Phoenixville Area Middle School

Agricultural Club
Description: This club dives into various careers in the agriculture industry. Learn about dairy and livestock, crops, vegetables, poultry, veterinary science, horticulture, and culinary arts with industry professionals and hands-on activities.
Advisor: Mr. Butz

Anime Club
Description: Anime Club is a group committed to appreciating and learning about Japanese culture, especially the Japanese art style also known as Anime or Manga when in book form. Some of the club activities include watching anime television shows and films, lessons on Japanese culture, and gaining a better understanding of Japan.
Advisor: Mr. Madyun

Archery Club
Description: The Archery Club is open to all middle school students. No prior shooting experience required. It is a great opportunity for students to learn how to shoot or improve their shooting skills. All equipment is provided for students.
Advisor: Mr. Leister

Arts and Crafts (Fall)
Description: Open to all 7th and 8th grade students. Students will create various fall and Halloween crafts.
Advisor: Ms. Darby

ArtBrain Club
Description: ArtBrain is a PAMS afterschool club for kids looking to unwind while learning a new art skill. This club is focused on using some easy drawing strategies to create fun and beautiful designs. You will learn a little about Zentangle, a doodling method that is proven to help us get into the “flow”! In the process, we teach our brains to slow down and relax! Our focus is more on the process and intention of the art, rather than the final outcome.  As we progress, we will incorporate other art strategies to broaden our talents, and each participant will receive a free sketchbook to take home and fill up with their creativity! There are no mistakes in Artbrain, and no need for erasers!  Through ArtBrain, students will generate many art projects, learning to find relaxation and calm through the use of imagination and creativity.
Advisor: Dr. Sean Halloran

Best Buddies Club
Description: Best Buddies is a global organization dedicated to creating opportunities for friendships between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. At the middle school level, students have opportunities to play games and form friendships with peers who have disabilities in a supportive and fun environment. All students are welcome.
Advisor: Mr. Madyun

Bigs and Littles
Description:
Advisor: TBD

Board Game Club
Description: Monopoly! Here to Slay! One Night Ultimate Werewolf! Spyfall! These are only some of the many possibilities of games that you can play with your friends. Explore old classics, hidden role games, and new group strategy games made to make you laugh.
Advisor: Ms. Smith

Bounce Back Club
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Advisor: Mr. Madyun

Bucket Band Club
Description:
Advisor: TBD

Chamber Strings
Description: Chamber Strings is the extra-curricular music ensemble for orchestra. It is for orchestral students that would like a more rigorous and challenging string experience and have the desire to perform more often including off-campus performances.
Advisor: TBD

Chess Club
Description: All levels are welcome! Chess Club is a fun place to learn the game, improve your skills, and challenge your friends in a supportive environment. Whether you're new to chess or already experienced, you'll get to practice strategy, play matches, and take part in friendly tournaments while building focus, patience, and good sportsmanship.
Advisor: Mr. Labik

Club Adventure-Ski and Snowboarding 7/8th Grade
Description: The Phoenixville Ski and Snowboard Club offers students the opportunity to enjoy skiing or snowboarding at local resorts. The club is open to all skill levels. Students may participate in trips that fit their schedule and budget. Any 7th or 8th grader may participate in the ski club.
Advisor: Mr. Saville / Mr. Donnelly

Club RISE – Leadership Academy
Description: The Leadership Academy at PAMS is a club focused on building strong leadership skills such as communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and responsibility. Members take part in hands-on activities, organize school events, and support initiatives like the RISE lessons and Phantom Dash Store. By modeling respect, integrity, safety, and engagement, students strengthen their own abilities and make a positive impact on the school community.
Advisors: Ms. Darby, Mrs. Radatti, and Mrs. Smith

Creative Writing Club
Description: Calling all writers! Creative Writing Club is your chance to write, collaborate, and share your stories with your peers. Looking for a new writing challenge or just a place to write in peace? Then Creative Writing Club is the club for you!
Advisor: Mrs. Radatti

Digital Photography Club
Description: Students learn how to use various advanced features on a digital camera while exploring different ways to compose photos. Activities may include taking yearbook photos, attending sporting events, and nature photography.
Advisor: Mr. Guidotti

eSports Club
Description: All levels are welcome! Esports Club is a place for gamers to team up, have fun, and build skills through friendly competition. Students learn teamwork, communication, and strategy while playing school-approved games. Whether you're new to gaming or experienced, you'll enjoy practicing, competing, and learning what it takes to be part of an organized Esports team.
Advisor: Mr. Labik

Fantasy Gaming Club
Description: Fantasy Gaming Club is a place to play your favorite fantasy games like Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, or Yu-Gi-Oh! with like-minded peers. Explore new worlds with us!
Advisor: Mr. Carney

Flag Football
Description:
Advisor: Mr. Butz and TBD

French Club
Description: French Club is welcome to all students! Come and play games, learn about French culture, and enjoy activities including making crepes.
Advisor: Ms. Merchant

Futsal Club
Description: Futsal is an indoor soccer game. Rules are a little different than outdoor soccer. Students create their own teams and compete in a round robin format. Team schedules are posted for participants to follow.
Advisor: Ms. Krueger and Mr. Saville

Future Teachers Club
Description: Calling all future teachers! This club reviews and practices methods of how to be a teacher. Students then pick an activity and lesson to present to an elementary classroom at Manavon Elementary School.
Advisor: Ms. Miller

