Our Clubs - Meadow Glen Middle School

Academic & STEM Clubs

MathCounts Club

Grades 6-8 may try-out for the 14 person team. We compete in timed competitions using higher level math content and problem solving skills by individually and in a small team.We compete against other middle schools in the region, state, and hopefully at the national level. Participants meet on Thursdays from 3:25-4:30 in room A210 from September to March.

Ashley Seats: aseats@lexington1.net

Robotics

Open to 7th & 8th female and male students; tryouts are held in May and open to rising 7th and 8th graders. Learn to code a Lego Mindstorm robot, invent solutions for real world problems, and have crazy fun on a team. We have 4 teams at MGM. Robotics is an encore class that will meet every day during the Fall.

Cliff Roberts: cjroberts@lexington1.net

Amy Dent: adent@lexington1.net

Junior Beta Club

Students must make a 90 or higher in every class. The mission of the Jr. Beta Club is to promote ideals of academic achievement, character, service, and leadership among elementary and secondary schools. We require at least 10 hours per year of community service. New students invited in the first nine weeks.

Bradie Daniels: bdaniels@lexington1.net

Jennifer King: jking1@lexington1.net

Arts, Music & Performance Clubs

Chamber Strings

Chamber Strings is a before school club for students who like playing string instruments and want the opportunity to play more music and get experience playing without a conductor. Students also gain leadership skills as they communicate non-verbally and have opportunities to start or stop pieces or otherwise guide the group’s performance. Students in any grade are welcome to participate as long as they have at least half a year of prior experience playing the violin, viola, cello, or bass and need permission from Mr. Slechta to attend. Each group meets one morning per week in Room 108 from 7:20 - 7:55 AM.

Bill Slechta: wslechta@lexington1.net

District Art

Students have to audition with other students in the district and if selected the student will participate in the program at MGM doing projects that selected students across the district will also be doing at their respective schools.There are 18 students selected from each middle school to participate. There is no cost to the students. Tuesdays in the art room from 3:45-5:15 beginning the end of October (date not exact yet).

Jana Gardner: jjgardner@lexington1.net (students meet at Meadow Glen Elementary School)

Honors Theatre

Open to any MGM student who is interested in building their theatre skills, collaborating with others and having fun! This group represents MGM at a statewide theatre competition in the spring. Auditions are held after spring break each year and no prior experience is required. We meet after school as a whole group. Our 8th grader Honors Theatre students lead morning annoucements each day. We'd love to have you!

Rachel Cooper: rlcooper@lexington1.net

Meadow Glen Dance Company (MGDC)

Students with extensive dance studio experience can audition for this group in May for the following year. Jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary experience reqiured. Performs at school events, District Dance events, Dancing with the Teachers and MGM Dance Showcases. Available for grades 6-8. Fees required. MGDC will meet Wednesday mornings from 7:15-8:05 in the dance room. Next audition will be MAY at the end of the school year.

Kara Corley: kccorley@lexington1.net

Archery

Run Hard

Community, Culture & Service Clubs

Be A Fan Club

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Christian based get-together. Inspirational Speakers. Students lead games, music and outreach opportunities for staff members and the student body. Meetings are open to anyone and everyone, not just athletes. Friday mornings, 7:35-8:05am in the auditorium.

Ryan Miles: rmiles@lexington1.net

Jenny Farmer: jfarmer@lexington1.net

Bradie Daniels: bdaniels@lexington1.net

Gerald Millwood: gmillwood@lexington1.net

Gator LOCC

Student Council

Open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who are interested in leadership roles, having a voice in the school, and planning fun events for our school! Applications will go out the second week of school and students will learn more about it in Crew. You can apply through a google form that will be sent to crew teachers. Meetings will be held in the mornings at 7:30 am, a few times a month, in Ms. Brownfield's room, 7th grade house A103.

Alana Brownfield: abrownfield@lexington1.net

Neil Nadkarni: nnadkarni@lexington1.net

Chinese Club

Discover the Chinese Club!
The Chinese Club is open to all middle school students who want to explore Chinese culture through fun and engaging activities such as ping pong, food tasting, dragon and fan dances, origami, calligraphy, Chinese games, and more.

No prior Chinese learning is required — everyone is welcome!

Meetings: Every other Monday morning, 7:30–8:00 a.m.
Location: Mrs. Lukity’s classroom (C206)

Come join us and experience the beauty of Chinese culture!

Natalie Lukity: nlukity@lexington1.net

Na Zhang: nzhang@lexington1.net

Yu Xin Wang: ywang@lexington1.net

Friends at the Glen

Friends at the Glen is a student-led group dedicated to creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere for everyone at our school. Our mission is to spread kindness, build friendships, and make our school a better place. Everyone is welcome, all you need is a friendly spirit and a desire to make a difference!

Mary-Margarette Hill: mhill2@lexington1.net

Chan Gray: cgray@lexington1.net