• Name of the club: Advance Orchestra/Viola Choir
• What is Advance Orchestra/Viola Choir: Auditioned ensemble to perform at community events.
• When: Thursday 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm
• Where: Orchestra Room
• Who: Audition
• Sponsor: Mrs. Whitney Duncan

• Name of the club: Alphabet Soup (GSA)
• What is Alphabet Soup (GSA): This group is student-led. The Gay-Straight Alliance seeks to create greater awareness about the issues and unique experiences faced by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning (LGBTQ) community.  Will hold regular discussions on a variety of topics, invite guest speakers to come, and create informative displays for the school.
• When: Every other Thursday from 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm
• Where: TBD
• Who: BCMS Student
• Sponsor: Mrs. Bonnie Young, Ms. Elizabeth Cooper, Mr. John Hardin, and Mrs. Lynn Cook

• Name of the club: Art Club
• What is Art Club: The purpose of the art club is to foster the creative community at Bay Creek Middle School.
• When: Meets every second Friday before school at 8:15 am.
• Where: Students will meet in the Art Room
• Who: Application
• Sponsor: Ms. Dragana Cvorovic and Mrs. Bonnie Young

• What is Basketball: An indoor competitive team sport of 5 players objective of shooting the basketball in a hoop and prevent the opposing team from shooting and scoring as well.
• When: Scheduled conditioning practices begin in September and to be determined by the basketball coach; tryouts are in October.
• Where: Students will meet in the Gymnasium
• Who: Tryouts for grade 7 and grade 8 boys and girls and must meet eligibility requirements in order to participate in playing for the team.
• Sponsor: Coach Cooper
  
  
  • Athletic Form required > Use the link here
  • Basketball Permission Slip > Use the link here

A limited number of seventh (7th) grade students will be allowed to participate in middle school athletics. No more than one-third of a basketball or cheer roster may be made up of seventh-grade students.

• Use the link here to access the forms for Basketball Tryouts.

• Name of the club: Bridge Builders
• What is Bridge Builders: The purpose of this organization is to provide students with academic and behavioral support.  The goal is to provide students with tools to help them do well academically while making good choices behaviorally to keep them in class and out of trouble.  We will also bring in guest speakers in the community to speak with the students and hold them accountable.
• When: Mondays and Fridays 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. and Wednesdays after school from 4:15 until 5:00 for tutoring.  Once per month for a guest speaker in the Media Center.
• Where: TBA
• Who: Application
• Sponsor: Dr. Telly Brannon

• Name of the club: Broadcast Club/News Crew
• What is Broadcast Club: The purpose of the BCMS Broadcasting Club is to provide current news of all the happenings within our school to our student body. The club also offers students an opportunity to get hands-on experience in broadcasting and producing TV live news shows
• When: Daily Monday through Friday at 8:25 AM in the broadcasting studio located in the BCMS Media Center.
• Where: Students will meet in the Broadcasting Studio at BCMS.
• Who: Application
• Sponsor: Mrs. Mona Pop

• Name of the club: Chamber Choir/Honors Chorus/Double Trio
• What is Chamber Choir/Honors, Chorus/Double Trio: This is an auditioned ensemble that will perform at community events.
• When: Wednesday Mornings from 8:15 am to 8:50 am
• Where: Students will meet in the Chorus Room
• Who: Audition
• Sponsor: Mrs. Rachel Turner

• What is Cheerleading: A group of students who are organized in chanting, encouraging, and perform physical activity.
• When: Tryouts will take place in September determined by the Cheer Coach. The practice schedule will be determined once the basketball/cheer season begins in September/October. 
• Where: Practice will be held in the Dance Room
• Who: Tryouts for grade 7 and grade 8 boys and girls and must meet eligibility requirements in order to participate in cheering for the team.
• Sponsor: Mrs. Yomi Miller
  
  • Athletic Form required > Use the link here
    

• A limited number of seventh (7th) grade students will be allowed to participate in middle school athletics. No more than one-third of a basketball or cheer roster may be made up of seventh-grade students.

• Name of the Club: Cooking Club
• What is Cooking Club: The goal of the club is to get students to explore different cuisines and culinary skills. 
• When: Friday (A few times each semester) from 4:15 pm to 6:00 pm
• Where: TBA
• Who: BCMS Students
• Sponsor: Mrs. Lynn Cook, Ms. Debbie Trevino

• Name of the club: Dance Team
• What is Dance Team: A performing arts program that provides instruction step by step and assistance with creating your own dance steps.  This team will learn choreographers and possibly present at events! 
• When: Meets Wednesday and Friday after school (see Coach Montgomery for schedule) from 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm
• Where: Dance Studio
• Who: Audition
• Sponsor: Coach Montgomery

