• 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
    Location: Room 109

    Sponsor: 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:  Library

    Sponsor: Mr. Eickhoff

    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
    Location:  Track

    Sponsors:  Mr. Krimsky and Mrs. Cullen

    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 Room

    Sponsors: 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 816

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    Sponsors: Mr. Adlin

    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: TBA

    Sponsor:  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
    Competition: May 20th
    Time: 3:15 - 4:00 pm  
    Location: Library

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    Sponsors: 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 622

    Sponsor: 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 708

    Sponsor: 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 607

    Sponsor: 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 607

    Sponsor: 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: Library

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    Sponsors: 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 609

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    Sponsors:  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 707

    Sponsor: 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: Audion

    Sponsor: 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: Library 

    Sponsors: 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 107

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    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
    Location: Room 817

    Permission Slip 

    Schoology 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 109

    Sponsor: Ms. Schroeder
      

    MATH MADNESS
    Open to students who enjoy the challenge of solving math problems 

    Grades: 6, 7, 8
    Day(s): Wednesdays after school through the fall starting Sept 25th  
    Time: 3:15 - 4:00 PM
    Location: Room 610

    Sponsor: 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
    Location:  Room 817

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    Schoology 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 8th

    Schoology 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 119

    Schoology 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
    Location:  Room 817

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    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 703

    Schoology 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 Gym

    Schoology 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 after school  - Starts 09/12/2024
    Time:  3:15 - 4:15 pm
    Location:  Audion

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    Sponsor:  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 707

    Sponsor: 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:  Library

    Sponsors:   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
    Location:  Library

    Sponsor:  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
    Location:  Room 808

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    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 613

    Sponsors: 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: Library

    Permission Slip

    Sponsors: 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.