- Fairhope Middle School
- FMS Clubs Overview
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Below is an overview of the clubs and the teacher sponsors for Fairhope Middle School. Students are encouraged to get involved!
FAIRHOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL CLUBS
Project OutreachSponsor: Mrs. Joann Beuthe
This club is open to all students who have the desire to help our handicapped students by offering friendship and support. Members are involved in school activities with the students as well as community events like the Special Olympics. The club meets monthly.This club was formally known as "FEC" (Friends of Exceptional Children).
FIRST PRIORITYSponsor: Mr. Mykel Williams
First Priority is a non-denominational gathering of students leading in prayer and bible study. They meet every Wednesday morning before school in the Library Loft. There is not “membership” and everyone is welcome to attend.
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETYSponsors: Mrs. Melody Early, Mrs. Maggie Scott Cogle, and Mrs. Jamie Jones
Students must be in 7th or 8th grade to qualify. Qualifications include an overall 3.5 GPA with no discipline record. In addition to scholarship, students must also demonstrate character, leadership, service and citizenship attributes. If students have met the academic requirement and have no discipline record, the faculty then votes on membership.
PEER HELPERSSponsor: Mrs. Kathryn Doyle and Mrs. Margaret Gambino
8th Grade Peer Helpers are chosen based upon completed applications, 3 teacher recommendations, a screening process by the sponsors, and required interviews for selected students. Students must participate in the Peer tutoring program as a prerequisite to applying to be a Peer Helper. Peer Helpers may be involved in peer tutoring, mentoring, and other activities as needed. Peer Helpers are chosen in April/May each year, and are trained in August/September. Peer Helpers meet weekly during the school year. The Peer Helper Program is funded by the Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation.
SCHOLAR'S BOWLSponsor: Mrs. Blosser, Mrs. Fendley, and Ms. Rainbolt
The Fairhope Middle Scholar’s Bowl Team competes in both Baldwin and Mobile Counties against other Middle Schools answering questions on all topics of knowledge. Students “audition” to join the team the second week of the school year by taking a test of trivia type questions. Please see the sponsors for more information.
SCIENCE CLUBSponsor: Mrs. Janice Kinard
Science Club is open to all 7th and 8th graders in good standing (students with behavior issues need not apply!) The cost is $15 for the entire year. The club meets once a month during the school year. Listen for the announcements in September, and pick up an application.
Kiwanis Builder's ClubSponsors: Mrs. Ashley Lathan and Coach Lee Earnest
WHAT WE STAND FOR
•Motto: Building leaders
•Vision: To develop competent, capable, caring leaders through the vehicle of service.
ARCHERY CLUBSponsor: Mr. Terry NorrisArchery is a great way to be with friends and learn a new sport that’s as old as history itself. Whether your goal is to relax with a fun archery game, or develop skills to excel in competition, archery has it all. The Archery Club meets weekly and participates in competitions in the spring. 7th/8th grade boys and girls are welcome, and the fee is $25. This fee includes a t-shirt and the cost of arrows. The Archery team does require a tryout and selection process.FCA- FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETESSponsor: Coach John HardmanThe Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is an an interdenominational Christian sports ministry whose mission is to see the world impacted through the influence of athletes and coaches. The Fairhope Middle School FCA meets on Tuesdays at 7:15 am in the FACS LAB.FBLA- Future Business Leaders of AmericaSponsor: Mr. Terry NorrisWhat is FBLA? FBLA stands for Future Business Leaders of America.
It is a professional student organization that is available in a majority of schools across America.FBLA has three main aspects:
Social- We get to know each other and have lots of fun
Professional- We learn new things about business, attend conferences, and work on job skills.
Community Service- We give back to the community that has given us so much.What does FBLA do?
- Promote competent, aggressive business leadership.
- Understand American business enterprise
- Establish career goals.
- Encourage scholarship.
- Promote sound financial management.
- Develop character and self-confidence.
- Facilitate transition from school to work.
SGA- Student Government AssociationSponsors: Mrs. Tracy ThorntonThe Fairhope Middle School Student Government (SGA) is a voice for students' academic and social interests. The SGA representatives serve as a liaison between the students, teachers, and administrators at Fairhope Middle School. Homerooms vote for their SGA representative, and meetings are held after school.