About: The African-Caribbean Student Association aims to be a social forum for all students of African and Caribbean descent, as well as all students who are interested in sharing the African/Caribbean experience. The Summerour Middle School ACSA strives to facilitate better communication and understanding between all racial and ethnic groups at SMS. We are dedicated to leading a community that can work together toward addressing the cultural, political, and social aspects of the African/Caribbean countries and any other countries around the world.

Days: Every other Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Contacts: Ms. Eunice Otutua, Mrs. Althea Carter

About: Summerour ambassadors train to be the leaders of our school. They learn how to welcome visitors in our building, represent our school in the community and serve as respectful, responsible role models in our classrooms. They serve as student representatives and liaisons with school leadership. They are committed to creating a culture of excellence by working hard and being nice. 

Meetings: Training Summer, various events  

Sponsor: TBD

About: Provide students with additional opportunity to work with art.

Meeting times: Wednesday 8:15 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.

Sponsor: Ms. Laura Sharpe

About: Provide students with additional opportunity to work with art.

Meeting times: Wednesdays 8:15 a.m. - 8:50 a.m

Sponsor: Laura Sharpe

About: Opportunity for students in general education population to interact with students with disabilities.

Meeting times: Fridays, 3pm-4pm; 4^th Friday, 8:15am

Sponsors: Meghan Oldham, Ruelita Marsh, Melissa Stephenson, Adrienne Williams

About: Broadcast Club allows students the experience of working with video recording, editing, and both live and pre-recorded broadcasting. Students will be exposed to basic professional tools and experience broadcast work in a safe, fun environment.

We meet daily to produce broadcasts, but students can work with Mr. Robertson to work out their schedule if they wish to join but are not available all week.

Meeting times: Monday - Friday, 8:15am

Sponsors: Lee Robertson, Mickey Stanfield

About: Chess club is restricted to 6^th grade only. Students will learn basic skills and solve chess puzzles.

Meeting times: Friday, 8:15am

Sponsor: David Sollot

About: o promote creativity and instill an appreciation for crocheting as an art form, stress reliever, and a life skill. Students will learn the history of crochet, learn several stitches, so that they may make items such as dishcloths, potholders, scarves, purses, etc.

Meeting times: Friday, 8:15am

Sponsor: Ruth Obando

About: To provide Marketing Education students learning opportunities and preparing these emerging leaders through goal-oriented chapter activities in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.

Meeting times: 1^st & 3^rdThursdays at 8:15 a.m.

Sponsor: Tammeisha Law

About: This is a boys' club which meets bi-weekly. Teachers serve as role models to young men in grades between 6^th-8^th grades. Mini-lessons are delivered to guide young men who need support inside and outside the classroom. Facilitators of this club teach boys ethics, health & hygiene, respect to girls and our teachers, using appropriate study habits and offering tutorial help to our rising young men

Meeting times: TBD

Sponsors: Mr. Bouie, Mr. Henderson, Mr. Wicks, Mr. Potter, Mr. Morgan

About: To promote fellowship, share the richness and diversity of all cultures, network as professionals and coworkers, and share ideas and resources that benefit our students, community, and all employees at SMS. Sponsors and members will also practice for participation in International Night celebrations.

Meeting times: Wednesdays, TBD

Sponsor: TBD

About: Summerour Middle School’s Earth Club is dedicated to promoting positive action, awareness and celebration of our beautiful Earth. Students have opportunities to plant flowers, recycle. Think "Gardening & Conservation".

Meeting times: Wednesdays, 4:15pm

Sponsors: TBA, Tixie Fowler

More information about the activities our club will do can be found at the Engineer Girl website. The website is not ours, but is for our use.

Coach: Mrs. Janet Leahr

About: Students will meet new friends and have fun while learning francophone cultures worldwide.

Meeting times: 2x Monthly, 4:15pm

Sponsor: Sherri Milam Beall, Laurent Bassa, Comfort Fejokwu

About: The Summerour Game Design Club will be an exciting STEAM opportunity allowing students to learn the game development process by creating their own tabletop games. This club will focus on understanding the mechanical, thematic, and articstic elements that make games fun. Club members will critically evaluate the psychology behind games and apply what they've learned to their own creations. This will be a great opportunity for students who enjoy board games, or who are interested in careers in game design.

Days: Mondays, 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.

Contact: Mr. Jeremy Beck

About: The Girls’ Leadership Academy is a structured support group for girls, grades 6-8. The purpose of this school-based group is to foster positive relationships with girls and their peers as well as girls and their adult figures. This mentoring approach will assist these young ladies in preparing for leadership opportunities both in school and in their communities.

Meeting times: Wednesday, 9:20am

Sponsor: Ruelita Marsh, Paula Brooks

About: GOTR is a group of girls who get together to talk about the joys and challenges of being a girl, and who train to run the coolest 5K at the end of the season. Applications are available each Fall and Spring. 15 girls can be part of the team each season.

Meeting times: Mondays/Wednesdays, 4:30-6pm

Sponsors: Becca Rackley, Shanice Bond, Katie Howard

About: Summerour Middle School’s Green Team is for 7^th and 8^th grade students only. This team focuses on environmental concerns and creating practical plans for conservation. Subjects of interest: recycling and sustainability.

Meeting times: Twice Monthly, 8:15am

Sponsor: TBD

About: The Interact Club is the INTERnational ACTionclub. It is a nationwide international student service club for those ages 12 to 18 sponsored by Rotary International. Each year, the Interact Club will get involved with multiple projects to help fundraise and help different causes. Each member takes a moment of their time and schedule to make a difference to change the world.