Garden Club
Description: Come grow with us! Garden Club teaches students about planting and harvesting vegetables and herbs from both seedlings and seeds in Phantom Farms. Students learn about weeding, companion planting, garden pests, trellising vegetables, composting, and much more. Students may also volunteer in the garden during the summer. All food harvested is donated to Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS).
Advisor: Mr. Butz and Ms. Merchant

Girls Lead
Description: Women's Resource Center offers a Girls Lead program for students who have demonstrated leadership potential. The program focuses on communication skills, conflict resolution, decision-making, and problem-solving. Participants create a leadership project that addresses a concern in their school or community.
Advisor: Ms. Miller

GSA
Description: GSA is a club open to all students who are passionate about equality. GSA promotes awareness, acceptance, and seeks to educate and inspire. Meetings consist of discussions, games, activities, and more. Anyone with an open mind is welcome.
Advisor: TBD

Intramural Soccer Club
Description: Participating in the soccer club is an excellent opportunity to improve skills, meet other players, and play soccer despite other activity conflicts. Students provide their own equipment, including cleats and shin guards. The club focuses on extending the soccer season with a series of inter-school co-ed games. Just games, just fun!
Advisors: Dan Sylvan, James Carnevale and Chris Guidotti

Latin Club
Description: This organization focuses on the ancient Latin language and Greco-Roman culture for anyone interested in the Classics. Students do not need to be enrolled in Latin classes to join. Activities include mythology projects, Roman holiday celebrations, classic film viewings, trivia competitions, and events celebrating Roman culture.
Advisor: Magister Castagna

Lego K'nex Club
Description: The Lego/Knex Club is a creative space where students can explore engineering, design, and architecture through hands-on building projects. This club encourages creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork as members work together to construct unique structures and models. Students are encouraged to bring their own Lego or K'nex sets to the club meetings. However, if needed, students are welcome to use the club's shared resources or borrow from the collection available.
Advisor: Mr. Guidotti

Math 24 Club
Description: Math 24 Club is an engaging after-school club for students who enjoy math puzzles and friendly competitions. Students will play the Math 24 game, using critical thinking, flexibility, mental math, and problem-solving skills to combine numbers and operations to make 24. Members will build confidence, improve computation skills, and develop strategic thinking in a fun and supportive environment. We will also play other math puzzles and games, if there is interest.  Whether you're a math enthusiast or simply looking for a new challenge, Math 24 Club offers an exciting way to strengthen your mathematical abilities.  Come join the fun at Math 24 Club where you always know the answer - it's 24!  
Advisor: Ms. Blackburn

Minecraft Club
Description: Minecraft Club is for students who enjoy playing Minecraft and want to play socially with friends after school. Students use Minecraft Education Edition to create survival worlds, build in creative mode, and participate in challenges. It is a great opportunity to spend time with friends and meet new people who enjoy Minecraft.
Advisor: TBD

Morning Basketball Club
Description: Students participate in basketball activities and learn how to dribble, pass, and shoot while also playing games and developing their skills.
Advisor: Mr. Leister & Mr. Sandler

PAMS Talent Show
Description: Phoenixville’s Got Talent, our Talent Show, provides students with the opportunity to showcase their talents while developing important communication and presentation skills in a creative and artistic way. This club helps students build confidence, express themselves, communicate effectively, and feel comfortable presenting themselves in front of an audience. Students also develop skills in preparation, teamwork, responsibility, and perseverance as they work to create and perform their acts. Auditions are open to any 7th and 8th grade student. Student council members will be selecting the final acts to perform. Sign-ups will be in March.
Advisor: Mrs. Trafford

Pickle Ball Club
Description:
Advisor: TBD

Rubik's Cube Club
Description: Rubik's Cube Club is a fun and welcoming club for students who want to learn how to solve a 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube. No experience is necessary. Students who already know how to solve the cube can meet with others to share strategies and shortcuts. Members develop problem-solving and perseverance skills while enjoying friendly competitions and collaborative learning.
Advisor: Ms. Blackburn

Spanish Club
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Advisor: Ms. Miller

Spartan Club
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Advisor: TBD

Special Olympics
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Advisor: TBD

Talent Show Tech and Stage Crew
Description: Students involved will work with lighting, sound, and backstage operations for the talent show. Open to 7th and 8th grade students. A limited number of positions are available.
Advisor: Ms. Darby

Tennis Club
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Advisor: TBD

Video Production Club
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Advisor: TBD

Vocal Ensemble
Description: A select group of singers from 7th and 8th grade who rehearse together and perform at school concerts and festivals. For more information, check the Chorus Canvas tile.
Advisor: Ms. Darby

Volleyball Club
Description: Boys and girls in grades 6 through 8 will learn the fundamentals of volleyball while participating in scrimmages, competitions, and a community service project. No experience is necessary and all skill levels are welcome. Athletic clothing, athletic shoes, and a water bottle are required.
Advisors: Mr. Butz and Mr. Sylvan

W.A.T.E.R. Club
Description: Students participate in water-based activities such as fishing, kayaking, water testing, and searching for aquatic life.
Advisor: TBD

What's So Cool About Manufacturing
Description: The annual What's So Cool About Manufacturing video contest encourages students to explore manufacturing careers and create video profiles of local companies. Students work as part of a team to produce a commercial and gain real-world video production experience while learning about manufacturing industries.
Advisor: Mrs. Son

Winter Track/Conditioning Club
Description: Students focus on building a fitness base for spring sports through indoor circuit training and running activities when conditions permit. This club is designed to improve overall fitness and does not include competitions.
Advisors: Mrs. Krueger and Mr. Gabb

Yearbook Club
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Advisor: Mr. C. Saville

Yoga Morning Club
Description:
Advisor: TBD