Various clubs and student organizations are available to students at McClure. Meetings, times, and locations are announced on the morning broadcast, so always listen closely to find out when the club meetings will be held. Currently, available clubs and organizations are listed below.
School Clubs
Black History Club & Competition Team
Mission/Purpose: The Bowl seeks to deepen awareness of the vital role African Americans have played in our country's history.
Faculty Sponsor: Ms. Delaina Anderson & Ms. Jacki Wilson
Description of Planned Activities: The Black History Bowl is a fun, competitive, educational event for middle school students in the Atlanta area. Teams of 4-6 students will compete in multiple rounds of competition in January and February. Teams compete by answering various Black history-related questions in a fast-paced, buzz-in, quiz-style format. The questions include topics ranging from music and entertainment to historically black colleges and universities, political figures, quotes, sports figures, and STEM.
Intramurals:
Mission/Purpose: Our Intramural program allows all students to excel outside the classroom. We promote athletic and academic excellence, sportsmanship, character development, team building, and fitness.
Faculty Sponsors: Mr. Scott Hausdorf & Ms. Jennifer Smith
Description of Planned Activities: Intramurals allow students to participate in games & activities before school. An athletic program for our students is designed to promote quality sportsmanship, development on different athletic levels, character development, and decision-making. No dressing out is required. Proper shoes must be worn. Intramurals will be on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00-8:50 am in the gym & are sponsored by Mr. Hausdorf and Ms. Smith. Activities will vary depending on the number of students involved and the time of year. To accommodate more students, our Intramural program is organized by grade level. Mondays are for our seventh graders, Wednesdays are for the sixth graders, and Thursdays are for eighth graders only.
-Athletic shoes are required to participate. Crocs and foam runners are NOT athletic shoes. Students who do not have athletic shoes will be sent to the study hall (Theater).
-No food allowed in the locker rooms.
-Due to the choking hazard, gum chewing is not allowed.
Jazz Band:
Mission/Purpose: To provide advanced band students the opportunity to perform more challenging music and to raise their skill levels in a different musical style.
Faculty Sponsors: Ms. Ashleigh Rider & Ms. Sydney Maurice
Description of Planned Activities: Jazz Band plays both old and new! This club meets twice weekly and performs at concerts around Kennesaw and Atlanta. Rehearsals are on Tuesday/Thursday mornings from 8:00-9:00. Every 7th and 8th grade Band student is eligible to play!
Library Learning Commons Ambassadors (LLC Student Crew):
Mission/Purpose: The LLC Ambassadors are a volunteer service group that assists the LLC during morning study hall and homeroom. Applications are accepted through August.
Faculty Sponsors: Ms. Cara Harpin & Ms. Sharon Spurgeon
Description of Planned Activities: The LLC Ambassadors are a volunteer service group that assists the LLC during morning study hall and homeroom. Typical duties and responsibilities include assisting with check-in/check-out, delivering notices and holds to homerooms, preparing displays, helping students with computers, collecting books from the book drops, assisting with Book Fairs, shelving books, and keeping our plants alive. More information will be available on the LLC website.
Maverick Makers:
Mission/Purpose: Maverick Makers is a club for creative students who enjoy crafting, building things, 3D printing, and coding.
Faculty Sponsors: Ms. Cara Harpin
Description of Planned Activities: Are you creative? Do you like to craft or build things? Are you interested in 3D printing or coding? If you answered "Yes!" to any of these questions, you should join the Maverick Makers! Thanks to TLS, you can still do the activity alone if you can't attend a meeting! We'll have different activities and challenges in modules that we'll work through together and independently. You can do as many or as few activities as you'd like. Announcements regarding materials and supplies will be made in CTLS. Supplies will be available for free. See the LL website for more information. Optional meetings are held on Monday mornings at 8:15 in the LLC.
McClure Chamber Sound:
Mission/Purpose: The Chamber Orchestra is an audition-based (6-8 graders) ensemble for dedicated orchestra students who are committed to developing musical skills beyond the standard middle school curriculum. The ensemble provides students with opportunities to refine advanced ensemble techniques, pursue musical excellence, and develop leadership through challenging repertoire and high-quality performances. Chamber Orchestra members represent the orchestra program by performing at school ceremonies, special events, community outreach events, and recruitment activities, while serving as role models who inspire younger students to become lifelong musicians.
