About

This is for anyone wanting to explore all areas of art.  We draw, paint, sketch, work with clay, and more. 

Who can participate

Anyone in 6th, 7th or 8th Grade. Students can join this club at any time. 

What is needed?

• A signed permission slip - pickup in room 105 with Ms. Hazen
• A ride home - transportation is not provided
  

Meeting Information

Day: Weekly on Tuesday

Time: 2:45-3:45

Location: JMS Room 104/105

First Meeting: 09/09/2025

Last Meeting: 05/24/2026

Contact Information

Club Sponsor: Beth Hazen

Contact Information: hazene@midlandps.org

About

This is a place where students come together to read, learn, and talk about the Bible, encourage one another, and build friendships in a positive, welcoming space.

Who can participate

Anyone in 6th, 7th or 8th Grade. Students can join this club at any time. 

What is needed?

• A signed permission slip - pickup in the SRC (student resource center) with Ms. Borkowski
• A ride home - transportation is not provided

Meeting Information

Day: Weekly on Monday

Time: 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Location: JMS - SRC 

First Meeting: 09/22/2025

Last Meeting: 05/25/2026

Contact Information

Club Sponsor: Deanna Borkowski

Contact Information: borkowskidr@midlandps.org

About

This is a place for students of all skill levels to learn, play, and sharpen their chess strategies. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, you’ll enjoy friendly matches, practice new moves, and challenge your thinking in a supportive and fun environment.

Who can participate

Anyone in 6th, 7th or 8th Grade. Students can join this club at any time. 

What is needed?

• A signed permission slip - pickup in the school office
• A ride home - transportation is not provided

Meeting Information

Day: Weekly on Wednesday

Time: 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

Location: JMS - Media Center

First Meeting: 10/01/2025

Last Meeting: 05/20/2026

Contact Information

Club Sponsor: Yingyi Dong

Contact Information: dongyingyi1216@gmail.com

About

We will explore the world through food, music, games, and traditions! Culture Club is a fun and welcoming space for all middle school students to celebrate diversity, make friends, and learn about different cultures.

Who can participate

Anyone in 6th, 7th or 8th Grade. Students can join this club at any time. 

What is needed?

• A signed permission slip - pick up in Room 127 from Ms. Claramunt
• A ride home - transportation is not provided

Meeting Information

Day: Weekly on Friday

Time: 2:40 pm - 3:40 pm

Location: JMS - Room 127

First Meeting: 09/12/2025

Last Meeting: 05/15/2026

Contact Information

Club Sponsor: Merce Claramunt

Contact Information: claramuntm@midlandps.org

About

Learn the Olympic sport of curling at the Midland Curling Club with middle school and high school students from across the Great Lakes Bay Region.  Basic instruction and gameplay will be taught followed by Hot Chocolate and snacks. 

Who can participate

Anyone in 6th, 7th or 8th Grade. Students can join this club at any time. 

What is needed?

• A signed permission slip - pick up in Room 309 from Mr. Graves
• A ride to and from the curling center - transportation is not provided

Meeting Information

Day: Weekly on Monday & Wednesday

Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: Midland Curling Center at the
Greater Midland Community Center. 

First Meeting: 011/03/2025

Last Meeting: 03/20/2026

Contact Information

Club Sponsor: Michael Graves

Contact Information: Midlandcurlingcoach@gmail.com

About

September-October: During this timeframe the club will review general drama information - everyone is welcome during this time!

November-February: During this time drama club members will begin to prepare for the Musical. Auditions will take place sometime in late October or early November.  Following Auditions, only the cast and crew are able to be at rehearsals. Musical for 25-26: Newsies

February-May: To be determined

Who can participate

Anyone in 6th, 7th or 8th Grade students can join this club. During the production of the Musical only cast and crew can participate. 

What is needed?

