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Clubs and Extracurricular Activities

Permission forms signed by parent/guardian are required for participation in all clubs and activities.

Aerospace Club 
Kevin Simmons

  • Meetings: Dates to be announced
  • Location: Mr. Simmons’ room
  • To develop a HAB team and learn about building satellites. 

Animal Rescue Club 
Danna Snodgrass

  • Meetings: Meetings - every other Thursday, 4:30 pm
  • Location: Ms. Snodgrass’ room
  • To fundraise and promote awareness for animals in shelters or foster care.

Battle of the Books Team
Juanita Deal

  • First Meeting - Monday afternoonsin the Media Center
  • Battle of the Books is a countywide competition for students in elementary, middle and high school.  Students read the Sunshine State books (announced in May, 2025) which serve as the topics for the battle questions. 
    • Students form teams, identify who will read which books, discuss books, and often set up times to meet virtually. Students serve on teams and prepare for virtual quiz with ultimate goal to qualify for countywide Battle of the Books event.

Best Buddies Club
Robert Howell and Christine Miller

  • Meeting: September 30, 4:15-5:30 pm in Mr. Howell’s room
  • Best Buddies Club works to end the social and physical isolation of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities by creating friendship with peers.

Cheerleading Team
Lauren Veil

  • Practice Location: Gym
  • JMS Cheerleading has two teams:  Competition Cheer and Basketball Cheer
  • JMS Competition Cheer: Team will compete at three FCDA competitions and at Nationals in April.
  • JMS Basketball Cheer  - The team will cheer at girls and boys basketball games.  
  • Both teams will participate in school-wide events. 

Chess Club 
Lauren O’Keefe

  • Meetings: Meetings will be held every other Tuesday in Ms. O’Keefe’s room 
  • Learn how to play chess and  improve skills.

Color Guard 
Devin Embrich

  • Meetings: Tuesday afternoons, 4:10-5:15pm
  • Color Guard is a performance-based activity that focuses on flag spinning and tossing, in choreographed routines to music. This club performs alongside the music department at multiple school and community events throughout the fall

Compass Club 
Jennifer Thomas 

  • Meetings: Dates to be announced
  • Location: Speech office 
  • Club serves as a supportive environment for students to find their best way to communicate with peers through interactive fundraisers. Students will work with peers on school events, having fun and enhancing our campus community.

Drone Club 
Juanita Deal and James Eddy 

  • Meetings: Fall, after school (exact date to be announced)
  • Location: various rooms on campus
  • To promote interest in the sciences, have fun and be a part of a competition team

Florida Future Educators of America Club
Janice Aronoviz

  • Meetings – Thursday mornings, 8:15-9am
    • Choice Program Opportunity – Dwyer High School has an Early Childhood Teacher Education Choice Academy .
    • Math Mondays with FFEA (8-9am) – If you need help with math skills or you want to help others with math.
  • Location: Aronovitz’ room
  • Purpose - Are you interested in learning more about the teaching profession?  This new club will spread the good news about being an educator,  learn about the rewards of the profession and help students discover the joy of inspiring others. This pre-collegiate program is perfect for students who want to explore a future in education and make a difference.

HOSA - Future Health Professionals
Mary Murillo

  • Health Occupations Students of America ($30 membership fee)
  • Meetings:  Medical academy classroom; Wednesday throughout the year in Ms. Murillo’s room
  • HOSA is an international student-led organization.  HOSA’s mission is to promote career opportunities in the healthcare industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.  HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for middle school, high school and collegiate students enrolled in health science education and biomedical science programs or have interests in pursuing careers in health professions.  Open to all students.  

Jazz Band
Manuel Camacho 

  • Meetings - Wednesday and Friday mornings, 8:15-9:15am in the Band Room
  • Students in this club are part of the Band Program at JMS.  They are selected based upon audition.