• Name of the Club: Fashion Club
• What is Fashion Club: The goal of the Fashion Club is to allow students to express themselves in a fun and creative way while exploring self-care, beauty and individuality in a fashionable way.
• When: TBD
• Where: TBD
• Who: BCMS Students
• Sponsor: Ms. Tamik Pilgrim and Mrs. Felecia Sconiers

• What is Fine Arts Night: Our performing arts program will provide art and music where students will exhibit their skills at the Fine Arts and Connections Night in April.
• When: Meets before and after school
• Where: Art, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, and Dance rooms
• Who: Audition
• Sponsor: Fine Arts and Connection Teachers

• Name of the Club: Gardening Club
• What is Gardening Club: To encourage a love for gardening and nature in general.  To teach responsibility and respect for our environment.  To reinforce science concepts that are embedded in gardening.  To maintain and possibly improve our existing garden.
• When: Tuesday 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm, some Saturdays
• Where: Students will meet in the Cafeteria
• Who: Open to all grade levels
• Sponsor: Mr. Bill Daly, and Ms. Elizabeth Rothman

• Name of the club: Intramurals
• What is Intramurals: Intramurals are an opportunity for fun activity time with your peers.
• When: Once a month
• Where: BCMS Gym
• Who: Anyone can join us.
• Sponsor: Coach Cooper,  Coach Reifsteck, and Coach Montgomery
  
  
• Click here for the Intramurals Permission Slip.

• Name of the club: Improv Club
• What is Improv Club: The purpose of Improv Club is to develop a love for the arts by providing an outlet for the student to express themselves. Students will learn a variety of skills that will help them be successful learners and individuals. Our goal is to improve student social skills, listening skills, learn teamwork and how to accept differences in opinions, as well as how to bounce back from failure. 
• When: Once a month from 8:15 am to 9:00 am
• Where: Mrs. Hart's Classroom
• Who: BCMS Student
• Sponsor: Mrs. Alexis Hart, Mrs. Bonnie Young, and Ms. Debbie Trevino

• What is Jekyll Island Field Trip: A science exploration of marshes, miles of beaches in the middle of winter at Jekyll Island.
• When: January
• Where: Jekyll Island, Georgia
• Who: 7th Grade students
• Sponsor: Mrs. Rebecca Brown and 7th Grade Teachers
• More information will be provided during the Fall Curriculum Night

• Name of the club: Jr. Beta Club
• What is the National Junior Beta Club: The purpose of Jr. Beta club is to lead by serving others. Jr. Beta members commit to 10 service hours a semester and strive to serve BCMS and the surrounding community. We conduct one service project a semester.
• When: Meetings occur on the Second Friday of each month. Students are invited to attend the Jr. Beta club based on their grades and discipline in January of their 6th or 7th-grade year. The 2021-2022 members have been inducted.
• Where: Bay Creek cafeteria
• Who: 8th-grade students - this club is by invitation only based on grades and discipline.
• Sponsor: Mrs. Victoria Urban, Ms. Whitney Duncan, Mrs. Makenzie Barnes
• Students will learn more about the program by visiting the national website here.

• Name of the club: Lunch Bunch
• What is Lunch Bunch: The activity is for Counselors and Peer Leaders to meet collaboratively with new students during lunch.
• When: During lunch
• Where: Classroom, lab, cafeteria, student center, or media center
• Who: This activity is by invitation only
• Sponsor: Lynn Cook, Kelly Paurowski, Felecia Sconiers

• Name of the club: Minecraft Club
• What is Minecraft: A game-based learning platform that promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in an immersive digital environment.  Our goal with this club is to inspire students to explore computing and coding. We expose students to  Minecraft and the operating systems that run it. Through interaction in Minecraft, students learn how to respect each other in person and online through collaboration in shared worlds.
• When: Meets once a month from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
• Where: Grayson High Lab (8th-grade floor). Personal devices are welcomed, however, we will use desktop computers, as we have noticed the application does not always launch on personal devices.
• Who: Any Bay Creek student can join us!
• Sponsor: Mr. Tristan Dooley
• Students will be dismissed at 5:30 pm, and to be picked up in the car rider lane (back parking lot).

• Name of the club: Multicultural Club
• What is Multicultural Club: A The purpose is to promote awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of diverse cultures.
• When: Third Thursday of the month
• Where: 8:15 am to 9:00 am in Mrs. Barnes' classroom
• Who: Anyone from the BCMS community can join the meeting
• Sponsor: Mrs. Makenzie Barnes and Dr. Telly Brannon

• Name of the Club: Peer Leaders (8th Grade Students only)
• What is Peer Leader: Mentors who work collaboratively with new students and staff.
• When: Monday through Friday during RAM Time
• Where: Grade Level Counselor's Office
• Who: Application process - which involves creating a presentation, parent consent, and teacher recommendations.
• Sponsor: Lynn Cook, Kelly Paurowski, Felecia Sconiers