Faculty Sponsor: Ms. Na Seo
Description of Planned Activities: The Chamber Orchestra meets every Wednesday from 7:45–8:50 a.m. and additional Fridays as needed throughout the school year. Members will: Rehearse and prepare advanced chamber orchestra literature. Perform at school ceremonies and special events. Represent the orchestra program at community and school functions. Perform for Rising 6th Grade events and other recruitment activities. Present a holiday/Christmas performance. Provide musical performances whenever orchestra representation is requested by the school or community.
McClure Drama Company:
Mission/Purpose: The McClure Drama Company produces a yearly musical, allowing students to expand their singing, acting, and dancing talents. We also provide opportunities for students to work backstage on all aspects of the production, including set design, stage management, costuming, hair & makeup, and promotion.
Faculty Sponsors: Ms. Missy Burchette, Ms. Clare Crowe, Mr. Paul Gandolfo, Ms. Jennifer Heyser, Ms. Valerie Hodge & Mr. Nic Johnson
Description of Planned Activities: McClure Drama Company puts on a fantastic production every year! This after-school opportunity allows students to sing, dance, and act to their heart's content! This year's production will be Willy Wonka Jr. Auditions will be held in August, and rehearsals will begin in September. There will be four shows in late January. A second show will be announced later in the year.
McClure Stitch Club:
Mission/Purpose: Through crochet and knit projects, we aim to combine skills, friendship, and a passion for crafting.
Faculty Sponsor: Ms. Apiphany Fleming
Description of Planned Activities: We meet Mondays from 4:30 to 5:30 in the LLC. We will fellowship as we create crafts! If needed, experienced students and the sponsor are willing to teach the basics of crochet and knitting to students new to the crafts. Students will pick a project to work on! Each week, students will work on their W.I.P.S. works in progress. We would like to incorporate a philanthropic project in which students make hats or plushies to donate to shelters or the children's hospital in Kennesaw.
National Junior Honor Society:
Mission/Purpose: This invitation-only honor society focuses on developing members' character, leadership, citizenship, scholarship, and service.
Faculty Sponsor: Ms. Renate Davis
Description of Planned Activities: Membership comprises students who have demonstrated academic excellence. Invitations are sent to eligible sixth— and seventh-grade students each spring, followed by an induction ceremony. Multiple volunteer opportunities are available across various service areas, including the annual canned food drive. Additional opportunities are being added this year.
International Junior Thespian Society:
Mission/Purpose: The International Junior Thespian Society is an honor organization that recognizes and celebrates the achievements of students involved in the McClure Middle School's theatre program.
Faculty Sponsor: Mr. Paul Gandolfo
Description of Planned Activities: The IJTS provides opportunities for young thespians to develop their performance skills, learn about all aspects of theatre production, and engage with a community of peers who share their passion for the performing arts. The society encourages creativity, collaboration, and leadership, fostering a supportive environment where students can grow as performers and individuals. Membership in the National Junior Thespian Society is a mark of distinction and a testament to a student's dedication to theatre. Membership is open to students who have earned five points (fifty hours) of service to the theater community. See our Legally Blonde blog for more information.
News Team:
Mission/Purpose: The McClure News Team will produce and air the daily announcements via IPTV.
Faculty Sponsors: Mr. Paul Gandolfo & Mr. Scott Hausdorf
Description of Planned Activities: News Team members check in with their homeroom each day they are assigned to the TV studio and then report to the LLC. We have students who are on-air announcers and students who work behind the scenes on the technical aspects of broadcast.
Student Organizations
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes):
Mission/Purpose: FCA is a student-led, Christian gathering open to all students, a place for friends, fun, and faith. Our purpose is to bring students together to pursue the Christian faith and build friendships with each other.
Faculty Monitor: Ms. Christy Ussery
Description of Planned Activities: Every week, we play intramural-type games and listen to a student pastor from a local church. FCA students participate in service projects to support McClure students and faculty in need.
- FCA meets in the gym on Friday mornings from 8:15 to 8:50.
