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Clubs
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Baseball Club 24-25
- Mission: Baseball Club is a place where students of all skill levels come together to explore the rich history of the game, learn about its strategic elements, and engage in team-building activities. The club focuses on developing important life skills like leadership and collaboration, fostering a sense of camaraderie among members, and creating lasting friendships. It’s an opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the culture of baseball and be part of a vibrant community, all while having fun and enjoying the spirit of the sport.
- Sponsors: Xavier Anthony, Christopher Comstock, Daniel Richal
- First Meeting: Tuesday, 9/5/24
- Regular Meetings: Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month in the morning (Outdoor activities may exist, so pending weather, that day/time may change)
- Time: 8:15AM
- Location: Mr. Anthony Classroom (2.106 7A)
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Blue Crew 24-25
- Mission: Blue Crew is a student organization that cheers on our Pinckneyville Middle School sports teams. We create posters to hang around the school and attend any home basketball, volleyball, and soccer games to show our support.
- Sponsors: Johanna Hoover and Kathryn Kim
- First Meeting: Thursday, 8/29/24
- Regular Meetings: Every Thursday before a home game for soccer, volleyball, and basketball.
- Time: 8:15AM
- Location: Gym
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Board Game Club 24-25
- Mission: Our board game club aims to challenge students' minds while promoting healthy social interaction. We provide a fun and welcoming space where members can think critically, build friendships, and enjoy playing games together.
- Sponsors: Christopher Comstock and Megan Blythe
- First Meeting: Thursday, 8/30/24
- Regular Meetings: The second and fourth Friday of every month.
- Time: 8:15AM
- Location: Mr. Comstock's Room - 1.180
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Book Club - 7th/8th Grade - 24-25
- Mission: To foster a love of reading, introduce students to new books, and have book club discussions with fellow readers
- Sponsors: Hannah Sebastian, Caroline McGoey, Cori Hamby, Beth McCloy
- First Meeting: 9/26/24
- Regular Meetings: Last Thursday of every month
- Time: 8:15AM
- Location: Cori Hamby's room
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Book Club- 6th Grade 24-25
- Mission: To read and discuss books.
- Sponsors: Tia Daniels
- First Meeting: 09/4/2024
- Regular Meetings: The first Wednesday of each month
- Time: 8:15AM
- Location: Ms. Daniels' room (rm 1.147/ 7C hallway)
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Campus Life 24-25
- Mission: Join us for Creative Games, Inspirational Conversation and Encouragement.
- Sponsors: Lynn Winslow, Greg Gober, Angela Roper, Kyra White
- First Meeting: 09/05/2024
- Regular Meetings: Every Thursday Morning
- Time: 8:15AM
- Location: Media Center
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Chamber Orchestra 24-25
- Mission: Acceptance by audition only; please contact Mrs. Williams for more information
- Sponsors: Noelle Williams
- First Meeting: 09/05/2024
- Regular Meetings: Thursdays 7:45-8:45AM
- Time: 7:45AM
- Location: Orchestra Room
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Cooking Club 24-25
- Mission: Increase cultural awareness of foods and learn how to prepare foods for cooking with support. We will prepare delicious foods and learn about each others' culture through food!
- Sponsors: Rebekah Schaeffer, Allison Perlstein, Vicki Robinson, Monica Naranja, Meredith Westbrook , Jackie Gilbert, Elsa Rumph, Felice Atkinson
- First Meeting: 09/13/2024
- Regular Meetings: the 2nd Friday of every month, except October, February, March, and April. Will provide alternate dates to students and parents.
- Time: 8:15AM
- Location: Ms. Atkinson's Classroom
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Crochet Club 24-25
- Mission: Crocheting helps with reducing stress and anxiety, it relaxes your mind, and it increases productivity.
- Sponsors: Tricia Brehm, Isadora Alves de Paula, Sylvia Mindrescru, Lindsi Burton, and Meredith Westbrook.
- First Meeting: 08/20/2024
- Regular Meetings: Every third Tuesday
- Time: 8:15AM
- Location: 4.113
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Current Events Club 24-25
- Mission: The Current Events Club will meet once a month to discuss important events occurring locally, nationally, and internationally.
- Sponsors: Heather Brent and Jaron Whitely
- First Meeting: 08/26/2024
- Regular Meetings: Last Monday of each Month
- Time: 8:15AM
- Location: Ms. Heather Brent's Classroom
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Dance Club 24-25
- Mission: To enlighten and expose students to a multicultural aspect of dance in order to create choreography for school-wide events.
