WMS AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
SY 2025/2026
If your student is interested in joining any of the after
school clubs and activities, please have them sign up on the
club specific Google Classroom through their school account
or contact the club advisor
DRAMA CLUB 🎭
START DATE: 9/2/25
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
*please refer to the calendar in the Drama Google Classroom for specific meeting dates
Time: 2:30 - 4:00
Advisor: Samantha Prindiville
Location: Auditorium
The Wilmington Middle School Drama Club welcomes any student in grades 6-8th grade who are interested in participating on or off the stage in theater! Information on the group can be found in the Google Classroom as well as on the bulletin board in the auditorium.
SADD (grade 7)🧠
START DATE: 9/29/25
Schedule: Monday's
9/29, 10/20, 11/10, 12/8, 1/12, 2/9, 3/16, 4/13, 5/18
Time: 2:30 - 3:15
Advisor: Patrick Taylor
Location: Room 345
To help make WMS a better place and encourage good decision making!
JR. JAZZ BAND 🎶
START DATE: 12/5/25
Schedule: Friday's
Dress Rehearsal 4/8, Concert 4/9
Time: 2:45 - 4:15
Advisor: Caroline O'Callaghan
Location: Room 308
High-leve, selective ensemble (students chosen by Mr. Ferrara/Ms. O'Callaghan) for Middle School Band students. Weekly rehearsals to prepare for the culminating performance on 4/9/26 with a final performance with the HS Jazz Band.
BEST BUDDIES 👭
START DATE: 10/22/25
Schedule: Tuesday's/Wednesday's
10/22, 11/19, 12/3, 1/14, 2/25, 3/4, 4/3, 5/5, 6/10
Time: 2:30 - 3:20
Advisor: Crystal O'Keefe
Location: Room 301
Best Buddies is a club that bridges the friendship of all students in the WMS community.
AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS 🏀
START DATE: 9/22/25
Schedule: Monday (8th grade), Tuesday (6th grade), Thursday (7th grade)
Time: 2:30 - 3:15
Advisor: Paula Simpson
Location: Gym
The After-School Sports program at Wilmington Middle School is for Grades 6, 7 and 8. There is one day a week designated for students in Grade 8 (Mondays), Grade 6 (Tuesdays) and Grade 7 (Thursdays).Students must have sneakers to attend. The program runs from 2:30-3:15. During this program students have the ability to try various activities while applying the proper technique and rules of the activity chosen. Some examples of activities they may take part in are: basketball bombardment, football, soccer, hockey, basketball, wiffleball, pickleball and fitness-based activities. In addition to learning about the activity the students will get a workout and have fun doing it!
PRIDE GSA 🌈
START DATE: 9/15/25
Schedule: Tuesday's
Time: 2:30 - 3:15
Advisor: Jaclyn Madden
Location: Room 245
The Wildcat Pride GSA is a welcoming, safe space for ANY AND ALL students to hang out, have fun, and discuss issues impacting the LGBTQIA+ community.
MATH TEAM ➕➖➗
START DATE: 10/1/25
Schedule: Wednesday's
10/1, 10/22, 11/19, 12/3, 1/14, 1/21, 2/25, 3/4, 4/1, 4/29
Time: 2:30 - 3:30
Advisor: Elyse O'Leary
Location: Room 102
The WMS Math Team meets in room 102 on scheduled dates to practice and compete against neighboring cities and towns in the IMLEM league. We work together and individually to solve math problems for points towards the ultimate winner of the league at the end of the year!
STUDY LOUNGE📚
START DATE: 9/29/25
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Time: 2:30 - 3:15
Advisor: Mrs. Downer, Mrs. Lomanno, Mrs. Simmons
Location: Room 309 (Library)
Welcome to the Study Lounge—a relaxed, supportive space after school where you can work on assignments, study and connect with friends. Whether you need a quiet spot to focus, a little help from a teacher, or enjoy studying with others, the Study Lounge has it all. Stop by and maximize your study time, stay ahead of homework, alongside friends and peers. Study Lounge meets every Monday through Thursday, and you're welcome to drop in as often as you'd like—daily, weekly, or whenever it fits your schedule.
