McCullough Clubs & Activities

The Bagpipe Club at TWHS is taking recruits to learn the art of playing the bagpipe. Club members play a big role in Highlander life. They pipe at football games, rallies, banquets, and other sporting events.

A class of beginners is forming end of October at TWHS. The club meets Monday afternoons.

Contact Craig Livingston at craigL@LoneStar.edu or call 936.273.7329.

Craig Livingston

TWHS Piping Instructor

craigL@LoneStar.edu

936.273.7329

History Instructor Montgomery College 25 years

Art club is open to any students taking an art class in either the fall or spring semester. Come explore new materials and techniques, create new artworks and make friends. Students must be in good academic standing and fill out a permission slip. For more information, see Ms. Justice in D104 or Ms. Castillo in D105.

The purpose of this club is to support CISD charities and be productive and supportive members of this school and community. See Ms. Chambers in room B222.

Are you a chess master or a newbie trying to remember where the horse moves? Either way come to chess club and play a game or teach us some new strategies. See Ms. Driver in A205 or Ms. Kennedy in B108 for more information. Join chess club, all skill levels are welcome.

Students work with a team, of no more than 7 students, to complete a challenge, (Fine Arts, Technical, Scientific, Engineering, Project outreach, or Improvisational) over several months. Each challenge involves teamwork, research, problem solving, time management skills, and so much more. The day of competition, usually in Feb, the teams will compete against other teams in our region by presenting their solution to the challenge in skit form. They will also compete in an instant challenge that they do not know anything about until they walk into the room at competition and must complete in a limited amount of time. If they place 1st in their category, they will move onto the state level and possibly up to global. This requires meetings with teams after school and sometimes on weekends, and independent work in between meetings. It is time consuming, but the skills learned and fun the students have solving their challenges, makes it worth the time and effort. See Ms. Kissner in room E203 for more information.

Students are invited to participate in the excitement and adventure of Dungeons and Dragons Club. D & D is a roleplaying game that is all about storytelling in worlds of sword and sorcery. This club meets every Friday morning from 8:05 - 8:35 A.M. Please see Mr. Eckhardt in B202.

The FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) at McCullough is an organization that strives to support all students regardless of religion or participation in athletics. The group has a leadership component of around 10 students that meet twice a week during advisory. During these meetings, students plan a presentation to give in front of students at the schoolwide meeting. The schoolwide meeting is always on Thursdays at 8am in the LGI. During the schoolwide meeting, the leadership team discuss struggles that their peers are facing at this age and offer ways for students to cope through testimony, bible study and prayer. The group creates media and posters to put around the school, plans functions and throughout the year become a tight knit group. The FCA is led by Ms. Gibbons (B102) and Coach Corley (Portable 8).

Organization for students who wish to be a part of an international theatre honor society. For actors and techies. Please see Ms. Curtin in B200 or Mr. Brickhouse in B100.

Sharpen your math skills and master number sense tricks in our Junior High Math Club! Members will train in problem-solving, quick mental math strategies, and advanced number sense techniques, building confidence and speed along the way. Throughout the year, students will have the opportunity to qualify for and compete in local math competitions, representing our school with pride. Whether you’re aiming for a medal or just want to challenge yourself, this club will help you grow as a mathematician while having fun with friends who share your love of math! See Ms. Walker in C214 or Ms. Driver in A205 for more information.

P.A.W.S. After School Tutoring is available from 4:10 - 5:00 pm Mondays through Thursdays in Room B216 & B204 due to construction this year. No sign-up is needed; students just come any day they wish. Two teachers are there, and we also usually have volunteers from TWHS Interact Team.

Students will stay in their last-period class until the last bus is called, then they can head down to B216 (Sherman’s room) so that the P.A.W.S. Teachers can also be there. All students must have a ride to pick them up promptly at 5:00 pm at the new student pickup area on the side of the school. Students cannot stay if they do not have a ride/way home for a certain day.

Science Bowl is a highly competitive science education and academic event among teams of high school and middle school students who compete in a fast-paced verbal forum to solve technical problems and answer questions in all branches of science and math. Each team is composed of four students, one alternate student, and a coach. See Ms. Lull in Room B106 or Ms. Wilson in B104. Practices will begin in September.

Students complete a science fair project, using experimental design or engineering design. Students will meet monthly, or additionally as needed, to walk through the process. The district Science Fair is January 22, 2025. If interested, please see Mrs. Beineman in B110.

The purpose of the student council is to give students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. Our mission is to improve McCullough and the student experience by supporting student events and facilitating communication between the student community, school administration, and faculty. All students are welcome to join the Student Council. Join today and let your voice be heard! Please see Ms. Murray A212 or Ms. Wilson in B104 for more information.

McCullough's new Theatre Improv Troupe will begin on Sept 3rd from 4pm-5:30pm in Ms. Curtin's room B200.

Improv is a form of performing without a script through games and audience suggestions. According to 'Psychology Today", Improv is proven to boost creativity, improve brain connectivity, promote confidence while decreasing stress and social anxiety. All McCullough students are welcome to come learn more about this club. Auditions will be held at a later date. For more info, contact Ms. Curtin in B200 or Mr. Brickhouse in B100.

Two small teams of 7th and 8th grade students who together study paintings from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. and from selected Texas museums. The Art Smart Bulletin, published every other year, is the source for study of history and art elements relative to the 30 art selections. As part of their study, students will demonstrate an understanding of art history and interpret ideas and moods in original artworks while making informed judgments about the artwork.

