Clubs and Activities

The purpose of clubs and extracurricular activities at Hilliard Memorial Middle School is to provide students with learning opportunities in various venues outside the classroom, thus offering them experiences to grow as an individual.

Battle of the Books:

Advisor(s): Mrs. Gingerich
Open to: Any MMS student
Prerequisite: None
When and where we meet: Lunch time in the media center

Battle of the Books is a reading competition between Hilliard middle schools. Teams of no more than 5 students read 12 titles chosen by media specialists and then go head to head with other teams answering questions about the books they read.

Blue Notes:

Advisor(s): Ms. Burkett and Mr. Witt
Open to: Any MMS student
Prerequisite: Currently enrolled in choir class
When and where we meet: TBD after school

The Blue Notes are an A Capella group that is open to MMS Choir members who like to sing or perform vocal percussion. Blue Notes will perform a variety of Cappella arrangements of popular music. Blue Notes performs at all of the MMS Choir Concerts as well as extra performances throughout the year, including Hilliard Idol.

Chess Club:

Advisor(s): Mr. Koob
Open to: Any MMS student
Prerequisite: None
When and where we meet: TBD after school

Gaming Club:

Advisor(s): Mr. Friedman
Open to: Any MMS student
Prerequisite: None
When and where we meet: TBD after school

Gaming Club is an after school group that meets to learn competitive gaming skills, learn about and play a variety of video games, and connect with others over a love of gaming.

HOPE/Kindness Konnection:

Advisor(s): Mrs. Sigmund
Open to: Any MMS student
Prerequisite: None
When and where we meet: TBD

HOPE Squad is a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program. The program reduces youth suicide through education, training, and peer intervention.

Interact Club:

Advisor(s): Mr. Green
Open to: Any MMS student
Prerequisite: None
When and where we meet: TBD

This service club works to support various initiatives within the school and the community of Hilliard as well as the wider world.  Students have helped to support the clean up of the community, specifically around Memorial and Bradley. We will continue in all of these endeavors as well as entertain other causes.

Jaguar Advisory Group

Advisor(s): Mrs. Mordarski
Open to: Any MMS student who applies
Prerequisite: None
When and where we meet: TBD in the Main Office

This group meets with the principal to give their thoughts on how to improve student life at MMS.

Jaguar Ambassadors:

Advisor(s): Mrs. Shiffer and Ms. Geckler
Open to: Any MMS student
Prerequisite: None
When and where we meet: 6 times a year in the media center (once a month) on Mondays

This club creates leaders in our building. We stress 6 key components to help them lead in all aspects of their life.

Jazz Band:

Advisor(s): Mr. Montgomery
Open to: All current band members, bass players, guitarists, and pianists
Prerequisite: Ability to read music
When and where we meet: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-3:45 in the band room (41)

Jazz is a fun, engaging activity where students learn and perform swing, blues, rock, and Latin styles of music.

MMS Musical:

Advisor(s): Ms. Grubbs
Open to: Any MMS student
Prerequisite: Actors/singers/dancers – Auditions and Callbacks in September
Stage Crew/Technicians – Sign up using the Information form and teacher recommendation
When and where we meet: TBD at Station PAC

For the 2024/2025 school year, the musical is Legally Blonde Jr.

Each middle school now has a link directly to the musical details under the performing arts page/theater. Please check this link for musical information.

The musical auditions, rehearsals and performances will be held in the performance space of Hilliard Station. Transportation will be the responsibility of the families involved. The pay to play fee will be $60. Families may reach out if they need scholarships.

MMS Talent Show:

Advisor(s): Ms. Burkett
Open to: Any MMS student
Prerequisite: Audition
When and where we meet: May

The MMS Talent Show will be held at the end of the school year. The Talent Show is open to anyone who wants to show off their unique talent, whether it be singing, dancing, acting, playing an instrument, showing off a video or visual art, juggling, or anything else that might be special! The more unique the talent, the better! Students must prepare their act and be ready to present it in an audition prior to the Talent Show. There will also be a need for Stage Crew in the Talent Show.

Multicultural Fair:

Advisor(s): Mrs. Thompson
Open to: Any MMS student
Prerequisite: None
When and where we meet: May

The Multicultural Fair highlights the diversity of our students and community by allowing students to showcase their heritage, culture, and interests in a one day fair.

Nature Club:

Advisor(s): Mr. Pontius
Open to: Any MMS student
Prerequisite: A love for nature, conservation and an interest in making a difference
When and where we meet: Monthly starting in October

This club will primarily focus on nature and the ways that we can take care of our environment so that we can have a symbiotic relationship with each other.

National Junior Honor Society:

Advisor(s): Mrs. Thompson
Open to: Any 8th grade student who meets the qualifications
Prerequisite: 3.8+ cumulative GPA, two co-curricular activities, community activities and service hours
When and where we meet: 2nd semester in the media center

Students meeting the outlined criteria and who submit an application may be inducted into the NJHS. Members will focus on a service project during the second semester while continuing to uphold the pillars of NJHS; scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, and character.

Oratorical Club:

Advisor(s): Mrs. Brown
Open to: Any MMS student
Prerequisite: Open mind to write and present a speech created by the student
When and where we meet: Lunch and/or after school 2nd semester

This club is a speaking club sponsored by the Hilliard Optimist Club. The club writes a prompt for participants to write about and deliver for judging.

ROX:

Advisor(s): Mrs. Bobek
Open to: Any MMS female student
Prerequisite: None
When and where we meet: Mostly during school, TBD

The mission of Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) is to create generations of confident girls who control their own relationships, experiences, decisions and futures.

Running Club:

Advisor(s): Mr. Gadfield
Open to: Any MMS student
Prerequisite: None
When and where we meet: January and February after school

Do you love running? Want to get outside? Are you planning on competing in a spring sport? Then the Jaguar Winter Running Club is for you!  Come join us twice a week during the months of January and February and improve your fitness!

Ski Club:

Advisor(s): Mr. Gingerich
Open to: Any MMS student
Prerequisite: None
When and where we meet: Thursdays

Ski club with be traveling to Mad River on Thursdays starting the first week in January and ending in February. For more information, please visit this page.

Spanish Club:

Advisor(s): Mrs. Beverage
Open to: Any MMS student
Prerequisite: None
When and where we meet: Once a month in room 205

This club gives exposure to Hispanic culture. Activities will include: art projects, movie night, religious traditions, dances, music genres, games, and cooking.

Spirit Club: