
{"id":1093,"date":"2026-01-21T14:07:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T14:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hcsd-dev.hboe.org\/ms\/?post_type=memorial&#038;p=1093"},"modified":"2026-04-10T12:09:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T12:09:34","slug":"clubs-activities","status":"publish","type":"memorial","link":"https:\/\/www.hilliardschools.org\/ms\/memorial\/clubs-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Clubs and Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The purpose of clubs and extracurricular activities at Hilliard Memorial Middle School is to provide students with learning opportunities in various venues outside the classroom, thus offering them experiences to grow as an individual.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1\">Battle of the Books:<\/h3>\n<p>Advisor(s):\u00a0Mrs. Gingerich<br \/>\nOpen to: Any MMS student<br \/>\nPrerequisite: None<br \/>\nWhen and where we meet: Lunch time in the media center<\/p>\n<p>Battle of the Books is a reading competition between Hilliard middle schools. Teams of no more than 5 students read 12 titles chosen by media specialists and then go head to head with other teams answering questions about the books they read.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2\">Blue Notes:<\/h3>\n<p>Advisor(s):\u00a0Ms. Burkett\u00a0and\u00a0Mr. Witt<br \/>\nOpen to: Any MMS student<br \/>\nPrerequisite: Currently enrolled in choir class<br \/>\nWhen and where we meet: TBD after school<\/p>\n<p>The Blue Notes are an A Capella group that is open to MMS Choir members who like to sing or perform vocal percussion. Blue Notes will perform a variety of Cappella arrangements of popular music. Blue Notes performs at all of the MMS Choir Concerts as well as extra performances throughout the year, including Hilliard Idol.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2\">Gaming Club:<\/h3>\n<p>Advisor(s):\u00a0Mr. Friedman<br \/>\nOpen to: Any MMS student<br \/>\nPrerequisite: None<br \/>\nWhen and where we meet: 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of each month after school<\/p>\n<p>Gaming Club is an after school group that meets to learn competitive gaming skills, learn about and play a variety of video games, and connect with others over a love of gaming.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2\">HOPE\/Kindness Konnection:<\/h3>\n<p>Advisor(s):\u00a0Mrs. Sigmund\u00a0and\u00a0Mrs. Dowrey<br \/>\nOpen to: Any MMS student<br \/>\nPrerequisite: None<br \/>\nWhen and where we meet: TBD after school<\/p>\n<p>Kindness Konnection is about finding ways to spread kindness throughout school and the world.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3\">Interact Club:<\/h3>\n<p>Advisor(s):\u00a0Mr. Green<br \/>\nOpen to: Any MMS student<br \/>\nPrerequisite: None<br \/>\nWhen and where we meet: TBD after school<\/p>\n<p>This service club works to support various initiatives within the school and the community of Hilliard as well as the wider world.\u00a0 Students have helped to support the clean up of the community, specifically around Memorial and Bradley. We will continue in all of these endeavors as well as entertain other causes.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"7\">Jaguar Advisory Group<\/h3>\n<p>Advisor(s):\u00a0Mrs.\u00a0Mordarski<br \/>\nOpen to: Any MMS student who applies<br \/>\nPrerequisite: None<br \/>\nWhen and where we meet: TBD during the school day<\/p>\n<p>This group meets with the principal to give their thoughts on how to improve student life at MMS.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"7\">Jaguar Ambassadors:<\/h3>\n<p>Advisor(s):\u00a0Mrs. Shiffer\u00a0and\u00a0Ms. Geckler<br \/>\nOpen to: Any MMS student<br \/>\nPrerequisite: None<br \/>\nWhen and where we meet: 6 times a year in the media center (once a month) on Mondays after school<\/p>\n<p>This club creates leaders in our building. We stress 6 key components to help them lead in all aspects of their life.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"10\">MMS Musical:<\/h3>\n<p>Advisor(s):\u00a0Ms. Grubbs<br \/>\nOpen to: Any MMS student<br \/>\nPrerequisite: Actors\/singers\/dancers \u2013 Auditions and Callbacks in September<br \/>\nStage Crew\/Technicians \u2013 Sign up using the Information form and teacher recommendation<br \/>\nWhen and where we meet: TBD at Station PAC<\/p>\n<p>For the 2025\/2026 school year, the musical is Frozen Jr.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hilliardschools.org\/fine-arts\/memorial\/theater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Each middle school now has a link<\/a>\u00a0directly to the musical details under the performing arts page\/theater. Please check this link for musical information.<\/p>\n<p>The musical auditions, rehearsals and performances will be held in the performance space of Hilliard Station. Transportation will be the responsibility of the families involved. The pay to play fee will be $60. Families may reach out if they need scholarships.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"12\">MMS Talent Show:<\/h3>\n<p>Advisor(s):\u00a0Ms. Burkett<br \/>\nOpen to: Any MMS student<br \/>\nPrerequisite: Audition<br \/>\nWhen and where we meet: May<\/p>\n<p>The MMS Talent Show will be held at the end of the school year. The Talent Show is open to anyone who wants to show off their unique talent, whether it be singing, dancing, acting, playing an instrument, showing off a video or visual art, juggling, or anything else that might be special! The more unique the talent, the better! Students must prepare their act and be ready to present it in an audition prior to the Talent Show. There will also be a need for Stage Crew in the Talent Show.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"12\">Multicultural Fair:<\/h3>\n<p>Advisor(s):\u00a0Mrs. Thompson<br \/>\nOpen to: Any MMS student<br \/>\nPrerequisite: None<br \/>\nWhen and where we meet: May<\/p>\n<p>The Multicultural Fair highlights the diversity of our students and community by allowing students to showcase their heritage, culture, and interests in a one day fair.