Part A of the contest requires the contestant to identify the names of 15 selected artists and titles of pictures selected randomly by the director from the official list of 30 pictures. Part B consists of 30 questions about art history and art elements characteristic of the 30 art selections. Students who rank in the top 3 scores at the district meet are awarded medals. See Ms. McLean in Room D106.

Compete against the other junior high schools in CISD in 8 academic contests. Teams meet semi-weekly to practice and there is one contest per year. See Ms. Driver in room A205.

Learning How to Use a Dictionary is Super Cool! Being really good at using a dictionary helps you find the right words for school and everyday stuff. What’s the Dictionary Skills Test Like? It has 40 questions, like multiple-choice and short answers, and you have 20 minutes to finish. You can use dictionaries during the test, and you can even add tabs to help find stuff faster. The questions are about cool dictionary facts like where words come from, what type of words they are (like nouns or verbs), how to spell them in different ways, making them plural (like "cat" to "cats"), and putting words in alphabetical order. The test uses words from Merriam-Webster's Intermediate Dictionary (2016 and 2020 editions). You can use other dictionaries too, but the questions will be based on the Merriam-Webster Intermediate one. Come join us and have fun with your dictionary adventures! See Ms. Tarwater in room C111.

Contestants will draw three topics and have three minutes to prepare a speech, which must be presented without any notes. The contest gives participants experience in thinking, organizing, formulating clear thoughts, and delivering those thoughts to an audience effectively. See Ms. Niemeyer in Room B212.

Map, Charts, and Graphs is a club designed to help students prepare for UIL competition. Students practice reading maps and using an atlas. They use study materials to answer questions about the maps and charts as they plan for competition with other schools in CISD. Students who have an interest in geography may be interested in joining this club. See Ms. Luchak in room C114.

Sharpen your math skills and master number sense tricks in our Junior High Math Club! Members will train in problem-solving, quick mental math strategies, and advanced number sense techniques, building confidence and speed along the way. Throughout the year, students will have the opportunity to qualify for and compete in local math competitions, representing our school with pride. Whether you’re aiming for a medal or just want to challenge yourself, this club will help you grow as a mathematician while having fun with friends who share your love of math! See Ms. Driver in A205 for more information.

In Modern Oratory, students will select one of a list of topics, determine the critical issues in the topic, and acknowledge both pro and con points citing support discovered in their research. Students will choose a side they will defend and support that side with additional evidence. Along with the skills of analysis, research, note-taking, documentation, evaluation and decision-making come those of delivery and the skill of memorization. See Mr. Kissner in room B219.

The Music Memory contest is all about getting to know amazing pieces of music from different styles and time periods. It’s like a musical adventure where you learn about great composers, their lives, and their awesome music! What Will You Do for the Contest? You’ll listen to short clips (about 20 seconds each) from up to 20 different pieces of music. Your job is to figure out the name of the big piece, the part you heard, and who wrote the music. What Will You Learn? You’ll get to describe and think about the music, how it fits into history, and how it connects to society and culture. You’ll also get to see how different performances of the music compare. What’s New Each Year? Each school year, there’s a fresh list of music pieces for you to explore. Come join us for this year's list of selections and get ready to enjoy some fantastic music! See Ms. Odeh-Dutchover in D101.

Reading literature out loud provides opportunities for students to analyze the text, to grow and to develop as a performer, to communicate a message to an audience and to perform an artistic creation. See Mr. Brickhouse in room B100.

Contestants complete a timed, written test that consists of approximately 35 multiple choice questions within 45 minutes. Emphasis for the science contest will be placed on knowledge of scientific fact, understanding of scientific principles and the ability to think through scientific problems. The contest is designed to test not only memory but the ability to think critically about science and science concepts. We will practice on Wednesdays before school starting October . Students will compete to see who will represent our highlander team at the one Saturday competition in the spring semester. See. Mrs. McLean in room B112.

Test your knowledge, challenge your mind, and explore history, politics, and culture in a fun and competitive way. Come join the excitement—where learning meets competition! See Ms. Tarwater in C111 for more information.

Who can attend? Students, boys and girls registered to participate through the TWHS Bass Fishing team and kids interested in fishing next year can attend meetings before school once a month in Mrs. McLean's Science room, B112. The first meeting will be on Friday, September 12 before school @ 8:05AM.

Students who are registered for the official team will participate at inshore Saturday off campus tournaments. There is a new angler clinic on Saturday, September 13 @ Lake Paloma, Rob Flemming Park in Creekside. This will take place in the morning from 8:00AM--11:00AM. New Anglers to the team are encouraged to participate. Returning anglers are not required.

We will talk fish! Learn how to tie knots, rig different baits and learn about the rules of fishing for Bass with the club.

Bring in a picture of your biggest catch to hang on the wall in Mrs. McLean's room. (4 X 6) size.

Attention all young poets, screenwriters, playwrights, and novelists! Starting October, Ms. Hill will be hosting a space for young writers to come and develop their craft. Whether you are just starting to write creatively, looking to advance your technical skills, or are interested in publishing your original work, this is the club for you. We will meet bi-weekly to discuss our work, perform peer workshops, and assign genre and model-specific writing challenges to push you to be your best. For any questions, see Ms. Hill in B203. We hope to see you there!

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