Clubs & Organizations
Students who are interested in participating in clubs must check with club sponsors for the list of requirements to join. Parent permission is required.
Speech and Debate Team
Sponsor(s): Carlethia Wharton and Lydia Fleming
Mission: We believe communication skills are essential for members to be honorable leaders in society. We support and inspire the Honor Society members on this team to use their communication skills to effectively utilize speech and debate for competition at various levels.
Meeting Locations & Times: Room 7-9 (Ms. Wharton's Classroom) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:40 am - 8:30 am
Chess Club
Sponsors: Rebecca Fant and Stoney Lane
Mission: To teach the game of Chess as well as allow for friendly chess competition between students
Meeting Locations & Times: Room 122 (Ms. Fant's room) on Fridays from 8:00 - 8:40 am
Gardening Club
Sponsors: Rebecca Fant, Gregory George and Margaret Perdue
Mission: To maintain the courtyard garden, learn about gardening techniques, and enjoy the outdoors
Meeting Locations & Times: to be announced on the morning announcements
Scottish Country Dance Club
Sponsors: Rebecca Fant
Mission: To teach the basics of Scottish Country Dance, spread cultural awareness, and have fun with friends!
Meeting Locations & Times: 8th grade pod then the gym on Tuesdays from 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Lady Gators
Sponsors: Shani Miller and LaToya Evans
Mission: Our mission is to inspire and guide young girls to embrace kindness, respect, and confidence by cultivating good manners and elegant behavior. We strive to create a positive and supportive space where members grow into poised, thoughtful leaders who carry themselves with grace and integrity in all areas of life.
Meeting Locations & Times: Room 6-6 (Evans' room) on Thursdays from 4:40 - 5:30 pm
Junior National Beta Club (application required)
Sponsors: Denise Hood
The Junior National Beta Club is to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership. It is to empower middle school students to grow academically, develop strong character, serve others and prepare for leadership roles in school and beyond.
Meeting times and dates: 8:00-8:40 am in Room 911, 1st and 3rd Fridays monthly or in the 6th grade planning room at the same time.
Sources of Strength (invite only)
Sponsors: Lauren Alexander
Mission: Our vision is to empower a well world. We provide exceptional training and curriculum for youth and adults, utilizing a strength-based and upstream approach to mental health promotion and prevention of adverse outcomes like suicide, violence, bullying, and substance misuse. Sources of Strength has a firm commitment to providing evidence-based programming that is responsive to local community context and needs.
Meeting Location & Times: 8:00 am - 8:40 am on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays in room 911. This club accepts staff and returning Peer Leader nominations for new Peer Leaders at the beginning of each school year.
Young Men of Garrett
Sponsors: Gregory George
Mission: The mission of the Young Men of Garrett organization is to inspire and empower young men to become positive leaders in their homes, schools, and communities.
Meeting Location & Times: Room 805 (George's room) on Mondays from 4:40 - 5:40 pm
