Clubs
Please select among the options below for additional information.
2025-2026 schedule:
Science Club is an opportunity for 5th grade students to explore the world of science through interactive labs, projects, and demonstrations. 8th grade mentors assist 5th grade students. Science Club is held in the 8th grade science room #444 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:05 p.m.
The number of interested students will determine how many sessions each child will attend. For safety reasons, each group will be limited to 18 students. A schedule will be emailed once numbers are finalized. The club will start on September 29th and run through the following dates: September 29th, October 20th, November 3rd, 17th, 24th, December 8th, 22nd, January 12th & 26th, February 9th, March 2nd, 16th, & 30th, April 6th. Announcements will be posted in the weekly ORMS family newsletter.
- Please pack a snack for your child.
- In addition to working in the classroom, we may go on some walking field trips. Additional details will be provided to participating families.
Middle School Science Teacher
2025-2026 Schedule:
The 6th Grade SWE (Society of Women Engineers) Outreach Club meets most Thursdays after school in Ms. Bissell’s room from 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. (in time to catch the late bus).
Female UNH engineering students help serve as mentors alongside the 6th graders to use science related concepts to complete various engineering challenges.
Students can join anytime throughout the school year. If interested, please contact Ms. Bissell.
Middle School Science Teacher
2024-2025 schedule:
The ORMS Biotech club students learn about biotech drugs and how they work. Club topics build upon the cell biology and genetics concepts they learned in 6th and 7th grades.
Last year, Biotech Club students learned about the CRISPR-Cas9 drug made by Vertex Pharmaceuticals that treats sickle cell anemia. They also leaned about DNA sequencing, cancer immunotherapy and gene therapy drugs.
The club enjoyed several great field trips last year. We visited the Hubbard Center for Genome Studies at UNH, and we traveled to Lexington, MA, where we toured the labs of LogicBio, a gene therapy company. We also had a virtual meeting with the very accomplished physician scientist, Dr. Larence Fong of the University of California at San Francisco.
Anyone that is interested in biotechnology or science should consider joining the club!
Middle School Program Paraeducator
*** Baking Club runs until 4:30 p.m., and there is NO late bus available. Please plan accordingly. ***
2025–2026 schedule:
The ORMS Baking Club is excited to kick off another sweet year! No need to bring anything—we’ve got all the equipment and ingredients! Just bring your enthusiasm and love for baking.
We plan to meet once a month, starting with our first session on:
- Tuesday, October 22: REGISTER HERE
- 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Room 222 (Mr. Derick’s STEM Room)
How to Join
Participation is limited to the first 20 students who sign up for each session using a Microsoft Form.
- The sign-up link will be posted on the Club Page on the ORMS website.
- Students will also hear about it via Morning Announcements.
Note: You cannot sign up for the entire year—registration is session-by-session.
Tentative Future Dates
These dates are subject to change or cancellation.
- Thursday, November 20
- Thursday, December 18
- Wednesday, January 28
- Thursday, February 19
- Wednesday, March 25
- Wednesday, April 22
- Wednesday, May 27
Middle School School Counselor
Middle School Science Teacher
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Middle School World Language Teacher
2025-2026 schedule:
Buddy Pack is an after-school club for 6th graders and returning 7th graders that is focused on making connections, kindness, and community service.
- Meets once a month starting in October
- Dates will be announced on the morning announcements
Please contact Ms. Vizzo or Ms. Keravich with questions.
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
2025-2026 schedule:
Chess Club will start to meet in late October. Please contact Keith Lewis for information.
Middle School Grades 6-8 Teacher
2025-2026 schedule (updated 8/28/2025)
- Tuesdays 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- Sundays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Audition sign-up form.
Middle School Music Teacher
Middle School Speech Language Pathologist
2025-2026 schedule:
Open to 6, 7, and 8th grade by audition.
Meets on Wednesdays 7:20 - 8:10 a.m.
Middle School Music Teacher
2025-2026 schedule:
The Middle School French Club will continue this year. We will again meet once a month as a single group made up of students grades 5-8. Each meeting will be led by our 8th grade French Club Leadership Team. All are welcome to join even if not enrolled in French class.
The French Club will meet once a month on Thursdays in room 203 (French classroom) from 3:05 – 4:10 p.m. (late bus). Each meeting will have a theme. We will have an activity connected to that theme as well as a French snack. If you have any questions, please contact Madame Pennelli.
French Club Meeting Dates:
- Thursday October 9 - 8th Grade French Club 8th Grade Leadership Team Meeting.
- Thursday October 30 – All Members grades 5-8
- Thursday November 20 – All Members grades 5-8
- Thursday December 18 – All Members grades 5-8
- Thursday January 15 – All Members grades 5-8
- Thursday February 19 – All Members grades 5-8
- Thursday March 19 – All Members grades 5-8
- Thursday April 16 – All Members grades 5-8
- Thursday May 14 – All Members grades 5-8
Middle School World Language Teacher
2025-2026 Schedule:
Futsal Club is an afterschool club that plays pick-up soccer on Tuesdays from 3:05 - 4:00 p.m.
The club is open to ORMS students of all grade levels and of all soccer abilities. We play small-sided games and prioritize being a good teammate and having fun. Winning and goal scoring are secondary.
This club provides a space for getting exercise and touches on the ball while encouraging and supporting teammates.
