Clubs and Intramurals

ROMS CLUBS 2022/2023


3D DESIGN

Sponsored By: Sofia Khaleel Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 2/16/23   Meeting Day(s): Thursday
End Date: 5/31/23 Time: 2:50 PM - 3:50 PM
Location: Lab A2  

Students will work on 3D design. Students are able to work on programs to create 3D rooms, objects, and spaces in a 3D program.

ANIME CLUB

Sponsored by: Jayann Froberg & Hannah Sells Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 10/6/22 Meeting Day(s): Thursday
End Date: 6/23 Time: 3 PM - 4 PM
Location: Dawg Pound  

Join us for everything Anime! In anime club we will participate in trivia games, movie days, discussion groups, drawing projects, and show and tell, all related to Anime.

ART CLUB

Sponsored by: Alicia Duncan & Courtney Miller Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 10/7/22 Meeting Day(s): 1st/3rd Fridays of each month
End Date: 5/19/23 Time: 2:50 PM - 3:50 PM
Location: Art B1, Lab A2  

Art club is a space for kids to create! We provide supplies and studio space for students to create self-directed artworks. Group projects offered too! All levels welcome!

BOARD GAME CLUB

Sponsored By: Debbie Taylor Grade Level: 6-8 
Start Date: 10/12/22  Meeting Day(s): Wednesday
End Date: 3/22/23 Time: 2:50 PM - 3:50 PM
Location: Room 112   

Bring in board games to play or play from the assortment of board games or cards in the room! Drop by anytime!

BULLET JOURNAL CLUB

Sponsored by: Megan Pethke Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 9/20/22 Meeting Day(s): Tuesday
End Date: 2/22/22 Time: 3 PM - 4 PM
Location: Room 311

An outlet for creative minds to make pages in their notebook, such as planner pages, doodling pages, artistic pages, checklist pages and anything else they want to create. Students need a notebook and are welcome to bring any writing and coloring tools, or use the ones provided by Mrs. Pethke.

CHEER CLUB

Sponsored by: Tommie Sundquist & Amy Bradley Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 9/13/22 Meeting Day(s): Tuesday at ROMS & Wednesday at Churchill
End Date: Time: 4 PM - 6 PM
Location: Tuesday @ ROMS, Wednesday @ Churchill

We want to bring cheer to ROMS to help strengthen ROHS program.

COMPUTER CLUB

Sponsored by: Tilda O'Neal Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 9/26/22 Meeting Day(s): Monday/Wednesday
End Date: 11/16/22 Time: 2:50 PM - 3:50 PM
Location: Room 313

Students will spend their time coding and playing computer games. We will run computer game tournaments.

CUBING CLUB

Sponsored By: Kaitlin Stieber  Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 9/20/22  Meeting Day(s): Tuesday
End Date: 6/6/23 Time: 3 PM - 3:45 PM 
Location: Room 302   

ROMS students will meet to learn how to solve different kinds of Rubik's cubes, as well as teach others how to solve them!

CURSIVE CLUB

Sponsored by: Danielle Masouris Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 11/2/22 Meeting Day(s): Wednesday
End Date: 3/1/23 Time: 3 PM - 4 PM
Location: Room 315

To teach students how to write in cursive, create their signature and meet new friends.

DESIGN TIME

Sponsored By: Sofia Khaleel Grade Level: 6-8 
Start Date: 10/17/22 Meeting Day(s): Wednesday
End Date: 2/10/22 Time: 2:50 PM - 3:50 PM
Location: Lab A2  

Students have lab time to work on Adobe projects. Students are able to ask questions and complete projects. Students may work on independent projects using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

DIY CLUB

Sponsored By: Sofia Khaleel  Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 10/17/22  Meeting Day(s): Thursday
End Date: 2/10/23 Time: 2:50 PM - 3:50 PM
Location: Lab A2   

Students will create DIY projects. Projects will include journals, blankets, washi tape and other student led projects.

DRAMA CLUB

Sponsored By: Katherine Chambers, Melanie Davis  Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 11/15/22 Meeting Day(s): See schedule below
End Date: 3/18/23 Time: See schedule below
Location: Auditorium   

Drama club is open for all grade levels and includes general interest meetings that will introduce students to the various types of theatre and behind the scenes activities. There are multiple leadership opportunities for students who wish to pursue more knowledge in a specific craft including, but not limited to, acting, set construction/design, props, blocking, stage management, costume design, makeup design, and publicity. We will be producing a performance in March 2023.