- Sponsors: Janelka Williams and Jerri Ann Rose
- First Meeting: 08/29/2024
- Regular Meetings: Thursday Mornings at 8AM
- Time: 8AM
- Location: 5.111
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Drama Club 24-25
- Mission: Learn improv and acting skills that will culminate in a mini-performance in the Spring.
- Sponsors: Lucie D'Angelo, Nicole Stein, Brenda Edwards
- First Meeting:
- Regular Meetings: Last Monday of the Month
- Time: 8:15AM
- Location: D'Angelo's Room - 5.106
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Dungeons and Dragons Club 24-25
- Mission: The DnD club is a safe place for students to come and use their imagination as they play the classic Roll Playing Game.
- Sponsors: Matthew O'Neill
- First Meeting: 09/17/2024
- Regular Meetings: The 3rd Tuesday morning of each month
- Time: 8:15AM
- Location: O'Neill's room 4.116
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Film Club 24-25
- Mission: Visual storytelling using cameras.
- Sponsors: Lydia Bolen with help from Paul Duke High School's AVTF students
- First Meeting: 09/04/2024
- Regular Meetings: First Wednesday each month after school until 5:30.
- Time: 8:15AM
- Location: Honor Lab - Bolen's Room
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French Club 24-25
- Mission: Celebrate everything French - Culture, Food, Holidays, Music & more!
- Sponsors: Alicia Dunbar, Tereza Gabor
- First Meeting: 09/09/2024
- Regular Meetings: Every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month
- Time: 8:15AM
- Location: Madame Dunbar's Classroom
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Garden Club 24-25
- Mission: To teach students how to care for plants and grow a variety of vegetables and herbs.
- Sponsors: Melita Garmon, Sharnae Pegues
- First Meeting: 08/23/2024
- Regular Meetings: Every Friday morning
- Time: 8:00am
- Location: School garden (access in the downstairs part of the 2-story building)
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Girls Who Code Club
Location: Engineering Room
Mission: Unleash your inner tech wizard! Join the Girls Who Code club and discover the exciting world of computer science. Learn to code, build amazing projects, and connect with other girls passionate about technology. No experience needed - just bring your curiosity and creativity!
Sponsors: Ms. Taylor Carbin, Ms. Lisa Aspinwall
Meeting Days: 1st and 3rd Friday of each month
Meeting Times: 8:00AM
Clubs
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Intramurals 24-25
- Mission: Each day we will be playing different sports. Monday-Basketball, Tuesday-Soccer, Thursday-Ultimate handball, Friday-Various activities. The last day of Intramurals is on October 25th. We will pick up spring intramurals in the spring.
- Sponsors: Amanda Heaton and Brenton Butler
- First Meeting: Tuesday, 9/9/24
- Regular Meetings: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday mornings
- Time: I will open the front door from 8:07-8:10am to let everyone into the building. Late students will have to go to the cafeteria.
- Location: Gym
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Just Dance Club 24-25
- Mission: To dance and have fun with friends.
- Sponsors: Anna McGuire, Deanna Rogers, Ingrid Farfan
- First Meeting: Monday, 10/7/24 at 8:15am
- Regular Meetings: 1st Monday morning (8:15am) of each month
- Location: Sra. McGuire's Room
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Kindness Ninjas 24-25
- Mission: Random Acts of Kindness, including our new Annual Food Drive, Kindness messages for teachers, administrators, and ourselves!
- Sponsors: Alicia Dunbar and Skylar Gibson
- First Meeting: Thursday, September 5 at 8:15am
- Regular Meetings: 1st Thursday morning (8:15am) of each month
- Location: Madame Dunbar's Classroom
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Knitting/Crochet Club 24-25
- Mission: Crocheting helps with reducing stress and anxiety, it relaxes your mind, and it increases productivity.
- Sponsors: Isadora Alves de Paula, Tricia Brehm, Lindsi Burton, Meredith Westbrook, and Sylvia Mindrescu
- First Meeting: Tuesday, 8/20/24 at 8:15am
- Dates and Times: Third Tuesday morning (8:15am) each month
- Location: 4.113
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Ladies who Walk and Talk Club 24-25
- Mission: This club is an opportunity for all ladies to get together and walk and talk. We want to build relationships, as a club, and offer support to any young ladies looking to make some friends and get some steps in!