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"13\">Nature Club:<\/h3>\n<p>Advisor(s):\u00a0Mr. Pontius<br \/>\nOpen to: Any MMS student<br \/>\nPrerequisite: A love for nature, conservation and an interest in making a difference<br \/>\nWhen and where we meet: Monthly starting in October after school<\/p>\n<p>This club will primarily focus on nature and the ways that we can take care of our environment so that we can have a symbiotic relationship with each other.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"14\">National Junior Honor Society:<\/h3>\n<p>Advisor(s):\u00a0Mrs. Thompson<br \/>\nOpen to: Any MMS student who meets the qualifications<br \/>\nPrerequisite:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hilliardschools.org\/ms\/memorial\/clubs-activities\/national-junior-honor-society\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Check here<\/a><br \/>\nWhen and where we meet: September, November, January, March, May at Memorial from 2:45-3:30<\/p>\n<p>Please check the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hilliardschools.org\/ms\/memorial\/clubs-activities\/national-junior-honor-society\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">MMS National Junior Honor Society page<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"15\">Oratorical Club:<\/h3>\n<p>Advisor(s):\u00a0Mrs. Brown<br \/>\nOpen to: Any MMS student<br \/>\nPrerequisite: Open mind to write and present a speech created by the student<br \/>\nWhen and where we meet: Lunch and\/or after school 2nd semester<\/p>\n<p>This club is a speaking club sponsored by the Hilliard Optimist Club. The club writes a prompt for participants to write about and deliver for judging.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"15\">Purple Star Students:<\/h3>\n<p>Advisor(s):\u00a0Mrs. Weibel,\u00a0Mrs. Thompson, &amp;\u00a0Mrs. Ysseldyke<br \/>\nOpen to:\u00a0<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Any MMS student with a family member in the military or a veteran<\/span><br \/>\nPrerequisite: None<br \/>\nWhen and where we meet:\u00a0<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">TBD during school and after school<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Please check the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hilliardschools.org\/ms\/memorial\/clubs-activities\/military-family-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Military Resources page<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"15\">ROX:<\/h3>\n<p>Advisor(s):\u00a0Mrs. Bobek<br \/>\nOpen to: Any MMS female student<br \/>\nPrerequisite: None<br \/>\nWhen and where we meet: TBD, mostly during school<\/p>\n<p>The mission of Ruling Our eXperiences (<em>ROX<\/em>) is to create generations of confident girls who control their own relationships, experiences, decisions and futures.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"15\">Running Club:<\/h3>\n<p>Advisor(s):\u00a0Mr. Gadfield<br \/>\nOpen to: Any MMS student<br \/>\nPrerequisite: None<br \/>\nWhen and where we meet: January and February after school on Tuesdays<\/p>\n<p>Do you love running? Want to get outside? Are you planning on competing in a spring sport? Then the Jaguar Winter Running Club is for you!\u00a0 Come join us Tuesdays during the months of January and February and improve your fitness!<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"16\">Ski Club:<\/h3>\n<p>Advisor(s):\u00a0Mr. Gingerich<br \/>\nOpen to: Any MMS student<br \/>\nPrerequisite: None<br \/>\nWhen and where we meet: Thursdays after school in Jan\/Feb<\/p>\n<p>Ski club with be traveling to Mad River on Thursdays starting the first week in January and ending in February. For more information, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1LoUcMsVW01_SUE_cyaewkqrWS4cz6HPuXhTiV4HRzyo\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">visit this page.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>There is an informational meeting\u00a0<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">to be held Oct. 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Heritage Media Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"19\">Spanish Club:<\/h3>\n<p>Advisor(s):\u00a0Mrs. Beverage<br \/>\nOpen to: Any MMS student<br \/>\nPrerequisite: None\u00a0Mrs. Wojciechowski<br \/>\nWhen and where we meet: Once a month in room 205 after school<\/p>\n<p>This club gives exposure to Hispanic culture. Activities will include: art projects, movie night, religious traditions, dances, music genres, games, and cooking.<\/p>\n<h3>Spirit Club:<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Advisor(s):\u00a0Mrs. Wojciechowski<br \/>\nOpen to: Any MMS student<br \/>\nPrerequisite: None<br \/>\nWhen and where we meet: Once a month in room 141 after school<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Our main purpose is to promote school spirit. We do this by making posters, picking themes for spirit weeks, and supporting all the teams by attending games, \u200bmatches, and events.\u00a0 We also spend time volunteering and fundraising with the overall goal of creating a positive culture within MMS.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Washington D.C. Trip:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>Advisor(s): Ms. Mahan<br \/>\nOpen to: Any MMS 8th grade student<br \/>\nPrerequisite: None<br \/>\nWhen: October<\/p>\n<p>An opportunity for students to take a tour with their friends and experienced tour guides. Students will see Gettysburg, DC monuments, and more. The trip is four days jam packed with daily activities and the best sites of DC. Please see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilliardschools.org\/ms\/memorial\/8th-grade-washington-d-c-trip\/\">D.C. 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