Welcome to East Middle School

EMS Clubs

Running Club
In its 8th year of existence, the 8th grade running club meets from March to June. Participants seek to develop their athletic ability through proper warm-up and stretching routines, as well as through endurance, strength, and speed-related activities. Participation in community running events is encouraged while the club meets. Hosted by Mr. Cox.

Student Government Association
SGA is an organization which allows students at the middle school level to taste the idea of student government. Students organize events and activities which increase participation in the school and help it to take part in the community. This year the students have organized a dance and a Spirit Week. The SGA meets twice monthly, on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Elections are held in the Fall for the year with the president being elected from the eighth grade while the other grades are represented in the other offices, and as Team Reps and Homeroom Reps. The current coordinator is Ms. Weinberg, one of our Guidance Counselors.

Jazz Ensemble
The Jazz Ensemble is an extra-curricular musical ensemble. Currently we meet after school, once-a-week, to prepare for various public performances. This is an audition-based group made up of students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. The group performs at some school functions, as well as outside events, such as jazz festivals, benifit dinners, etc. Auditions are held in late November and the group continues to rehearse and perform through the school year. Anyone interested in auditioning for the ensemble should contact the Instrumental Music Director, Mr. D'Orazio.

Book Club
The Book Club meets after school on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Any student who is interested in, and enjoys reading, is encouraged to join. New members are accepted througout the year. Anyone interested in joining the Book Club should contact Ms. Walters in the Media Center.

Advance Chorus
This year East Middle will have an advanced choir that meets every Wednesday from 2:25-3:15 right after school. This small ensemble provides an opportunity to sing with a smaller group, perform more advance music, and provide an extra opportunity to join both Orchestra/Band and Chorus. This chorus is an auditioned chorus; auditions will be held after school in September and January. Those who are already in advanced chorus need not audition again. Audition sign-up sheets will be on the bulletin board outside of Mr. Meerdter’s room, and permission slips will be in the cafeteria or in Mr. Meerdter’s room. You need only to sign up for one 5-minute audition time slot and then you may leave after you have auditioned. Contact Mr. Meerdter for more information.

Drama Club
The Drama Club is an organization that offers theater opportunities and stage experience to students in grades 6, 7, and 8. Students will practice voice projection, body movement, basic acting skills, and public speaking skills. Those who elect to participate can audition for speaking roles in our school productions or work in the stage crew to create and organize scenery and props. Meeting are held every Tuesday in Mr. Moore's room and in the gymnasium, and run from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. If you would like any further information, please contact Mrs. Livermore or Mr. Moore.

S.H.O.U.T
S.H.O.U.T stands for Students Helping Others Understand Themselves. S.H.O.U.T promotes a drug, alcohol, and tobacco free lifestyle. Everyone is invited to join. Each year we promote things like Red Ribbon Week and National Smoke Out Day. We also hand out ribbons for MADD prior to the winter break to remind folks not to drink and drive. The group usually meets every other month. We have fun while also promoting a positive lifestyle. Please Contact Mrs. Hansell for more information.

Charcter Education Committee
The East Middle Character Education Committee is made up of students and faculty. The committee meets after school one to two times a month until 3:30 PM. Our Character Education Committee plans and implements a monthly character challenge that reflects the character trait of the month. The committee also plans the end of the year Character Education Picnic. The picnic includes every student who was recognized during the school year for demonstrating a positive character trait.If you are interested in joining our Character Education Committee, please contact Mr. Roemer, Assistant Principal or Mrs. Hansell, Character Ed. Chairperson.
We look forward to having you join our group!

Yearbook Club
Is a group of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who volunteer to help create the annual EMS Yearbook. Students help to take pictures at school and community events, and then organize them into yearbook pages. They help to create the layout of the yearbook, create collages, and develop the overall theme. It is their time to shine and help make memories of EMS last a lifetime. The group meets about every other week starting in October and finishing up in February or March depending on deadlines. Please contact Ms. Horichs or Mrs. Blevins for more information.

Video Crew
The Video Crew meets after school on the First and Third Tuesday of each month. Any students who have an interest in video production (taping through editing) should contact Ms. Walters for more information.

Shakespeare Club
The Shakespeare Club is an organization specifically designed to prepare for the spring Shakespeare Festivals. Students will work to prepare scripts, create and organize interactive activities for our elementary visitors, prepare workshops, and help with the overall production of the plays. Shakespeare Club members will meet every Thursday, beginning the fourth week of November. Meeting times run from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. and will be held in Mrs. Livermore's room. If you'd like more information about the Shakespeare Club, please contact Mrs. Livermore.