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Join a club!
Join a club!
The club and co-curricular program is another important aspect of your educational experience at West Brook Middle School. You'll have opportunities to participate in a variety of activities that extend what you've been learning in classes, as well as in some new experiences you should enjoy. In addition, these experiences enable you to work closely with students from other classes and grades and to work with faculty in a more informal setting.
Our clubs and co-curricular offerings include a variety of opportunities for student involvement. This website provides descriptions of each offering along with club advisor contact information. We encourage you to participate in any program you find interesting.
You may join any of the clubs by signing up at the first meeting or the Co-Curricular Fair. Most activities meet weekly throughout the year, the club advisor will provide the details about the schedule. Most activities also meet after school until 3:25 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, with the each individual club meeting schedule on the following page. Late buses are available, leaving at 3:30 p.m., for those who are eligible for bus transportation.
Finally, new activities can be initiated for the following school year (February - April of the preceding school year) if enough students are interested and can get a teacher sponsor. You can meet with Mr. DeRisi to discuss the procedures.
Art Club
Join the Art Club! Art club is available to students of all grade levels who are interested in exploring and experimenting with various art materials in a fun and relaxing setting. Members of the art club will have a chance to engage in activities we would not have the opportunity to do during class time. Art club members will have the opportunity to create personal works as well as ones for the school.
Backstage Support - School Musical
This club is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Its meetings and activities focus solely on constructing and creating the scenery and props for the West Brook musical as well as assisting with lighting and backstage support.
Brain Busters
This club is open to students in all grades. Bergen Brain Busters gives middle school students the chance to take part in a fun, challenging, “game show–style” academic competition. Students use their knowledge and critical thinking skills (and buzzers!) to answer questions that cover all areas of the middle school curriculum.
Each month, two teams from West Brook travel to host schools across Bergen County for a competition. Then, in June, the season concludes with a countywide final event that includes playoff rounds leading to a championship round.
While all grade levels are welcome to join the club, only 7th and 8th grade students are eligible to compete in the official matches. Sixth graders benefit by gaining exposure to the trivia questions and the rules of the game, helping them prepare for future years.
Club members will have multiple opportunities to try out during the year to determine who will represent our school in the monthly meets. Like other clubs, Bergen Brain Busters requires dedication, preparation, and commitment in order to succeed.
Chess Club
Chess Club is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Students will learn the rules and strategies of chess and participate in games against other club members. The Chess Club is open to players of all ability levels, whether you are just learning the game or an advanced player, come to Chess Club and share your skills!
Crochet Club
This club is open to students of all grade levels. Students will learn crochet as a new skill or improve their current skill level. Students will learn to share ideas, strategies, and collaborate with other students on their project.
Beginners sessions meet from 2:40 - 3:00 pm and Advanced sessions meet from 3:05 - 3:25 pm on Tuesdays.
Check out the Crochet Club Website!
Cultural Connection
This club is open to all grade levels, and is for anyone interested in learning more about the diverse cultural backgrounds that make up our school community. Meetings are dedicated to activities that educate students about cultural issues, and our goal is to appreciate diversity while at the same time celebrating what we have in common as human beings.
Be sure to check the Cultural Connection Google Classroom for updates and meeting days.
Debate Club
This club is open to students in grades 7 and 8 that are interested in debating! Club members will learn the structure of a debate, debate etiquette and rules, and will practice respectfully debating their peers in a variety of topics throughout the year!
Drama Workshop / Musical
This club is open to students in all grades. There is a place for everyone who wants to be a part of this exciting and challenging group. Students who join the musical will have the opportunity to sing, act, and dance on stage. Non-performers may join as members of the Stage Crew, Tech Crew, Costume Crew, and Scenery Crew. Auditions for performers are held at the end of September. Students and their parents must sign a contract in which they agree to follow the rehearsal schedule and attend ALL rehearsals and performances. A tentative rehearsal schedule is provided before students audition for the show.
Gardening Club
This club is open to students in all grades. Students will learn how to plant, prune, and care for different plants through their growing cycle and across all seasons.
Intramural Sports / Basketball
This club is open to all grade levels. The Spring Intramural Sport students will participate in is basketball. This club provides students the opportunity to learn basketball skills and implement them into game play. Students can come meet other students with similar interests. This is a good opportunity for students to move more, while having fun.
Students must submit a pre-participation physical to the school nurse in order to participate
Intramural Sports / Flag Football
This club is open to all boys and girls of all grade levels. This club provides students the opportunity to learn flag football skills and implement them into game play. Students can come meet other students with similar interests. This is a good opportunity for students to move more, while having fun.
Students must submit a pre-participation physical to the school nurse in order to participate
Love fast-paced action and teamwork? The Floor Hockey Club is the perfect place to sharpen your skills, stay active, and have a blast with friends. Open to all skill levels, we focus on fun, fair play, and improving together. Whether you're a seasoned player or just curious to try something new, come be a part of the game. Equipment is provided. Club runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:35 PM - 3:25PM. Club members can take the late bus home, walk, or be picked up by guardians.
