Stay tuned for updated info on which clubs will be available for 2023-24. Students may attend the Club Fair before school on Friday, September 1, 2023 to get info on clubs and meet the sponsors.

Clubs may start at any time during the school year. If you would like to start a club, all you need is a teacher to sponsor it!

School Clubs

Academic Bowl

Academic Bowl provides members with opportunities to participate in fun, timed academic competitions in a Quiz Bowl format. Students answer curriculum-based questions about art, music, computers, language arts, current events, geography, history/social studies, math, science, health, and physical education. The purpose of the club is to increase overall knowledge of various subject areas. All grade levels are welcome!

Sponsor: Erin Bolling

Meeting Dates/Times: Mondays & Thursdays 7:45 am (Room D111)

Activity Fee: $40
Adventure Club

Members of Adventure Club will seek to understand the natural world in which we live through knowledge, exploration, and experience both in the classroom and in outdoor settings. The purpose of the club is to learn new skills, to build confidence, to participate in trail maintenance, and to have fun. Activities may include camping, hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, and an escape room.

Sponsors: Chris Feldman, Julie Cohen

Meeting Dates/Times: Day/time varies depending on the activity scheduled.
Anime Club
Art Club

Art Club is a student driven organization that allows students to explore both three-dimensional and two-dimensional art forms. Student suggestions are not only welcome but encouraged. There are no fees to join and students are not required to come to every meeting.

Sponsor: Chantel McFarland

Meeting Dates/Times: Second & Fourth Tuesday of the month at 8:00 am (Room C111). First meeting will be September 12, 2023.
Chess Club

The purpose of the HMS Chess Club is to allow students the opportunity to play chess for fun with peers in a relaxed environment. Chess Club will provide students the opportunity to sharpen current skills or to serve as an introduction to the game for new players.

All grades and levels are encouraged to attend!

Sponsor: Whitney Beem

Meeting Dates/Times: Tuesdays 8:15-8:40 (Media Center)
Cinema Club
Craft Club
Crazy Crochet Club
D&D
Debate Team

The Debate Club is a great place for students to work on their organization and debating skills. Students research this years’ topic and discuss strategy and debate skills. Practice sessions are geared toward preparing students for tournaments. Students debate one Saturday a month against other schools from the metro Atlanta area.

Sponsor: Karen Allen

Meeting Dates/Times: Mondays 4:05-5:30 pm. Second semester practices will be 8:00-8:40 am Wednesdays and Thursdays (Room C117). Students do not need to attend all practice days. Mrs. Allen is available to work with them on these days at the student’s convenience.

Activity Fee: $50 This cost covers all the tournaments for the year (one tournament a month)- our annual school membership fee to the Atlanta Urban Debate League, School and Individual Student membership to the National Speech and Debate Association (which is an honor society), supplies, and a team shirt.
DECA

DECA is a student-centered organization whose program of leadership and personal development is designed for students who are interested in anything related to business or marketing. All grade levels are welcome. Check out our website at https://johnsonl58.wixsite.com/hopewelldeca

Sponsor: Lori Johnson

Meeting Dates/Times: Third Friday of the month at 8:15 am (Room A152)

Activity Fee: $55 (includes t-shirt, state and national DECA membership)
Drama Club

Cambridge HS Theater students will be directing improvisation, acting, and more!

First meeting will be September 27, 2022.

Sponsors: Gillian Graeme, Megan Waters

Meeting Dates/Times: Once a month (usually 2nd Tuesdays with some exceptions) 4:15-5:15 (C118)

Meeting Dates for this year: 9/12/23, 10/17/23, 11/28/23, 12/12/23, 1/9/24, 2/13/24, 3/19/24, 4/9/24, 5/8/24
FCA

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): Students will read and discuss the Bible, their personal faith, what it is like to be a follower of Jesus/Christian. Potential for worship (singing) time and prayer time as the students lead and express interest. You do not need to be a Christian or an athlete to join. All are welcome!

Sponsors: Emilyn Moore, Hillary Neill, Amy Cousin

Meeting Dates/Times: 2nd and 4th Thursdays 8:00-8:40 am (D751)
FFA

The National Future Farmers of America Organization (FFA) is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. FFA develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members the tools to achieve real-world success.

