Extracurricular Activities
Even though learning in the academic areas is the primary purpose of any school program, extra-curricular activities are also an extremely valuable area where students share accomplishments and learning experiences beyond those which occur in the classroom. A wide variety of activities are available and we strongly encourage all of our students to become involved in one or more of them.
Art Club
Art Club runs once a week and is focusing on the use of art materials and creating artwork that goes beyond what we are able to do in the classroom. There is a $10.00 fee that covers the cost of supplies. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cathy Derwin.
Cheerleading
Drauden Point cheerleading squad is open to all 7th and 8th grade girls. Tryouts will be held early in the fall. The girls will cheer for the 7th and 8th grade boy's basketball team beginning in November. The squad will be expected to attend practices and games, maintain expected grades as stated in the student handbook, support the boy's basketball team, and expand school spirit.
Drama Club
Drama Club runs from October to March with auditions being held at the end of October. During the months of January through March students will attend extensive rehearsals three to five days a week preparing for the big production which is held in March. Drama club includes singers, actors, backstage crew members and artists. Drama club is open to all students and all students receive a part in the musical.
Dance Club
Dance club meets once a week and is available to 6th, 7th, and 8th
grade girls. We focus on technique, as well as learning multiple dance
routines. Dancers will also get the opportunity to choreograph and
share their routines with the rest of the club. Dancers can join at any
point in the year. This year we are hoping to perform at some
basketball games, including our famous "Pack the Place" night. Please contact Ms. Boch at eboch@psd202.org for additional information or questions.
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Interscholastic Athletics
Our middle school attempts to accommodate the large number of students who wish to participate in athletic competitions against other schools. Sports which can handle a large number of students, such as cross-country, wrestling, and track, are operated on a no-cut, no tryout basis so that all who wish to join may participate.
Since only a limited number of students can participate in certain sports such as boys basketball (5), girls basketball (5), volleyball (6), or soccer (11) at one time, a limited number of players are selected for these teams, through a try-out process. To help accommodate more students, a seventh grade team and an eighth grade team are offered for boys basketball, girls basketball, and volleyball.
Our middle school offers a variety, of interscholastic sports throughout the school year for students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade.
Fall
Soccer…………………... Boys; Grades 7 and 8 Combined
Cross Country………….. Boys and Girls; Grades 6, 7, and 8 - No Try-outs
Volleyball……………….. Girls; Grades 7 and 8
Winter
Basketball………………. Boys; Grades 7 and 8
Basketball………………. Girls; Grades 7 and 8
Wrestling……………….. Boys and Girls; Grades 6, 7, and 8 - No Try-outs
Spring
Track……………………. Boys and Girls; Grades 6, 7, and 8 - No Try-outs
Soccer………………….. Girls, Grades 7 and 8 Combined
In order to participate in interscholastic athletics, students must maintain academic eligibility as outlined in Section Four of this handbook. This requirement is maintained so that parents and teachers are assured that involvement in interscholastic athletics will not interfere with our students' academic performance which, as noted earlier, is the primary purpose for their schooling.
Students may participate in one interscholastic sport during each season. To ensure safety, students must have a completed, signed sports physical on file in the school office, complete and return an insurance waiver form to the coach before participating in a try-out, practice, or game for any interscholastic sports team at our middle school. Physicals are good for one calendar year, and can apply to any sport within the year following the examination.
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Intramural Sports
A range of intramural sports are also offered at our middle schools for sixth through eighth graders. Intramural offerings are based on student interest and may include softball, flag football, indoor soccer, basketball, and volleyball. All students are encouraged to participate in one or more intramural sports. There are no participation fees and sports physicals are not required. Intramurals are co-ed activities held after school two days per week.
Math Club
New to Drauden Point this year is our Math Club! Students will be engaged in a variety of higher-level math activities while also preparing for competitions. Math Club will meet on Mondays from 2:40 – 3:30 and is open to any 6 th, 7 th or 8 th graders. As competitions approach in the spring, we may meet more often. We are hoping to participate in MathCounts, an IMSA competition and various competitions with other Plainfield Middle Schools. Please contact Mrs. Wedic at jwedic@psd202.org for additional information or questions.
Multicultural Club
Multicultural Club is a club that celebrates all people and ways of life. Guest speakers, student presentations, field trips, virtual travel, and international recipes are the ways in which the club explores the many different flavors of our world. The club meets every other Thursday from 2:40-3:40 in room 152. Students are welcome from all grade levels and can join at any time throughout the year.
Panther Press Newspaper
The Panther Press group consists of students who give us the insight of what is happening at Drauden Point Middle School through a quarterly school newspaper. The paper includes information on famous clubs such as Art and Multicultural club, as well as the seasons look into the Drauden Point Middle Schools Sports. Panther Press will also supply the latest information in entertainment and great practice for future journalism and photography. Panther Press is also in charge of the S.T.A.N.D. literary magazine, which Drauden Point Middle School releases once a year with our student’s own artwork, poetry, or short stories. Panther Press meets twice a week and works in smaller sessions so you can improve on your Journalism and photography credentials. Panther Press is open to all grade levels. Any group interested in joining Panther Press should contact Kristin Peebles at kpeebles@psd202.org.
Club Green - Meeting Schedule
Go Green! That’s the motto for the newest DPMS club: Club Green! Club Green will be offering a variety of eco friendly activities to Drauden Point students. Our goal is to promote an eco friendly attitude and awareness students can share with friends and family that will last a lifetime. A few activities we have planned for this year will include planting flower bulbs outside the school, managing a worm compost bin, and working towards 100% participation in recycling by staff and students. There is a materials fee of $5.00. Any questions contact Mrs. C Derwin or Mrs. S Poss.
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S.T.A.R.S.
S.T.A.R.S. is an after school program available to all students at Drauden Point. This program has been designed to give students a quiet place to study and work on homework or projects. All resources in the LRC, including computers, are available for students to use during this time. It is held in the LRC on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:45-3:30. Students can come to every meeting or only when they feel the need. Students are required to sign in and out each time they attend.
Student Council
Student Council is a student led organization that oversees many of our school's important functions. This year's theme is "The Power of One". We are focusing our club activities on the difference that one person can make in the lives of others. Mrs. Joy and Mrs. Cordrey are the club sponsors. You can direct any questions about student council activities to either teacher. This year, we have already started our first service project - a collection of money and items for the Hurricane Katrina victims. We will also be doing holiday service projects and local community drives. Student Council is responsible for the school store, which is open during advisory daily. Stay posted to the website and listed to the morning announcements for more ways to get involved with student council activities.
Yearbook
A yearbook for our middle school is developed by students under the direction of a faculty sponsor. Students who join the yearbook club meet after school to assist in photography, page layout, and cover design. Orders for the yearbook are taken at registration/fee day in August. The extra books will be sold on a first come, first serve basis in May.
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