Activities & Clubs

Student activities and clubs are a vital part of the PAMS community. Students are encouraged to join clubs, pursue their passions and meet new people by getting involved.

Academic Team:
The Academic Team is an extracurricular club at PAMS that promotes, encourages, and facilitates strength through knowledge across ALL subjects and content areas. This club is for students who currently possess a lot of knowledge, have an enjoyment for learning all that they can, and want to put that knowledge to good use. All students on the Academic Team will participate in the Chester County Knowledge Bowl. Knowledge Bowl is a competition in which school teams are matched together to compete against each other to see who possesses the best general knowledge from all areas and has the most brain power!
Advisor: Mr. Lee

Adventures in Teaching:
Students who are interested in teaching or learning about how teaching works.  Students will participate in hands-on activities, discussions, and then get the opportunity to prepare and present a lesson to the K-3rd grade population.
Advisor: Mrs. Grey and Mrs. Ciruelos

Ancient Greek Club:
This organization focuses on learning the Ancient Greek language and is open to anyone with a desire to learn to learn another language. We may occasionally host recreational activities, but, for the most part, the club is purely academic in nature and will primarily focus on the study of the Ancient Greek language.
Advisor: Magister Castagna

Anime Club:
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 just getting a better understanding of Japan.
Advisor: Mr. Madyun

Archery Club:
The Archery Club is open to all middle school students. No prior shooting experience required. The Archery Club will shoot in the evenings during the months of January and February depending on gymnasium availability. It is a great time for students to learn how to shoot or improve their shooting skills. All equipment is provided for the students.  
Advisor: Mr. Leister

Best Buddies Club:
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 in the club will get the opportunity to play games and form friendships with their peers who have disabilities, in a supportive and fun environment. All students are welcome!
Advisor: Mr. Madyun

Board Game Club:
Monopoly! Dungeons and Dragons! 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 games made to make you laugh!
Advisor: Sasha McCarthy

Bucketband:
This club is an ensemble of students showcasing their creativity and musical talents. Using trash cans, buckets and other percussion instruments, students will learn the fundamentals of percussion while exploring various rhythms, styles, and techniques.
Advisor: Mrs. Trafford

Chamber Strings:
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. The group is mainly comprised of 7th and 8th grade students. 6th graders may audition with the invitation or permission of the director based on the needs of the ensemble, a person’s prior experience, and/or a superior playing ability need. Entrance to the ensemble is upon receipt of a successful audition in three parts, 1) Scale- play the scale as assigned, 2) Prepared Piece- choose any piece to play that highlights your abilities, 3) Sight-Reading- playing a piece that you have never seen before. It will be a piece that is planned to be programmed for Chamber Strings during the year.
Advisor: Mr. Lee

Chess Club:
New and Experienced Players. This is a great place to take the next steps in learning openings, strategy, end game, and having lots of fun. It’s your move!
Advisor: Mr. Bonnell

Club RISE:
Students in Club RISE engage in weekly service projects that cultivate school pride. Students are required to participate in at least three service projects per year. Club RISE members embody the RISE matrix in several ways. First of all they are ambassadors to new students in the middle school. This begins over the summer as leaders during Transition Day for new students. Ambassador responsibilities also include being tour guides for new students as well as aiding them in the halls for the first few weeks of school. Members of Club RISE help staff and students to redeem Phantom Phunds by running the snack/prize cart. Other notable RISE responsibilities include but are not limited to public service announcements, conducting popup events and coordinating fundraising in conjunction with PAMS staff. Club members are training to be superheroes within the school and community!
Advisor: Mrs. Darby, Mrs. Grassley, and Mrs. Radatti

Creative Writing Club:
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 maybe just a place to write in peace? Then creative writing club is the club for you!
Advisor: Ms. McCarthy