Meeting times: TBD

Sponsor: TBD

About: To foster an interest in building superior physical fitness, to learn complex drill movements with rifles, and to be a ceremonial escort for the flag.

Meeting times: During School Day

Sponsor: Staff Sergeant Sydney Ray

About: National History Day Club invites all students who are interested in history, are creative, and who like competition. All students will select a historical topic related to the National History Day Club theme and develop a website, or documentary, or write a paper or play to compete in the Regional Competition in February, with the goal of making it to the State Competition in April. Dr. Riehm and Mr. Miller will help guide students through the process of identifying a topic that is related to the annual theme, assisting students in finding primary sources for their research about the topic and provide support in creating their projects.

Meeting times: Wednesday, 8:15 am

Sponsors: Dr. Edith Riehm, Mr. David Sollot, Ms. Whitney Grimes

About: The goal of the peer leadership program is to develop the leadership skills of the students we work with. Students who have demonstrated above-average personal responsibility are given the opportunity to serve their school in ways which will allow them to develop their leadership skills.

Meeting times: During School Day

Sponsors: Robin Blackwell, Pam Griswell, Yunilda Nunez, Kim Blackshear

About: The Pep Squad was created in 2014 to construct a culture of excellence, self-expression, teamwork and community service. Competitive step and hip hop styled dance team.

Meeting times: Tuesday and Thursdays, 4:30-7 pm

Sponsor: TBD

About: A club that plays Ping Pong.

Meeting times: TBD

Sponsor: Staff Sergeant Ray

About: A club where we learn about and write various forms of poetry. Each semester culminates with a poetry slam.

Meeting times: 2^nd & 4^thFridays

Sponsor: Antoinette Totten

About: Let's meet after school to paint our nails. Bring your own polish. Learn and practice new designs and techniques.

Meeting times: 2^nd & 4^thThurs, 4:20-5:30pm

Sponsor: TBD

About: A competitive reading team. We read the 15 Reader's Rally books then compete against other middle school teams in March. Perfect for thos who love reading!

Meeting times: Wednesday, 8:15 am

Sponsors: Lee Robertson, Becca Rackley

About: Do you enjoy reading? Reading University is a no pressure book club that may be for you. This is not "Reader's Rally", which is another book club which competes against other schools, but this is a non-competitive readers' club.

Meeting times: TBD

Sponsors: Antoinette Totten, Anne Froberg, Jennifer Stolz, Megan Granger

About: Last Friday of the month, 8:15 am

Meeting times: Raising funds to find a cure for cancer.

Sponsors: Sabrina Kouao, Ashad Potter

This is a robotics club focused on annual Lego League competition. The Lego League provides a map, some obstacles, and proscribed problems which the team must solve. Team will meet on Fridays, after school, from 4:30 - 5:30 pm.

Coaches: Urooj Beg, Phani Duggirala

About: Students will work in groups of 2 to complete a science experiment, approved by the club moderators, and create a display board describing the scientific process.

Meeting times: Wednesday, 8:15am & 4:15-5pm

Sponsors: Phani Duggirala, Urooj Beg, William Sligh

About: Boys' Soccer

Meeting times:  Thursday, 4:30-6pm

Sponsor: Laurent Bassa

About: Girls' Soccer

Meeting times: Tuesday, 4:30-6pm

Sponsor: Rimma Winters

About: A STEM club is a gathering of students that meet regularly, informally, to work on inquiry-based Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) related activities. Our aim is to help students establish and maintain exciting STEM skills.

Meeting times: TBD

Sponsor: TBD

About: A council of student leaders formed to discuss school policies and student concerns. These students will engage adults leadership in dialogue about those policies and student concerns.

Meeting times: During Advisement on Wednesdays

Sponsors: Janet Leahr

LEARNING TO LEAD IN A TECHNICAL WORLD

Who are TSA Members?
The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national organization of students engaged in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
(STEM). Open to students enrolled in or who have completed technology education courses, TSA’s membership includes more than 250,000 middle and high school students across the United States. TSA is supported by educators, parents and business leaders who believe in the need for a
technologically literate society. Members learn through exciting competitive events, leadership opportunities and much more. The diversity
of activities makes TSA a positive experience for every student. From engineers to business managers, our alumni credit TSA with a positive
influence on their lives.

Chapters
TSA chapters take the study of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) beyond the classroom and give students the chance to pursue
academic challenges among friends with similar goals and interests. Together, chapter members work on competitive events, attend conferences on
the state and national levels and have a good time raising funds to get there. Chapter organization develops leadership, as members may become
officers within their state and then run nationally. Our chapters are committed to a national service project and are among the most service-oriented groups in the community.

Meeting times: Monday & Wednesday, 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. (attendance at 3 meetings per month required)

Location: Engineering Lab

Fee: $10 membership fee, plus travel to events

Sponsor: Ms. Janet Devaney-Denton 

About: Students study and create theatrical performances.

Meeting times: Friday, 8:15 am

Sponsor: Cynthia Samuels-Jackson

About: Focus is on the development of positive character traits using fun games that develop teamwork and social skills. Small-group time over snacks helps develop valuable friendships and real conversational skills. Student leaders will be facilitators

Meeting times: Thursday, 4:30-5:15 pm

Sponsor: Ms. Whitney Grimes

About: Focuses on the production of a professional, creative publication that covers the students and activities at Summerour Middle School 

Meeting times: Tues and Thurs Blue Devil Block

Sponsor: Lee Robertson