• A signed permission slip - pickup in room 320 with Ms. Sabourin
• A ride home - transportation is not provided

Meeting Information

Day: Weekly on Wednesday

Time: 2:50 pm - 3:45 pm 

Location: JMS Theater

First Meeting: 09/24/2025

Last Meeting: 02/27/2026

Contact Information

Club Sponsor: Amy Sabourin

Contact Information: sabourinaj@midlandps.org

About

This is a student-led group where creativity and imagination take the lead! Students work together to create characters, build stories, and go on epic adventures in a collaborative role-playing game. No experience is needed—just bring your imagination and a sense of fun!

Who can participate

Anyone in 6th, 7th or 8th Grade. Students can join this club at any time. 

What is needed?

• A signed permission slip - pick up in Media Center from Ms. Katz
• A ride home - transportation is not provided

Meeting Information

Day: Weekly on Monday

Time: 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

Location: JMS - Media Center

First Meeting: 09/15/2025

Last Meeting: 05/18/2026

Contact Information

Club Sponsor: Amy Katz

Contact Information: katzab@midlandps.org

About

Concerned about the environment? Interested in improving agriculture techniques for a better Earth? Want to help humans travel and live in space?  Able to grow plants?

This club is for students who care about the Earth and our future in space! In this club, we explore ways to improve agriculture for a healthier planet, experiment with growing plants, and even imagine how humans might farm while living in space.

Who can participate

Anyone in 6th, 7th or 8th Grade. Students can join this club at any time. 

What is needed?

• A signed permission slip - pick up in room 305 from Ms. Brillhart
• A ride home - transportation is not provided

Meeting Information

Day: Every other week on Wednesday

Time: 2:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: JMS - Room 305

First Meeting: 09/24/2025

Last Meeting: 05/13/2026

Contact Information

Club Sponsor: Christine Brillhart

Contact Information: brillhartcc@midlandps.org

About

Have you ever wanted to test your own experiment? Do you have an idea to engineer a better solution? Are there STEM topics you want to explore in depth but never had the chance? We will provide time, supplies and Mentoring to prepare a project for the Spring Flint Science Fair.

Who can participate

Anyone in 6th, 7th or 8th Grade. Students must be at one of the three introductory meetings to participate in this club. 

What is needed?

• A signed permission slip - pick up in room 305 from Ms. Brillhart
• A ride home - transportation is not provided

Meeting Information

Introductory meetings: 09/29/25, 09/30/25, and 10/02/25

Day: Every week Tuesday & Thursday

Time: 2:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: JMS - Room 305

First Meeting: 09/29/2025

Last Meeting: 03/27/2026

Contact Information

Club Sponsor: Christine Brillhart

Contact Information: brillhartcc@midlandps.org

About

This club meets to chat about all things Formula 1! We will be following the season of racing to see who comes out on top. We hope to learn more about the teams, drivers, and how the cars work! 

Who can participate

Anyone in 6th, 7th or 8th Grade. Students can join this club at any time. 

What is needed?

• A signed permission slip - pick up in Room 318 from Ms. Murphy
• A ride home - transportation is not provided

Meeting Information

Day: Weekly on Wednesday

Time: 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

Location: JMS - Room 318

First Meeting: 09/10/2025

Last Meeting: 12/10/2025

Contact Information

Club Sponsor: Paige Murphy

Contact Information: murphypm1@midlandps.org

About

Interested in exploring more styles of music with your instrument? This club is for current members of the Jefferson 7th and 8th Grade band that would like to continue to develop their skill while learning Jazz and Pop style content. 

Who can participate

All current 7th and 8th grade band students.
Other grade levels by invitation only.Students can join this club at any time. 

What is needed?

• A signed permission slip - can be picked up in the band room from Ms. Bruski
• A ride home - transportation is not provided

Meeting Information

Day: Weekly on Thursday

Time: 2:50 pm - 3:30 pm

Location: JMS - Band Room

First Meeting: 10/02/2025

Last Meeting: 05/14/2026

Contact Information

Club Sponsor: Nicki Bruski

Contact Information: bruskinm@midlandps.org

About

The goal of MathCounts is to prepare students to compete against other middle school students in the MathCounts competition. This competition is for students who enjoy working through difficult math problems and applying what they have learned in their math classes. Students will first compete against students that attend Jefferson and have the opportunity to compete at a regional and state level.

