Middle School Clubs
East Islip Middle School Clubs
Art Service Club Advisor: Dana Belfiore-O'Connell
Meeting: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/3, 11/27, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/22, 2/5, 2/12, 3/5, 3/19, 4/2, 4/23, 4/30, 5/14, 5/28, 6/11 at 2:35 in Room 231
To bring art to the community and complete service projects to better the school and town.
Best Buddies Advisors: Donna Pollizato and Val Butler
Meeting: Tuesday (Twice a month) 2:40-3:10 Room 129
To foster friendships between students with and without intellectual disabilities an provide a time and place for students to make friends in a safe, comfortable environment
Boys Leaders Advisor: Jason Lavey /Boys 7 & 8
Meeting: Various times/Dates Auxiliary Gym
Teach leadership - student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, teach a good positive attitude about life.
Builders Club Advisor: Alison Smith
Meeting: Tuesdays 2:35- 3:20 Room 102
Buiders Club is part of the Kiwanis Family -whose purpose is to improve the world and community.
Girls Leaders Advisor: Laura O'Donnell /Girls 7 & 8
Meeting: First and Third Fridays of the month 7:15 - 7:45 in the café
Give 7th and 8th grade girls the opportunity to participate in service learning projects to benefit local, national and global communities. Also, promote a healthy lifestyle.
Chess Club Advisor: Darcie Schlott
Meeting: Thursdays 2:40 in Room 135
To learn or play chess with other students.
Chorus Club Advisor: To Be Announced
Meeting: To Be Announced
The purpose of this club is to offer extra enrichment to those that demonstrate a love of choral music and would like to pursue a more difficult/advanced level of musicianship.
Crafts Advisor: Hal Kench
Meeting: Nov.12,14,15,18,19,21,22,25,26 Dec 2,3,5,6,13,16,17,20 Jan 6,7,9 Room 120 7:10 - 7:40
To explore student creativeness and work on arts and crafts.
Family & Consumer Science Advisor: Pat Emmons Fritz
Meeting: Wednesdays and Thursdays 2:35- 3:20 in Room 102
To provide members the opportunity to build self-confidence, character and leadership within their school, home and community
Fitness Club Advisor: Ron Croteau
Meeting: Mondays 7:10 - 7:40 West Gym
Improve personal fitness level. 6,7,8 graders welcome.
Homework Club 6 Advisor: Wendy Frees
Meeting: Tuesdays and some Wednesdays 2:40 - 3:15 Room 208
To assist and encourage completion of homework.
Homework Club 7/8 Advisor: Val Butler
Meeting: Wednesdays 2:35- 3:10 Room 129
To assist students with homework.
Intramurals Boys 6 & Girls 6 Advisor: Jason Lavey/Ron Crouteau
Meeting: Wednesday 7:10 - 7:40am Main Gym
Various sports and activities that will be played along with games and team tournaments.
Intramurals Boys & Girls 7/8 Advisor: Ron Crouteau/Laura O'Donnel
Meeting: Tuesdays & Thursday 7:10-7:40am West Gym
Activities to keep all kids involved in sports.
Kickline Advisor: Melissa Henderson/Tiffany Seda
Meeting: Tuesdays 3-5 in the MS Cafeteria
To promote sportsmanship, commitment, dedication and a sence of community while participating in the art of dance.
Literacy Club Advisor: Melanie Ash
Meeting: Every other Wednesday starting 2:35 - 3:30 in library
To enhance our students love of reading and to explore various genres.
National Junior Honor Society Advisor: Melissa Henderson
Meeting: Wednesdays 7:20am or 2:35 room 126
To raise funds to help out the community. To mentor and be examples of the 6th and 7th graders in our school. Also to examples of leadership and to dedicate time to community service.
Renaissance Club Advisor: Katrina Finnegan
Meeting: Mondays at 2:40 in Room 100
Renaissance Club is a community service club that works behind the scenes to encourage academic excellence through positive reinforcement of strong work habits, accountability and responsibility.
Robotics Advisor: Hal Kench
Meeting: March 3,6,10,13,17,20,24,27,31 April 3,7,10,21,24,28 May 1,5,8,12,15 Room 227 7:10 - 7:40am
To further robotic education of students. Build robots and participate in competition.
School Newspaper Advisors: Pam Avella
Meeting: Thursdays 2:40 - 3:30 Room 116
Students will use computers to contribute articles, photos to appear In our Middle school newspaper. They will learn how to write a newspaper article.
School Musical Advisors: Danielle Post
Meeting: Twice a week 2:45 - 4:30 MS Chorus Room (Exact dates given in meeting)
Meant to allow children to express themselves through music, dance and drama while also developing their team building skills and creative talents
School Musical Advisor Advisors: Danielle Post
Meeting: To Be Announced
Meant to allow children to express themselves through music, dance and drama while also developing their team building skills and creative talents
Spotlight Store Advisors: Barbara Huether / Debbie Myer
Meeting: See School Store Paraprofessional
Students will learn how to use registers and give back change, take inventory and help with students buying items.
Special Olympics Advisor: Diane Wahrenburg
Meeting: To Be Announced
This is a team rather than a club. Students who quality with a learning disabilty may participate.
Student Government Advisor: Kristen Nolan
Meeting: Fridays 2:35-3:25 in the Cafeteria
Student government offers students excellent ways to get involved in the inner workings of their schools.
Stage Band/Jazz Band Advisor: Linda Maniscalco
Meeting: To Be Announced
Jazz Band will have weekly rehearsals culminating in a performance at the district Art & Jazz Festival in May 2024
STEM Advisor: Darcie Schlott
Meeting: Wednesdays 2:40 in Room 135
Students will design STEM tasks and compete in STEM competitions.
Technology Club Advisor: Hal Kench
Meeting: Sept 16,17,19,20,23,26,27,30 Oct 1,7,10,17,18,21,22,31 Nov 1,4,5,7 Room 120 7:10 - 7:50
To expand upon the Technology curriculum with fun and exciting activities and projects.
Tri M Music Honor Advisor: To Be Announced
Meeting: To Be Announced
Offers students the opportuntiy to perform, lead and serve the music community.
Yearbook Club Advisor: Marina Poulis
Meeting: Tuesdays at 2:35 in Room 230
To create the yearbook.
World Language Spanish Advisor: Marina Poulis
Meeting: Thursdays 2:35 Room 230
To learn about Hispanic/Spanish culture and language.
World Language Italian Advisor: Katherine Paules
Meeting: Wednesdays at 2:35-3:25
To learn about Italian culture and language.
World Language French Advisor: Marina Poulis
Meeting: Wednesdays at 2:35 Room 230
To learn about French culture and language.