ART CLUB 🎨
START DATE: 9/30/25 (Ms. Gill), 10/2/25 (Ms. Wolfe)
Schedule: Tuesday's (Ms. Gill), Thursday's (Ms. Wolfe)
Time: 2:30 - 3:30
Advisor: Holly Gill and Rebecca Wangerin-Wolfe
Location: Room 348 (Tues), Room 347 (Thurs)
Students will experiment with materials and tools. They will have instructed and self guided projects to create. The clubs will be an extension of your current art education.
Sign ups art first come first served. Ms. Gill and Ms. Wolfe will send out emails to let you know which art club you will be going to.
ROBOTICS CLUB 🤖
START DATE: 9/8/25
Schedule: Monday's (in a few weeks we will be adding another meeting day, TBD)
Time: 2:30 - 3:30
Advisor: Charles Ronchetti and Ed Kaizer
Location: Room 248
Join the Wilmington Middle School Robotics Club! It’s time for our Wilmington Middle School Robotics Teams to prepare for this year’s FIRST Tech Challenge “DECODE” robotics competition! This year in “DECODE” presented by RTX, teams will use their STEM and collaboration skills to unlock past archaeological mysteries with the goal of understanding and building for the future. We will learn how to design, 3D print game elements, build, and code customized robots to compete against local high schools, middle schools, and independent club teams in the state! The WMS Robotics Team members will gain experience and learn invaluable skills applicable in high school, college, and beyond. And it is just plain fun!
FUTURE SCIENTISTS and ENGINEERS of AMERICA (FSEA) 🔬
START DATE: 10/3/25
Schedule: Friday's
Time: 2:30 - 3:30
Advisor: Ed Kaizer
Location: Room 327
The WMS Future Scientists and Engineers of America Club (FSEA) is an after-school STEM club where students work on creative projects of their own (once approved), practice problem-solving, and explore the engineering design process. Students get hands-on opportunities to design, build, and test different ideas while collaborating with others. The club encourages imagination, teamwork, and curiosity about science, technology, engineering, and math. This year, I will also make programming a focus.
STUDENT COUNCIL (8th gr) 🎒
START DATE: 9/23/25
Schedule: Second Tuesday of every month
Time: 2:30 - 3:15
Advisor: Missy Simmons
Location: Room 201
WORLD CULTURE CLUB 🌍
START DATE: 9/23/25
Schedule: Tuesday's
9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/25, 12/9, 1/13, 1/27, 2/24, 3/10, 3/24, 4/7, 5/5, 5/19
Time: 2:30 - 3:00
Advisor: Katia DeStefano
Location: Room 203
The WMS World Culture Club is a place for you to learn about and/or share the different cultures that make up our Wilmington community. Get ready to travel without packing a suitcase! Each meeting will vary and could include: snacks, games, music, crafts, guest speakers, etc. Our first meeting is TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 23rd!!
We are always looking for guest speakers (in person/online) who are interested in sharing aspects of their heritages and cultures. Let me know if you can join: katia.destefano@wpsk12.com
PAW PRINT LITERARY MAGAZINE 📰
START DATE: 10/1/25
Schedule: Wednesday's
10/1, 10/8, 10/22; 11/5, 11/19; 12/3, 12/10; 1/14, 1/21; 2/4, 2/25; 3/4, 3/18; 4/1, 4/8, 4/29; 5/13, 5/27
Time: 2:30 - 3:15
Advisor: Jaclyn Madden
Location: Room 245
This club is for students who love writing and/or art. Students create pieces from their own interests and imaginations or based on given prompts. All forms of writing are explored: short stories, poetry, longer narratives, articles, informational writing, and more. All WMS students are invited to submit writing and art for each issue without being club members. Club members organize all submissions to publish in an online magazine. Check out previous issues here! (wmspawprint.weebly.com)
NO PLACE FOR HATE
START DATE: 10/6/25
Schedule: Monday's
Once a month, then once or twice a month on days to be determined by the subcommittees
Time: 2:30 - 3:30
Advisor: Jaclyn Madden, Kate Lerner, Amy Marie Lightfoot-Taylor, Daniel Faircloth, Shannon Keeley
Location: Room 245
