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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: Friday (last Friday of month)
Time: 7:50 - 8:20 AM
Location: TBD
Sponsor: Mr. Weeks
*starting soon!
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 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Room 107
Sponsor: Ms. Jaggers
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 development of strong moral character.
Sponsor: Mrs. Wilson
Girls On The Run
Participants will attend practices and meetings twice a week at VFMS, beginning October 4 and continuing through December. Registration is $25 per student when using the code VFMS21 at checkout. Please register here and visit their website for more information: GOTR Southeastern Suburban PA (gotrpa.org).
Day(s): Mondays & Thursdays
Time: 3:20 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Outside
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: Monday-Thursday
Time: 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Locations -
Monday – Ms. Kapadia, room 703
Tuesday – Mr. DiMarino, room 612
Wednesday – Mr. DiMarino, room 612
Thursday – Mrs. Pettia, room 808
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.
Day(s): Monday, beginning in January, by application
Location: Room 613
Grades: 6-8
Sponsors: Mr. Hampton and Dr. Settle
Mathcounts 6-8
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 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: TBD
Sponsor: Ms. Mattioni (Gr. 7-8)
Math Madness
Math Madness is a weekly online math competition. Team members will meet once per week to compete.
Day(s): Wednesday
Time: 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Room 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.
Sponsors: Ms. Kapadia and Mr. Ruggeri
*currently not meeting
My School in Motion Club
Interested students will participate in activities to generate participation and enthusiasm within the school community for the goals of the ‘My School in Motion’ grant program. Walking or biking groups, organizing inter-school challenges, audits of walking and biking routes to the VFMS, talks from Transportation Planning professionals…and other creative activities.
*currently not meeting
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 PM - 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: 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: TBD
Sponsor: Mrs. Peffle
*starting soon!
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.
Sponsor: Mr. Ruggeri
*currently not meeting
Robotics
Students will be introduced to the concepts and technologies used in robotics through the VEX IQ/EDR system. Students will also experience problem-solving, communication, creative thinking, teamwork, and collaboration.
*currently not meeting
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
Time: 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Outside
Sponsor: Ms. Young and Mr. Adlin
Science Olympiad Club
Team competition in which students compete in events pertaining to various scientific disciplines, including earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering.
*currently not meeting
Speech and Debate Club
The Speech and Debate Club is open to middle school students in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th. The club 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. Event categories include: Debate, Discussion (Pre-cursor to debate), Duo Interpretation, Impromptu, Original Speech (Informative/Persuasive), Original Poetry/Prose, Poetry, Prose. Students may select a topic of their choice with the exception of discussion and debate. This club is a fun way to hone public speaking skills and develop self-confidence.
Day: Wednesday (every other)
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: TBD
Sponsor: Dr. Settle
*currently not meeting
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.
Sponsor: Mr. Prothero
*currently not meeting
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.
Sponsor: Ms. McGarrigle
*currently not meeting
