Clubs

SHMS 1st Semester Club Information 

Club Information:

Clubs meet after school until 4:45pm. Activity busses are available, please click below to find your student's activity bus and bus stop.

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Questions?  SHMS Club Coordinator Contact: Danny Breece

Monday Clubs:

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club

Sponsor: Douglas Harrison douglas.harrison@lcps.org

We encourage each other to grow in our spiritual relationships with God, celebrate God’s love for us through reading and sharing his Word, playing fun games, and talking! 

Location: Lab 1/Main Gym

Club Dates & Time: Monday 3:45 to 4:45

October thru January

Specific Dates TBD 

JV VEX Robotics Club

Sponsor: Patrick Kaylor and Scott Reimert

william.kaylor@lcps.org & charles.reimert@lcps.org

Are you Interested in Robots? If so SHMS's JV VEX Robotics Club is your opportunity to learn about how to build and program a robot.  We use the VEX V5 platform, https://www.vexrobotics.com/vexproducts/overview, which is designed for both novice users yet still providing endless design possibilities to more experienced users. During the semester you will use and learn C++ blocky coding and C++ text based coding to control basic movements of a robot as well as sensor to help your robot interpreted its surroundings.   
 

New this year Drone technologies: Launch an exciting aviation oriented STEM journey.Begin with Flight to the Future to learn how to build and fly drones.  Then earn your Silver Wings to compete in local, regional, state, and national competitions.  Eventually earn your Gold Wings to fly professionally.  

Location:Tech 3

Club Dates & Time: 

JV Vex-Choose Monday or Wednesday 3:45 to 4:45

Virtual Drone Racing- Monday 3:45 to 4:45

October thru January

Specific Dates TBD 

Cost: TBD 

Additional Supply Fees: TBD  

Club Student Limit: 24 each day for Jv Vex Robotics

                                    12 for Virtual Drone Racing

Tuesday Morning

Jazz Band Club

Sponsor: Brian Morton

Jazz Band Club is designed to enhance 7th and 8th grade students' understanding of their instrument through Jazz Music. Students will learn the basics of jazz band styles and the history behind jazz music.

Location:  Band Room

Club Dates & Time: ** Tuesday Mornings Before School**

October thru January

Specific Dates and Times TBD 

Cost: TBD 

Additional Supply Fees: None

Club Student Limit:25

Wednesday Clubs:

Japanese Culture Club

Sponsor: Kyle Chung, Min Kang

Are you interested in learning more about Japanese culture? This includes the language, food, and anime! Come and learn about Japan's culture through a variety of engaging activities and make some great friends along the way. 

Location: Room A7

Club Dates & Time: Wednesday 3:45 to 4:45

10/12, 10/19, 10/26 

11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/21, 11/30 

12/7, 12/14

Cost: TBD

Additional Supply Fees: $10 for materials

Club Student Limit: 30

Nature Club

Sponsor: Matt Hart matthew.hart@lcps.org

The goal of Nature Club is to have a group of students who meet together for the purpose of studying and appreciating nature, spreading awareness to the community, and to help keep up the natural beauty of our community.
 

Location: Room B12

Club Dates & Time: Wednesday 3:45 to 4:45 

Oct. 12th, Oct. 19th, Oct. 26th, Nov. 2nd, Nov. 9th, Nov. 16th, Nov. 30th, Dec. 7th, Dec. 14th, Jan. 4th, Jan. 11th, Jan. 18th,

Cost:TBD

Additional Supply Fees: $20 for Club T-Shirt 

Total Cost: TBD

Club Student Limit:20


FCCLA  

• Must be enrolled currently or have taken a Family and Consumer Sciences class

Sponsor: Megan Hughes and Abby O'Connor

Megan.huges@lcps.org & Abby.OConnor@lcps.org

 FCCLA is a Family and Consumer Sciences co-curricular student organization. We focus on preparing students for adulthood as a family member, employee and community member. Many of our activities involve community service, as well as FACS related topics such as food preparation, caring for our home and family as well as career. This club is available to students enrolled or previously enrolled in a FACS class, so seventh and eighth grade students may join. 