Who can participate

Anyone in 6th, 7th or 8th Grade. Students must be able to be at most meetings. 

What is needed?

• A signed permission slip - pick up in Room 316 from Mr. Zimmer
• A ride home - transportation is not provided

Meeting Information

Day: Weekly on Tuesday and Thursday

Time: 2:50 pm - 3:50 pm

Location: JMS - Room 316

First Meeting: 10/14/2025

Last Meeting: 03/05/2026

Contact Information

Club Sponsor: Andrew Zimmer

Contact Information: zimmerat@midlandps.org

About

For students interested in Pokémon. Club members can trade or duel Pokémon cards. They can also play in person or virtual Pokémon games. Cards and games are not provided, please plan to bring your own. 

Who can participate

Anyone in 6th, 7th or 8th Grade. Students can join this club at any time. 

What is needed?

• A signed permission slip - pick up in Room 124 from Ms. Blume
• A ride home - transportation is not provided

Meeting Information

Day: Weekly on Tuesday

Time: 2:45 pm - 3:35 pm

Location: JMS - Room 124

First Meeting: 08/19/2025

Last Meeting: 05/12/2026

Contact Information

Club Sponsor: Emma Blume

Contact Information: blumeek@midlandps.org

About

Power of Peers (POP) is a school program that promotes peer partnerships between students with and without disabilities. The goal of POP is to build meaningful connections by sharing experiences and discovering common interests throughout the school day, both in academic and non-academic settings. It provides an opportunity for students to be themselves, have fun and build relationships.

Who can participate

6th, 7th or 8th Grade that are recommended for this group. 

What is needed?

• A signed permission slip - if recommended a permission slip will be sent home with your student
  

Meeting Information

Day: Weekly on Thursday

Time: During the grade level lunches

Location: JMS - Room 121

First Meeting: 09/25/2025

Last Meeting: 05/21/2026

Contact Information

Club Sponsor: Amanda Young

About

Safe Space Promotes a more inclusive and accepting learning environment for all students. Reduces harassment or teasing, especially related to a person’s real or perceived gender identity. Empower young people to become leaders and role models within their school community. Have fun!

Who can participate

Anyone in 6th, 7th or 8th Grade. Students can join this club at any time. 

What is needed?

• A signed permission slip - pick up in Room 220 from Ms. Wickstrom
• A ride home - transportation is not provided

Meeting Information

Day: 2nd Monday of every month

Time: 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm

Location: JMS - Media Center

First Meeting: 09/08/2025

Last Meeting: 05/11/2026

Contact Information

Club Sponsor: Jenni Wickstrom

Contact Information: wickstromj@midlandps.org

About

We envision this club to be flexible, fun and memorable while creating a strong S.T.E.A.M. community within our school. This club focuses on career exploration in different fields of science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics. We will provide activities on topics in S.T.E.A.M. that interest you and your peers! Each meeting will have a theme and something interactive will be done to learn more about that topic. As we build this club, we hope that the participants will design their own activities to share information that know about with others.

Who can participate

Anyone in 6th, 7th or 8th Grade. Students can join this club at any time. 

What is needed?

• A signed permission slip - pick up in Room 305 from Ms. Brillhart
• A ride home - transportation is not provided

Meeting Information

Day: Every other Wednesday

Time: 2:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: JMS - Room 305

First Meeting: 09/17/2025

Last Meeting: 05/06/2026

Contact Information

Club Sponsor: Christine Brillhart

Contact Information: brillhartcc@midlandps.org

About

Our Student Leadership team represents the voice of our student body and works to make our school a welcoming, inclusive, and positive place. Student leaders help plan events, promote school spirit, and build connections between students, staff, and the community. By serving, they grow important skills like communication, teamwork, responsibility, and problem-solving—all while making a difference in our school.

