Art activities for students who do not have art in their schedule or need more art in their life! 

(Starting Oct. 4, 2023

Wednesdays 3:05-4pm in Room Art E)

Students will learn the basics rules and strategies of chess while also connecting with their peers. They will also have an opportunity to build their own chess board! 

Mr. Wightman

(Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:00pm in Tek A)

Acappelwood Jr. is an acapella (like Pentatonix!) singing club that meets once a week to prepare for multiple performances. We will be learning music of all genres including pop, rock, jazz, barbershop, musical theatre tunes and more!

Ms. Profaci

(Wednesdays 7:45 to 8:15 am in room 109)

Working together to serve the community by participating in various service activities and events (EMS Recycling Program, clothing and supply drives, holiday donations, etc).  

Mrs. Cuomo & Mrs. Pirolo 

(Tuesdays 3:00 - 3:45pm in room 120)

Help with assignments, projects, and test preparation. 

Mr. Trabulsi

(Tuesdays 3:15-4:00pm in room 203)

Students will learn basic cooking skills by preparing a new recipe each week. 

Mrs. Dorrian

(Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:00pm in room 101 weekly but Sign up for 1 session per month)

The GSA will be a club that provides a safe space for all students to meet, support each other, talk about important issues, and work together to bring awareness and acceptance to our school community.  A GSA will look to educate fellow students on the importance of equality for all students.   

Ms. Parisi & Mrs. Brady 

(Mondays 3:10-4pm in room 107)

We want to celebrate our culturally diverse population at EMS. Club members will discuss the different cultures represented in our school and seek to share aspects of these cultures with visuals throughout EMS. Some such visuals may include flags displayed that represent what countries our students and their families come from, maps showing where our students (or their families) were born, and charts detailing the many holidays our students celebrate.  

Ms. Franco & Ms. Turano

(2nd and 4th Thursday from 3:05 to 3:45 in room 104)

Standard instrumentation jazz band comprised of saxes, trumpets, trombones and rhythm section. We perform at both the Winter and Spring concerts at EMS. 

Dr. Lasurdo

(Fridays 7:30am-8:15am in room 108)

Students record a live, weekly YouTube broadcast of the morning announcements, student short films , school news and more. 

Mrs. Cuomo 

(Thursdays 7:45am to 8:15am in room 120)

Knights Gaming/Coding Club 

Mr. Schwartz

(Begins Oct. 23rd, Mondays 3:00 to 4:00pm in room 102)

Mrs. Maggio

(Wednesdays 3:00 to 4:00pm in room 212)

We work together to solve interesting math problems and compete against each other in math games! Our goal is to build confidence in students of all abilities.

Mrs. Hasday

(Thursdays 7:45 to 8:15am (2x month) in room 122)

A national club that is focused on leadership, service, character and citizenship. Students have to be selected through an application process. 

Mrs. Oriolo

(beginning of each month during 4th period lunch )

Art Service Organization

Membership is based on submitting a PTA Art Reflections entry and obtaining teacher recommendations.

Ms. Osman

(Tuesdays Bi-weekly - the second Tuesday of each month in the AM at 7:30 and the 4th Tuesday of the month in the PM 3:05 - room Art E)

Operation Respect is a club that focuses on the social and emotional growth of children and youth to help them grow into compassionate, respectful, ethical, and civically engaged adults. With this mission in mind, our goal is to bring Elwood Middle School students together who may not normally spend time with each other.   We have them work together so that we can translate the message of accepting others as they are, and giving up stereotypes and negative judgments about others within our school environment and, hopefully, out into our community. 

Mrs. Mir & Mrs. DeJesus, 

(Wednesdays 2x a month during lunch periods in the Guidance Suite)

Exploring the world of robotics and building machines to complete tasks that can be used in competitions. 

Mr. Trabulsi

(Mondays 3:15-4:00pm & Wednesdays 7:45-8:15am in room 203)

Science Olympiad is a STEM competition in which teams of 15 students compete in 23 events from various scientific fields, such as Anatomy and Physiology, Tower Building, Rocks and Minerals, Forensics, and more. Events can generally be separated into three categories: Study, Build, and Lab.  We will be preparing each week for the events that will be part of this year's competition.  All grades are welcome at this club.  As a member of the Science Olympiad club, we will be creating opportunities for student teamwork, problem solving and collaboration.  

Ms. Bienkowski & Mr. Mead

(Fridays 3:15-4:15pm in room 220 )

The Student Council is a collaboration of representatives from grades 6, 7, and 8. With the advisors, the Student Council promotes leadership, democratic values, and organize various school spirit, community service, and fundraising events. Some events include school dances, spirit week, Treats for Troops, Donation Tree, Disability Awareness Week, and school spiritwear sales. The money brought in by these events and fundraisers fund other school activities such as grade level trips, assemblies, and support other groups that do not have individual accounts. 

Mrs. Pirolo & Mrs. DeSimone

(Varies but usually before a school event Wednesday a.m. 1x month)

The Technology club is a project based club that is held in a traditional wood shop setting. Students will get the chance to participate in a broad range of hands-on type projects. This year we will start off with designing and building a model of a futuristic city that will be entered into the Future City competition midwinter. All middle school students are invited to join. 

Mr. Wightman

(Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:00pm in Tek A)

Theater Club gives participants an opportunity to engage in improvisation games and activities to express their creativity while developing poise, social skills, listening and observation skills, and self-confidence. We meet bi-monthly from 3-4 PM on the stage in the auditorium. Students can sign up by seeing Mrs. Barozie in room 200. New members are always welcome! 

Mrs. Barozie & Mrs. Maggio

(Fridays from 3:00-4:00pm in the Auditorium starting Oct. 6th)

Music Honor Society 

Ms. Profaci

(Once a month from 3:00 to 4:00pm in the Chorus room)

The yearbook club is a club dedicated to creating all aspects of the yearbook: choosing the yearbook cover, photo selection, taking club/event pictures, designing the layout of the book, color schemes, and more! 

Ms. Parisi & Mr. Rowland

(Fridays 7:45am - 8:15am in room 107)