Clubs for the 2019-2020 school year will be updated regularly. Please check back!

African American Culture Club

The African American Culture Club is open to all students interested in learning more about historical and contemporary topics regarding African American students.

Day(s): Third Friday of the month

Time: 7:55-8:20 am

Location: Audion

Sponsor: Mr. Weeks

Art Club

Students will work independently and collaboratively on projects using a variety of media and techniques. Art Club will be available to the first 20 students who sign up outside of Room 107 every art club day. You must sign up every week to stay. If school is closed, art club will be made up on Wednesday the same week.

Day(s): Monday for Grades 5&6, Tuesday for Grades 7&8

Time: 3:15 – 4:00 pm

Location: Room 107

Sponsor: Mrs. Maikits

Community Service

Community Service Club provides opportunities for students to work together in service to school & community, to develop leadership potential, and to foster development of strong moral character.

Days and Time vary

Location: 815

Sponsor: Mrs. Wilson

Forensics

Forensics, in the formal sense of the word, refers to public debates or formal argumentation suitable for a court of law. Forensics at the middle school level, provides an opportunity for students to be involved in various forms of public speaking and compete at the Chester County Forensics Tournament in the spring.

When this club begins, additional information will be posted.

French Club

French club is open to all students interested in learning more about French culture and language in a relaxed environment.

Day(s): Thursday

Time: 3:15 – 4:10 pm

Location: 809

Sponsor: Mme. Braun and Mme. Blair

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. 

Day(s): Monday-Wednesday

Time: 3:15 – 4:00 pm

Grade(s): 5-8

Sponsors:

Mrs. Pettia – Mon, room 808

Ms. Kapadia – Tue, room 811

Mrs. Pettia – Wed, room 808

Mr. DiMarino - Thu, room 612

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.

When this club begins, additional information will be posted.

Mathcounts 6

Mathcounts is national middle school competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and engaging "bee" style contests.

Day(s): Tuesday

Time: 3:15 – 4:00 pm

Location: 812

Sponsor: Mrs. Long

Mathcounts 7/8

Mathcounts is national middle school competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and engaging "bee" style contests.

Day(s): Wednesday

Time: 3:15 – 4:10 pm

Location: 812

Sponsor: Mrs. Long

Math Madness

Math Madness is a weekly online math competition. Team members will meet once per week to compete during the Fall.

Day(s): Monday

Time: 3:20 – 4:00 pm

Location: 610

Sponsor: Mr. Gratton

Multicultural Club

The Multicultural Club provides an opportunity for students in grades 5-8 to meet every other week with other students who are interested in promoting awareness of and appreciation for different cultures.

When this club begins, additional information will be posted.

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.

Day: Monday

Time: 3:15 – 4:00 pm

Location: Library

Sponsor: Mr. Eickhoff

Prism

All students are welcome to discuss topics of social life at VFMS and ways to support each other and the VFMS community. Prism is a student-led club

Day: Thursday

Time: 3:15 – 4:00 pm

Location: Room 613

Sponsor: Mr. Hampton and Mrs. Hannigan

Reading Olympics

Provides an opportunity for students in grades, 5,6,7, or 8, who enjoy reading to meet every other week with other avid readers. Students will read books in teams and represent Valley Forge Middle School in a country-wide competition where they will answer questions about the books they have read.

Day: Thursday (every other)

Time: 3:15 – 4:15 pm

Location: Room 616

Sponsor: Mr. Ruggeri

Robotics 5/6

Students will be introduced to the concepts and technologies used in robitics through the VEX IQ system. Students will also experience problem-solving, communication, creative thinking, teamwork, and collaboration.

Day: Wednesday (Session 1 - Oct 23-Dec 18/Session 2 - Jan-Feb)

Time: 3:20 – 4:30 pm

Location: Room 610

Sponsor: Mr. Gratton and Mr. Sola

Robotics 7/8

Students will be introduced to the concepts and technologies used in robitics through the VEX EDR system. Students will also experience problem-solving, communication, creative thinking, teamwork, and collaboration.

Day: Thursday

Time: 3:20 – 4:30 pm

Location: Room 713

Sponsor: Ms. McDonough

Running Club

Running Club is open to any student in grades 5-8 with an interest in running. No previous experience is needed and all ability levels are welcome. Students should bring a change of clothes and sneakers for each club meeting.

Day: Wednesday (Sept. 25-Oct. 30)

Time: 3:15 – 4:00 pm

Location: Room 609

Sponsor: Ms. Young and Mrs. Busciacco

Science Olympiad Club

Team competition in which students compete in events pertaining to various scientific disciplines, including earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. 

Day: Tuesday

Time: 3:20 – 4:00 pm

Location: Room 704

Sponsor: Mr. D. Viviani

Winter Chess Club

Chess club is open to any students in grades 5-8.  The club is designed to give kids an opportunity to learn the game of chess, improve tactical skills, and enjoy competition against peers.  There are no tournaments or official competitions.  All levels are welcome. Club runs January-March.

Days: Tuesday – starting January 14^th

Time:  3:10-4:00 PM

Location: Room 817

Sponsor:  Mr. Prothero

Yoga Club

Yoga club is open to any students in grades 5-8. Yoga club offers students a chance to learn and practice yoga together. It is an opportunity to slow down after the school day to learn basic yoga poses which can help reduce stress and increase flexibility and strength. Students need to bring their own yoga mat. 

Days: Tuesday – starting January 14th

Time: 3:15-4PM

Location: Cafeteria

Sponsors: Ms. McGarrigle & Mrs. Vandegrift