• OMS ACTIVITIES & CLUBS

    2023-2024

    (Availability listed by Grade Level)

     

     

    7th Grade:

     

    ART CLUB  

    All students are welcome to come and join us during the Art Club.  Students can work on creating art in an open studio format. Meets Mondays 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  in Room 207.  Advised by Meghan Touhey, mstouhey@oregonsd.net. 

     

    FORENSICS CLUB

    Want to gain confidence? Do you want your voice and ideas to be heard? Do you have passion for a particular issue or enjoy becoming an expert in a subject? Forensics is a Public Speaking Club which includes several categories and topics to choose from: a speech to inform or demonstrate, a speech on a moment in history, news reporting, a speech to persuade, a special occasion speech and more! Students are able to pick a category of their choosing, prepare their presentation, and compete against other schools and students. We will have ample opportunities to create speeches, and rehearse and improve our public speaking skills during the season. The club will also play speech and improv games to improve confidence in speaking publicly. Practices will begin on Monday, October 23rd after school.  We will meet weekly in the OMS library from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The team competes in two tournaments a season in the Madison area.  Some students may also advance to the Wisconsin State competition, which is held virtually. Katie Monk, kemonk@oregonsd.net is the advisor. 
    For more information and sign up see our home page: Oregon Forensics

     

    GENDERS & SEXUALITIES ALLIANCE (GSA)

    Genders & Sexualities Alliance (GSA) is a student-run club that provides a safe place for students to meet, support each other, and talk about issues related to equality, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression.  GSA works to end homophobia and transphobia.  Our goal is to provide support, build community, educate, and take action to create change.   This group meets during lunch on Thursdays. Students should see Ms. Wineke (190B) or Ms. St. Clair (227) for a pass.  8th grade advised by Katy Wineke, kmwineke@oregonsd.net, and 7th grade advised by Kami St. Clair, krs@oregonsd.net.  

     

    GERMAN CLUB

    Deutschklub is for current German students who wish to expand their understanding of culture in German-speaking countries (i.e. Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and Belgium). There will be a variety of activities at our monthly meetings, and a semester celebration in January and June. This group meets once per month and the school calendar will be updated each month to reflect the date. First semester meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of the month. Second semester meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of the month. All meetings take place after school in Room 212C. Please see Frau Wochenske for more information.

     

    HOMEWORK CLUB (HWClub)

    Oregon Middle School has an after school opportunity called "Homework Club".  HWClub meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Room 171, and our first meeting will be on Tuesday, September 19.  When students sign in, they are expected to stay until 5:00 p.m. unless a parent/guardian communicates with the HWClub supervisor (Ms. Gilbert - sog@oregonsd.net) that they can leave early. At HWClub students will have access to teachers, tutors, technology and a quiet work environment. It is a place where students can get extra help or just a quiet place to work after school. HWClub is voluntary and any student can attend without appointment, whenever necessary.  The Late Bus is available at 5:15 p.m. to provide transportation (if necessary) for students who attend HWClub.

     

    PANTHER PRESS (OMS NEWS SHOW)

    OMS’s News Show, Panther Press, is our school-wide news show that airs every Monday during Connections. It is run by Administrative Intern, Ms. Delzer.  Students have the opportunity to assist and host segments including video editing and music selections. Students can express interest to Mrs. Delzer verbally or via email eadelzer@oregonsd.net to make arrangements to collaborate and make epic videos.

     

    POKEMON CARD CLUB

    This club is an opportunity for 7th grade students that like playing the card game Pokemon to have a shared time to play the game! Meeting time is Tuesdays during 7th grade lunch in Mrs. Krucas’ classroom 184C. Students can bring their lunch and eat while they play. The first meeting will be next Tuesday, October 17th. Please see Mrs. Krucas for a pass to attend the club!

     

    SPORTS - OMS Athletic Website

     

    STUDENT COUNCIL

    Students on this team are given the opportunity to help make decisions for our school and express their opinions on a variety of school-related initiatives and issues. They work with staff on assembly and/or special event planning, school-wide Connections lessons, and also give feedback/problem-solve around issues with the overall goal of improving the school climate. Meeting times will be 1 or 2 times per month during Connections.  Please contact Mr. Zurawik at or jtzurawik@oregonsd.net if you are interested.          

     

    YEARBOOK CLUB 

    Yearbook Club designs, creates, and edits the middle school yearbook. Students can create the yearbook anywhere there is internet access, at a convenient time for them. The Yearbook Club will also have some optional meetings after school on Tuesdays.  Please email Ms. Touhey if you are interested in helping with the Yearbook this year. Advised by Meghan Touhey, mstouhey@oregonsd.net.

     

    8th Grade:

     

    ART CLUB

    All students are welcome to come and join us during the Art Club.  Students can work on creating art in an open studio format. Meets Mondays 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  in Room 207.  Advised by Meghan Touhey, mstouhey@oregonsd.net. 

     

    CHESS CLUB

    Eighth graders interested in playing chess are welcome to join OMS’s Chess Club.  We meet on Mondays during 8th grade lunch and recess in Ms. Hatton’s room - 184d in the 8M Team area.  Advised by Lenore Hatton, lmhatton@oregonsd.net. 