Students must submit a pre-participation physical to the school nurse in order to participate
Intramural Sports / Soccer
This club is open to all grade levels. This club provides students the opportunity to learn soccer skills and implement them into game play. Students can come meet other students with similar interests. This is a good opportunity for students to move more, while having fun.
Students must submit a pre-participation physical to the school nurse in order to participate
Intramural Sports / Volleyball
This club is open to all grade levels. The Fall Intramural Sport students will participate in is volleyball. This club provides students the opportunity to learn volleyball skills and implement them into game play. Students can come meet other students with similar interests. This is a good opportunity for students to move more, while having fun.
Students must submit a pre-participation physical to the school nurse in order to participate
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Band is open to all grade levels. In rehearsals, we explore different jazz styles and improvisation techniques. The ensemble performs at the Winter Concert, Spring Select Concert and at community events.
Students must be enrolled in band to participate in this club.
Math Counts
This club is open to students in all grade levels. The Math Counts Club is sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers and its competition is designed to challenge middle school students and provide them with the opportunity to go “head-to-head” against their peers from other schools, cities and even states if they progress to the National Competition. Students involved with Math Counts work diligently with their peers and the club advisor solving challenging math problems as they prepare for the Regional Math Counts competition at Bergen Community College.
REACT Club
This club is open to all grade levels. The mission of REACT (Junior Rotary Club) is to promote goodwill, understanding and world peace through the active participation of its members, so that with committed citizenship and effective leadership, they may improve the quality of life throughout the world.
Select Choir
Select Choir is an auditioned choir for any students currently enrolled in 5-6 or 7-8 choir. Students are exposed to more difficult music, different groupings of voices, and are able to further their knowledge in the area of vocal music techniques. Students accepted into this choir will perform at various concerts and events throughout the school year. Come out and audition!
Ski Club
The Ski Club is designed to give students an opportunity to learn and experience a winter sport that you can enjoy for many years. No skiing experience or equipment is necessary to join. Preparation begins in October and the season lasts as long as the snow. The club arranges supervision, lessons, and rentals at Mountain Creek. The ski trips are on evenings of school days with a goal of five trips in total. Think snow!
Ski Club admits students on a rolling basis beginning with 8th graders, then 7th graders, and finally 6th graders if spots are still available. Students will be selected to participate in Ski Club through a lottery process this year, it will not be on a first come first serve basis.
Students must submit a pre-participation physical to the school nurse in order to participate.
STEM Club
This club is for everyone in all grades! STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math — but instead of learning them separately, we mix them all together in cool, hands-on projects. You’ll get to solve real-world problems, build awesome things, and use your creativity while learning about how science, tech, engineering, and math work together. It’s all about learning by doing and having fun with friends!
String Ensemble
The West Brook String Ensemble is an exciting, audition-based orchestra that is open to all grade levels and offers a fantastic opportunity for advanced string players to dive into more challenging and rewarding music.
Students will showcase their skills at community events and school concerts, all while making music with fellow passionate musicians. Students need to be enrolled in Orchestra to audition. Come be part of the fun and create unforgettable musical experiences!
Student Council
This club is open to all grade levels. The Student Council is the voice and decision-making organization for students. At regular meetings throughout the year, the students can make their voices heard through their representatives. The Student Council sponsors many school-wide activities, such as asset building, service learning activities, and fundraisers.
Student Newspaper
This club is open to all grade levels. The Student Newspaper club provides an opportunity for students interested in creative writing, art and business to put together a newspaper featuring school events. Assignments include interviews and “covering” in-school and co-curricular events.
Trep$
This club is open to all grade levels. TREP$, short for enTREPreneur$, is a project-based learning program that teaches kids how to start their own businesses. They learn the lessons in the after school workshops, and apply them at home as they build their businesses with the support of their families. The club ends with students selling their product at the TREP$ Marketplace, held right at the school.
UnIty Club
The UnIty Club is open to all students. This club is aimed at fostering respect, diversity, and inclusivity, and is a great way to celebrate our diverse school community! Students will engage with a variety of clubs from Paramus High School throughout the year to better understand the diversity of the school district.
WB News
Join the team behind West Brook’s very own student-run TV news! This club is open to 6th-8th graders. Members will work together to write scripts, film segments, and deliver the latest updates to our school community. Whether you’re interested in being on camera or working behind the scenes, this club is the place to get creative and share our school’s story.
Wind Ensemble
Wind Ensemble is open to all grade levels. This ensemble is a great opportunity for band students who want a little more of a challenge. In rehearsals, we explore more advanced repertoire and concert band techniques. The ensemble performs at the school concerts and community events.
Students must be enrolled in band to participate in this club.
Yearbook Club
This club is open to to eighth grade students only. The Yearbook Club works on the production of a book that serves as a lasting memento of your years at West Brook. Work is done throughout the year both during and after school.
Young Astronauts
This club is open to students of all grade levels. This club will be of interest to those who enjoy science, especially rocketry and space. Young Astronauts will discover the principles of flight and apply this knowledge to building and launching their own rockets. We will also act as NASA engineers as we complete various design challenges.
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