Destinations with Directions:
Destinations with Directions is an academic club, at the Middle and High School, that helps the student identify interests in possible future post-secondary plans. This club is for 7th and 8th grade students, that meet twice a month with field trips to local colleges, facilities, etc. Discussions include, but are not limited to, thoughts on 2 year vs. 4 year colleges, financial aid, trade programs and schooling, etc. This is an invitation only club and you will receive an email if you are invited and is proudly funded by PCEF!
Advisor: Mrs. Son

Digital Photography Club:
We will learn how to use various advanced features on a digital camera while exploring different ways to compose photos. We may aid in taking yearbook photo's attend sporting events and take afternoon nature walks looking for the perfect shot.
Advisor: Mr. Guidotti

Fall Play:
Join our yearly theatrical production. Open to all students grade 6-8
Advisor: Mr. Donnelly or Mr. Carney

Fantasy Gaming Club:
ALL ADVENTURES WANTED!!! The Fantasy Gaming Club is seeking adventurers old and new to play the classic table-top role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons as well as card games like Magic: the Gathering, or Yu-Gi-Oh! Come explore new worlds with great friends.
Advisor: Mr. Carney & Magister Castagna

French Club:
Everyone is welcome! You do not need to be taking French to be a part of this club. We will be learning about the French culture and will do related activities such as making crepes. French Club will be a lot of fun!
Advisor: Ms. Merchant

Futsal Club:
Futsal is an indoor soccer game. The program will be run in the mornings at 7:00am. One game will be played each morning. You will create a team of 6 and play 5v5 round robin tournament style games. Rules will be given each morning. This will run during the winter months.
Advisor: Mrs. Krueger / Mr. Saville

Garden Club (Fall):
Are you interested in learning about growing and maintaining flowers, vegetables and herbs? Fall Garden Club students will have an opportunity to manage the well-established summer garden, learn about pruning, weeding, garden pests, harvesting food and seeds. Additionally, students will plant fall crops from seedlings and prepare the garden beds for the winter. All food harvested is donated to Phoenixville Area Community Services PACS. Come grow with us.
Advisor: Ms. Blackburn

Garden Club (Spring):
Are you interested in learning how to grow your own food? Did you know PAMS has 8 large, raised garden beds? Spring Garden Club will focus on preparing and planting the raised garden beds. We will learn how to plant vegetables, herbs and flowers from both seedlings and seeds. We will also learn about companion planting, trellising vegetables and composting. The garden will continue to flourish over the summer and students can volunteer to continue their work in the garden over the summer (not required). All food harvested is donated to Phoenixville Area Community Services PACS. Come grow with us.
Advisor: Ms. Blackburn

Girls Lead:
Women’s Resource Center is a local nonprofit agency which offers a “Girls Lead” program at select schools. 20 girls that have shown leadership potential are invited to participate. The sessions focus on building communication skills, conflict-resolution, enhancing decision-making skills and problem-solving. As a group, the participants will create a Leadership Project to address a concern in their school or community. Additionally, members will attend a half-day virtual Girls Lead Conference, together with participants from all other sites.
Advisor: Ms. Santiago

GSA:
GSA is a club open to ALL students who are passionate about EQUALITY.  GSA promotes awareness and acceptance and seeks to educate and inspire.  Meetings will consist of discussions, games, activities and more. Come to learn, to make new friends, or simply to listen.  Anyone with an open mind is welcome!
Advisors: Mrs. Ciruelos

Healthy Strides:
For all grades 6th-8th.  Afterschool group to provide a place for walkers/runners around PAMS. Provide goals for you. Provide places to walk, Nutritional tips and snacks. Learn proper exercise and eating habits. Gain motivation for a healthier lifestyle.
Advisor: Mrs. Krueger

Latin Club:
This organization focuses on the ancient Latin language and Greco-Roman culture to anyone interested in the Classics. One doesn’t have to be a Latin student to join the group. The club holds many Roman-style activities, including the celebration of the winter holiday of Saturnalia, the screening of classically-inspired films, Certamen (Greco-Roman trivia competition)
Advisor: Magister Castagna

Math 24 Club:
Students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grade are invited to practice their problem-solving skills and fluency when it comes to finding a solution to the puzzle cards.
Advisor: Mrs. Gray

