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We
encourage all students to participate in our programs. Students who
participate in extracurricular and co-curricular activities tend to
enjoy school more. Participants must adhere to the Code of Conduct and may be required to pay an activity fee.
Open to all students
Activity Nights/Dances
- Various groups sponsor Activity Nights/Dances about every 4 weeks.
The events are generally held after school until about 5:15. Students
need to qualify to attend by being on Honor Level One or Two and
fulfilling other obligations such as library fines. Admissions and
concessions raise money for the sponsoring group as well as providing
students with an opportunity to socialize.
Art Club
- Art Club is for students who enjoy artistic activities such as clay,
jewelry, puppetry, etc. and like to work with others. There are eight
sessions that meet weekly from mid-January through mid March.
Drama Program -
The Winneconne Community School District drama program is dedicated to
bringing the joy and power of drama to students by providing high
quality dramatic programming for students of all ages. Our program
offers participants the chance to experience the excitement and rewards
of the performing arts while developing poise, social skills,
confidence, and the ability to work with others. For additional
information on this program please visit www.jubricosa.org
Forensics -
Forensics is a competitive activity that focuses on developing public
speaking skills. Team members perform selections from various categories
such as dramatic, humorous, etc. in front of judges at 3-4 meets.
Forensics starts in mid-September and ends in November. The schedule can
be found on the Forensics website.
Geography Bee and Spelling Bee-
Geography Bee and Spelling Bee are held during the spring semester.
Competitions are held within school and against other schools.
Ski Club - Click here for the ski club website
Student Council -
Student Council works to make the school and community a more pleasant
place by promoting cooperation and good citizenship. They organize
activities that bring together the student body and community, act as a
median between classes and organizations within the school, and provide
leadership and a unified voice for the student body. Student Council
membership is open to all students. They must fill out an application
and turn it in to a faculty advisor (Mrs. Borski) by June. They are
expected to attend meetings at 7:00AM. Other students may participate in
various projects and committees.
Wrestling
Yearbook -
Yearbook is a collection of photos including all students’ individual
pictures, faculty, extracurricular and co-curricular groups, and candids
to create a memory book that all students can enjoy. Yearbook staff
members participate in all phases of the creative process.
Open to 7th and 8th Graders
Basketball - Girls and Boys
Volleyball (girls) -
Football - A copy of the 2017/2018 Middle School Football schedule can be found by clicking HERE
Track - Girls and Boys
Trap Team - For further information contact Kristin Bartelt or Athletic Director Tim Whitford.
Cross Country - Starts on August 22nd. Please CLICK HERE for a calendar of practices and meets. There will be an informational
meeting on August 15, 2016, at 6:00pm in the Middle School LGL.
Spirit Squad -
Spirit Squad promotes school spirit, develops a sense of good
sportsmanship among students, and builds better relationships between
schools during athletic events. Cheering currently takes place during
the 7th and 8th grade boys basketball games. Practices are held 2-3
times per week from 3:15-5:00 in addition to attending games. Spirit
Squad members strive to have fun and make new friendships while
representing WMS.
Jazz Ensemble - Jazz
Ensemble is a performing group open to 7th and 8th graders enrolled in
Junior Band. Instrumentation consists of saxophones, trumpets, trombones
and rhythm section of piano, bass, guitar and drum set. Jazz Ensemble
rehearses after eating lunch on even days from 12:20-12:45. The group
performs jazz, swing, pop and rock style music.
Open to 8th Graders Only
Drama Troupe
- Drama Troupe Peer Helpers have the opportunity to be selected as a
Drama Troupe member. These students endure one day of training together
with high school students. They create and present educational skits and
role plays that deal with important youth issues such as drinking and
driving, bullying, stress management, persity, healthy relationships,
and many more for students of all ages.
Peer Mediator/Helper Team -
Peer Mediator/Helper Team members volunteer their services to try to
encourage a more caring school climate. They attend monthly training
sessions on topics like harassment, conflict resolution and crisis
response in an effort to be helpful to students experiencing difficulty.
They coordinate with the counselor in supporting students with serious
issues and also in doing classroom presentations on social issues. The
Peer Helper Team includes selected members in a Drama Troupe.
FFA
Quiz Bowl -
Quiz Bowl allows interested students to participate in a competition
against other schools in the area to test their knowledge of academic
information. The event is generally held in late spring
More for Everyone
Other activities such as Baseball, Softball, Soccer and Skiing are
available through local clubs who may distribute information at school.
Listen for announcements and pick up information in the office.
Winneconne Middle School has a “no cut” philosophy in athletics so all
may participate. Interscholastic sports require an athletic physical
(every 2 years). Students should listen for announcements regarding team
meetings at the start of the season or contact coaches to sign up.
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