Information for our clubs and organizations for the school year 2022-2023 will be posted very soon.

Please read the information below carefully.

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 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 is the Honor Society advisor.

Name of club: Art Club

Advisor(s): Stephanie Goetz

When this club meets: Second & third Monday of the month-with some exceptions

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

Advisor(s): Miss Lauria

When the club meets:  Tuesdays 2:40-3:30 Oct-Dec & March-May

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 

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

When this club meets:  First Monday of the month, Room 153.

Criteria for being in this club: NONE OPEN TO ALL PLEASE EMAIL OR STOP BY MRS. GOETZ'S ROOM TO SIGN UP. lauro-goetzst@watertownps.org

Name of club: Gaming Club

Advisor(s): Mr. Palladino

When the club meets: 6th grade-1st & 2nd Tuesdays of the month, 7th grade-3rd & 4th Tuesdays of the Month

The club meets in the Cafe.

Name of club; Homework Club

Advisor(s): Mr. Palladino

When the club meets: Every Monday in the library

Name of club: Jazz Band

Advisor(s): Miss. Lauria

When the club meets: Mondays 2:40-3:30 Oct-Dec: March-May

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

Advisor(s):  Mrs. Dorso & Ms. Murphy

When this club meets: 2nd Tuesday of the Month

Meeting will be in the auditorium.

Late bus is available.

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

Advisor(s): Ms. LaFlamme & Mrs. Dorso

When the club meets: 2nd or 3rd Monday of the month, check with the adviisors. Meets in room 209

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

Name of club: Peace Pals

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

When this club meets:  2nd Tuesday of the 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

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

When this club meets:  Thursdays 10/13; 11/3; 12/8; 1/12; 2/9; 3/2; 4/27; 5/11. Meets in room 207

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.

The meetings are held, the third Tuesdays of each month, 2:35PM-3:30PM, in Room 207

Please join us on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 for our new members meeting!

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, 

When this club meets: 4th Monday of the Month until 3:25, room 116.

Criteria for being in this club: 

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

Advisor(s): Mrs. Peck

When this club meets: 1st & 3rd Monday of the month, 2:40-3:30. Meets in room 155

Name of club: String Ensemble

Advisor(s):  Miss. Lauria

When this club meets: 

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

Advisor(s):  Mrs. Beres

When this club meets: Wednesdays, room 130.

Name of club: Swift Sign Language Club

Advisor(s): 

When this club meets: 

Criteria for being in this club: 

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

Advisor(s): Mrs. Cunningham

When this club meets:  1st 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

Advisor(s): Mrs. Jarjura, Ms. Reig

When this club meets: 2nd 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

Advisor(s): Mr. Peronace

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

Name of club: WOAH

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

When this club meets:  Thursdays: 9/29; 10/27; 11/17; 12/8; 1/26; 2/23; 3/16; 4/27; 5/25. 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

Advisor(s): Mrs. Rader & Mrs Wright

When this club meets: TBD. Meets in room 208

Criteria for being in this club: 

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

Advisor(s): Mr. Pernace

When the club meets: TBD

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