Dates: 

3 PM - 4 PM November 15, 22, 29, 30 

3 PM - 4 PM December 1, 6, 8, 13

3 PM - 4:30 PM December 15

3 PM - 4PM January 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31

3 PM - 4PM February 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23

3 PM - 5:30 PM March 2, 7, 8, 9

All day/night (6 hrs) March 13, 14, 15, 16

All day/night (5 hrs) March 17, 18

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS

Sponsored by: Evan Caccavelli Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 9/12/22 Meeting Day(s): Monday
End Date: 6/12/23 Time: 3 PM - 4 PM
Location: Learning Commons  

Dungeons and Dragons club is an all inclusive environments where students learn about and play the World's best role playing game!

FLAG FOOTBALL CLUB

Sponsored by: Jason Chmiel   Grade Level: 6, 7
Start Date: 4/10/23 

 Meeting Day(s): Monday & Wednesday

End Date: 5/31/23   Time: 3 PM - 4 PM
Location: Football Field   

Organized games of flag football

GARDENING

Sponsored by: Traci Dixon  Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 11/17/22   Meeting Day(s): Thursday
End Date: 6/15/23   Time: 2:50 PM-3:50 PM
Location: Room 209  

A calming place for all grades to come and plant and make friends.

HARRY POTTER CLUB

Sponsored by: Betsy Morello Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date:  Meeting Day(s): Wednesday
End Date: 6/23 Time: 3 PM - 4PM
Location: Room 204

Watch movies, read about JK Rowling and discuss the books in the Harry Potter series.

HOMEWORK PLACE

Sponsored by: Kerry Derminer Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 9/28/22 Meeting Day(s): M/W/TH
End Date: 6/15/23 Time:3 PM - 4 PM
Location: Room 205

A quiet place with access to computer for students to work on assignments and make up assignments.

MAKERS CLUB

Sponsored By: Jill Hill  Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 11/9/22  Meeting Day(s): Wednesday
End Date: 5/3/23 Time: 3 PM - 4 PM
Location: Learning Commons  

Makers Club is a place for students to be both creative and innovative thinkers and designers. Students use a variety of textiles, circuits, and coding resources to complete specific projects each month. 

MATH HELP CLUB

Sponsored By: Tilda O'Neal Grade Level: 7
Start Date: 9/26/22 Meeting Day(s): Tuesday & Thursday
End Date: 11/16/23 Time: 2:50 PM - 3:50 PM
Location: Room 313

Help any 7th grade students with math. Pre-teaching math concepts will be the focus.

MICHIGAN JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY

Sponsored By: Danielle Masouris & Genna Merrick  Grade Level: 8
Start Date:  Meeting Day(s): Tuesday
End Date: Time: 
Location: Learning Commons  

MJHS is an organization for student leaders in the 8th grade. There is an application process. Students in MJHS volunteer not only at ROMS, but also in our community.

MOXIE CLUB

Sponsored By: Amanda Michewicz  Grade Level: 7-8
Start Date: 10/6/22 Meeting Day(s):
End Date: 12/15/22  Time: 3 PM - 4 PM
Location: Room 215   

Discuss women's rights beginning in 1800s to now. Promote activism for women and discuss way to promote feminism, equality, and the support of people everywhere.

NATIONAL JUNIOR ART HONOR SOCIETY - 7th Grade

Sponsored By: Courtney Miller   Grade Level: 7
Start Date: 11/3/22 Meeting Day(s): Thursday
End Date: 5/25/23 Time: 3 PM -4 PM
Location: Art room A1  

NJAHS is an organization similar to NJHS with a focus on visual arts scholarship, character, and service. We will have students creating work to submit to Scholastic Art Competition, work with promoting visual arts in ROMS and the Royal Oak community, and work to support charities through some of our events/fundraisers.

NATIONAL JUNIOR ART HONOR SOCIETY - 8th Grade

Sponsored By: Laura Vukich Grade Level: 8
Start Date: 11/3/22 Meeting Day(s): Thursday
End Date: 5/25/23 Time: 3 PM -4 PM
Location: Art room B2  

NJAHS is an organization similar to NJHS with a focus on visual arts scholarship, character, and service. We will have students creating work to submit to Scholastic Art Competition, work with promoting visual arts in ROMS and the Royal Oak community, and work to support charities through some of our events/fundraisers.