Mariner Mermaids - SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Club 
Juanita Deal

  • Meetings: To be announced
  • Location:  Classroom and garden/outdoor mini pool area
  • Girls at JMS will have the opportunity to learn about electronics, motors, and SeaPerch Robotics while using the engineering design process. Beyond building and operating robots, club participants will train to compete in underwater agility competitions where they will maneuver their robots around obstacles in a timed mission.

Minecraft Mornings Club 
Stacy Ullom

  • Meetings: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, before school in Ms. Ullom’s room
  • The Minecraft Club offers students the opportunity to learn to play this dynamic game, participate in  adventures,  and develop team-building skills. 

National Junior Honor Society - NJHS
Renee Ziegenfuss and Juanita Deal

  • Meetings - Monthly in the Media Center
  • NJHS - The purpose of NJHS is to recognize, challenge and guide students who demonstrate the 5 pillars of NJHS through leadership and service project opportunities both at school and in the local community. The JMS Chapter of the NJHS is an official member of the nationally recognized NJHS organization.  Members will coordinate service projects both on and off campus.
    • Membership: Students are invited to apply to NJHS in 3rd 9 weeks of 7th grade.  Invitation to membership is based on scholarship qualifications as well as the pillars of NJHS (leadership, service, character and citizenship). Students submit an application and once evaluated, those who meet the qualifications are invited to become members. 

Paddle Board Club
Kevin Burns

  • Meetings - April and May
  • Location: Off campus at Blueline Surf Company/Jupiter
    • Students must provide their own transportation to Blueline.
  • Paddleboard Club is a fun day out on the water.  The club paddles a loop on the Intracoastal Waterway around Burt Reynolds Park.

ROX Club
Abigail (Abbie) Logan

  • Meetings - Wednesday mornings
  • Location: classroom
  • The club for girls will help students learn new skills, gain support, build friendships and have fun.

Science Fair Team/Club
Kevin Simmons

  • Meetings: Mr. Simmons’ room
  • Do you love science, research and competition?  Science Fair Club combines it all and offers a chance to research a topic that interests you, compete against other middle school students and work to  qualify for the state science fair with a potential of awards and scholarships.  

SECME/STEM Club
Brenda Joyce

  • Meetings: Ms. Joyce’s room
  • Students work as a team to prepare for the SECME Olympiad, a creative engineering event offering competition against other middle schools.

Step Team
Nicole Brown Ware

  • Meetings: Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, 4:10-5:30pm in Ms. Brown Ware’s room and Cafe
  • The Step Team will perform for school-related activities, sports, rallies, etc. 

Student Council
Lauren O’Keefe

  • Meetings: O’Keefe’s room
  • This club helps students develop leadership skills, coordinates volunteer projects on campus, sponsors campus wide activities (ex: food drive) which both impact the community and create school spirit. 

Student Voice
Jennifer Frinkle

  • Meetings: During student’s AR period
    • Pick up AR pass from Ms. Frinkle’s room
  • Student Voice makes a positive impact on campus.  The club works to help students feel supported and heard.  

Science Fair Club
Kevin Simmons

  • Meetings: Simmons’ room
  • Do you love science and research?  Want to be involved with this exciting competition which offers the chance to compete against other students in Palm Beach County and if you qualify, head to the state Science Fair with the potential to earn awards and scholarships?  Students will have the opportunity to  participate in the Palm Beach County regional science fair in December.  

Walking Wednesdays
Sponsor: Ashley Brezak

  • Meetings: 4:15 – 5:00pm.
    • Pick up your permission form from Ms. Brezak.
  • Do you enjoy walking?  The club is for boys and girls and offers something relaxing to do after school. 

WOW Christian Club 
Joanne Maltese

  • Meetings: Club meetings are every Thursday mornings in Ms. Maltese’s room
  • A student-led Christian club. The club offers a place for Christian students to get together and enjoy connection on campus. 

Yoga Club 
Kathleen Carr

  • Meetings: Thursday mornings, 8:15-9:00am in the cafe
  • The club offers an opportunity to incorporate fitness to benefit the mind, body and soul.  Club is for everyone, beginners to advanced yoga students.