Extracurricular

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

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: Jennifer Keith & Ashley Sanders

Cost: $0

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

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

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

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

Sponser: Delaina Andrews

Cost: $0

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

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 Sanders

Cost: $0

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) 

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

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: Brooke Warden

Cost: $0

Student leaders from all grade levels develop plans to help make Grassland Middle School a better place for all.

Sponsor:  Mikaela Argo

Students will ride the trails in various parks around Williamson County, guided by adults and coaches. Participants must provide bike, helmet and transportation to and from trail locations. This club falls under the National Interscholastic Cycling Association, so that all riders are insured. All experience levels can come and learn to be a part of the fastest growing sport in America.  

Sponsor: Melissa Lewis

Cost: $0 (but have a bike and a helmet) 

All students are welcome to join as long as they are able to commit to attending meetings and taking pictures at events.

Sponsor: Ashley Sanders

 Cost: $0

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

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