Arrow Club (School Newspaper)
Advisors: Bree Moran and Emily Morett
Art Club
Advisor: Alyssa LaPatra
Iroquois Middle School’s Art Club has open enrollment for all students, and there is no attendance requirement. The Art Club is responsible for set design for the school play, and various visual arts projects around the school. We occasionally complete our own projects as well.
Bookworm Club
Advisor: Jaquelyn Woods
Broadcasting/WIRO
Advisors: Frank Adamo, Heather Leader, Winn Huntley, Steve Wolfort
WIRO or Wired IROquois, is a student-run television station that provides the school with the morning announcements as well as other topical information, mixed with a good dose of middle school humor. Students are the on-air talent, run all equipment and write and produce taped segments as well as the daily, live shows. WIRO was started in 1998 by teachers Patrick McGrath and Steve Hanchar and has been dedicated to providing its student participants with a daily job that mirrors real-world expectations. WIRO has routinely graduated many students who, after their eighth grade WIRO experience, go on to college programs in broadcasting or production.
Culture Club
Advisors: Melanie Romer and Emily Morett
Drama Club
Advisors: Tim Solinger, Catherine Jantson, Winn Huntley, Laurie Farina
Drama Club draws students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grades to put on one show in the spring. The play changes each year. Auditions begin in November, rehearsals are December through March (including some Saturdays) and the performances occur on a Friday and Saturday evening, usually in late March.
French Club
Advisor: Gail Gibson
French Club meets monthly on “third Thursdays” for French cultural exploration including food, games, crafts, videos, etc. All French students are welcome. Visit the French Club website.
History Club
Advisors: Dave Ackley and Erin Baillargeon
Homework Club
Advisors: Kate Carroll
Homework Club meets on Monday in the Counseling Center. This is a quiet place available for students to come after school and complete homework. Snacks are provided.
Science Bowl
Advisors: Karen Postlethwait and Maggie McHerron
Students compete regionally in early March by answering jeopardy-style questions about science and math. They also build a race car that is powered by clean technology (dropping weight, solar or hydrogen fuel cell). Qualification exam is in November. The winning team goes to nationals in Washington, D.C.!
Ski Club
Advisors: Lindsey Redman
Ski Club is designed for any interested skier or snowboarder. As a school club, we go to Jiminy Peak in Massachusetts. Students are able to take lessons or ski/snowboard with a buddy. Ski Club runs from January through February (Friday nights, the bus leaves at 3:30 p.m. and returns at 10:45 p.m.). It’s a great time to get out and enjoy the slopes!
Spanish Club
Advisors: Kathy Caffrey and Shana Malkis
The Spanish Club explores various cultural topics (crafts, foods, movies, etc.) from the Spanish-speaking world. We usually meet twice a month from 3:15 to 4 p.m. Listen for club meeting dates on the daily announcements. Students may take the late bus home or get picked up by a parent.
Student Council
Advisors: Heather Miller and Alexa Brierley
Iroquois Student Council is a club to give students an opportunity to develop leadership skills by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. Student Council members help plan school events that contribute to Iroquois community and school spirit.
Ultimate Frisbee
Advisor: Deb Lee
Students meet before school in the IQ sports field or gym on Fridays before school to practice throwing, catching, running small drills, and playing mini games. Local adult players from Albany Ultimate Disc Association and high school members of the Nisky Ultimate team help teach and coach. Ultimate is a co-ed sport that emphasizes the spirit of the game where players make their own calls, learn conflict resolution techniques, and support social and emotional learning in a positive and inclusive environment. Ultimate runs Sept. through June. Find more information here.
X Country Ski
Advisors: Deb Lee and Lisa Reittinger
Yearbook
Advisor: Kate Carroll