The club runs in the late fall depending on field availability and weather. It also runs in the spring depending on gymnasium availability. Morning announcements will inform students about club happenings.
For additional information, please contact Mr. Dunn.
Middle School World Language Teacher
2025-2026 schedule:
Meets on Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. starting in October.
Love to make music? Interested in trying? Come to Guitar Club after school on Tuesdays! There is no week-to-week commitment, so come as you are available. Your experience in club will be based around your own goals: whether you want to learn some chords, a specific melody, or just want to make some noise, you are welcome here. We have some guitars and amplifiers available, but also welcome attendees to bring their own instruments.
Middle School World Language Teacher
2025-2026 schedule:
- The first meeting will be October 2, 2025.
- We meet every other Thursday (generally) in room 439 (purple) until 4:00 p.m.
Please email Ms. Mathison if you are interested.
We will be watching the Harry Potter movies and making Harry Potter themed crafts. We will be doing many of the activities that we did last year.
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
2025-2026 schedule:
ORMS Jazz Band meets Thursdays after school until 4:30 p.m. and runs for the entire year. The group focuses on the performance and study of swing-based jazz music. The group is composed of traditional jazz band instruments: saxophones, brass, and rhythm section.
Middle School Music Teacher
2025-2026 schedule:
Literary Magazine is a club for students interested in creating, editing and publishing a school magazine. The magazine features creative writing, drawings and other art work made by students.
This club will meet once a month on Thursdays in Room 329 from 3:05 – 4:05 p.m.
Please contact Laurenne Berner for additional information.
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
2025-2026 schedule:
MATHCOUNTS meets on Thursdays. MATHCOUNTS is a challenging national middle school mathematics program and competition that builds problem-solving skills.
Please contact Krista Butts for additional information.
Middle School Intervention Tutor
2025-2026 Schedule:
News Crew is open to 7th and 8th graders. News Crew has reached maximum capacity and is currently unable to take on additional members.
For additional information, please contact Mr. Bellows.
Middle School Librarian
2025-2026 Schedule:
Students are invited to join Ms. Kate in the library after school for Library Hour, a welcoming space for independent reading, homework completion, and academic support. Participants can also check out books and take part in crafts and activities set up in the library.
Library Hour runs Monday through Thursday until 4:10 p.m. (late bus).
Middle School Library Paraeducator
2025-2026 schedule:
The Outing Club hosts various activities in collaboration with local organizations throughout the school year! Our goal is to get students outside and explore the local area. Every trip is geared to any ORMS student, and no experience is needed. We aim to go on adventures ones a month, sometimes after school and on weekends (depending on the outing).
Some trips do come with a financial cost. Details will be shared through Mr. Sullivan's weekly parent newsletter.
Our next outing permission slip is available below! Please complete and return the forms.
- This trip is on a first come first serve basis.
- On Friday, October 24, the ORMS Outing Club will be heading to Take Flight in Kittery, Maine to go ziplining with zombies. The group rate is $50 per child.
- The bus will leave promptly from ORMS at 6:00 p.m. and will be returning to ORMS around 8:30 p.m.
- Participants must be at least 48 inches and 50 lbs.
- Close-toed and heel shoes are required for participation and students must come with a signed waiver in order to participate.
- Details are available in the permission slip document available below.
A signed permission slips, waiver, and a signed check to Oyster River Middle School (or cash) are required to secure a spot.
Contact Sue Bissell or Nellie Dinger if you have any questions.
Middle School Science Teacher
Middle School Special Education Teacher
2025-2026 schedule:
The Sustainability Club will be meeting on Mondays from 3:05 - 4:00 p.m. in room 307 throughout the year. Anyone is welcome to join without signing up. You can join at any point throughout the year.
We will be working on sustainability at ORMS through various projects, including planning Earth Week, composting, and more!
We will be meeting on the following Mondays (subject to additional dates based on projects):
- September 22
- October 6, 27
- November 10
- December 1, 15
- January 12
- February 2, 16
- March 9, 23
- April 6, April 13, April 20
- May dates TBD
Please reach out to Mrs. O'Brien with any questions.
Middle School 5th Grade Teacher
2025-2026 schedule:
Ultimate Frisbee will be starting on Tuesday, November 4. We will be meeting on the turf field each Tuesday after school for as long as the weather allows. We will plan to pick back up in April, that date is still TBD.
Any level of experience is welcome to join. All you need is a pair of sneakers to run around in. We will end in time for students to take the late bus home.
Please contact Matthew Pappas or Nellie Dinger for additional information.
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Middle School 7th Grade Teacher
2025-2026 schedule:
This club is offered to students in grades 6, 7, and 8. VEX IQ Robotics meets 2-3 times per week starting in late September. Competitive events take place on weekends. The end of the season can range from late January to early May depending on a team’s accomplishments.
Students wishing to participate should be registered in FinalForms by September 12, 2025.
Middle School STEM Teacher
Middle School Digital Learning Specialist
Middle School Science Teacher
2025-2026 Schedule:
Meets on Thursdays 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. starting in October.
Love playing vintage video games on consols such as N64, Game Cube or Game Boy Color? Enjoy embarking on adventures involving Dungeons and Dragons? Are you an avid Pokémon card collector? Is Magic Gathering your interest? We would love to have you here at Vintage (Video) Game Club! Join us after school on Thursdays. Computer-based games and modern platforms such as Nintendo Switch are not permitted. Hope to see you there!
Middle School World Language Teacher