Math Counts Club:
Students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grade are invited to practice their reasoning skills and mathematical abilities. We solve puzzles independently and cooperatively and expand our knowledge of mathematics.
Advisor: Mrs. Gray

Minecraft Club: 
Minecraft Club is for students who enjoy playing Minecraft and want to play socially with friends after school. Minecraft Club will allow students access Minecraft Education Edition and create survival worlds together, build things in creative mode, or participate in Minecraft challenges. It is the perfect spot to hang out with friends or make some new friends while bonding over Minecraft!
Advisor: Mr. Carnevale

National Junior Honor Society:
The purpose of the National Junior Honor Society is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to render service, promote leadership, develop character, and encourage citizenship. The PAMS Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society promotes appropriate recognition for students who reflect outstanding accomplishments in these areas and determines service projects in which members regularly participate. These service projects are intended to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals, the school, and the community.

New Member Application Procedures: 2024-2025:
• Application for membership will begin on November 4th and run until December 18.
• Only 7th and 8th grade students may apply for NJHS.
• When the application process begins, prospective applicants will only be able to get an application in person from Mr. Gubanich in room 324. The application is not available online.
• Announcements will be made as well about applications. Please make sure your child is listening to announcements or sees Mr. Gubanich for questions.
• Final decision on application status will come after the December holiday break upon student’s return to school.

Advisor: Mr. Gubanich

PAMS Talent Show:
Phoenixville’s Got Talent gives the opportunity for all students to display their talents and enhance their communication skills in an artistic way. This club teaches students how to be confident, how to communicate and how to present themselves in front of an audience. Our goal is also to teach students how to be a good audience and learn to appreciate diversity. Students will also develop material for performance packages.
Advisor: Mrs. Trafford

PAMS Talent Show:
Phoenixville’s Got Talent gives the opportunity for all students to display their talents and enhance their communication skills in an artistic way. This club teaches students how to be confident, how to communicate and how to present themselves in front of an audience. Our goal is also to teach students how to be a good audience and learn to appreciate diversity. Students will also develop material for performance packages.
Advisor: Mrs. Trafford

Pickle Ball Club:
Learn to new most popular game out there. Fun way to spend an afternoon with friends. Pickleball is a net game played with four people. Quick games, rules, strategies, skills and tournaments.
Advisor: Mrs. Krueger

Rubik’s Cube Club: 
Rubik’s Cube Club is for students who want to learn how to solve a 3x3x3 Rubik’s Cube. I can teach you; no experience necessary! Rubik’s Cube Club is also for students who can solve the cube and want to meet up with other cubers to share strategies and short-cuts. We will have friendly competitions. Students should purchase their own cube so they can practice at home (this is not required - but beneficial). I will have cubes for students to use.
Advisor: Ms. Blackburn 

Ski and Snowboard 6th Grade:
6th grade ski club is open to all 6th grade skiers and snowboarders. We will be taking two trips to Bear Creek Mountain (usually in late January, early February). Experience is recommended and you are able to rent equipment if necessary. All trips are full day trips on Sundays. Hit the slopes with us!
Advisor:  Mr. Wasson / Ms. Hobbs

Ski and Snowboarding Club 7th & 8th Grade:
The Phoenixville Ski and Snowboard Club cannot wait to hit the slopes again this year!  Enjoy the excitement of skiing or snowboarding as you visit Bear Creek Mountain Resort and Blue Mountain Resort.  The ski club is for all levels of students, but we cannot set up lessons because of time restraints. Hit the slopes with your friends this season during our trips, you can attend all of the trips or choose what fits your schedule and budget. Any 7th or 8th grader may participate in the ski club. Listen to the daily announcements for meeting information at the beginning of November.
Advisor: Mr. Saville / Mrs. Krueger

