Windy Ridge Clubs and Activities
Battle of the Books 3-5
This is a club that meets to read, discuss, and practice questions based on the 15 SSYRA books for the year.
Requirements: Students must be in third, fourth or fifth grade
Dues: None
Meetings: Wednesdays before school 8:15am in the Media Center
Battle of the Books 6-8
This is a club that meets to read, discuss and practice questions based on the 15 SSYRA books for the year.
Requirements: Students must be in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade
Dues: None
Meetings: Tuesday during Middle School lunch in the Media Center
**** Starting Dates will be announced!
Both Clubs Sponsored by Ms. Scurry
Sponsor email: [email protected]
Chess Club
Think, Play, Conquer!
Unleash your strategist! Join our Chess Club and embark on an exciting journey of critical thinking, problem solving, and friendly competition. Whether you are a seasoned player or just starting out, everyone is welcome!
Sponsor name: Mr. Meehan
Sponsor email: [email protected]
Requirements: Grades 3rd-8th
Dues: None
Meeting: Thursdays 3:30-4:30
Crochet Club
Have you ever wanted to create accessories, clothing or even stuffed animals starting with nothing but yarn and a hook? Perhaps you saw Olympian Tom Daley who has been knitting and crocheting in between dives and wondered what that was about. Come join the club! Whether you are a pro or have never hear the word "crochet" before, if you'd like to get creative, learn a new skill, and start your mornings with some fun, we would love to have you.
Sponsor Name: Ms. Camp
Sponsor email: [email protected]
Requirements: Middle School Grades (6-8)
Dues: $10 to cover supplies
Meeting: Fridays 8:15-8:45 am
Dance Club Third and Fourth Grade
Windy Ridge is excited to introduce our Mini Hawkettes!
Sponsor: Ms. Thacker
Sponsor email: [email protected]
Requirements: Student must be in third or fourth grade (15 student max.)
Dues: $45 (costume rental, cleaning, recital T-shirt)
Meeting: ***** Starts in November**** Thursday 3:30-4:30pm
Drama Club
To introduce students to theater
Sponsor: Ms. Lowe
Sponsor email: [email protected]
Requirements: Student must be in third, fourth or fifth grade
Dues: $25
Meeting: Tuesday 3:25-4:45pm
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Windy Ridge's FCA Chapter is part of an international organization which challenges athletes and non-athletes to impact the world for Jesus Christ. Meetings are a time of "inspiration and perspiration" for students of all religious or denominational (or none) who want to reach their potential through athletic, spiritual, leadership, and service experiences.
Sponsors: Ms. Rodriguez and Dr. Strawser
Sponsor emails: [email protected] and [email protected]
Requirements: Students must be in Middle School (6-8)
Dues: None
Meeting: Friday 8:00 -8:40 am
Future Problem Solvers(FPS)
FPS is an educational program that organizes academic competitions in which students apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to hypothetical future situations.
Sponsor: Ms. Ehrlich
Sponsor email: [email protected]
Requirements: Grades, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth
Dues: Specific to each competition we are qualified to compete in.
Meeting: Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 am
Girls Who Code (GWC)
CODING, SISTERHOOD, AND BRAVERY
Students in upper elementary and middle school learn computer skills they need to make an impact and prepare for tech careers through weekly programs in coding and sisterhood. Students invest in their future by learning about computer science and tech jobs and by meeting local industry leaders, all while building a supportive community of sisterhood. GWC offers incredible benefits to young ladies and so much more - no previous coding experience necessary!
Sponsor: Dr. Strawser
Sponsor email: [email protected]
Requirements: grades fourth through eighth grade
Dues: None Awarded Scholarship
Meeting: Fridays 8:00 - 8:40 am
Junior Hawkettes
Windy Ridge is excited to continue of Junior Hawkettes! This is a dance club for fifth graders.
Sponsor: Ms. Steele
Sponsor email: [email protected]
Requirements: Fifth grade. 15 student max.
Dues: $45 (costume, cleaning, recital T-shirt)
Meeting: ***** November***** Monday 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Kindness Club
Let's throw kindness around like confetti! In kindness Club we are all about making our school an even kinder place to be. If you want to make students, staff, and members of our community smile through activities like making cards, bookmarks or posters, organizing food drives and reading to Kindergartners, come apply to join Kindness Club!
Sponsors: Ms. VanSickle and Ms. Camp
Sponsor emails: [email protected] and [email protected]
Requirements: Grades 4-6
Dues: None
Meeting: Tuesday 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Morning Sports Middle School Recreational Sports
Sponsor: Ms. Zimmermann Sponsor email: [email protected] Requirements: Student must be in Middle School
Dues: None
Meeting: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8:15 - 8:35 am
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
Membership in NJHS is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to a student. Our chapter strives to uphold the Society's standards of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, and character. These five values will be considered as the basis for your selection, asd well as a fundamental part of our chapter activities. Students are not inducted simply because of a high academic average. NJHS strives to recognize the total student-one who excels in all areas of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, and character. We will use our meeting time to work on community service projects and work together to ensure the five pillars of NJHS are demonstrated throughout the year.
Sponsor: Sarah Qazi
Sponsor Email: [email protected]
Requirements:Grades 7-8. 3.50 GPA, No Disciplinary Infractions, Completed NJHS Application)
Dues: $20
Meeting: Second Tuesday of each month 3:15-4:15 pm
Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad is a national competition for middle school science students. It is organized into regional, state, and national competitions. teams are comprised of 15 students who compete in 23 different events. The events include math, physics, chemistry, earth and space science, biology and engineering. Students engage in hands-on, interactive, and inquiry-based activities that are lab-based, research-based, or prebuilt.
Sponsor: Dr. Strawser
Sponsor email: [email protected]
Requirements: must be a middle school student (6,7,8)
Dues: $10 (to be used for $250 entry fee)
Meeting: Thursday 3:30 - 5:00 pm. Regional Competition is in February at Olympia HS