Clubs and Activities

The Mt.Olive Middle School GSA welcomes all students, regardless of sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or gender. The MOMS GSA seeks to first provide students with a safe space, then to bring together students and allies to educate the campus and bring awareness to more inclusive language and behavior.

This club is designed for students interested in gaining exposure and experience through various mediums and techniques used in art. As a group, students will collaborate and decide what projects they would like to work on. Students will also work on some projects that have themes. Students will be able to take their passion for Art to the next level. Art club meets every other week and is grouped by grade level.

Students with a desire to serve the interest of their community should consider joining this club. Community Service assists organizations in need of help. Trips include St. Francis Elderly Residential Center, Mt. Olive Child Learning Center, and more.

Contact:
Karen.LaValley@mostd.org

The purpose of creative writing club is to motivate, inspire, and foster the creative development of poets and writers at the middle school, and to promote a union between the creative writing club and the school’s Literary Magazine Club. It’s so important for students to have an environment in which literature can be appreciated in all forms!

Contact:
Kenneth.Arata@motsd.org

Students will learn a variety of dance styles ​(ballet/lyrical, tap, jazz, hip-hop)​ through choreographed dance routines. Students will also have an opportunity to choreograph their own routines after learning routines from the Dance Club Advisor. Each style of dance will rotate each week so students can pick and choose which style they would like to learn.

Contact:
Guada.Jacob@motsd.org

This club provides students with the opportunity to learn correct debate form, as well as research skills and delivery. Topics are researched and speeches are written and delivered to an audience. High scoring teams are entered in the Morris County Debate Competition.

New Jersey Fire Information and Rescue Education Bowl, is an annual statewide competition testing seventh and eighth graders' knowledge of fire safety. Students in the 7th and 8th grade learn about fire safety and prepare to compete with other schools in the area.

Come join us for games, competition, and camaraderie. Throughout the year students will take part in organized tournaments of different games, be introduced to new games, and have an opportunity to hang out with their friends in a fun and energetic environment. Games include classic board games, video games, and card games. Various games will be provided, and students are encouraged to bring their favorite games.

Students who are struggling to meet the demands of their academic classes have the opportunity to receive support and assistance with their homework during these after school sessions. Most Homework Clubs are facilitated by one of the teachers on the child's team. Contact team leaders for more information.

Mount Olive Middle School offers an extensive intramural program for both boys and girls. Boys' and girls' intramurals are conducted as co-ed. Activities include: basketball, floor hockey, indoor soccer, kickball, wiffle ball, ping pong, etc. Students wishing to participate in a fun and pleasurable sports activity are encouraged to attend any or all activities. To participate in Intramural Sports, students must get a sports physical. The school doctor will perform physicals for students interested in joining an intramural sport at various times throughout the year. Please refer to information sent home by our school nurse for specifics.

Contact:
Sean.Kelley@motsd.org

The Literary Magazine brings together students in a friendly and creative fashion to express themselves through art, photography, computer graphics, and creative writing. Students will be able to volunteer to serve in pivotal roles in the magazine’s publishing process such as: editor, assistant editor, and assistant art director. This club serves as a forum to encourage student appreciation and pursuit of imaginative writing through poetry, fiction, and many other types of creative works and genres.

Contact:
Kenneth.Arata@motsd.org
Jennie.Merklin@motsd.org

This club is for those students who enjoy the challenge of math. Members are trained to be "Mathletes" and prepare for a mathematical competition called "Math Counts", sponsored by the Association of American Engineers.

Contact:
Kaitlin.Blume@motsd.org
Carissa.Utter@motsd.org

The vision of the Media Center Club is to be a safe and welcoming learning community hub that provides both traditional and technological services in an attractive and accessible setting. Students can gather in the Media Center Club in order to work on long term assignments and projects, expand their study skills and habits, and work in a quiet setting before leaving school.

Ski Club takes place between December and February on Fridays after school. Students ride at Shawnee Mountain in East Stroudsburg, PA. Last year about 40% of our club had no previous riding experience and by the end of the season all participants were able to make it down Shawnee's trails. There are various packages available for purchase through our club at a discounted rate. **Transportation is a separate cost.

Contact:
ryan.potter@motsd.org

robert.ocallaghan@motsd.org

This team is the middle school chapter of Mount Olive Robotics.
Students will design, build, and program a robot to compete in First Tech Challenge competitions. We will go to three competitions this year. This is an opportunity to learn to think like an engineer and work as part of a team.

Contact:
Christopher.Ninewise@motsd.org

SAVE Promise Clubs educate students about the effects and consequences of violence as well as safe activities for students, parents, and the community. SAVE club is a place for students to show their leadership, creativity and passion for protecting their friends, schools and communities from violence BEFORE it happens.

The purpose of the science club is to ask questions and find solutions through experimentation. By doing so, young scientists can discover new science skills while improving on the tools they already possess. To make things even better, club members will engage in resolving community based scientific problems, making the world a better place.

Robert.OsnerHackett@motsd.org
EmilyAnne.Ponomarev@motsd.org

The Technology and Broadcasting Club uses cutting-edge camera equipment and video editing software to create short films and video production projects. The program selects a video to compete at the Teen Arts Festival Film Competition.

Sasha.Freger@motsd.org

The Technology Student Association (TSA) at Mt. Olive Middle School gives the students involved an opportunity to solve real world problems with creative thinking, enhance their leadership skills, compete against other schools in design and engineering competitions, and explore career options in the fields of science, technology, and engineering. As part of the club, the students will travel to The College of New Jersey to participate in the NJ TSA State Conference. For more information on TSA as a national organization, please visit ​www.tsaweb.org​.

Students participating in this club will be exposed to all facets of theatrical productions. They will learn to operate some of the most sophisticated sound and lighting equipment in the field. Students will also be responsible for supporting the annual middle school production in the areas of sound and lighting.

Contact:
Bethany.Fruncillo@motsd.org

The Unified Club is an integral part of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools. Unified Club is a way to build social inclusion in schools through shared sports training and competition experiences.

Contact:
Michelle.Corazza@motsd.org

Students will participate in creating and promoting the school's yearbook. Students will learn photography techniques ​(composition/lighting)a​ nd how to use DSLR Cameras in order to capture memorable moments throughout the school year. Students will also create advertisements to help sell the yearbooks to students.

Contact:
Melissa.Carubia@motsd.org