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Extracurricular
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Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities. To learn more about a club or activity, select the name in the dropdown below.
Student-led clubs are initiated, created, and led by students at each individual school campus where the club is active. A student who wishes to organize a non-school sponsored, student-led club must obtain prior written consent from the school principal. These clubs are not governed by school officials, but a club monitor is present at the time of student-led club meetings held on school campuses.
Visit WCS Board Policy 6.702 for detailed guidelines and rules about school-sponsored and student-led clubs, activities and organizations.
A separate permission slip must be completed for every club or organization in which each student participates.
- School Sponsored Clubs Permission Slip
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School Sponsored Clubs
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Generals Serve Club
Generals Serve Club Generals Serve is a new club at GMS this year. Its mission is to encourage students to consider others who are in need and find ways to help. Club members will learn about local and regional organizations that serve their communities in two ways: helping to support people who experience food insecurity and promoting animal welfare through education, rescue, adoption, and spay/neuter programs. Students will learn how nonprofit and other organizations meet the needs of people and animals. There will be hands-on activities, donation drives, and guest speakers. Meeting dates will be determined and communicated through WGMS later in August.
Sponsor: Shannon McBryde
Cost: $0
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Garden Club
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a club that is open to the entire student body. It is a time for students to join together to support each other in their Christian walk. FCA meets every Friday (starting in September) in the library. Be there before 7:15am.
Sponsors: Dana Nelson and Tanya Richard
Cost: $0
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Creative Writing Club
The Creative Writing Club is open to any students who enjoy any form of writing. Students will meet in the library during lunch on specified days, which will be announced on WGMS, to work on their own writing pieces. Students will also be able to use this time to ask questions and get feedback from their peers.
Sponsor: Amanda Spain
Cost: $0
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Book Trailer Cafe
Meets monthly during lunch in the library to enjoy watching book trailers about new and popular books and to discuss what everyone is reading. Watch for announcements each month!
Sponsor: Susan Oldham and Amanda Spain
Cost: $0
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Art Club
The Art Club is year round and open to any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student who is interested in a variety of fun art activities. Meetings are TBD.
Sponsor: Alli Taylor
Cost: $30
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Battle of the Books
A Williamson County Schools district-wide Middle School competition. Eight students from GMS will earn the honor to compete in March by achieving the highest scores on our qualifying test over eight of the Volunteer State Books. Sponsors: Susan Oldham and Jennifer Keith and Ashley Loose
Sponsors: Susan Oldham, Jennifer Keith & Ashley Loose
Cost: $0
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Drama Club
Drama Club is open to all students at GMS. In Drama Club, students learn about various aspects of theatre arts both acting on the stage as well as behind-the-scenes activities. The club meets Thursdays after school until 4:00 pm.
Sponsor: Jennifer Keith
Cost: $0
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Grassland Dispatch
The Grassland Dispatch is a student-produced newsletter published periodically. To be eligible, Dispatch staff must be organized, reliable, have good writing skills, above average grades, be able to talk easily with both adults and students, and be able to work independently. Students participate in the Grassland Dispatch on most Wednesday afternoons from 3:00-4:00. Additional work can be required outside of school hours.
Sponsor: Lyric Owen
Cost: $0
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Model U.N
Model United Nations is a club that promotes public speaking, debate skills, and knowledge of other cultures. In MUN, students step into the shoes of foreign delegations and debate resolutions that they have drafted themselves. Participants will learn about the work of the official organization and hold mock meetings. Model UN is open to all grades and meets on Fridays in the Library until 4pm.
Sponsors: Susan Oldham & Ashley Loose
Cost: $0
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National Junior Honor Society
GMS is a member of the National Junior Honor Society. The Society promotes character, scholarship, leadership, service and citizenship. Students who are members will achieve that status by completing an application for membership. Applications will be made available in the early spring to 7th graders who qualify. Students must have an “A” semester average for three consecutive semesters; membership will continue through 8th grade.
Sponsors: Anne Marie Walley and Jennifer Keith
Cost: $20-$25 (depending on number of members)
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Pre-Algebra Mini Mu
Mini Mu Math Competition Teachers work with students to prepare for the annual math competition generally held in January. Details pending.
Pre-Algebra: Sheri Black
Geometry: Anne Marie Walley
Algebra 1: Regina Phillips
Cost: $20
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STARS Leadership Team
The STARS Leadership Team is made up of 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. The team consists of students who want to make a difference in their school by addressing prevention issues such as bullying, drug prevention and random acts of kindness. Group members participate in educational and fun activities as well as community service learning projects.
Sponsor: Caitlin Wall
Cost: $0
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Student Council
Student leaders from all grade levels develop plans to help make Grassland Middle School a better place for all.
Sponsor: Sheri Black and Mikaela Argo
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Swim Team
The Grassland Swim Team is a competitive club that has various meets throughout the winter. Both club swimmers (swimmers who are in an existing club like Ensworth or Excel) and new swimmers are welcome. Swim practice is on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Ensworth High School. The season begins in late October and ends in late January. Swimmers who qualify are eligible to swim in regional finals.
Sponsor: Alexis McCauley
Cost for swimmers who practice with GMS at Ensworth: $280
Cost for non-practicing swimmers: $180
School Sponsored Activities
Student Led Clubs
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As of December, 2023
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Board Game Club
We will meet to play a lot of board games on the first Wednesday of each month right after school until 3:45. Some of the many games we have are: Chess, Checkers, Uno, Monopoly, Clue, Sorry, etc. If you have a favorite game not mentioned here, bring it so we can play it! Bring a friend! Everyone is encouraged to come play games and just chill and have fun!
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Best Buddies Club
The mission of Best Buddies is to build friendships between students with and without intellectual disabilities, offering social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion. Monthly meetings will offer students opportunities to socialize with their buddies while participating in engaging activities such as crafts, karaoke, sports, etc. Best Buddies Club members will also be invited to attend events outside of school, such as charity walks, dances, and dinners. Meetings will be in the mornings during late start Mondays.
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA is a club that is open to the entire student body. It is a time for students to join together to support each other in their Christian walk.
Cost: $0
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Spring Play Production Team
The Spring Play is produced by students as much as possible. Roles include: Student Director, Stage Manager, Production Assistant, Make-up Technician, Technical Director, etc. Students will fill out an application in October to be considered for these leadership positions. All positions are open to all grade levels. More information can be requested if interested.
Sponsor: Jennifer Keith
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Spring Play
Love to act? This is the place for you! The Spring Play is held every March or April and is the culmination of months of rehearsal. Auditions are usually held in November or December with rehearsals starting in January. It is open to 6th, 7th and 8th graders. The play is student chosen. This experience is unlike many community theatres where everyone is cast in the show. We are unable to do that and students should prepare for auditions as much as possible. This is a great experience that builds friendships, confidence, and an understanding of theatre at a higher level. Sponsor: Jennifer Keith
Sponsor: Jennifer Keith