:00- 5:45. Spring sport information will be found on the Middle School Information and Downloads page in December. Lacrosse MS Lacrosse has a boys and girls team. Tryouts begin in late January/early February. Practice is Monday through Friday from 4:00- 5:45. Spring sport information will be found on the Middle School Information and Downloads page in December.