- River Trail
- Clubs at RTMS
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***PLEASE NOTE- not all clubs are meeting right now due to virtual learning. Please check the WolfDen news each Friday for an updated list of virtual clubs.
River Trail Middle School offers a wide array of clubs for its students. Our goal is that every student, if they choose, to find a club that suits their needs. Clubs meet at various days and times. Students who are interested in joining a club, must contact the sponsor for more information. Students who are interested in starting a club, please meet Mr. Kirby, the club coordinator in Room E114.
RTMS Clubs
Club Name | Club Info | Sponsor | Meeting Day and Time | Meeting Location | Sponsor Email(s) |
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121 Reach | Students are mentored and tutored by high school students | Mrs. Roberson | Arranged with tutors on as needed basis. Parent/guardian must be present during tutoring session in order to participate. | Virtually through Microsoft TEAMS | robersons1@fultonschools.org |
Academic Team *Meets Virtually | The RTMS Academic Bowl Team competes at the highest level of state competition. The team enters about five Saturday competitions across the metro area and a county championship. Students should check with their coach for meeting times and days. | Mrs. Roberson, Mrs. Kovacevich, Mr. Fowler | Various days 4:05 PM-5;15 PM | E106 | robersons1@fultonschools.org; fowlersa@fultonschools.org; kovacevich@fultonschools.org |
Anime Club | Meet with other students to draw and create anime. | Mr. Lefert | Wed 4:05 PM-5:15 PM | F104 | leferth@fultonschools.org |
Art Club | A fun and creative club making craft projects and painting. Club limited to 20 students per meeting day | Mrs. Pohl, Mrs. Chatmon | 3rd Wednesday 4:05 PM-5:15 PM | Art Room | chatmons@fultonschools.org; pohl@fultonschools.org |
Chess Club | Students gain the skills to enhance thinking and learn sportsmanship through chess. Practice and preparation for tournament play is also emphasized. | Mr. Paulk | Thurs 4:05 PM-5:15 PM | E117 | paulkpw@fultonschools.org |
Chinese YoYo | Students can learn about and experience Chinese YoYo. | Mrs. Juan | Wed 4:05 PM-5:15 PM | A180 | juanm@fultonschools.org |
Cooking Club | Students will prepare simple food dishes while practicing food safety, kitchen safety, range top cooking, and baking. | Mrs. Hooper, Mrs. Davenport, Mrs. Hernandez | 2nd Tuesday 4:15 pm- 5:15 pm | FACS room | hooperp@fultonschools.org; davenportl@fultonschools.org; hernandezge@fultonschools.org |
Debate Club | The Debate Team is a member of the Atlanta Urban Debate League and will compete against other metro schools. | Ms. Bane, Ms. J. Smith | Tues. and Thurs. 4:05 PM- 5:15 PM | Media Center | banec@fultonschools.org; smithjh1@fultonschools.org |
Design Thinking Club *Meets virtually | A club for those students who love to create and design invention. | Mrs. Crisp | Wednesdays 4:30 pm | E115 | crispm@fultonschools.org |
FBLA *Meets virtually | Future Business Leaders of America is a new club at RTMS this year for students interested in careers in business. | Mr. Scott | Thu 4:05 PM- 5:15 PM | A152 | scotto@fultonschools.org |
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) | Join your peers for food, fun, and fellowship. Weekly meetings provide an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to our faith through integrity, service, and teamwork. | Mrs. Pettit, Ms. Schoessler, Mrs. N. Smith | Wed 8:00 AM- 8:40 AM | F125 | pettitm@fultonschools.org; schoesslera@fultonschools.org; smithn4@fultonschools.org |
French Club | Join other French students in activities designed to explore the French language and cultures around the world. | Mme. Wesley | 3rd Thursday 4:05 PM- 5:15 PM | A177 | subramaniamk@fultonschools.org |
Harry Potter Club | Students meet to participate in magical activities with other Harry Potter fans. | Ms. J. Smith, Mrs. Hernandez, Ms. Schoessler | 2nd Thursday after school | 6th Grade PBL Room | smithjh1@fultonschools.org; hernandezge@fultonschools.org; schoesslera@fultonschools.org |
Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl | A reading club that competes in the Helen Ruffin Reading bowl in February. | Mrs. Sansbury, Ms. Bane | Fri 8:00 AM- 8:40 AM | Media Center | sansburys@fultonschools.org; banec@fultonschools.org |
Howling Times *Meets virtually | School newspaper-anyone welcome to join who likes to write about current events, sports, and school activities. Also needed are cartoonists, photographers, and text support staff. | Mrs. Vizethann, Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Davenport | TBA | E111 | vizethannm@fultonschools.org; davenportl@fultonschools.org |
Jewish Student Union | A club designed to help students learn about Judaism and its customs. | Mrs. Vizethann | TBA | E111 | vizethannm@fultonschools.org |
Junior Beta *Meets virtually | Junior Beta is a national organization founded on the principles of service, academics, leadership, and character. Betas must maintain a 90 average, have satisfactory conduct, and are asked to provide a minimum of 10 hours of community service each semester. | Mrs. Hernandez, Mr. Scott, Ms. Pope | TBA | TBA | hernandezge@fultonschools.org; scottja@fultonschools.org; popee1@fultonschools.org |
Latin Club *Meets virtually | Students will learn the Latin culture, history, mythology and more. | Mrs. Kovacevich | Every other Monday 4:05 PM-5:15PM | F108 | kovacevich@fultonschools.org |
MathCounts *Meets virtually | Students will enhance their mathematical problem solving skills. They will work individually and in teams to solve problems. There will be several competitions during the year. Only the top 20 applicants from each grade level will have the honor of being a Mathlete. | Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Oakes | Thu 8:15 AM-8:40 AM | Media Center | harris@fultonschools.org; oakess@fultonschools.org |
Media Center Volunteers | To help with Check in and check out and shelving books | Mrs. Sansbury, Mrs. Bhatnagar | Everyday 8:15 AM-8:40 AM | Media Center | sansburys@fultonschools.org; bhatnagars@fultonschools.org |
Recycling Club | Students are responsible for managing recycling collection to improve our RTMS community. | Ms. J. Smith | Wed 8:15 AM-8:40 AM | D112 | smithjh1@fultonschools.org |
RTMS Ambassadors | 7th grade students are selected at the end of the year to serve as representatives of RTMS during events like Sneak Peek, Curriculum Night, and 5th grade transition. | Ms. Graff | TBA | TBA | graffce@fultonschools.org |
Science Olympiad *Meets virtually | Science Olympiad ia a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving science education, increasing student interest in science, creating a technologically literate workforce, and providing recognition for outstanding achievement by students and teachers. | Mrs. Rowicki | TBA | TBA | rowicki@fultonschools.org |
Scrabble | Students will learn to play Scrabble, which requires strategy, imagination, and math! | Mrs. Davenport | TBA | TBA | davenportl@fultonschools.org |
Speak Out | For students interested in speech and debate. | Mrs. Vizethann | TBA | E111 | vizethannm@fultonschools.org |