Activities & Clubs

Calling all students who are interested in participating in the Battle of the Books Competition! 

Battle of the Books is a Quiz Bowl Style Competition for students in grades 3-12. While it is a competition, the purpose is to foster a love of reading! More info here. 

Please contact club sponsor janeen cappelletti at janeen.cappelletti@bvsd.org.

Our school librarian Mrs. Hoskins will host a book club starting in October. More info to come...

You can reach the club sponsor at regina.hoskins@bvsd.org.

Other sports clubs we're planning to run this year:

• 6/7/8 Coed Volleyball (Sept-Oct)
• 6/7 Coed Flag Football (Sept-Oct)
• 6/7 Girls Basketball (Oct-Nov)
• 6/7 Boys Basketball (Feb-Mar)
• Ultimate Frisbee (Apr-May)

For specific club sports that are running currently, see the Athletics page, scroll down to the "Clubs" section. 

Calling all students who feel like they don’t fit in. We’re starting a club that includes people of different races who feel singled out, and who want to be their full selves at SHMS. This club is not about excluding, it’s about including. 

Our first meeting will be on Friday, 9/9 in the library.

Contact: Liz Barcheck

Come play Dungeons and Dragons games with other 6th, 7th, and 8th graders on Friday mornings starting in September!

You can reach the club sponsor at brian.woltman@bvsd.org.

Mr. Rubin will be holding auditions through the week after Labor Day.  Beginning in mid-September, Jazz Band will rehearse at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.  We're hoping to have the group perform on the fall and spring concert, and we'll be taking a break in the winter (no rehearsals December-mid February).

You can reach the club sponsor at jeff.rubin@bvsd.org.

Students study for a school based competition and then attend the Boulder competition in February. 

You can reach the club sponsor at matt.mckay@bvsd.org.

Check the NJHS page for all info. 

Do you love trivia? Join this club to prepare for competing in the regional Optimist Brain Bowl Tournament. Senior Sanchez and another sponsor will be coaching again this year and will send out the sign-ups and practice times! The district competition typically takes place at the end of January. You can also see more info here.

You can reach the club sponsor: giovanni.sanchez@bvsd.org.

Allies in a LGBTQ and diversity club. In this club, students will brainstorm and enact ways to make our school a safe space for students of all backgrounds. Students will plan different activities to hold in the school and will also have discussions on diversity, LGBTQ rights, and activism.

You can reach club sponsors at amanda.cherry@bvsd.org. 

SHMS will be participating in the Corden Pharma Science Fair! We will be holding a virtual kick-off meeting on October 3rd at 3:20 in the library. You will receive information on science fair meetings,  project requirements, how to get started and project timelines!  Please contact club sponsor janeen cappelletti at janeen.cappelletti@bvsd.org. You can also see more info here.

Sources of Strength Club

Sources of Strength is a strength-based, comprehensive wellness program that focuses on suicide prevention but impacts other issues such as substance abuse and violence.  The program is based on a relational connections model that uses Peer Leaders mentored by Adult Advisors to encourage students to individually assess and develop strengths in their life.  

The program uses a fun-filled style of active learning and schoolwide campaigns to encourage open discussion about the problems that youth face and what positive factors they can access for help.

Contact Jen Luecke for more information. 

Speech and Debate  Informational Kick off meeting Wednesday September 21st before late start 8:45-9:15am  in the SHMS auditorium ( please use cafeteria doors to enter the building!). See this flyer for more info.

Fall Meeting dates:

• Wednesday September 21st 8:45am-9:15am
• Wednesday October 19th 8:45-9:15am
• Wednesday November 2nd  8:45-9:15am
• Wednesday November 30th 8:45- 9:15am  
• Wednesday December 14th 8:45-9:15am

This is a fun and non-competitive club designed to introduce students to speech and debate concepts and engage in friendly debates on varied topics. You will be required to do research, writing, present speeches and engage in debates. No need to sign up just attend the kick off meeting! Questions Janeen.cappelletti@bvsd.org.

Here is a document that details this amazing leadership program, available to 8th graders only.

Contact Cheri Eymer or Amanda Cherry for more info. 

Info on this is still forming as we're looking for a teacher sponsor to lead the charge this year. Stay tuned...

Join the Yearbook Club to help the advisors, Ms. Whitten and Ms. Cherry, choose a cover and theme for this year's book! We will meet on Thursdays twice a month from 3:25-4:00 in the library. 

You can reach the club sponsor at jennifer.whitten@bvsd.org.