• Peer Leaders are positive role models for peers that help create a safe, respectful, and welcoming school environment. As a Peer Leader, you would help to support all students. Peer Leaders will have multiple responsibilities at Bay Creek Middle School, including:

  • “Meet and Greets”-help with tours, school events, and be the welcoming face of Bay Creek.
  • Promote messages of respect and reinforcing school expectations.
  • New Student Ambassador
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Leadership through service throughout any areas of the school

• Name of the Club: Quiz Bowl Team
• What is Quiz Bowl Team: We will practice preparing for local competitions against other Gwinnett middle schools.  If you like showing off your knowledge of all kinds of interesting facts or just want to learn some new interesting things, come out and join us!
• When: Thursdays at 8:15 am
• Where: Students will meet in Mrs. Smith's classroom
• Who: Open to all grade levels
• Sponsor: Mrs. Tammie Smith and Mr. Jeremy Reily

• Name of the Club: Robotics
• What: BCMS has two teams that compete in First Lego League competitions.  Each team can have up to 10 members.  Teams collaborate to build and program an EV3 robot to complete specific tasks.  Students are also charged with creating an innovation project related to the provided theme. Students participating in robotics should be self-motivated and eager to work as a team.  Our Core Values in robotics are Discovery, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Fun!
• When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4:15-5:30 during the season (Sept-Dec, Jan-Feb if teams advance through competitions)  Competitions are in person and on Saturdays (dates are determined by First Lego League.
• Where: Bay Creek STEM room
• Who: Application
• Sponsor: Mrs. Rebecca Brown

• Name of the Club:  Running Club/Kilometer Kids
• What is Running Club: The purpose of this club is for kids to simply just be ACTIVE, and hopefully find a love for running, and exercising. Running is a mental sport that if treated properly can relieve stress and improve your overall health. Kids will learn the basics of a good warm-up and cool down, and the correct form and techniques of running either short or long distances. We will incorporate abdominal workouts and yoga days, as well as enforce the importance of REST days and listening to your body!
• When: Tuesday and Thursdays from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
• Where: Students will meet in the Gymnasium
• Who: Anyone who loves to run or wants to learn can join.
• Sponsor: Coach Patrick Reifsteck and Mrs. Hannaly Bennett
  
  
• Please use this link here to sign up and register for Kilometer Kids at Bay Creek!
• Anyone interested in participating, please plan to attend our first meeting on August 30, 2021.

• Name of the club: Spanish Club
• What is Student Council: The purpose is to give students a Spanish immersion experience by having activities conducted only in the Spanish language.
• Where: Spanish Lab
• When:  Once a week during RAM Time
• Who: BCMS Students
• Sponsor: Mrs. Fransden

• Name of the club: Soccer
• What is Soccer Club: The goal of the soccer club is to get students interested in the sport. We will teach students basic skills. Students will scrimmage against one another. We hope to grow students’ interest in the sport to form a formal team in a year. 
• When: Second Tuesday of every month after school from 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm
• Where: The Chorus Room (located in the Connections Hallway); then you will go to the BCMS Playing Field
• Who: Anyone who is a current Bay Creek student.
• Sponsor: Mrs. Rachel Turner, and Mrs. Cece Copeland

• Name of the club: Student Ambassadors
• What is Student Ambassadors:  A select group of students who are advocates for increasing student participation at our school.  Student Ambassadors are chosen by homeroom teachers.  These students represent the qualities of a RAMS student and help our new students get to know their way around BCMS.
• Where: TBA
• When:  9:00 am
• Who: 8th Grade Peer Leaders
• Sponsor: Mrs. Kelly Paurowski
• Applications are due mid-September.

• Name of the club: Student Council/Government
• What is Student Council: Students who are looking to build leadership skills as well as promote citizenship and positive morale here at BCMS and in our Grayson community. We will complete service projects and help make positive changes at BCMS!
• Where: TBD
• When:  Monthly (more if needed for service projects - Thursday mornings)
• Who: Representative from each homeroom
• Sponsor: Mrs. Theresa Palmer and Mrs. Janet Donnelly
• Applications are due mid-September.

• Name of the club: THRIVE/Campus Life
• What is Campus Life: A student-led ministry set to empower middle school students to lead their peers in school in the Gospel.
• When: The club will meet the 2nd and 3rd Friday from 8:15 am to 9:00 am
• Where: Mrs. Nalepa's Classroom
• Who: BCMS Student
• Sponsor: Mrs Nalepa and Mrs. Daum

• Name of the Club: Volleyball
• What is Volleyball: A fun athletic sport to learn and build your skills for the game.
• When: Meets afterschool
• Where: Students will meet in the Gym
• Who: Tryouts
• Sponsor: Mrs. Janet Donnelly and Mr. Doug Edington
• More information coming soon on next season's signup.