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Clubs & Activities for 2024-25
Most permission forms can be found in Room 118, which is the office by the back circle entrance.
Questions about a club? See sponsor info below each one.
Interested in a club that is not listed? Talk to a principal and find a sponsor to host meetings.Please check back often and listen to announcements as this information will change during the 2024-2025 school year.
VALLEY FORGE TV (VFTV)
Open to students interested in running and presenting morning announcements during homebase.Grades: 6, 7, 8
Day(s): varies
Time: before HB
Runs: All Year
Location: Room 109Sponsor: Ms. Schroeder
NEWSPAPER CLUB
Newspaper Club is open to any student with an interest in learning how to seek news stories, complete interviews, gather facts, and compose news articles to be published in our school newspaper, The Forger. Students are expected to, use multiple resources to write about school events as assigned, properly complete the editing, revising, and saving process, and meet all deadlines for rough and final drafts.Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day: Monday (Starts End of Sept) after school
Time: 3:15 - 4:00 pm
Location: LibrarySponsor: Mr. Eickhoff
FIELD HOCKEY CLUB
VFMS Field Hockey Club is available for students who are interested in joining the Field Hockey team in 7th or 8th Grade but are unsure how to play? This field hockey club is for those who want to develop an understanding of the game. You will be taught basic stick, and ball, handling skills. If you already know how to play, feel free to join the fun!Grades: 6, 7
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 3:15 - 4:00 pm
Runs: After April 23rd
Location: Room 111Sponsors: Ms. Cataldi
WRESTLING CLUB
Wrestling Club is available for those who would like to be introduced to the sport of wrestling, this club is for you! Students who participate will experience the sport and have other opportunities to learn about the Valley Forge Middle School Wrestling Team.Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Days: November 6, 7, 12, and 13 (ends after Nov 13)
Time: 3:15 - 4:00 pm
Location: Rock Wall Gym (Next to the small gym)Sponsors: Mr. Ryan
CLIMBING CLUB
Open to students who are interested in climbing the high wall with peers. Must be focused on safety first!Grades: 7, 8
Day: Friday
Time: 3:15 - 4:20 am
Location: Wrestling RoomSponsors: Mr. Ryan
SAVE THE PLANET CLUB
Open to students who are interested in helping the environment, recycling, picking weeds, and other green activities.Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:15 - 4:00 am
Location: Room 816Sponsors: Mr. Adlin
RUNNING CLUB (full for Fall 2024)
Running Club is available for students who are enthusiastic about running and who want to learn more about the activity. Students who participate will join other passionate runners and even have opportunities to compete with students from other schools.Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Days: Mon - Thurs after school
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Runs: fall season
Location: TrackSponsors: Mr. Krimsky and Mrs. Cullen
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE and STAGE CREW for THE LION KING
The VFMS school performance is open to grades on a rotating basis: grades 7 and 8 one year and 5th and 6th the next. This activity is not only for students interested in performing. There are also opportunites to work on the stage crew behind the scenes (light, sound, sets, deck, and more!).
Performance dates are usually in MarchGrades: 7, 8 for 2025 and 5, 6 for 2026
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Runs: Winter
Location: AuditoriumSponsors: Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Buoso, Mrs. Daniel, Mrs. Dayton
DECA CLUB
The DECA after-school program is designed to develop essential skills in communication, teamwork, and innovation. Through engaging lessons and hands-on activities, the club aims to build students’ confidence, creativity, and leadership abilities, preparing them for challenges they will face in high school and beyond.Grades: 7, 8
Day(s): Nov 25th, Dec 2nd, Dec 4th, Dec 9th, and Dec 11th
Time: 3:20- 3:50
Location: TBASponsor: Mrs. Seiders
KNOWLEDGE BOWL
The Knowledge Bowl is a day-long academic quiz bowl competition for students in grades 6-8. Middle school students compete in a "college-bowl" format where students answer challenging questions from a variety of categories, including the following: literature, math, science, American and world history, geography and contemporary events.Grades: 6, 7, 8
Day: Tuesdays starting March 25th
Time: 3:15 - 4:00 pm
Runs: March 25th to the Competition on May 20th
Location: LibrarySponsors: Mrs. Van Thuyne
YOGA CLUB
Yoga Club is open to all students interested in those that want to improve focus and concentration, build strength and flexibility, boost confidence, and reduce stress. No experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm!Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day: Tuesdays and Thursdays after school beginning March 18th
