Art Club
Advisor: Katie Chwazik
Bookworms
Advisor: Jacqueline Ogden
In Bookworms Club, we meet to read and discuss our favorite books. Sometimes we read the same book, sometimes we read the same genre text and sometimes we read entirely different texts! We often complement our reading and discussion with some literature themed crafts. This club is whatever we want it to be! If you like reading, relaxing and discussing literature, then this is the place to be!
Debate Club
Advisor: Sue Stevens
Debate Club is an interactive academic program that helps students build critical thinking, persuasive public speaking, and active listening skills. Members research current events, learn to construct logical arguments, and take part in collaborative debates with classmates and teams from other schools.
EPIC
Advisor: Kate Leto
EPIC (empower peers, inspire change) is a community service club. We visit the Nisky NOW food pantry every Thursday and get bags ready for pick up. Once a month we visit the regional food bank.
French Club
Advisor: Lisa Bourassa
French Club is open to all students currently enrolled in French and is an opportunity to enjoy food, friends, crafts and activities that explore francophone culture. There is not a fixed membership and students are encouraged to come when they can.
Girls on the Run
Advisor: Therese Brigham
For over 25 years, families have trusted the experts at Girls on the Run to provide research-based tools, strategies and activities to strengthen their girls’ emotional and physical health. From navigating difficult conversations and setting healthy habits to cultivating an attitude of gratitude. The program will run from mid-September to the beginning of November, where the end goal is for all the club members to complete a 5K with their mentor. Girls on the Run is here for you and your girl!
Grade 8 Club
Advisor: Lindsey Redman
Grade 8 Club is designed for organizing full grade level field trips and events throughout the year. Student officer positions include president, vice president, treasurer and secretary.
History Club
Advisor: Dave Ackley
Are you curious about how ancient rulers lived, how epic battles were won or how your own town came to be? Join the History Club! We step out of the textbook to explore history through interactive trivia games, watching films, creating posters and projects, letter writing, celebrating veterans and having guest speakers. Whether you are a total history buff or just looking for a fun place to make friends, there is a place for you here. No boring lectures—just great stories and hands-on fun!
Iroquois Brick Builders (Lego)
Advisor: Kelsey Tremblay
Whether you love following instructions or creating your own designs, there’s something for everyone at Iroquois Brick Builders. Enjoy free building with unlimited creativity, or choose from dozens of LEGO sets to build and explore. Relax, hangout with friends and build something amazing each week. No experience needed, just bring your imagination! If you have any questions see Mrs. Tremblay in Room 241. Iroquois Brick Builders meets Wednesdays from 3:05-4 p.m. in Room 241.
Math Olympiad
Advisor: Jen Toohey
Math Olympiads is an afterschool club for students interested in math. The students compete in competitions against other math clubs, always trying to beat their personal score and help our team be more successful. This club is open to in grades 7 and 8 who are looking to challenge themselves. Our club enjoys being together and celebrates each competition by rooting each other on.
Nisky Buddies
Advisor: Laura Carroll
OVA
Advisor: Katie Chwazik
Principal’s Advisory Board
Advisor: Chris Adamek and Tom Fyvie
Principal’s Advisory Board is a group of students who serve as a voice for the student body. The advisory board works directly with the principal to provide feedback, share ideas and help shape school policies, programs and culture.
Science Bowl
Advisor: Karen Postlethwait
Students compete regionally in early March by using buzzers to answer jeopardy-style questions about all fields of science and math. The qualification exam is given at school in mid November (there are no make-ups for the exam). If the team wins the regional competition at GE, they earn an all inclusive trip to the National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C. at the end of April. At nationals, teams from all over the United States get to compete against each other.
Scribble Society
Advisor: Leslie Allegretto
Scribble Society is a creative journaling club where students can organize their thoughts, plan for the future, and explore interests through various journaling styles and memory keeping. Whether you prefer writing, drawing or crafting, join us to express your imagination. Bring your own notebook and favorite supplies. Additional materials will also be provided. We meet on Wednesdays in Room 131.
SeaPerch
Advisors: Ben Rudolph & Deb Andersen
SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Club students work with engineer mentors from the Knolls Atomic Power Lab to design, construct and test a robot in underwater obstacle courses. Students learn about the engineer design process and how to use math, science, technology and teamwork to solve real world problems. Teams compete in a regional SeaPerch competition in the spring.
Ski Club
Advisor: Lindsey Redman
Ski Club is designed for any interested skier or snowboarder with experience. We travel to Jiminy Peak in Massachusetts on Friday nights. Ski Club runs from January through February/March. We travel with Van Antwerp Middle School students and take two coach buses total. It’s a great time to get out and enjoy the slopes! Spots are limited and fill up fast. Info meeting dates and registration will be shared in late September on morning announcements.
Spanish Club
Advisor: Kathy Caffrey
Spanish Club is an extracurricular club that focuses on building language skills and establishing a better understanding of Spanish people and culture. We play language games, listen to Spanish music, celebrate holidays such as el Cinco de Mayo y el Día de los Muertos, enjoy Spanish cuisine and create crafts that reflect history and culture.
Tech Club
Advisor: Ben Rudolph
Tech Club is a time when kids can get together to socialize and bond over some technology related activities. Students participate in coding, woodshop, gaming, robotics and any other topics that interest them.