Clubs

Get involved with the many clubs we have on campus!

Interested in forming a new club? Talk to Mrs. Dominguez, ASB Director, in room G-111.

Name of Club

Meeting Dates and Times

Meeting Location

Club Facilitator

Club Description

(1-2 sentences)

Art Club

Tuesdays

3:00-4:00 PM

F-104

Ms. Pallireto

Ms. Rich

Students participate in art lessons for all mediums, participate in monthly contests, and bond over shared interests.

Creative Writing Club

Tuesday Mornings 7:50-8:30

D-107

Mrs. Del Rio, Ms. Lindsay

Students participate in writing competitions and collaborate to create a literary magazine, and a monthly bulletin called the “Paw Print”. Students participate in lessons on types of writing and edit each other’s work.

Speech & Debate

Everyday, Wednesdays 12:30-1:15pm for students not in the class

D101

Mrs. Lopez

Students prepare and collaborate for speech & debate competitions locally and regionally. Students develop communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and creative skills.

Palm Puma Performers

Tuesdays and Thursdays

3:00-4:00 pm

MPR

Dawn Rivera

Students perform for students and parents through music and drama.

Palm Poms

Dance team/Spirit squad

Tuesday and Thursday 3PM-4PM

MPR -S2

Pavillion-S1

D105

Ms. Lindsay

Spirit Squad’s mission is to bring together students with a passion for dance who want to increase school spirit. Through the spirit squad, students express themselves and foster pride in our school.

P-Town Pearls / P-Town Posse

Mon, Tue, Wed 3pm/4:30

MPR

Mr. Boyd

Ms. Tiffany

Step/Dance team that reps Palm Middle School in promoting Sisterhood and Brotherhood

Choir Club

Wednesdays

12:30-1:15 pm

A134

Mrs. Wegner

All students who enjoy singing get to come sing together and learn fun songs. No prior choir or singing experience needed. Students will have performance opportunities twice a year. Come learn how to sing healthily, make new friends and have fun!

STEAM Club

TBD see Google Classroom

G-101

Mr. Gerhard

Promote and support all things STEAM. Google Classroom code: 2afru2x

Palm Esports

Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:00-4:00 pm

E104

Mr. Garner

Like to play video games? Interested in shoutcasting or video streaming? Want to play video games at a competitive level? This club is for you! 

FIRST Lego League Robotics

Tuesdays 2:55-4:00

G101

Mrs. Byrd

Mr. Gerhard

“The mission of FIRST® is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.”

Junior Black Achievers (JBA)

1st & 3rd Tuesdays

3:05 - 3:50 p.m. 

E102

Ms. Tate

Students will build an awareness and appreciation of African American culture, history and social justice, as well as develop leadership skills and exposure to leadership and academic opportunities. Students will also be provided tools to help promote academic success, mental health, and self-love.

Junior Scholar Students

Once a month (3rd Tuesday)

3:00-4:00 pm

Library

Mrs. T. Smith

Mrs. Ordonez

Officers and members of the club meet as a cohort to build connections, network with leaders in the community, and  provide service hours to give back to the community. 

Pumas Chess Club

Tuesdays

After School 

3:00 pm-3:55 pm

B105

Ms. Romero

All levels and all ages are welcome!!!

Best Buddies

Thursdays Both lunches

First lunch, B104

Second Lunch

E108

Mrs. Escarzaga

Ms. Reines

Mrs. Carroll

Our purpose is to promote friendship and empathy toward fellow students with and without disabilities and to create an atmosphere of friendship on the Palm Middle School campus. We get together and play games and other activities that help to form friendships. 

Club LEAD (Leadership, Education, & Awareness for Disabilities)

Once a month on Tuesday. During 1st and 2nd lunch 

K102

Miss Reines 

Mr. Roger

Club LEAD is dedicated to increasing awareness and mindfulness of disabilities by LEADING by example. 

Spanish Club

Twice a month, first and third Tuesday of every month

G111

Ms. Dominguez

Spanish club promotes language and involves Palm Middle School students in participating in cultural events, increasing their understanding of the language and promoting exposure of language through field trips and events on campus. 

Palm 100 Mile Club

Tues & Thur 

7:55 am

All timed PE class assignments will be counted towards your mileage

Track

Coach Huizenga Coach Rivera

100 Mile Club engages and empowers kids and families to achieve a healthy lifestyle through physical activity, benefiting both physical and mental health.

ASB

Every day, 

Official meetings are on Thursdays, bi-weekly

G111

Ms. Dominguez

ASB serves as the student government and leadership body representing the voice of students. They enhance school spirit by organizing student activities and provide oversight for student clubs that raise and spend money.

8th Grade Activities

Once a month, usually the last week of the month

G111

Ms. Dominguez

Provide our 8th graders with an opportunity to participate in all things Palm! Increase our school spirit through events, fundraisers and leadership.

7th Grade Activities

Once a month, usually the last week of the month

D105

Ms. Lindsay, 

Ms. Hacha

Provide our 7th graders with an opportunity to participate in all things Palm! Increase our school spirit through events, fundraisers and leadership.

6th Grade Activities

Once a month, usually the last week of the month

TBA

Mrs. Byrd, 

Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Perez

Provide our 6th graders with an opportunity to participate in all things Palm! Increase our school spirit through events, fundraisers and leadership.

Yearbook Club

Everyday, 

Monthly Meetings last Monday of every month

F104 

Ms. Pallireto

Yearbook Club provides students with skills such as photography, reporting, fundraising, and collaboration! Students will work together by building a yearbook and showcasing students' voices/lifestyle here at Palm! 

The Scene

Palm’s Bible Club

Every Tuesday

B103-1st lunch

C106- 2nd Lunch

Mr. Johnson

Mr. Coopersmith

Mrs. Enwedo

Mrs. Wright

Provides students with an opportunity to learn about the bible and how it can be helpful when dealing with many of life’s situations

Odyssey of the Mind

Tuesdays 3-4pm

B-108

Mrs. Bavier and Mr. Hunter

This competition club teaches students how to develop and use their natural creativity to become problem-solvers.

Think Together

M/T/T/F - 2:50 - 6:00 PM

W/Minimum 12:30 - 6:00 PM

Lunch Tables

Mr. Harris

Ms. Diaz

Ms. Marquez

Mr. Corona

Mr. Hernandez

Mr. Rivas

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