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Location: Rock Wall Gym (Next to the small gym)Sponsor: Ms. Arti
VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT CLUB
The Video Game Development Club is a self-directed club open to students in grades 5-8 with an interest in coding and designing using Scratch and Alice. This club will also feature elements of game design, include story-boarding and artwork.Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day: Wednesdays after school beginning March 19th
Time: 3:15 - 4:00 pm
Location: Room 622Sponsor: Mrs. Olsen
FINANCIAL LITERACY CLUB
The VFMS Financial Literacy and Investment Club is open to any student in Grades 5-8 with an interest in learning more about basic financial concepts and how to invest in the stock market. The club will be run by student representatives from the Conestoga Investment Club, who will craft lesson plans for each club meeting. This club will be a fun and informative way to learn about saving and investing and will include a stock market simulation game.Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day(s): Every Other Wednesday beginning 10/23
Time: 3:15-4:15
Location: 801 or 708Sponsor: Mr. Holmes, Mr. Diamond, and the Conestoga Investment Club
6th GRADE MATH COUNTS
Open to students who love math and figuring out new ways to solve challenging problems.Grade: 6
Day: Tuesdays after school
Time: 3:15 - 4:00 pm
Location: Room 607Sponsor: Ms. Mattioni
7th & 8th GRADE MATH COUNTS
Open to students who love math and figuring out new ways to solve challenging problems.Grades: 7, 8
Day: Thursdays after school
Time: 3:15 - 4:00 pm
Location: Room 607Sponsor: Ms. Mattioni
WRITING CLUB
Open to all students who have a strong interest in writing.Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day: Every other Tuesday starting October 22nd
Time: 7:45-8:15 am
Location: LibrarySponsors: Mrs. Van Thuyne and Mrs. Tuffner
GEOGRAPHY CLUB
The Geography Club is open to all students with an interest in learning about world geography, specifically, countries, topography, and culture.Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day(s): Wednesday after school (November – February)
Time: 3:15 - 4:00 PM
Location: Room 609Sponsors: Mr. Krimsky
AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE & DIVERSITY CLUB
The African American Culture Club is open to all students interested in learning more about historical and contemporary topics regarding African American and students of all cultures.Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day: Thursdays (1st & 3rd of every month) before school
Time: 7:50 - 8:20 AM
Location: Room 707Sponsor: Mr. Weeks, Mrs. Timmins, and Ms. Davison
ASIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE CLUB
The Asian American Heritage Club is open to all students interested in learning and sharing more about Asian cultures and events.Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day: Thursdays starting September 19th
Time: Activity Period
Location: AudionSponsor: TBD
SLAM CLUB
SLAM is a club at VFMS that stands for Student Leaders’ Antiracist Movement. It is an organization that has been running at Conestoga for the past five years. SLAM at VFMS will provide students with a safe and age-appropriate opportunity to build knowledge and awareness of race and its role in our identities, history, society, and culture. It will provide a supportive place for students to ask questions, gain context, seek understanding, and form their own opinions.Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day: Every other Tuesday before school
Time: 7:50 - 8:20 am
Location: LibrarySponsors: Mrs. Peffle, Mrs. Davison, and Mr. Weeks
ART CLUB
Open to students interested in art.Grades: 7, 8
Day: Mondays (will meet on Tuesday if school is closed Monday) after school - Starts 09/16/24
Time: 3:15 - 4:00 pm
Location: Room 107Permission Slip
Sponsor: Ms. Jaggers
6th GRADE ROBOTICS CLUB (full for 2024-2025)
Open to 6th grade students interested in robotics. Begins in January.Grade: 6 (if there are spots available, club will open up to 5th grade)
Day(s): Tuesdays
Time: 3:15 - 4:00 PM
Runs: Winter
Location: Room 817Schoology Code: 4HFX-4VT2-JRQFJ
Sponsor: Mr. Prothero
7th and 8th GRADE ROBOTICS CLUB
Open to students interested in robotics. Begins week of 10/14.Grades: 7, 8
Day(s): Monday's after school
Time: 3:15 - 4:00 PM
Location: Room 109Sponsor: Ms. Schroeder
MATH MADNESS
Open to students who enjoy the challenge of solving math problemsGrades: 6, 7, 8
Day(s): Wednesdays after school through the fall starting Sept 25th
Time: 3:15 - 4:00 PM
Location: Room 610Sponsor: Mr. Gratton
24 GAME CLUB
24 Game Club is open to all students interested in this famous math facts competition.
How to play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR6O3QdUWtk
The first meeting is usually in late fall or early winter when the weather gets colder.