Location: FACS Rooms

Club Dates & Time: Wednesday 3:45 to 4:45

Oct 12, 26

Nov 2, 9, 16 

Dec  14, 27

Jan 4, 11,18 

Cost: TBD

Additional Supply Fees: $15  Registration for (FCCLA) 

Total Cost: TBD

Club Student Limit:30

JV VEX Robotics Club

Sponsor: Patrick Kaylor and Scott Reimert

william.kaylor@lcps.org & charles.reimert@lcps.org

Are you Interested in Robots? If so SHMS's JV VEX Robotics Club is your opportunity to learn about how to build and program a robot.  We use the VEX V5 platform, https://www.vexrobotics.com/vexproducts/overview, which is designed for both novice users yet still providing endless design possibilities to more experienced users. During the semester you will use and learn C++ blocky coding and C++ text based coding to control basic movements of a robot as well as sensor to help your robot interpreted its surroundings.   
 

New this year Drone technologies: Launch an exciting aviation oriented STEM journey.Begin with Flight to the Future to learn how to build and fly drones.  Then earn your Silver Wings to compete in local, regional, state, and national competitions.  Eventually earn your Gold Wings to fly professionally.  

Location:Tech 3

Club Dates & Time: 

JV Vex-Choose Monday or Wednesday 3:45 to 4:45

Virtual Drone Racing- Monday 3:45 to 4:45

October thru January

Specific Dates TBD 

Cost: TBD 

Additional Supply Fees: TBD  

Club Student Limit: 24 each day for Jv Vex Robotics

                                    12 for Virtual Drone Racing

Thursday Clubs:

Chess Club

Sponsor: paul Rohrbach 

If you're interested in learning to play chess or looking to improve your game, this club is for you.  During the club we'll learn about the pieces, practice playing out each stage of the game, learn notation, and play the game! Students are encouraged to bring their own chess set to the chess club :)

Location: B7

Club Dates & Time: Thursday 3:45 to 4:45

10/13, 10/20, 10/27 

11/3, 11/10, 11/17

12/1, 12/8, 12/15

 1/5 
Cost:TBD 

Additional Supply Fees: None

Club Student Limit: 25

The Board Game Club

Sponsor: Tammy Land 

Everyone has heard of Monopoly, Uno and Jenga, but what about Dominion, Settlers of Catan, Spendor, and Azul? In this board game club, we will be learning and playing strategic tabletop games that will be challenging and fun! No Monopoly in this club!

Location: Room H3/H4

Club Dates & Time: Thursday 3:45 to 4:45  

October thru January

Specific Dates TBD 

Cost: TBD

Additional Supply Fees: None

Club Student Limit:25

Debate Club

Sponsor: Tonya Williams/Emily Gilfillan

tonya.williams@lcps.org & Emily.Gilfillan@lcps.org

Debate Club teaches students the basics of research and public speaking, while practicing debate format during our club sessions..

Location: Library

Club Dates & Time: Thursday 3:45 to 4:45

Oct 13, 20, 27 

Nov 3, 10, 17

 Dec 1, 8, 15 

Jan 5, 12

Cost: TBD

Additional Supply Fees: None

Club Student Limit: 40

Science Olympiad

Sponsor: Matthew Hein Katherine Killam

Science Olympiad is a competition held every year to promote interest in science and put students' scientific skills to the test! To learn more about Stone Hill's team, how the competition will be run this year, and details of the application process, please review the presentation linked here: https://bit.ly/shmso2223

How to Apply: Due to the competition rules, only 45 students can be accepted to the team. As there is high interest in joining the team, students must complete an application to be considered. Applications are open now and must be submitted by 11:59pm on Monday, October 10. Please note: this application is for students; parents should not fill out the application on their student's behalf. Students can access the application through the presentation above or by using this link: https://bit.ly/shmsoapp22 Students will be notified whether they have been accepted to the team or not by Friday, October 14.

Club fee Cost: TBD please see presentation for additional fee