NEWSPAPER CLUB

Sponsored By: Kaitlin Stieber Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 10/3/22  Meeting Day(s): Monday
End Date: 6/5/23 Time: 3 PM - 4 PM
Location: Room 302  

ROMS students will meet to create a monthly newspaper - students are in charge! We conduct interviews, write cover stories, discuss things going on at school, in the world, and much more!

OPTIMIST SPEECH CLUB

Sponsored By: David Trottier and Katie Davis
Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 1/10/23 Meeting Day(s): Tuesday & Thursday
End Date: 3/21/23 Time: 3 PM - 4 PM
Location: Room 309  

Prepare students for the South Oakland Optimist Speech Competition. Students write a speech, practice presentation skills, and compete for a chance to win cash prizes and further competition and scholarship opportunities.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

Sponsored By: Sofia Khaleel  Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 10/17/22 Meeting Day(s): Tuesday
End Date: 2/10/23 Time: 2:50 PM -3:50 PM
Location: Lab A2  

Students learn how to take photos using their cameras. Students will photograph nature, portraits, and buildings.

PING PONG CLUB

Sponsored by: Michael Betman Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 11/7/22 Meeting Day(s): Monday
End Date: 4/24/23 Time: 3 PM - 4 PM
Location: Bulldawg Pound

Students play Ping Pong

ROYAL OAK HISTORY CLUB

Sponsored by: Sarah Bockhausen Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 9/29/22 Meeting Day(s): Wednesday
End Date: 6/8/23 Time: 2:50 PM - 3:50 PM
Location: Royal Oak History Museum

Study and explore local history with ROMS and Royal Oak Historical Museum. Join us on a variety of unique experiences like cemetery walks, ghost tours, Orson Starr House and more.

SAGA

Sponsored by: Hannah Sells Grade Level: 6-8
Start date: 9/28/22 Meeting Day(s): Wednesday
End Date: 6/14/23 Time: 3 PM - 4 PM
Location: Room 202

Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) is a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Students meet to socialize, play games, and get to know students across grade levels.

STAR WARS

Sponsored by: Kristina Ellenberger  Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 10/6/22 Meeting Date: Thursday
End Date: May 23 Time: 3 PM - 4 PM
Location: Room 203

Star wars fans will meet once a week to discuss/watch films and shows, draw, build models (lego), write fan fiction and more. Anyone with an interest in Star Wars is welcome.

STUDENT CONNECTORS

Sponsored by: Michael Betman, Samantha Ellis, Genna Merrick, Alicia Washington Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 10/13/22 Meeting Day(s): Thursday
End Date: 5/23/23 Time: 3 PM - 3:45 PM
Location: Learning Commons  

Students help other students feel more connected to ROMS.

STUDENT COUNCIL - By Application Process:

Sponsored by: Kate Chambers, Lindsey Potterack, Jamie Blake Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 9/30/22 Meeting Day(s): Thursday & Friday
End Date: 6/9/23 Time:
Location: Student Council Room (across from Gym)

Student Council is one of Royal Oak Middle School's Leadership Clubs. Students become representatives by going through an application process at the end of September. Representatives who maintain acceptable grades and citizenship can maintain their position for all years at ROMS. Representatives are responsible for helping with school events and activities, such as dances/socials, donation drives, and fundraisers.

TRADING CARD CLUB

Sponsored by: Jayann Froberg Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 10/4/22 Meeting Day(s):Tuesday
End Date: 6/23 Time: 3 PM - 4 PM
Location: Room 208

Play, trade, learn, and collect all things trading card related! Trading Card Club is a place to play all of your favorite tabletop games! Games included: Pokemon, YugiOH!, Magic the Gathering, and MORE!

WEIGHTLIFTING CLUB

Sponsored by: Mr. Tsakoff, Mr. Caccavelli Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 11/3/22 Meeting Day(s): Thursday
End Date: 6/8/23  Time: 3 PM - 4 PM
Location: Weight Room   

Students will be participating in weightlifting club in the ROMS weight room.  Mr. Tsakoff and Mr. Caccavelli will b designing workout routines for students to be active and engaged. No experience required!

YEARBOOK CLUB

Sponsored by: Sofia Khaleel, Karina Landis Grade Level: 6-8
Start Date: 1/9/23 Meeting Day(s): Tuesday
End Date: 3/27/23 Time: 3 PM - 4 PM
Location: Tech Lab A1

The ROMS Yearbook Club makes the 2023 yearbook. Students learn how to take quality photos and how to crop and edit pictures. How to layout the pics on pages and finally, edit the yearbook. The deadline for completing the yearbook is 3/31/2023.