Anime Club

Club Sponsor/s: Melissa Fargason, Andrea Huskey, and Grace Kim 

Brief Explanation of the Club: An anime club is an organization that meets to discuss, show, and promote anime in a local community setting and can also focus on broadening Japanese cultural understanding.

Meeting Start Date: September 2rd @ 4:30 - 5:30

Meeting Dates and Times: First Thursday of every month from 4:30 to 5:30

Specific Directions for Student Sign Up: Google Form

Comet Modellers

Advisor(s): Mr. Wolfe

Purpose: To incite an interest in history and science through the construction of historical and fictional subjects. Additionally, research and artistic skills will be developed and enhanced.

Meetings: Friday mornings at 8:00 AM in Mr. Wolfe's room, 1.279.

Activities:

Include but are not limited to Basic building skills:

• seam filling
• brush painting
• detailing
• airbrushing
• weathering

Affiliations: No affiliation.

Comet News Crew

Club Sponsor/s: Ms. Dauge and Mr. Gorgans

Brief Explanation of the Club: VPC runs the morning announcements and helps train students on AV equipment. Whether you enjoy being on camera, or prefer to help behind the scenes, come join us as we keep the student body informed on everything happening around GSMS!

Meeting Dates and Times: During homeroom (and before or after school, as needed for recording)

Specific Directions for Student Sign Up: See Mr. Gorgans or Ms. Houston in the Media Center

GSMS Community Garden/Environmental Club

Club Sponsor/s: Stacy Madison and Theresa Holmes

Brief Explanation of the Club: In conjunction with the environmental club, the Garden Club will plant and harvest the community garden

Meeting Dates and Times: 

Specific Directions for Student Sign Up: 

Girls on a Mission

Club Sponsor/s: Madison, Shaw, Fountain, Taylor, Alston

Brief Explanation of the Club: GOAM is a mission-driven club for young ladies at GSMS. We believe in servant leadership and will assist the school with mission projects for the community at large

Meeting Dates and Times: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month

Specific Directions for Student Sign Up: Students need to attend interest meeting and create their own personal mission

JLC Raiders and JLC Drill Team

Name of the Club: JLC Raiders and JLC Drill Team/Color Guard

Club Sponsor/s: SFC Edward Boyd, Shanelle Pagan (Co-Sponsor)

Brief Explanation of the Club:  Raiders- Junior Leadership physical fitness competition team, Drill Team- Junior Leadership formal drill competition team

Meeting Dates and Times: Raider practice: Wednesday 4:30-6:00, Drill/Color Guard practice: Thursday 4:30-6:00 at Magill Elementary 1st Gym

Specific Directions for Student Sign Up: We will send a permission form home with interested JLC students

Peer Leaders

Name of the Club: Peer Leader Club 

Club Sponsor/s: Langdon

Brief Explanation of the Club: Peer Leaders is a club where students are selected in the 7th grade. Students must pass all of academic classes, and have little to zero behavioral infractions. Peer Leaders attend a county wide Peer Leader Conference, assist with rising 6th grade visits and 8th grade week. Peer Leaders are also active in delivering advisement lessons to the 6th grade homerooms, as well managing their Peer Leader website for Grace Snell Family. 

Meeting Dates and Times: Once a month during connections, with added meetings as needed throughout the school year. 

Specific Directions for Student Sign Up: CLUB IS CLOSED TO NEW MEMBERS- STUDENTS ARE SELECTED IN 7th GRADE. CURRENT 7th GRADERS INTERESTED IN PEER LEADERS CAN LOOK FOR INFO ON APPLYING IN SEMESTER 2. 

Readers' Rally

Name of the Club: Readers Rally

Club Sponsor/s: Benjamin Beitzel, Megan Reiter, and Katrina Shaw

Brief Explanation of the Club: A reading competition where students read books and compete against other schools.

Meeting Dates and Times: Every other Thursday at 8:15 a.m. in the Media Center

Specific Directions for Student Sign Up: Attend first meeting

Strategist Club

Advisor(s): Mr. Wolfe

Purpose: To incite an interest in history and critical thinking through the playing of historical and fictional board/miniature/classic games. Additionally, research and artistic skills will be developed and enhanced.

Meetings: 4:30PM-6:30PM on the first Wednesday of the month in Mr. Wolfe's room, 1.279. Additional days may be added depending on interest.

Activities: Some potential activities include:

• Critical thinking skills
• Understanding of political and physical features of various maps/game boards
• Math skills
• Traditional games such as chess and checkers
• Experiencing history through minature and board wargames
• Cooperative learning opportunities

Affiliations: None.

Student Council

Club Sponsor/s: Dr. Brougton, Ms. Burkett, Ms. Mayes, Dr. West

Brief Explanation of the Club: The purpose of the student council is to give students an opportunity to develop leadership skills by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. In addition to planning events that contribute to school spirit and community welfare, the student council is the voice of the student body.

Meeting Dates and Times: 3rd & 4th Thursday 4:30PM-5:45PM

Specific Directions for Student Sign Up: Currently closed. Applications each September.