     

    DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS CLUB

    In need of adventure?  A little fantasy?  A chance to meet new people and explore the fantastic realms of the unknown, making new friends along the way?  Then D&D club is for you.  You don’t need any supplies, you don’t need to have ever played before, all you need is your imagination and willingness to play the game.  Forge your own path through the world as a warrior, wizard, ranger, or cleric, alongside your courageous team in this year’s epic campaign, “The Crown of Autumn”.  We meet every Friday during 8th grade lunch in the 8M Team Area.  Advised by Mr. Evelend, areveland@oregonsd.net

     

    FORENSICS CLUB

    Want to gain confidence? Do you want your voice and ideas to be heard? Do you have passion for a particular issue or enjoy becoming an expert in a subject? Forensics is a Public Speaking Club which includes several categories and topics to choose from: a speech to inform or demonstrate, a speech on a moment in history, news reporting, a speech to persuade, a special occasion speech and more! Students are able to pick a category of their choosing, prepare their presentation, and compete against other schools and students. We will have ample opportunities to create speeches, and rehearse and improve our public speaking skills during the season. The club will also play speech and improv games to improve confidence in speaking publicly. Practices will begin on Monday, October 23rd after school.  We will meet weekly in the OMS library from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The team competes in two tournaments a season in the Madison area.  Some students may also advance to the Wisconsin State competition, which is held virtually. Katie Monk, kemonk@oregonsd.net is the advisor. 
    For more information and sign up see our home page: Oregon Forensics

     

    GENDERS & SEXUALITIES ALLIANCE (GSA)

    Genders & Sexualities Alliance (GSA) is a student-run club that provides a safe place for students to meet, support each other, and talk about issues related to equality, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression.  GSA works to end homophobia and transphobia.  Our goal is to provide support, build community, educate, and take action to create change.   This group meets during lunch on Thursdays. Students should see Ms. Wineke (190B) or Ms. St. Clair (227) for a pass.  8th grade advised by Katy Wineke, kmwineke@oregonsd.net, and 7th grade advised by Kami St. Clair, krs@oregonsd.net.  

     

    GERMAN CLUB

    Deutschklub is for current German students who wish to expand their understanding of culture in German-speaking countries (i.e. Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and Belgium). There will be a variety of activities at our monthly meetings, and a semester celebration in January and June. This group meets once per month and the school calendar will be updated each month to reflect the date. First semester meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of the month. Second semester meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of the month. All meetings take place after school in Room 212C. Please see Frau Wochenske for more information.

     

    HOMEWORK CLUB (HWClub)

    Oregon Middle School has an after school opportunity called "Homework Club".  HWClub meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Room 171, and our first meeting will be on Tuesday, September 19.  When students sign in, they are expected to stay until 5:00 p.m. unless a parent/guardian communicates with the HWClub supervisor (Ms. Gilbert - sog@oregonsd.net) that they can leave early. At HWClub students will have access to teachers, tutors, technology and a quiet work environment. It is a place where students can get extra help or just a quiet place to work after school. HWClub is voluntary and any student can attend without appointment, whenever necessary.  The Late Bus is available at 5:15 p.m. to provide transportation (if necessary) for students who attend HWClub.

     

    HOPE SQUAD 

    The primary goal of our middle school Hope Squad is mental health awareness through educating others on mental health/wellness and destigmatizing mental health issues. The Hope Squad currently consists of 8th graders who were nominated by their peers. Advised by Megan Lund (Teacher & SEL Coach) at  mrlund@oregonsd.net, Jena Acker (School Counselor) at jdacker@oregonsd.net, Naomi Presley (School Social Worker) at npresley@oregonsd.net, Ashley Harjung (Paraprofessional) at arharjung@oregonsd.net. The group meets monthly during Thursday’s Connections and there are also options to work on projects between meetings. 

     

    LITERAL PEOPLE (Creative Writing)

    Literal People is for 8th grade students interested in creative writing, drawing, and contributing to a digital literary magazine.  This is a supportive space where we share and celebrate our work and have a lot of fun!  We meet on Wednesdays during 8th grade lunch and recess.  Stop by Ms. Hatton's classroom (184D in the 8M team area) for a pass.  Advised by Lenore Hatton, lmhatton@oregonsd.net.

     

    MULTICULTURAL STUDENT UNION (MSU)

    MCSU is a place for all identities, cultures, and backgrounds to come together, acknowledge the diversity of OMS, and work to transform that diversity into inclusion. By interacting and learning from each other, and hearing from guest speakers, we will promote an appreciation of ourselves and others, while broadening our understanding of the world and the diverse cultures and identities within it. MCSU is an energetic, peaceful, and safe environment for all to come together and learn without judgment.  Meetings will take place every other Tuesday during 8th grade lunch in room 184b (Walker’s room).  We will look at adding a 7th grade option in the near future! Advised by Ms. Smith, 8th Grade Teacher bbsmith@oregonsd.net and Kim Walker, 8th grade Teacher kbw@oregensd.net.

     

    PANTHER PRESS (OMS NEWS SHOW)

    OMS’s News Show, Panther Press, is our school-wide news show that airs every Monday during Connections. It is run by Administrative Intern, Ms Delzer.  Students have the opportunity to assist and host segments including video editing and music selections. Students can express interest to Ms. Delzer verbally or via email eadelzer@oregonsd.net to make arrangements to collaborate and make epic videos. 

     

    SPORTS - OMS Athletic Website

     

    STUDENT COUNCIL

    Students on this team are given the opportunity to help make decisions for our school and express their opinions on a variety of school-related initiatives and issues. They work with staff on assembly and/or special event planning, school-wide Connections lessons, and also give feedback/problem-solve around issues with the overall goal of improving the school climate. Meeting times will be 1 or 2 times per month during Connections.  Please contact Mr. Zurawik at

    jtzurawik@oregonsd.net if you are interested.          

     

    YEARBOOK CLUB 

    Yearbook Club designs, creates, and edits the middle school yearbook. Students can create the yearbook anywhere there is internet access, at a convenient time for them. The Yearbook Club will also have some optional meetings after school on Tuesdays.  Please email Ms. Touhey if you are interested in helping with the Yearbook this year. Advised by Meghan Touhey, mstouhey@oregonsd.net.