Clubs and Activities
Ambridge Area Middle School offers a variety of activities with which students can participate. School rules that apply to athletics also apply to clubs, dances, away games, and all school sponsored activities. During the first few weeks of school, clubs and activities will be promoted to the students. Students are encouraged to get involved. Students who wish to form a club that does not currently exist must first have the support of a faculty or staff member of the Ambridge Area School District. Once that support is received, the club or activity must be approved by the Board of Education. This process would include the appointment of an advisor by the school board, the election of officers, the creation of a constitution/bylaws, meetings, the maintenance of minutes, and, where money is exchanged, the establishment of an activity account within the school. Questions concerning school clubs or activities should be directed to the administration. Any fundraising activity must be approved by the middle school administration.
Art & Photography Club
The Art and Photography Club are for 8th graders who wish to continue their artistic experience. Students will explore various media, including photography, as to content, expression, modifications and selection of subject matter to create an art form. When possible, local artists will demonstrate their art for the students to learn new techniques through a hands-on experience. School cameras may be used, but it is desirable for students to have the use of their own camera for school activities. Students will have the opportunity to help design displays for school functions and the Art show.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Dungeons and Dragons is an extensive role-playing board game. Players form an adventuring party who explore fantasy realms together as they embark on epic quests and level up in experience. The in-game story is moderated and refereed by a “Dungeon Master.” This individual is tasked with narrating the story and setting the parameters and rules for each encounter and overall adventure. Sessions or games can run for one to two hours, where campaigns and adventures last for months if not more. This game relies heavily on statistical analysis, team-decision making, and creativity.
INTERACT
INTERACT is a community outreach club that promotes awareness regarding the needs of the community. Students in this organization focus on community service projects in order to build strong leadership skills and learn the value of volunteerism. Some of the activities include Make-A-Difference Day, March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon, Special Olympics (as huggers and timers), plus many more.
Hope for Ambridge Club
Club Hope for Ambridge is a Biblical study club. Students meet as a club and discuss concerns they have as students
about Religion and the importance, it has in our lives. To talk freely with others as there is no right or wrong. They additionally read the bible and discuss ways they can improve themselves and the community they live in.
Science Club
The focus of after-school science activities is on enhancing experiences that middle school students have with science. After-school science clubs are one way to incorporate the kinds of learning activities recommended by state and national science standards. The goal of the science club is to help integrate club activities with classroom curriculum. This club uses mini-competitions and labs focusing on Physical Science, Ecology and Environmental concerns while meeting the Pennsylvania Academic Standards. Students will also be able to discuss their concerns and learn about the environment, ecology, conservation, recycling and the preservation of nature to meet State Ecology/Environmental Academic Standards.
Student Council
Student Council is an organization that represents the student body and is focused on building valuable leadership skill for students. Discussion is focused on current problems and student presentation of his/her point of view. Student Council provides guides, ushers, and buddies for special events at the middle school. The club also decorates for special dances and raises funds for special occasions. The club will also have the opportunity to attend conferences to further build their leadership skills. Membership is by election of homeroom representatives and officers.
TSA
Students who are in TSA (Technology Student Association) club work with cutting edge technology with practical experiences. Students in this club design experiments, structures, use coding, and also utilize machinery. From plastics, to metals
National Junior Honor Society
The NJHS is the leader among educational organizations and societies that promotes recognition for middle level students who reflect outstanding accomplishments in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, and character.
Membership is a privilege bestowed upon identified students who meet established criteria. . If eligible, students are notified, by the faculty council, after the second semester and are required to fill out an application. Twelve volunteer hours are required. This is a student driven program. Please contact Genifer Scaletta in the guidance office for more details.
Newspaper
The Newspaper club is designed to give students a basic understanding of journalism and newspaper writing techniques. Newspaper students are responsible for writing, editing, designing and laying out the newspaper which reflects the life and times of the Ambridge Area Junior High School community. Students will write, edit, and layout 4-6 issues of the school newspaper in print. Students will also develop skills in photography and comic drawing.
Yearbook
This club meets, discusses, charts, and works on the end of year yearbook. Students in this club not only write pieces but carefully plan and digitally design the yearbook. In working with the publisher students get the opportunity to practice photography and enhance their digital design capabilities to represent Ambridge Middle School.