The goal of the math team is to provide students with enrichment, challenge, and competitive opportunities in mathematical problem-solving. The size of the team is limited to 30-35 students, who qualify based on try-outs. This team participates in a wide range of competitions, including some at the high school level, and is designed for students who want to develop their problem-solving skills and pursue a challenge beyond the classroom curriculum. 

*Sign-up Instructions: Info Session for 6th Graders on Wed 9/13, Info Session for New 7th & 8th Graders on Wed September 20

Tryouts on Wed, September 27. First Practice for Invited Members on Wed 10/4 

Register here:      Math Club Tryouts Sign Up

Sponsor: Ms. Manchester

Students will work with directors to produce a musical in the spring. Students are able to be crew members by attending meetings. Crew members will organize and create all of the background parts of the show (auditions, costumes, props, sound/lights). Stage crew and actors will be managed by student stage managers. Actors must audition by singing and acting. Audition information will be communicated through a meeting and on our Google Classroom. Actors will have required rehearsal times and have a greater time commitment and responsibility. 

Drama Club Website

Times (After School until 4:15pm)

• Auditions in October/November

• December/January - one day a week

• February - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays

• March- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays until 5pm

Sign-up Instructions: 

Join our Google Classroom (code: x4yfgwz) for exact start dates/schedule/etc.

Sponsor: Ms. Murphy and Ms. Sanchez

Sponsor: Ms. Murphy and Ms. Sanchez

Starts in October/November 

The “We Will Rock You” club meets weekly to rehearse and perform modern music of all genres.  Students in the WWRY Club help to select the music, work in bands to practice, and perform throughout the year at various concerts.  This is an auditioned ensemble of guitars, bass, drums, keyboard, and vocals and students should have an intermediate level of experience on their instrument/voice.   The WWRY club is a year long commitment and students who audition and are selected to participate are expected to be at meetings/rehearsals each week and at all performances.  Let’s rock!

Sign-up Instructions:  

Pick up an audition form outside room 145 for instructions.  

Auditions will be held September 19 and 20 from 3:00-4:15pm.

Sponsor: Mr. Liddle

Starts: September 27

Jazz Ensemble

Takoma Park Jazz Ensemble (TJE)  is a music ensemble that explores a variety of genres within and outside of the jazz world. Students will learn about various scales and techniques used to play jazz and other popular music genres. We will learn about improvisation and listen to some of the famous jazz artists throughout history. All instruments are welcome in jazz.  Traditional jazz instruments include Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones, Drum Set, Guitar and Piano.  Wind instrument players must be enrolled in a Takoma Park Band class. Piano, drums and guitar are open to all Takoma Park students.

Auditions for jazz ensemble will begin Tuesday September 12th during lunch and after school. 

You may choose to play any piece for an audition - the jazzier, the better. 

Look for a sign-up sheet outside room 500.

Sign-up Instructions:  Look for an audition sign-up outside Mrs. Pasquale’s classroom door.  

Room 500.

Sponsor: Ms. Pasquale

Open Band/Orchestra Practice 

Band and Orchestra students can use this time to practice, get extra help, earn extra points, play passoffs, and work in small ensembles.  Students can also earn SSL hours organizing the instrumental music library, cleaning instruments and organizing the class room.

Starts September 27

WEDNESDAYS

Sponsor: Ms. Pasquale

Bucket Drums and Flute Choir 

Flute Choir is an ensemble dedicated to flute music and flute excellence.  This ensemble exists to support the playing of soprano flutes as well as some harmony flutes by joining different players from each of the different bands at Takoma Park and playing a variety of flute music together.  Bucket drumming club or flute choir will be run based on students interest. Bucket drumming is a  group to promote the playing of bucket rhythm in African and Rock styles.  It is open to any interested Takoma Park student.

Sign-up Instructions:  Look for a sign up sheet outside Mrs. Pasquale’s classroom door.  Room 500

Starts September 26

TUESDAYS

Sponsor: Ms. Pasquale

Youth Media Academy

MCM’s Youth Media Academy will take place at Takoma Park Middle School after school every Tuesday from 3:15-5:15 pm. This program, facilitated by MCM's professional media instructors, is designed to not only provide media instruction, but also leadership training. Students will participate in lessons and spend hands-on time using equipment during each and every session. In groups, students will rotate roles, engaging in every part of the creative process (developing and producing ideas, shooting and editing footage). Students will create multimedia responses to given topics and have the opportunity to create passion projects. All projects have the potential to air on MCM Access Channels 19 and 21, submitted to the PBS Student Reporting Labs and to local youth film festivals and contests.

Sign-up Instructions.      Youth Media Academy Sign Up

When: Tuesdays after school, 3:15-5:15 pm starting 10/3 through April

GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) is a safe space for anyone who wants to come. GSA is a student-run organization that unites LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. Our club gives students the opportunity to meet and connect with other students, raise awareness, and support each other and the community.

Everyone is welcome.  Drop-ins are welcome. Students do not need to sign up in advance. Please let me know if you plan to join by filling out this form:    GSA Sign Up Form

Thursdays 3:15-4:15

Room 108

Starts September 14

Sponsor: Ms. Todhunter

For those students wishing to complete homework after school, in school! All grades welcome! Magnet and Geometry students who wish to assist those with Math homework are also welcome! Just check in with Ms. Perry the days you are available.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Room 231

Sponsor Ms. Perry

Softball , Cross-Country, Soccer, and Basketball.  

All information is found at the TPMS Athletics Page.

TPMS Athletics Canvas Page.

TRYOUT DATES - CLICK HERE

 Sign-up to play intramural basketball for both boys and girls.  

Starts September 20

WEDNESDAYS

FALL INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL SCHEDULE

W-9/28

TU-10/11

TH-10/13

W-10/19

W-10/26

TU-11/1

TH-11/3

W-11/9

TU-11/15

TH-11/17

W-11/30

TPMS Intramural Page

Ultimate Frisbee

Ultimate Frisbee Club is a club sports team that meets every Tuesday. The club will be a mix of practice, play, and other frisbee related activities. The team is open to all middle school grades. All experience levels welcome!

RecXTRA

Starts October 25

Sponsor:  Mr. Burton