Clubs and Extracurricular Activities

Academic Games - Language Arts
Lindsay Badome
Mondays and Tuesdays, 8:15-9:00 a.m.
Club is part of the Academic Game League of America, students learn how to play the AGLOA games LinguiSHTIK and Propaganda and compete at 6 tournaments. Potentially more if they make States or Nationals.

Academic Games - Math
Corey Millington & Lindsay Badome
Mondays & Tuesdays, Weekly, 8:15-9:00 a.m.
Math Academic Games gives students who excel academically to have a chance to compete and be rewarded for their accomplishments at the local, state, and national levels. Academic Games tournaments challenge students to use higher order thinking skills in the subject of mathematical equations.

Art Club
Lianna McDonald
Wednesdays; 4:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
This club would provide a dynamic and inclusive environment for students of all skill levels to explore advanced artistic techniques not covered in the standard curriculum, while also offering them leadership opportunities through school and community service projects such as the WEF or South Florida Fair banners. By fostering creativity, collaboration, and a sense of school pride, the Art Club would serve to promote a positive school culture through art.

Best Buddies
Ms. Lowe
Fridays, Every other week, 8:15-9:00 a.m.
Building friendships, creating a place of belonging and helping the community.

Campus Life
Sheryl Beach
Wednesdays, Weekly, 8:15-9:00 a.m.
Campus Life is a faith based club where students play sports, have fellowship, and eat a snack every Wednesday morning before school

Cheerleading
Ms. Robinson
Mondays and Wednesdays; Weekly; 4:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Promoting school spirit and cheering our sports team to victory.

Chess Club
Mr. Tomaro
Wednesdays, Weekly, 8:15-9:00 a.m.
Learn the basics of chess. Board configuration, movement of pieces, and strategy will all be covered. All skill levels welcome.

Craft Club
Stacey Mancusi
Thursdays, 8:15-9:00 a.m.
Various crafting - felt sewing, beading, painting, ect...

Crochet Club
Lindsay Badome
Fridays every other week, 8:15-9:00 a.m.A warm and inviting space for crocheters of all skill levels to come together, create, chat, and find inspiration. Bring your latest project, swap ideas, and enjoy a relaxing time with new friends.

Cyber Stallion Robotics Team
Heather Cortes
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; Weekly; 4:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
First LEGO League (FLL) is a robotics program for 9-14-year-olds designed to get adolescents excited about science and technology and teach them valuable employment and life skills. In FLL, teams learn both through what we do (the Robot Game and the Project) and how we do it (the FLL Core Values). Through the Robot Game teams build and program an autonomous robot using LEGO technology to score points in 2.5-minute matches on a themed playing field. Through the Project, teams explore an actual problem that today’s scientists and engineers are trying to solve, develop an innovative solution to that problem (either by creating something that doesn’t exist or building upon something that does), and share their findings with others. Through their work on the Robot Game and the Project, teams are guided by the FLL Core Values to build teamwork skills and make this a great experience for everyone involved.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
Ms. Holmstock
Wednesdays, Weekly, 4:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
FCCLA is a national student-run organization that helps young men and women become leaders, participate in community service projects, fundraisers, and compete at district, state, and national leadership conferences. Check out flfccla.org or fcclainc.org for more information.

FFEA
Janett Rodriguez
Tuesdays; Weekly; 4:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Florida Future Educators of America: Provides a supportive environment for middle school students in Florida to explore their interest in a career in education and develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the field.

Flight and Space Simulation Club (Aftercare Fee)
Shaun Stabler
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; Weekly; 4:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
This club will allow students to fly realistic airplanes over any point on Earth as well as build rockets/ space planes and explore a simulated solar system.

The Lego Club
Ms. Lowe
Fridays, every other week, 8:15-9:00 a.m.
The Lego Club is for anyone who loves to imagine, create, and build with LEGOs. We will have some creative build-offs, groups builds and themed artistic builds. The club will be a relaxed, fun space to hang out with friends and let your creativity run wild.

NJHS
Ms. Stern
Wednesdays, every other week, 8:15-9:00 a.m.
NJHS honors students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, and character. Membership in the National Junior Honor Society is by invitation only. Invitations to apply for membership will be distributed to current 7th-graders who meet the GPA and behavioral criteria during the spring semester.

No Place for Hate
Alicia Wasnock
Last Thursday of every month; 8:15-9:00 a.m.
Location: Portable 8
No Place for Hate is about making all students feel respected, welcome, and safe at school.
No Place for Hate provides PreK-12 schools with a support and consultation framework for combating bullying and hatred in an effort to build inclusive and safe communities in which all students can thrive.

PPMS Chorus Club
Ms. Beach
Wednesdays, Weekly, 4:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
We form a Chorus Club and practice for various events in the community

Science Fair
Mr. Stabler
Monday-Friday, 8:15-9:00 a.m.
This is a tutorial for science fair (stipend) and only meets for those students upon request needing help (not a normal club). Meetings would be before school as needed.

Speech and Debate Team
David Ernay
Mondays 8:00-9:10 a.m.; Tuesdays 4:20-5:30 p.m.
The Speech and Debate will compete throughout the school year in the Palm Beach  Middle School Speech and Debate League against other middle school teams. The students will tackle issues being debated in Congress, local government, school districts, and everyday teen life. Students will develop skills in public speaking, research, and critical thinking. With NSDA membership, students will earn points toward honor society and similar rewards.

Special Olympics Athletics (Track and Field)
Mr. Hanson
Fridays, Weekly, 4:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Competing in Track and Field events for people with cognitive disabilities. Track begins middle of January through end of May.

Special Olympics - Bowling
Mr. Hanson
Fridays, Weekly, 8:15 p.m.-9:00 a.m.
Bowling with athletes with cognitive disabilities. Bowling Season starts in June though the beginning of November. 

6th Grade Social Studies Academic Games
Mr. Hanson
Wednesdays, Weekly, 4:15-5:00 p.m.
Social Studies Academic Games including Presidents, Topic (Norse Mythology), and Current Events to prepare for the competition in January.

Stallionettes
Rocky Gedeon
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; 4:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Dance Club

Student Government
Stefanie Ardizzone Johnson
Thursdays, every other week, 8:15-9:00 a.m.
At Polo Park Middle School, the Student Government Association (SGA) is a leadership group designed to give students real opportunities to influence school culture, participate in civic activities, and develop leadership skills — while also preparing them for high school SGA roles.
SGA responsibilities include:

• Organizing events (pep rallies, fundraisers, community service projects)
• Representing student interests in discussions with school administration
• Promoting school spirit and positive culture
• Coordinating service projects that benefit the school or community

Stallion Yearbook
Rocky Gedeon
Fridays every other week; 4:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Ultimate is a noncontact, self-refereed team sport played with a flying disc frisbee. The aim of the game-Two teams compete on a playing field about the same length as a football field, but narrower. At each end of the playing field there is an end zone. Each team defends one end zone.