Soccer - Intramural Coed (6th Grade)
This club is a fantastic opportunity for students of all skill levels to come together, learn, and enjoy the beautiful game of soccer in a fun and supportive environment. Our club is open to all students, regardless of experience. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the sport, you’ll find a place here. If you’re looking for a place to make new friends, stay active, and have a blast playing soccer, this club is the perfect choice.
Advisor: Mr. Sylvan & Mr. Guidotti

Soccer - Intramural Coed (7/8th Grade)
This club is a fantastic opportunity for students of all skill levels to come together, learn, and enjoy the beautiful game of soccer in a fun and supportive environment. Our club is open to all students, regardless of experience. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the sport, you’ll find a place here. If you’re looking for a place to make new friends, stay active, and have a blast playing soccer, this club is the perfect choice.
Advisor: Mr. Sylvan & Mr. Guidotti

Spartan Club:
This is our 20th year of spartan club. We meet in the mornings with lots of energy and lots of hard work. It is to help prepare us for a spartan race. Even if you don’t do the race, we do everything that would get you ready to conquer the mountain. If you sign up for Spartan club, be prepared to work hard and play hard. Rock climbing, ropes, running, sandbag carries, lots of burpees and tons of teamwork!
Advisor: Mrs. Krueger and Mr. Saville

Spring Spectacular:
Join the middle school's spring musical. Open to all students in grade 6-8. Please see the clubs and activities canvas course for more information. There will be an informational meeting in November, auditions begin in December.
More information can be found on the Spring Spectacular page
Advisor: Mrs. Darby

Student Council:
Class Council is comprised of elected class council members who help facilitate and organize events at PAMS.

Tennis Club:
After school for 6th grade only for the fall. We will begin at the beginning of November. Learning tennis skills, scoring, playing and games.
Advisor: Mrs. Krueger

TRU (TATU) - Tobacco Resistance Unit/Teens Against Tobacco Use
The students in this club help educate younger students on the effects of tobacco, peer pressure, tobacco advertising and the positive aspects of being tobacco free. Students will become advocates for tobacco free communities and participate in Kick Butts Day as well as possibly a trip to the Capital in Harrisburg to meet with State Leaders regarding eliminating tobacco from our schools and communities!
Advisors: Mrs. Ferrara & Mrs. Nyce

Vocal Ensemble:
A select group of singers from 6th-8th grade that rehearse Mondays and Tuesdays from 3-3:45. We will perform at the winter and spring concert. We also compete in May at the Music in the Parks Festival. For more information, check out the chorus canvas tile.
Advisor: Ms. Darby

Volleyball Club:
Boys and girls in grades 6 through 8 will learn the fundamentals of the sport, while engaging in fun scrimmages and competitions.  No experience is necessary!   All skill levels are welcome! This is a great opportunity for newer players to learn the game before joining the school team. We will also complete a community service project during our time together!  Athletic clothing and shoes are required (no sandals, jeans, ballet flats, etc.), as well as a water bottle.  Come volley and have a ball!
Advisor: Mr. Butz & Mr. Sylvan
 
W.A.T.E.R Club:
PAMS students will be going to various places outside of the building to observe aquatic life and explore the rivers and creeks. They will be involved in water-based activities including fishing, snorkeling, touring local water treatment plants, conducting local service projects, and testing water quality in local creeks.
Advisor: Mr. Parris

Winter Track Club:
Each year after the holiday break, Winter Track club starts up here at PAMS. We meet 2-3 times a week for approximately an hour workout. The focus is on building core strength that would benefit any sport, from baseball to lacrosse or track. We look forward to another successful winter track club this year.
Advisor:  Mr. Gabb / Mrs. Krueger

Zen Art Club:
Zen Art Club was created for kids looking to unwind after school and learn a new skill to relax. This club is based on the Zentangle Method, a trademark process based on a theory developed by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. “ZEN” means calm and “TANGLE” is a collection of overlapping patterns. How you choose to draw is up to you—there is no pressure, no right or wrong pattern, just open-ended drawing. Students will use their imagination and learn pattern skills to generate different art projects.
Advisor: Barnstone Art for Kids

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