Who can participate

Anyone in 6th, 7th or 8th Grade. Students can join this club at any time. 

What is needed?

• A signed permission slip - pick up in Room 122 from Ms. Striebel
• A ride home - transportation is not provided

Meeting Information

Day: Every week on Tuesday

Time: 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm

Location: JMS - Media Center

First Meeting: 09/09/2025

Last Meeting: 05/26/2026

Contact Information

Club Sponsor: Abigail Striebel or Lauren Miller

Contact Information: striebelaj@midlandps.org or halll@midlandps.org

About

This is a place for students to connect, play, and share their love of gaming. Members enjoy friendly competition, discuss strategies, explore different games, and build teamwork and communication skills—all in a fun and welcoming environment.

Who can participate

Anyone in 6th, 7th or 8th Grade. Students can join this club at any time. 

What is needed?

• A signed permission slip - pick up in Room 312 from Ms. McKane
• A ride home - transportation is not provided

Meeting Information

Day: Every week on Friday

Time: 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

Location: JMS - Room 312

First Meeting: 09/05/2025

Last Meeting: 05/15/2026

Contact Information

Club Sponsor: Katie McKane

Contact Information: mckanekm@midlandps.org

About

Members work together to design, create, and publish our school’s yearbook. Students typically take on roles such as photographers, writers, editors, and designers.

Who can participate

Anyone in 6th, 7th or 8th Grade. Students can join this club at any time but are encouraged to participate in as many meetings as possible. 

What is needed?

• A signed permission slip - pick up in Room 223 from Ms. Eggleston
• A ride home - transportation is not provided

Meeting Information

Day: Every week on Wednesday

Time: 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm

Location: JMS - Room 223

First Meeting: 09/03/2025

Last Meeting: 05/27/2026

Contact Information

Club Sponsor: Beth Eggleston

Contact Information: egglestonba@midlandps.org

About

This is a competition for students in grades 5th-8th grade to demonstrate knowledge and applications of Chemistry.

A school qualifier test is administered to place the teams together for the Regional YBTC Local Challenge Competition in March. 

The State Challenge requires a team of 3-4 students to compete in a Regional tournament on Chemistry concepts.

As part of the You Be The Chemist Challenge®, teams investigated and created a video in which they formed a start-up company to investigate the concept of sustainability connected to fundamental chemistry principles focused on solving the problems of tomorrow. 
Preparing for the challenges can be done individually or with appointments with team members. Resources will be shared and on YBTC website. 

Who can participate

Anyone in 6th, 7th or 8th Grade. Students are encouraged to participate in as many meetings as possible. 

What is needed?

• A signed permission slip - pick up in Room 305 from Ms. Brillhart
• A ride home - transportation is not provided

Meeting Information

Day: Every week on Friday

Time: 2:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: JMS - Room 305

First Meeting: 09/26/2025

Last Meeting: 05/01/2026

Contact Information

Club Sponsor: Christine Brillhart

Contact Information: Brillhartcc@midlandps.org

About

NOTE: REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THE 25-26--WE HAVE REACHED FULL CAPACITY

The Young Writers’ Studio is a writing program for 6th – 8th grade
students that meets after school at the Alden B. Dow Home and
Studio. Writers of all levels enjoy an inspirational setting, a supportive
place to share, and focused time to write and explore their creativity.

Who can participate

Anyone in 6th, 7th or 8th Grade. Student Registration is limited to a small number of participants. First come first serve.

What is needed?

• Registration with the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio
• Bussing is provided to Alden B. Dow. A ride home - transportation is not provided. 

Meeting Information

Day: Every week on Tuesday

Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

• the bus arrives at JMS at 2:50pm

Location: The Alden B Dow Home and Studio on Post Street

First Meeting: 09/09/2025

Last Meeting: 04/14/2026

Contact Information

Club Sponsor: Mary Zeitler

Contact Information: zeitlermm@midlandps.org