Listen for announcements for updates.Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day: Tuesday mornings before school
Time: 7:50 - 8:20 am
Runs: All year
Location: Room 817Schoology Code: ZVG3F-ZKPTT
Sponsor: Mr. Prothero
FRENCH CLUB
Open to students interested in learning French or about French-speaking cultures. French Club meets to do fun language and/or cultural activities. Students also have the opportunity to try French treats, which is why there is a fee of $20.Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day(s): Thursday after school/once a month
Time: 3:15-4:00
Location: 809 for 5th and 6th, 115 for 7th and 8thSchoology Code: 9CPP-94NW-6NPBK
Sponsor: Madame Strouse (115) and Madame Braun (809)
BROWN BAG SPANISH CLUB
Open to students interested in speaking Spanish in a friendly, real-world environment.Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day(s): Twice a month on Thursdays
Time: lunch
Location: FCS room 119Schoology Code: 9CPP-94NW-6NPBK
Sponsor: Srta. Kapadia, Sra. Blair, and Sra. Koschmeder
CHESS CLUB (full for 2024-2025)
Chess Club is open to all students interested in chess. There are NO official tournaments.
The first meeting is usually December or January when the weather gets colder.Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day: Mondays
Time: 3:15 - 4:00 PM
Runs: Winter
Location: Room 817Permission Slip
Schoology Code: 2PDS-2FSM-V8T9C
Sponsor: Mr. Prothero
ANIME CLUB
Anime Club is a place where students can talk about, draw, and watch anime. An approved anime clip will play during club time and students can create mini manga and discuss the clips.Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day(s): Tuesday after school
Time: 3:15 - 4:00 PM
Location: Room 703Schoology Code: BGXR-GV7H-NN3RC
Sponsor: Ms. Kapadia
CHEER CLUB
Club is available for students in grades 5-8 who are interested in learning and enhancing their cheerleading abilities. Skills in this club will include stunting, jumping, and sideline cheers.Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day(s): Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 PM
Location: Wrestling GymSchoology Code: VPT5-ZHRP-Q6JRG
Sponsor: Mrs. Rhodes
COMEDY CLUB
Comedy club is open to all students interested in learning and practicing the art of stand-up comedy.Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Runs: All year
Location: AudionSponsor: Mr. Hoffman
BIBLE CLUB
Bible Club is open to any students with an interest in discussing the Bible. Bible Club is a student-led club.Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day(s): Every other Tuesday (1st and 3rd Tuesday) before school
Time: 7:50 - 8:20 am
Location: Room 707Sponsor: Mr. Weeks
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB
Tabletop roleplaying club is open to anyone who is interested. Club activities include creative story telling and playing role-playing games, such as DnD.Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Location: LibrarySponsors: Mrs Davison and Mrs. Terlecki
COMMUNITY SERVICE/BUILDERS CLUB
Community Service Club provides opportunities for students to work together in service to school & community, to develop leadership potential, and to foster the development of a strong moral character.Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day: Every other Wednesday before school
Time: 7:45 - 8:20 am
Runs: All Year
Location: LibrarySponsor: Ms. Inch
HOMEWORK CLUB
Homework club provides an opportunity for students to do their work in the school environment with the support of a teacher and access to valuable resources for work completion.Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day: Monday-Thursday after school
Time: 3:15 - 4:00 pm
Runs: All Year
Location: Room 808Permission Slip
Sponsor Mrs. Pettia
JUNIOR MODEL UN
Junior Model UN is an academically challenging club that introduces students to the world of international relations and diplomacy. The application process begins in late-November and meetings for selected students will begin in December.Grades: 6, 7, 8
Day(s): Wednesdays, beginning in January, by application
Time: 3:15 - 4:00 pm
Location: Room 613Sponsors: Dr. Hampton and Mrs. Pettia
READING OLYMPICS
Open to all students who have a strong interest in reading and discussing all types of books!Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
Day: Mondays starting October 7th
Competition: Early April
Time: 7:45-8:15 am
Location: LibrarySponsors: Mrs. Van Thuyne and Mrs. Davison and Mrs. Howard
Most permission forms can be found in Room 118, which is the office by the back circle entrance.Interested in a club that is not listed? Talk to a principal and find a sponsor to host meetings.
