All clubs start after school and end at 3:30 unless noted by the advisor. The late bus is available on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 3:30.

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An important phase of student life at the middle school is the student’s social development. Throughout the year, school parties, picnics, dances, special assemblies, and class trips are scheduled. These functions are a privilege and the school discipline code applies.

Honor Society, 2023-24, members are selected primarily on high academic achievement. To be considered for membership a student must make first honors for three consecutive trimesters in seventh and/or eighth grade. Beyond scholarship, inductees must also meet and maintain the standards of character, leadership, citizenship, and service that are stressed by the National Junior Honor Society. To continue membership in the Honor Society a student must achieve First Honors every subsequent trimester, be in good standing (behavior), and meet the criteria designed by the National Junior Honor Society. The Honor Society will be meeting the last Thursday of every month in the library (unless otherwise noted) until 3:25 pm.  Alyssa Buzzelli and Katherine Cunningham are the Honor Society advisors.

Name of club: Art Club, 2023-24

Advisor(s): Stephanie Goetz

When this club meets: 1st and 2nd (Full Day) Thursdays with some exceptions. Meets in room 133

Criteria for being in this club: 8th Grade student PLEASE EMAIL OR STOP BY MRS. GOETZ'S ROOM TO SIGN UP. lauro-goetzst@watertownps.org

Name of club: Bucket Band, 2023-24

Advisor(s): Abigail Peck

When the club meets:  Starts September 28. It meets on Thursdays. Meets in Room 151

Criteria and Information: All band and string members are invited to join this club, and must come to rehearsal with a 5 gallon bucket and pair of drumsticks labelled with their name.

Name of club: Garden Club, 2023-24

Advisor(s): Mrs. Goetz & Mrs. Kociszewski

When this club meets:  First Monday of the month. Meets in room 153.

Name of club: Gaming Club, 2023-24

Advisor(s): Mr. Palladino

When the club meets: Starts September 26. Meets Tuesday, (Alternating between 6th and 7th/8th). Meets in Cafe.

Name of club; Homework Club, 2023-24

Advisor(s): Mr. Palladino

When the club meets: Starts September 25. Meets Monday and Thursday. Meets in the Library.

Name of club: Jazz Band, 2023-24

Advisor(s): Miss. Lauria

When the club meets: Starts October 2. Meets every Monday through Spring Concert, with short break after basketball tournament.

Criteria and information for this club: All wind and brass players are invited to join this club, and we also accept piano and guitar!.  Percussionists are eligible to join jazz band by audition.

Name of club: Leo Club, 2023-24

Advisor(s):  Ms. Murphy & Mr. Zaborowski

When this club meets: Second Tuesday of the Month. Meets in the Cafe. First meeting October 10th.

Criteria for being in this club: 6-8th grade students who want to give back to the community. Leo Club works in conjunction with the Watertown Lions Club "...to provide the youth of the world (with) an opportunity for development and contribution, individually and collectively, as responsible members of the local, national and international community." Our Leo Club encourages members to develop leadership qualities by participating in social service activities. They volunteer, hold fundraisers and complete community service projects. LEO stands for Leadership, Experience, Opportunity. 

Examples of events/activities that this club has done in the past: Bracelets for Breast Cancer, Flower Sale, 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Bingo with Senior Citizens

Name of club: Newspaper Club 2023-24

Advisor(s): Ms. LaFlamme

When the club meets: First Tuesday of the month. (May change based on members and other activities) Meets in room 209

Criteria for being in this club: Open to All Interested Students

Name of club: Peace Pals, 2023-24

Advisor(s): Mr. Anastasio and Mrs. Selimovski

When this club meets:  Starts September 25. Meets the last Monday of each month. Meets in room 132

Criteria for being in this club: 

Examples of events/activities that this club has done in the past: Kindness Month and character-ed programs. Past presentations have been: Kindness Pass it on, Kindness never takes a vacation, What kind of swift do you want and a public service announcement produced with the Ind. Study film students at WHS.

Name of club: Peer Leaders, 2023-24

Advisor(s):  Mrs. Sklanka, Ms. Computzzi

When this club meets:  Third Tuesday of each month, 2:35PM-3:30PM. Meets in room 207

Please join us on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 for our new members meeting!

