Clubs

Students in the Community Service Club will have a monthly after school meeting or activity. Students will foster a sense of community and demonstrate citizenship while volunteering and serving our local Hershey community. Students will participate in a variety of community service projects to develop a better understanding of their community.

Grade: 6, 7, 8

Advisor: Tracey Bitting

Meeting days varies Meeting Room G25 Times: varies

A signed parent permission slip is required.

Drama Club presents a yearly Spring play in the HMS auditorium. Auditions for student performers and stage crew will be held in January. Students will learn valuable theatre and acting experience. Please see Mrs. Krepps (music teacher) with any questions. 

Grade: 6, 7, 8

Advisor: Aubrey Krepps

Meeting days are Tuesday and Thursday in January/February in B118

FBLA meets monthly after school in preparation for a competition that is held in the spring of each year.

Grade: 6, 7, 8

Advisor: Alyssa Carricato

Meeting days TBD Meeting Room G13 Times: after school & druing flex

A signed parent permission slip is required.

By audition, students rehearse and prepare jazz repertoire to be performed.

Advisor: Grace Young

Grades: 6, 7, 8

Mondays in the band room from 2:40-3:30pm

Students rehearse and prepare jazz repertoire to be performed.

Advisor: Grace Young

Grades: 6, 7, 8

Tuesdays in the band room from 2:40-3:30pm

Math Counts meets weekly after school. Students practice mathematical problems in preparation for competition that takes place in February.

Grade: 6, 7, 8

Advisor: Joy Graeff and Victoria Firestone

Meeting days Tuesdays & Thursdays Meeting Room A145 Times: 2:45-3:30pm.

A signed parent permission slip is required.

Media and Design Competition meets monthly and more frequently as the early spring competition arrives. Students are supported in the development of a technology project that is entered into the competition. Project options include: Animation, 3D Design, Graphic Design & Logo, Digital Movie, Website Design and Programming.

Grade: 6, 7, 8

Advisor: Alyssa Carricato and Lisa Whiston

Meeting days TBD Meeting Room G13 Times: 2:35-3:30pm

A signed parent permission slip is required.

Pokémon Club is for fans of the card game and the various games available on electronic devices. This is not about Pokémon Go, however. Dungeons & Dragons Club gives students opportunities to plan and participate in creative story-telling with their peers as they engage in student-run campaigns.

Advisor: Jen Koliscak

Grade: 6, 7, 8

Meet 2nd Wednesday & 4th Thursday of most months Time: 2:35-3:30

A signed parent permission slip is required. 

Science Olympiad meets twice weekly after school from October until May. Students study various science topics and compete against other schools throughout Pennsylvania.

Grade: 6, 7, 8

Advisor: Steve Tomkins

Meeting days: Monday & Wednesday Meeting Room: A140 Times: 2:35-3:30pm

A signed parent permission slip is required.

Student Council meets biweekly during the day or after school. Students learn about student governance, discuss current issues effecting HMS students and work on activities geared toward improving student life.

Grade: 6, 7, 8

Advisor: Ashley Gorman (grade 6), Lisa Whiston (grade 7), Christina Miller (grade 8)

The 8th grade video yearbook club is only open to 8th grade students. This club works to create a video yearbook of the 8th grade year using both photographs and videos taken throughout the year. The club will meet at various times during the second half of the school year to create the 8th grade video yearbook.

Grade: 8

Advisor: Rob Finkill

The Where Everybody Belongs (WEB) program is a middle school orientation and transition system that pairs trained older students with incoming new students to help them adjust, feel safe, and be comfortable in a brand-new environment.  The program also offers older students a chance to develop leadership skills and an opportunity to play a role in developing a positive school climate.    

*7th graders can apply in April to be considered for selection in May. Information about the selection process and responsibilities will be available in April.

Grade: 8

Advisors:

Renne Owens: rowens@hershey.k12.pa.us 

Rob Finkill: rfinkill@hershey.k12.pa.us 

Chris Hetrick: chetrick@hershey.k12.pa.us 

Tracey Bitting: tbitting@hershey.k12.pa.us

The Weight and Cardio Club will provide students with the opportunity for physical activity and the many benefits that come with it.

Grade: 6, 7, 8

Advisor: Jarryd Erb

Monday, Wednesday unless notified of changes from the teacher. Be sure to listen to announcements and check emails. Time: 2:45-4:30

A signed parent permission slip is required. (located in the boy's locker room)

Yearbook meets Thursday and Friday after school from September to April. Students create a yearbook using online resources and photos collected throughout the year.

Grade: 6,7,8

Club meets in G16 on Thursdays and Fridays as needed from 2:40-3:30pm

Advisor: Alicia Dunlop