- Sponsors: Stephanie Adams, LaQuita Williams, and Eunice Otutua
- First Meeting: Thursday, September 12 at 8:15am
- Regular Meetings: 2nd and 4th Thursday morning (8:15am) each month
- Location: Ms. LaQuita Williams' room 1.204
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Music Tech Club 24-25
- Mission: Join the Music Tech Club, where you'll explore the exciting world of music production, recording, and performance using cutting-edge software and tools. Whether you're a singer, instrumentalist, or producer, learn to create beats, mix tracks, and collaborate with fellow music enthusiasts. No experience necessary - just a passion for music and technology!
- Sponsors: Alan Tyson and Timmy Hughes
- First Meeting: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 8:15am
- Regular Meetings: 3rd Wednesday morning (8:15am) each month
- Location: Music Tech Lab
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News Crew 24-25
- Mission: To provide morning announcements to represent the on-goings of Pinckneyville Middle School.
- Sponsors: Varonica Donham
- Dates and Times: M-F at 8:30AM
- Location: Broadcast Studio in Media Center
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Peer Leaders/Heroes 24-25
- Mission: PMS Leaders/Heroes serve as leaders in the PMS school community. The organization helps students develop leadership skills, be role models, and engage in community service. A few activities include giving new student tours, helping with school wide special events, and developing special projects that positively impact the PMS school climate. Students are required to apply and complete an interview process at the end of each school year.
- Sponsors: Bridgette Willis, Janelka Williams, Stefanie McDougald
- First Meeting: Friday, 8/23/24
- Regular Meetings: The 2nd and 4th Friday each month; meetings will occur during school hours
- Location: Location varies
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Photoshop Club 24-25
Mission: Learn Photoshop
Sponsors: Olga Tulei
First Meeting: 10/1/2024
Regular Meeting: Every 1st Tuesday morning of the month
Time: 8:15AM
Location: Room 4.107 -
Pinckneyville Singers 24-25
- Mission: This is for current 6th, 7th, and 8th grade chorus students who wish to learn more music at a more rigorous pace. This group is by audition only.
- Sponsors: Avery Smith
- First Meeting: Thursday, 9/12/24 7:30am
- Regular Meetings: Every Thursday morning at 7:30am
- Location: Chorus Room
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PS5 Club 24-25
Mission: Social time for gamers
Sponsors: Chris Gordon
First Meeting: Friday, 9/27/24
Regular Meeting: Last Friday morning each month
Time: 8:15AM
Location: Room 5.110 (Mr. Gordon's class at the end of the 6th grade hall)
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Reader's Rally Club 24-25
Mission: Help and encourage reading and analysis of what we read
Sponsors: Varonica Donham, Kelly Clark, Katie Caputo , Melita Garmon
First Meeting: 8/30/2024
Regular Meeting: Every Friday Morning
Time: 8AM
Location: Library -
Robotics Club 24-25
- Mission: The Robotics club will have a chance to create, build and explore the field of metronomics. We will be working with an extensive VEX's robotic system. Our club gives members a chance to be creative as well as learn about opportunities available in the community and high school. Please note this is not a competition league.
- Sponsors: Lisa Aspinwall and Taylor Carbin
- First Meeting: Friday, 9/13/24 at 8:15am
- Dates and Times: 2nd and 4th Friday morning (8:15am) of the month
- Location: Engineering Lab
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Spanish Club 24-25
- Mission: To practice Spanish and learn about culture
- Sponsors: Anna McGuire, Ingrid Farfan, Deanna Rogers
- First Meeting: Monday, August 26 at 8:15am
- Regular Meetings: 2nd and 4th Mondays at 8:15am
- Location: Sra. McGuire's classroom
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Well Being Club 24-25
- Mission: The purpose of the Wellbeing Club is to create a supportive and nurturing environment where students can learn about and practice self-care, emotional resilience, and positive social interactions. The club aims to empower girls by fostering self-confidence, healthy habits, and a sense of community through engaging activities and open discussions.
- Sponsors: Lizabeth Leath, Raquel Chung-Parsons, Hannah Lewis, Tabitha Hayles
- First Meeting: 9/26/2024
- Regular Meetings: Every 4th Thursday morning each month
- Location: Rm. 3.111 Leath's Classroom
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Yearbook Club 24-25
- Mission: The Yearbook Club will work together to create the 2024-2025 Pinckneyville Yearbook. Students will have the chance to create digital graphics to promote school events on social media, and capture the 2024-25 school year!
- Sponsors: Hannah Weatherby and Johnna Hoover
- First Meeting: Friday, 9/13/24 8:15am
- Regular Meetings: 2nd Friday morning (8:15am) of each month
- Location: Ms. Weatherby's room - 4.119