• Clubs and Organizations at Thomas Jefferson Middle School:

     

    Archery Team:  

    Practices on Sundays - Tournaments on Saturdays

    May practice during the week if space allows

    Practices for new archery members start on Oct. 8th

    MANDATORY PARENT MEETING - Wed., September 20th @ 6:30pm in TJMS Cafe

    Contact Information: Mrs. Schuemann (Email:  shana.schuemann@jcschools.us)

     

    Art Club: 

    2023-2024 Art Club is for any student interested in ART.  You do not have to be in an art class to join.  Art Club will meet to create art, do service projects, and look at other artists' works.  Students will be able to provide suggestions for projects, themes, and for mediums to explore. Art Club will begin at 7:30 am on days we have school, and wrap up at 8:20 allowing students to eat breakfast and transition to class. Meets on Fridays at 7:30am in the Art Room. More information about the Art Club can be found on our flyer in the hallway.

    DUES: Dues are $5.00 and will go towards special supplies.  

    Contact Information: Mr. Haley – (Email: (dustin.haley@jcschools.us)

     

    Chess Club:  This is a beginning Chess Club. All skill levels are invited to play but the emphasis will be on beginning skills.  We hope to reach those who are interested but intimidated and therefore don't engage in the game of chess.  Each week we will have a 5 minute lesson about some aspect of the chess board and later about simple strategies like the Queen's Gambit and then we all play chess for the remainder of the hour with whoever is interested in a game or games.  We will meet twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:15-8:15 am in Room 104. 

    First meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024.

    Contact information: Mrs. Wheeler - (email: tina.wheeler@jcschools.us) or Mrs. Muenks (email: sara.muenks@jcschools.us) 

     

    FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes):  Meets every other Thursday morning at 8:20am in the gym. We play sports themed games and have fellowship together. We have a short bible study along with prayer requests and close with a prayer.

    Contact Information:  Coach Redcay (Email:  brandon.redcay@jcschools.us), Cara Duenow (cara.duenow@jcschools.us), Carrie Brauner (carrie.brauner@jcschools.us), Reece Fewins (Reece.Fewins@jcschools.us) 

     

    TJ Book Tribe:

    Who: Anyone who loves reading: 6th, 7th and 8th graders

    When: Every Wednesday 4:15-5:30 pm 

    Join us for the love of reading! We will choose a book we can read, discuss, and do projects with as a club. This year, Library Squad will be part of TJ Book Club.

    Bring a signed permission slip to your reading teacher, Mrs. Barret, Mrs. Sowers, or the Library to get signed up.

    Contact Information: Mrs. Schubert (Email: katrinia.schubert@jcschools.us) Mrs. Barrett (Email: tami.barrett@jcschools.us) Mrs. Sowers (rachel.sowers@jcschools.us) 

     

    Glee Club: Come and sing with TJ Glee Club. We will meet the LAST TUESDAY of the month from 4:10-5:30pm in the Choir Room. We sing fun songs and learn a little bit about music. Come on out and sing with us. You must have a ride home or sign up for the activities bus. 

    Contact Information: Mr. Gray (Email: carlos.gray@jcschools.us)

     

    MathCounts Club:  MathCounts meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 5:00 in room 811.  We practice a wide variety of math strategies on all math topics.  If you like a math challenge beyond what you get in the classroom, come check it out! Meetings start September 7th.  Please note that the activities bus will not be available at this time, so students will need a ride at 5:00.

    Contact Information:  Mrs. Walters (Email:  heather.walters@jcschools.us)

                                           Mrs. Forck  (Email:  andrea.forck@jcschools.us)  

     

     

    Patriot Reading Challenge: This club is designed to get TJMS students to read the Mark Twain and Truman award nominees. Students work at their own pace and receive rewards and recognition at four different levels of achievement.  After reading an award nominee book, the student takes a short quiz.  This group doesn’t meet but rather students complete the reading and quizzes on their own.  Level 1 qualifiers get a Tootsie Pop or Blow Pop. Level 2 qualifiers get a soda. Level 3 qualifiers get to go on a walking field trip to Cole County Park This year, students who achieve Level 4 will go on an all-day field trip (the place has yet to be determined.)  The challenge goes through February 20, 2024. Missouri students will vote for the winner in March.

    Contact Information: Mrs. Schubert (Email:  katrinia.schubert@jcschools.us) 

    Jaala Spratt, Susanna Baker, Ashley Schlender, Rachel Sowers, Kara Coleman, Mandy McCutchen

      

     

    Student Council:   The Student Council plays a very important role in our school. They help share students' ideas, interests and concerns with the teachers and principal. They help the students raise funds for school-wide projects, assist the community (Patriots for a Cause) when they are in need of aid, and help plan social events for students. Being on the TJMS Student Council is something that helps our students become responsible and active members of the community. The Student Council has four officers; President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, who are elected by the entire student body in the spring. The rest of Student Council is comprised of At Large Representatives from each grade level. At Large Representatives apply in the fall of each school year. (6th graders apply term 2) We will meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:45am in the gym.

