Clubs & Activities

• Who: Grades 6-8
• When: Every other Tuesday at 7:20 a.m.
• Where: Ms. Cox's classroom - W181
• How to Join: Sign up in EduTrak through Parent PowerSchool portal

SMS Builders Club is one of the many branches of the Builders Club service and leadership organization supported by Kiwanis. Builders Club and other Kiwanis groups can be found internationally. The club aims to create service-minded students and provide leadership opportunities for young people.  

Builders Club meeting schedule is located on the Builders Club website under the tab, "Meeting Dates and Service Projects."  

Go to the Builders Club Website

• Who: Grades 6-8
• When: Mondays and Thursdays from 2:20 - 3 p.m.
• Where: Room E160
• How to Join: Simply show up for a meeting

• Who: Students in GATE through Grade 8
• When: Fridays from 2:20 - 3:30 p.m.
• Where: Alternating Ms. Hymes' and Mr. Traynor's rooms
• How to Join: Simply come to a Friday meeting and students will be placed in a group if needed

• Who: Grades 6-8
• When: Tuesdays from 2:20 - 3 p.m. 
• Where: Room W189
• How to Join: All students are welcome - simply show up to a meeting!

Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Club at Stillwater Middle School is a safe and supportive space where students of all backgrounds and identities can come together to foster acceptance, understanding, and kindness.

The club provides an opportunity to discuss LGBTQ+ topics, promote inclusion, socialize and meet new people, and raise awareness about the importance of respecting and celebrating differences. Whether you're part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, the GSA is a welcoming place for everyone to share, learn, and support one another in creating a more inclusive and compassionate school environment.

• Who: Grades 6-8
• When: Tuesdays and some Thursdays from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
• Where: Mr. Schumacher's Room E131
• How to Join: Register in EduTrak through the Parent PowerSchool portal
• Fee: $65

Math Team is looking for hard-working, talented students who are interested in pushing themselves to solve challenging, competitive math problems.

Competing in teams of six students to solve individual and group problems, Math Team has a flexible practice schedule. The league the team competes in is designed to be a fun learning experience and a great opportunity to keep the more difficult concepts fresh and challenge students to learn more than they thought possible. Along the way, students create a community of support and inspire each other, working together to achieve a common goal.

• Who: Grades 6-8
• When: Meetings vary, taking place at 7:50 a.m.
• Where: SMS Auditorium
• How to Join: Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher are invited to apply. Applications are mailed home after the first semester. 

NJHS was established to recognize outstanding achievement in high school and middle level students. Students who join demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, citizenship, service, and character. Members participate in at least two service projects a year. To qualify for membership a student must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 and exemplify the qualities listed above.

• Who: Grades 5-8
• When: Monday through Thursdays from 2:30 - 4:15 p.m.
• Where: Weight Room 
• How to Join: Sign up online through Stillwater Community Education

• Who: Grades 6-8
• When: Wednesdays from 2:30 - 3:30 or 4 p.m. beginning Feb. 12 
• Where: Room E147
• How to Join: Sign up through EduTrak on the Parent PowerSchool portal 
• Fee: $65 co-curricular plus a $20 material fee

Science Club is for students who are inquisitive, fun-loving, hard-working, and interested in expanding their horizons and getting their hands into the science of the world.

• Who: Grades 6-8
• When: Mondays from 3 - 8 p.m.
• Where: Meet at the Pool Door before traveling to Afton Alps
• How to Join: Sign up through Stillwater Community Education

• Who: Grades 6-8
• When: Mondays from 2:20 - 3 p.m. 
• Where: Room S104
• How to Join: Arrive for the Feb. 13 meeting for info to sign up
• Fee: $20 per team 

Students are given an imaginary $100,000 to invest. The transactions that students make match the actual stock market values of the individual stocks. Students compete on teams in stock market clubs across the state, while Stock Market Club provides a fun and entertaining experience for students and at the same time, allows students to learn some important lessons about investing.

What is the Stock Market Game?

Students that participate in the Stock Market Game will be granted access to accounts that contain $100,000 (game $) that they can invest in the market. Over a period of approximately 14 weeks students will buy and sell stocks (or not!) and hopefully increase the value of their portfolio up from the original $100,000 (game $).

The Stock Market Game is a statewide competition that pits students of like ages against each other. Postings of rankings both regionally and by state are updated regularly so that participants can track how their portfolio compares to their competition's. The top-3 teams with the most equity in their portfolio (sorted by grade, region and state) may earn prizes and be eligible for the annual rewards banquet.

*Stocks are purchased at real time prices (time at which the purchase/sale was executed).

What does it meet & how much does the Stock Market Game cost?

Checks should be made out to "BestPrep". Up to five players can be on a team and the cost can be divided up amongst the players. Example: if there are two people playing they will each pay $10 - with checks made out to "BestPrep". 

*If there is any difficulty in payment in order to participate please notify Mr. Jurek

How to prepare for the Stock Market Game?

• Read the rules to the game
• Learn what a stock is
• Research potential stocks of interest
• Make a list of stocks you would like to purchase
• Congratulate yourself for engaging in lifelong learning!

Check out The Stock Market Game

• Who: Grades 4-8
• When: Fridays from 2:20 - 4:30 p.m.
• Where: Media Center
• How to Join: Complete this Google Form

Find more information on the SYNERGY club website. 

• Who: Grades 6-8
• When: During Advisory times 
• Where: Room S105
• How to Join: Email Advisor Boyd - committee is full for 2024-25 school year

The Yearbook Committee's primary purpose is to produce a 96-page book representing classes, staff, activities, and sports at SMS. Each year, yearbook students choose a theme, which is carried throughout the book in artwork, headlines and copy. They receive hands-on experience in photography, layout design, interviewing, writing copy, proofreading, and especially, in working together. The Committee also meets with the yearbook publishing company representative monthly to check deadlines.