Criteria for being in this club: The Peer Leadership Program was designed to encourage positive role models for peers that help create a safe, respectful, and welcoming school environment. Peer Leaders develop student leadership skills through training, as well as, sponsoring or participating in school and community service activities.

Examples of events/activities that this club has done in the past: Holiday Heroes- Movie fundraiser for Swift Students, Toy drives to benefit children’s hospital, Relay for Life, Smiles Walkathon. Peer Helpers conference and training day. Monthly training activities on communication: Verbal and non-verbal, problem solving, conflict resolution, mediation etc.

Name of club: Peer Helpers

Advisor(s): Janet Sweetland, 

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Examples of events/activities that this club has done in the past: Held a sixth graded Pajama Drive for pediatric patients at St. Mary’s Hospital, made fleece blankets for The Neonatal Care Unit of St. Mary’s Hospital, made spring plates and candies for The Senior Center, Made spring plantings for Apple Rehab patients, provided peer tutoring to other sixth grade students.

Name of club: Select Choir 2023-24

Advisor(s): Mrs. Peck

When this club meets: Starts September 26. meets on Tuesdays. Meets in room 151.

Name of club: String Ensemble 2023-24

Advisor(s):  Miss. Lauria

When this club meets:  Starts October 3. Meets every Tuesday through Spring Concert, with short break after Winter Concert.

Criteria and information for this club:  All string players are invited to join this club!  *Please note that there is no late bus available on Wednesdays.  You must be able to provide your own transportation from this club.

Name of club: Swift Robotics, 2023-24

Advisor(s):  Mrs. Beres

When this club meets: Meets on Wednesdays. Meets in room 130.

Name of club: Swift Sign Language Club

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Our goal is to provide a fun environment in which students can express and share their interest in American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture and to create a welcoming atmosphere for the development of signing skills as well as to promote and enrich cultural awareness of the Deaf community. All levels welcome from beginners to expert!

Name of club: Student Council, 2023-24

Advisor(s): Mrs. Cunningham

When this club meets:  Starts October 2. Meets the first Monday of the month. Meets in the Cafe.

Criteria for being in this club: 6-8th grade students who possess strong leadership skills. This is a yearlong commitment that requires exceptional organizational and time management skills. Student Council is an excellent opportunity for students to develop teamwork, work habits, responsibility, and citizenship. 

Examples of events/activities that this club has done in the past: Spirit Days, Parties for Children, 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

Name of club: Swift Allies Club 2023-34

Advisor(s): Mrs. Jarjura & Ms. Reig

When this club meets: Starts September 19. The second Tuesday of the month. Meets in room 160.

Criteria and information for the club: An inclusive club for LGBTQ+ rights, awareness, and support. This is a safe place for everyone.

Name of club: Unified Sports 2023-24

Advisor(s): Mr. Peronace

When this club meets:  Starts September 19. Tuesdays 2:45-3:30. We meet in the Gym or on the Field.

Name of club: WOAH 2023-24

Advisor(s): Ms. Alexandra Computzzi & Mrs. Sklanka

When this club meets:  Starts October 5. Meets the first Thursday of the moth. Meets in room 207.

Criteria for being in this club:  Do you want to be an active part of your community? Then WOAH is for you! The mission of the WOAH is to create a space for young people that supports positive goals, promotes empathy and works towards establishing and maintaining healthy choices and responsible decisions. In the past we have done events for the Swift community and other schools in the district to help encourage students to be the best person they can be!

Examples of events/activities that this club has done in the past: Be a Hero Program at Judson and Polk. Support of YSB Activities such as Project Purple. Partnership with CNVRAC

Name of club: World Language Club 2023-24

Advisor(s): Mrs. Rader & Mrs Wright

When this club meets: Meets in room 208

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Examples of events/activities that this club has done in the past: Have had a salsa party, visited RI for a French Canadian experience in the "Quebec City of New England," celebrated Spanish Navidad and French Noel. In the New Year, we plan to play language games and celebrate more cultural holidays. There could be a treasure hunt of Swift and a visit to locations around Watertown.

Name of Club: Yearbook Club, 2023-24

Advisor(s): Mr. Pernace

When the club meets: TBD

Link for the club: https://sites.google.com/watertownps.org/swiftyearbook/home