    Contact Information: Mrs. Smith (Email:paula.smith@jcschools.us)

                                          Mrs. Schaefer (Email: danielle.schaefer@jcschools.us)

     

    Patriot Players: The TJMS Patriot Players Drama Club is for middle school students who are interested in a creative outlet to express themselves while improving their self-confidence, organizational skills, time management, and communication skills. We offer acting, directing, singing, dancing, making costumes, building sets, and having fun!

    Our meetings will be Mondays after school from 4:00-5:30 pm starting in August more information to follow. Our First meeting date is August 28th! We hope to see you there!

    Contact Information: Ms. Banks (Email: sharman.banks@jcschools.us)

                                          Mr. Donehue (Email: troy.donehue@jcschools.us)

                                         

    Jazz Band: Ya like jazz? Calling all 7th and 8th grade band students and any students that play drum set, bass, electric guitar, or piano. Jazz band is a fun and challenging ensemble that explores playing genres of Jazz, Rock, Pop, and even Latin. You do not need to be enrolled in band but you do need prior knowledge to play an instrument because we hit the ground running. Piano, electric guitar, bass guitar, and drumset players do not need to bring their own instruments but if you would like to bring your own guitar and amp, lets do it and rock out! This is the future group of CCHS Jazz Band and Basketball Band. We meet every Monday and Wednesday after school from 4 to 5PM. We are working to perform a concert so be on the lookout for that! We will begin meeting on Monday, October 30th. Contact us for more information!

    Ryan McFall (email: ryan.mcfall@jcschools.us)

    Kevin Blair (email: kevin.blair@jcschools.us)

    Richard Williams (email: richard.williams@jcschools.us)



    Color Guard: The TJMS Color Guard is affiliated with the CCHS Marching Band. If you are interested in an artistic and expressive activity that also involves movement, dance, and performance then this is for you! The Color Guard learns how to carve, spin, and toss flags, blunt sabres, and mock rifles along with choreography and interpretive dance. Our Guard focuses on flags in the middle school. Our Colorguard will meet every Tuesday after school from 4 to 5PM starting January 9th on the TJMS stage.

    Contact for more information! Ryan McFall (email: ryan.mcfall@jcschools.us)

     

    Patriot Pages: Patriot Pages is a student produced literary and art journal filled with work from TJ students. Selected student editors will help to choose student writing and artwork to print in the journal and will also be in charge of coming up with themes and ideas associated with the journal. We will print three issues of the journal this year. We will also meet to read, select, and edit student submissions and discuss ways to format the journal, as well as possible themes or contest ideas twice a month. At this point, we are planning to meet on Wednesdays, after school, until 5:30. Student editors must be available to meet during these times. You should be a strong reader, be responsible, and have a passion for creativity. If you are interested in helping as a student editor, please talk to your writing teacher and complete and submit the application. We will be reviewing the applications, and we will reach out to those who are selected. 

     

    Tabletop Gaming Club:

    Looking for a place to play DnD or your favorite trading card game? Then come join The Tabletop gaming club. We’re open to 6, 7 and 8th graders. Meets Mondays, after school  in rm 702 from 4:15-5:15. You must provide your own cards, dice, playmats. If you have any questions email Mrs. Dockstader".

     

    Speech & Debate:

    This group is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. We will meet on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:10-5:15 pm in room 709. Contact Miss Walker if you have questions. We will practice the skills associated with Speech and Debate and we will even have a night to perform in front of local visitors. There is also a plan to travel and take part in one or two Speech and Debate Competitions. 

    Miss Walker: nancy.walker@jcschools.us 

     

     

    Science Olympiad:

    Science Olympiad is an academic competition for any student in grades 6-9 who loves to learn about science. A team of up to 15 students work to become experts by studying both at school and on their own to prepare to compete in a total of 23 different events that range from building devices to studying scientific topics. Not only will you have lots of fun and build lifelong friendships, but you may also win medals and trophies. Science Olympiad meets Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4:15-5:30 pm.  

    Contact for information: Mrs. Harris:  laurie.harris@jcschools.us

    Mrs. Johnson: amber.johnson@jcschools.us

    Ms. Juneau: deborah.juneau@jcschools.us

     

    Boomwhackers & Rhythm:

    A new club this year starting on November 7th. It is for 6th, 7th, and 8th, graders who are interested in STOMP like songs of rhythm as well as playing songs with Boomwhackers and Buckets.  Body percussion will also be a part of this group.  We are also going to be performing along with musical videos possibly at a school assembly sometime this school year. We will meet occasionally on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 5:30pm. You must have a ride home or sign up for the activities bus.

    Contact Information: Mr. Donehue (Email: troy.donehue@jcschools.us)

          Ms. Banks (Email: sharman.banks@jcschools.us)