Advisors: <\/span>Niki Lattig<\/span> & <\/span>Kami Stoflinsky<\/span><\/p>\n Art club is for any student that enjoys art, even if you’re not in an art class.\u00a0 Join us to get those ideas going and the creativity flowing, make fun projects and enjoy the company of awesome artists at THE Heritage Middle School!\u00a0 Come to meet and hang out with HMS artists and work on awesome art projects!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Advisors: <\/span>Alicia Tremayne<\/span> & <\/span>Samantha Scott<\/span><\/p>\n Do you like to read? Do you want to meet other students who have a love of reading? Battle of the Books is a book club at Heritage that meets after school and during recess, 1-2 times per month. We read a list of 12 books that are also read by students at Memorial and Weaver. We study and discuss the books and then in May 2026 our schools hold a quiz “battle” where we answer questions about the books. Read, compete, have fun, and meet new people!\u00a0 Students can also read new books and discuss them at our club meetings without competing in the battle.\u00a0 Heritage will host the Battle of the Books competition this year in May.\u00a0 Be a part of the home team!!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Advisor: <\/span>Tammie Strawser<\/span><\/p>\n Please come and\u00a0 sign up in room 147 and bring a friend or two.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Advisor: <\/span>Lindsay Karaoglan<\/span><\/p>\n The purpose of Diversity Club is to provide a safe space for students to socialize, discuss things that are important to them, celebrate one another, and have fun! We put on schoolwide events such as Multicultural Day, Multicultural Friendsgiving, as well celebrating different cultures monthly!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Advisor:<\/span><\/p>\n Drama Club is an extracurricular activity for students in both grades 7 and 8.\u00a0 The purpose of the Drama Club is to learn about acting, play production, and stage work. Students will practice movement and improv acting at our monthly meetings after school.\u00a0 HMS also produces an annual play with auditions in December and a performance in February.\u00a0 Rehearsals for the play take place in January and February; during those two months Drama Club will not meet because of play rehearsals, but Drama Club members are encouraged to participate in the play, both onstage and backstage.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Advisor: <\/span>Niki Lattig<\/span><\/p>\n Provides a safe place for LGBTQ+ and straight ally students to meet, support each other, and discuss issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.\u00a0 We will have conversations on identity, gender, equal rights & social issues important to middle school students.\u00a0 Explore LGBT history & activism.\u00a0 Discuss personal struggles & successes in a supportive place.\u00a0 Improve anti-bullying & peace programs within HMS through projects & events.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Advisor: <\/span>Ashley Biedenharn<\/span><\/p>\n Heritage Harmony is a contemporary pop a cappella ensemble that rehearses on Thursdays after school. Auditions for this group happen in the spring for the upcoming academic year. Students will learn to sing without accompaniment, have the opportunity to sing solos, and create music using only the voice.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Advisor: <\/span>Matt Smith<\/span><\/p>\n Open to: All current band members, bass players, guitarists, and pianists.<\/span><\/p>\n Prerequisite: Ability to read music<\/span><\/p>\n Jazz is a fun, engaging activity where students learn and perform swing, blues, rock, and Latin styles of music.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Advisor: <\/span>Laura Tornes<\/span><\/p>\n MathCounts club is starting in November at Heritage.\u00a0 MathCounts is a national mathematics competition and club that teaches creative and critical thinking, and problem-solving skills using math in a fun way.\u00a0 We will meet on Tuesdays after school until 4pm beginning on Oct 28th in Mrs. Tornes’s Room 202. Our club will have a school competition in January and then a regional competition at Columbus State in February. All students are welcome to join, especially if you love solving math problems.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Advisors: <\/span>Kristen Geoit<\/span> & <\/span>Ashli Jasper<\/span><\/p>\n The organization serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. 8th graders complete an application process and those who are accepted will have an induction ceremony in February. The inducted members will attend meetings and complete individual and group service activities during the spring quarter.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Attention 8<\/span>th<\/span> Graders: Are you dedicated to academic excellence? Are you involved in clubs, organizations and sports at HMS? Do you spend your free time volunteering in your community? Are you a leader in your school and community? If this sounds like you, then you may be eligible to apply to the National Junior Honor Society. Take a look at our updated<\/span> NJHS<\/span><\/a> application for more details. Please speak with Ms. Jasper or Mrs. Geoit if you have any questions.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Advisors: <\/span>Emily Stout<\/span> & <\/span>Tammie Strawser<\/span><\/p>\n Choosing to be a Panther Ambassador is a fantastic opportunity to be \u201ctrue to your school\u201d by creating motivational experiences and leadership lessons which benefit our Heritage students and staff alike. Volunteer opportunities are designed for students to give back to our Panther community such as helping out at school events and saying The Pledge of Allegiance each morning. 7th and 8th grade students will also meet with one another monthly after school to focus on developing strong leadership and inspirational activities!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Advisor: <\/span>Matt Wheeler<\/span><\/p>\n If you love strategy, adventure, and a little friendly competition then join the Tabletop Game Club! Whether it’s classic board games (Monopoly, Life, Risk, Settlers of Catan), fast-paced card games (Uno, Euchre, Hearts), or role-playing adventures like Dungeons & Dragons, we have a selection to pick from.\u00a0 Everyone\u2019s welcome\u2014bring your own games to play with friends or just bring yourself and play one of the many games we have already!\u00a0 Meetings are every other week in the media center.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nBattle of the Books<\/b><\/h2>\n
Craft Club<\/b><\/h2>\n
Diversity Club<\/b><\/h2>\n
Drama Club<\/b><\/h2>\n
GSA<\/b><\/h2>\n
Heritage Harmony<\/b><\/h2>\n
Jazz Band<\/b><\/h2>\n
MathCounts<\/b><\/h2>\n
National Junior Honor Society<\/b><\/h2>\n
Panther Ambassadors (Junior)<\/b><\/h2>\n
Tabletop Game Club<\/b><\/h2>\n
Talent Show<\/b><\/h2>\n