Clubs

Each school year we are pleased to offer your child(ren) opportunities outside of the classroom to get involved with the various clubs we have to offer here at Ira Jones Middle School. We are very excited about our club offerings for the current 20232024 school year and look forward to having your children get involved in our school activities.

Student Council

The mission of student council is to develop student leadership skills.  Student Council hosts and plans 3 annual dances, an annual charity fundraiser, and student council supports other school events.  Student council is open to anyone in 6 to 8th grade.  However, students who are interested a leadership position must go thru an election process in August.  Student council is a fun, student-led group that allows students to have a say in school-sponsored events.

Student Council meetings are typically every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 3 to 4pm

Student Council officer meetings are on a scheduled basis on specific Thursdays from 4 to 4:45pm

Craft Club

The Ira Jones Arts and Crafts Club is open to all students with all levels of arts and crafts skills. Together we will work on a fun project each time we meet. At our first meeting, students will help choose some of the projects that we will be working on throughout the year. Students will take their crafts home to enjoy. Materials will be provided by the school. This is a great way to make new friends or spend time with existing friends!

Craft Club will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month starting on September 13th from 3 to 4pm.

Knowledge Club

Meet in Ms. Galaty’s room (130), Every Tuesday and Thursday  (3 pm - 4pm)

Students can attend to get extra help on assignments or work on missing or absent work. Students can also attend to review for a  quiz or test or just to work on homework in a quiet supervised environment. Once signed-up, students will need to stay at Homework Club for the entire time. If time allows, we will be able to clean lockers and work on organization.

WE Act Club-

Meet in Mrs. Swanson's room, 102), First  meeting is Tuesday September 1st from 3 to 4 pm

WE Act is a club that focuses on working together by doing service projects for the school, community and global concerns.  We have teamed up with Food Banks, Animal Shelters, Libraries, Children's Hospitals and other local organizations to help make our community stronger.  Together when we see a problem we don’t ignore it, WE Act.

We will meet two times a month on Tuesdays  in room 102 from 3 pm to 4 pm (1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month)

Drama Club

Drama club is open to all 6-8 grade students who are interested in learning about musical theater and being part of this year's production- Disney's Aladdin Jr.  If you are interested in singing, acting and dancing and tech things then this is a great place for students to learn and explore. 

Students are encouraged to come to find out about the show and how to audition in August and then audition in September and then begin preparing through rehearsals. Students will act, sing and dance as well as learn how to work cooperatively in a large group. 

The Schedule

Meets mostly M and W to 5 and F to 6  Some T and Th depending on the schedule for this year's production. 

Intramurals

Intramurals will be held on Friday mornings from 7:00-7:40, open to all grade levels, activities will vary according to what the students prefer to play.  Enter through the front door by ringing the doorbell.  Meet in the small gym.

Multi-Cultural Club 

The Multi-Cultural Club explores and celebrates a variety of cultures using different platforms.  This active student-driven club is organized by students and for students that want to make a difference in the IJMS community of learners. Members are encouraged to share their cultures and engage while learning a variety of cultures shared by others. This club is open to all students and meets weekly on Wednesdays (September - February) 3:00-4:00 pm in Mrs. Wayne room 235.  

NJHS

Membership in National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to an Ira Jones student. Students are invited, based on GPA, to apply for membership at the end of 7th grade. Students who successfully apply and are accepted into the group, participate in NJHS in 8th Grade. The Ira Jones chapter strives to give practical meaning to the Society's standards of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, and character.  Members grow their leadership skills while making contributions to the Ira Jones Community in activities such as welcoming new students, leading our school in Gold Out Week to bring awareness of pediatric cancer, organizing a food drive to benefit Bags of Hope, and sponsoring a Family Game Night. 

NJHS will meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each Month from 3-4

Writing Club

Yearbook

Tuesdays 3-4p.m. Room:160

The main focus of Yearbook Club is to assist in the creation of a school yearbook that represents the diverse student population of Ira Jones Middle School. Club members learn about basic photography, layout, computer design software programs and working successfully together as a production team.  

Jazz Band

The Richard Ira Jones Jazz Band is an auditioned group that will not only play music from the jazz era but will also learn about the history of jazz and its famous musicians. Jazz band meets after school on Tuesdays from 3:05pm to 4:05pm beginning in October through February.  This auditioned group is only open to current band/choir members. Details about the audition process will be announced in late August. These rehearsals will be in preparation for the February Coffee House.  

Game Club

Games Club is an after-school board, card, and video game club. Games Club is a student-led club where students will engage with a variety of games that will encourage cooperation, problem-solving, as well as appropriate reactions to winning and losing. All students are encouraged to join. Members are encouraged to suggest new games to learn and try. Games Club will meet every other Friday in the Media Center from 3 - 4 pm starting in September and continuing through May.