Campus Middle School promotes the belief that students enhance their education when they become involved in school activities. Organized clubs and school activities are an important aspect of our total school program in offering opportunities for exploration, participation, and involvement. Educational research indicates a definite link between students who experience success in school activities and those who experience success in academics and later life experiences. In an effort to enhance this link, Campus Middle School has developed a wide range of clubs and activities. We encourage all students to take advantage of the variety of opportunities offered by participating in a least one club, activity, or sport during the school year. To help encourage participation, an after school late bus is available to bus students participating in our after school program Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays each week. Activity late buses depart from CMS at 4:10 p.m. daily.
Activities Director: Joe Sarro | 720 554-2725
Arts/Crafts Club:
Learn new skills or work indepently on your own art projects. The Art/Crafts Club is an extension of the visual arts curriculum. Skills and projects will be reflective of the art curriculum. This club is not designed to replace elective art classes at CMS.
Advisor: Anna Mills | ext. 42818
Brain Bowl:
This team-oriented trivia competition provides a forum for students to work on 5-person teams to answer a variety of questions. Students prepare to compete in the state competition. Brain Bowl begins in early October and runs through the state competition in late January or early February.
Advisor: TBD
The extracurricular orchestra ensembles are open to all students who would like to expand their repertoire and skills on string instruments. This club is open to all students who play a string instrument.
Advisor: Barb Risner | ext. 42837
Debate Club:
Students meet to discuss, analyze, and debate contemporary issues in an intelligent manner. Students choose the topics that are important to them and lead the discussions at the meeting.
Advisor: TBD
Diversity Task Force:
Task Force provides students with the opportunity to get involved in various school and community projects that celebrate diversity. Leadership skills are taught with a focus on encouraging cooperation and commitment to building strength and harmony within our increasingly diverse student body.
Advisors: Anna Milles | ext. 42818
Kim Johns | ext. 42841
Jazz Band:
Jazz Band is an auditioned group open to 6th through 8th grade musicians who are enrolled in Band, Orchestra or Choir. Students can audition for this group at the beginning of the year. Jazz Band will meet on Monday and Thursday in the mornings starting at 7:30. The following instruments are included in Jazz Band: Trumpet, Saxophone, Trombone, Drums, Piano, Electric Guitar, and Bass Guitar.
Advisor: Johnny Wynes | ext. 42809
Math Team/Math Counts:
The sixth-grade math team practices problem solving and competes with other sixth graders in district meets. The seventh- and eighth-grade math teams use their interest and skills in math concepts and problem solving to compete against other middle schools. In January, a four-person Math Counts team is selected for additional competition.
Advisors: Janelle Zakes | ext. 42820
Katie Brehmer | ext. 42794
Musical/Drama Productions:
CMS presents two productions each year. The fall play rehearses from September to November with performances at the end of November. The Spring musical rehearses from January to April with performances at the end of April. These productions provide exceptional opportunities for learning acting skills, elements of theatre, and ensemble live performance. Auditions required. All productions open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.
Advisors: Pamela Widmann | ext. 42813
Tegan Palmer | ext. 42853
National Junior Honor Society:
Students who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or above are eligible for membership. Students are accepted through an application process that includes meeting standards of service, character, and citizenship.
Volunteerism and giving back to the community are encouraged through membership in NJHS.
Advisor: Kim Schoenike | ext. 42831
Robotics Team:
The “Gojos” compete in First Lego League (FLL) Competitions every fall. The FLL is a nationally organized set of competitions that emphasize teamwork, problem-solving, research and presentation skills. Each year a different technology-based theme frames both the LEGO robotics aspect of the competition and the research and presentation aspect. Interested 6th and 7th graders can apply in February for the following fall - selections prioritize self-starting students with a “team mindset” Qualifying students must take the elective Robotics Engineering I in the concurrent quarter or previous year.
Advisor: Brenton Burnett | ext. 42731
Spelling Bee:
Students prepare for and compete in spelling bee competitions.
Advisors: Linda Pasternak | ext. 42846
Amy Bainbridge | ext. 42797
Strategic Games Club:
Students work to improve chess skills in preparation for competitions.
Advisor: Sarah Borenstein | ext. 42838
Student Council:
This is a service organization open to all students at CMS. Each homeroom elects one representative, and any other students willing to devote time to the organization are welcomed as members-at-large.
Advisors: Donald Hart | ext. 42842
Linda Pasternak | ext. 42846
Video Production Club/Computer Club:
The “Finally Friday” video production club is open to all 7th and 8th graders. We will produce a bi-monthly show called “Finally Friday”. Any students interested in hosting, creating scripts, acting in skits, directing, editing, or camera work are welcome to get involved. This club requires dedicated,
hard-working students.
Advisor: Mark Magee | ext. 42808
Yearbook Staff:
Students learn yearbook production including design layouts, photography, editing, and distribution. Membership is by application only. Listen for announcements read in homeroom during the first weeks of school for more information on how to join.
Advisor: Kathryn Schauer | ext. 42847