Members will be learning about teambuilding and leadership. They will practice for FFA CDEs and have the opportunity to study together. They will also participate in fundraising and community service projects.

Sponsor: LaDonna Withrow

Meeting Dates/Times: We will have a major meeting once a month on the 2nd or 4th Thursday of the month. Study sessions will be in the morning from 8:00-8:30 am.

Activity Fee:
Film Club
GSA
Guitar Club

The purpose of the HMS Guitar Club is to allow students to have the opportunity to play their own guitar for fun and improve their guitar skills in a fun environment with their peers. Students will also have the opportunity to practice for participating in the upcoming HMS talent show (optional) and other on-campus opportunities pending approval. Students must have their own guitar and accompanying equipment.

Open to all grades and levels of skill!

Sponsor: Robin Berlin

Meeting Dates/Times: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month 4:15-5:15 (D103) First meeting will be Wednesday, September 20, 2023.
Humans of Hopewell
Junior Beta

Junior Beta Club promotes the ideals of academic achievement, character, service, and leadership. Students must have an average of 90 or higher to be invited to join the club.

Sponsor: Karen Allen and Chantel McFarland

Meeting Dates/Times: one Friday morning a month at 8:15 in the media center

Activity Fee: $45 for new members and $30 for returning members. The activity fee covers membership to the National Beta Club and a club t-shirt.
Mustang Moments Podcast Club
Reading Bowl
Salsa Club

Hopewell Middle School, under the guidance of Greg Sanchez is pleased to offer a school club that allows interested students to explore the culture and dance experience of Salsa Dancing. The club will be educational as well as fun for its members and will expose students to the various forms of salsa dancing as the students learn basic salsa, bachata, merengue, and cha-cha. This exposure will also increase their self-esteem, preparing them for working as a team as well as individually. In the past, the Salsa Dance Club has performed in the school Talent Show, International Nights at Hopewell, Manning Oaks, and Alpharetta High School and even at a local Latin Restaurant.

Sponsor: Greg Sanchez

Meeting Dates/Times: TBA

Activity Fee:
Student Council

Hopewell Middle School Student Council is a group of students that will represent the voices of the HMS student body. HMS student council members will organize community service projects, arrange school-wide special activities, and provide input on school decisions. One of the main components of HMS Student Council will be focused on one of our PRIDE words, inclusive. Part of our work as a student council will be organizing framework for ensuring HMS is an inclusive community for all.

The student council representatives will learn leadership and decision-making skills as well as the importance of effective communication. We are proud to have our students taking an active role in providing service and leadership to our school and community.

Sponsors: Hillary Neill, Whitney Beem

Meeting Dates/Times: Homeroom and first & third Monday of every month as needed
WEB

Remember your first day of 6th grade? You probably felt mixed emotions. You wanted to know where your classes were, how to use your locker, and how much fun middle school really is. That is when our WEB Leaders swoop into action!

WEB stands for “Where Everybody Belongs." It is a student-led program that welcomes 6th graders and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their middle school experience. WEB Leaders are 8th grade students that go to 6th grade classrooms to offer academic guidance and build personal relationships with the new Mustangs of Hopewell Middle School.

How do you get involved? In the Spring we will be looking for 7th grade students with BIG personalities and leadership skills who would be interested in learning more about becoming a WEB Leader next year. There will be an application process which we will post more information about closer to the date.

If you want to know more about WEB, click here.

Sponsors: A nn McMahon, Stephanie Sosebee, Chloe Combs

Meeting Dates/Times: During homeroom
Writing Club

The purpose of the Writing Club is to invite students to an encouraging, relaxed environment with their peers who enjoy writing and illustrating. They will have the opportunity to unleash creativity, share their imagination, be part of a community of authors, and continue to develop their talents.

Young writers will be encouraged to submit writing to HMS and local community writing competitions.

Finally, students who are budding artists will have the opportunity to illustrate the writing of others.

Sponsor: Barbara Perkins

Meeting Dates/Times: 3rd Tuesdays of every month 8:00-8:40 am (D112)