Here is a sampling of activities/clubs offered at Old Mill Middle School North: Chorus Concert Band Stage (Jazz) Band Orchestra Drama Club Homework Club Intramurals Math Club MESA Multi-cultural Crafts Club NJHS Newspaper Club SGA Step Dance Club Success Strategies in Reading Success Strategies in Math Yearbook Club     Chorus   INSTRUCTOR Mr. Nassar LOCATION A 115 DAY TBA TIME TBA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Goal:  to develop good singing techniques, introduce students to many different styles of choral music, perform in concert and in county and national festivals.  Patriot Singers is an auditioned only extension of the chorus club.   Concert Band   INSTRUCTOR Mr. Cherry LOCATION B 132 DAY Wednesday - Concert Band (beginners) Thursday - Symphonic Band (advanced) TIME 7:45 - 9:00 am ADDITIONAL INFORMATION After school sectionals to be arranged on occasion.  This is open to students only in band classes.  The band participates in three major performances during the school year.    Stage (Jazz) Band   INSTRUCTOR Mr. Cherry LOCATION B 132 DAY Friday TIME 7:45 - 9:00 am ADDITIONAL INFORMATION After school sectionals to be arranged on occasion.  This is open to students who want to perform jazz and rock music.  The band participates in three major performances during the school year.   Students must be able to read music.   Orchestra   INSTRUCTOR Mr. Cherry LOCATION B 132 DAY Monday TIME 7:45 - 9:00 am ADDITIONAL INFORMATION After school sectionals to be arranged on occasion.  This is open to students in orchestra class.  The orchestra participates in three major performances during the school year.    Drama Club   ADVISOR Ms. Padgett LOCATION A 233 DAY Wednesday TIME 3:55 - 4:45 pm ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Performing arts organization whereby students practice presentation/acting skills through improvisation/play production activities.    Homework Club   ADVISORS Ms. Ebley LOCATION Media Center DAY Wednesday and Thursday TIME 3:55 - 4:45 pm ADDITIONAL INFORMATION To increase academic achievement by providing homework assistance from teachers and peers.    Intramurals   ADVISORS Mr. Roberts, Mr. Tremel, Ms. Cole LOCATION Gym DAY Dependant upon sport TIME 3:55 - 4:45 pm ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A variety of individual and team sports will be offered to all students as extra curricular activities.  Emphasis is placed on fun, sportsmanship and team concepts.   Math Club   ADVISOR Mr. Edwards LOCATION Media Center DAY Thursday TIME 3:55 - 4:45 pm ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Students will improve math skills through a variety of strategies by engaging in math activities.    Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Club   ADVISOR Ms. Piet LOCATION A 211 or A213 DAY Wednesday TIME 3:55 - 4:45 pm ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MESA is designed to prepare students for academic and professional careers in mathematics, engineering, science and technology.    Multi-Cultural Crafts Club   ADVISOR Ms. Rosskopf LOCATION B 226 DAY Wednesday TIME 3:55 - 4:45 pm ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Students research / complete crafts from around the world.  Projects are completed during club meeting time only and take several weeks to complete.      NJHS   ADVISOR Mrs. Shelby and Ms. Benoit LOCATION TBA DAY TBA TIME 3:55 - 4:45 pm ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NJHS is the leader among organizations and societies that promote appropriate recognition for students who reflect outstanding accomplishments in the areas of scholarship, character, leadership, citizenship, and service. If chosen as a member of the NJHS students will be responsible for maintaining a cumulative average of 3.35, completing community service hours outside school and attending required chapter meetings after school. Applications are distributed to eligible 7th and 8th grade students in September.     Newspaper Club   ADVISOR Ms. Straker LOCATION A 209 DAY Wednesday TIME 3:55 - 4:45 pm ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The club is designed to inform, entertain and publish the newspaper for our students and staff.  We will present diverse views and opinions, as well as student created writings, such as poems and short stories.   Student Government Association (SGA)   ADVISOR Ms. Mullins LOCATION Large Group Room DAY Wednesday, as announced TIME 3:55 - 4:45 pm ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SGA provides an opportunity for students to take an active role in planning social events, providing community support and presenting the student body's views to staff and administration.    Step Dance Club   ADVISOR Ms. Straker LOCATION Large Group Room DAY Thursday TIME 3:55 - 4:45 pm ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Students will prepare creative and precise dance steps to perform for the school community throughout the year.    Success Strategies in Reading   ADVISOR Mr. Ryan LOCATION A 223 DAY Thursday, as announced TIME 3:55 - 4:45 pm ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Provides all students with the opportunity to develop and improve their test taking skills in reading.        Yearbook Club   ADVISOR Mrs. Northfield & Mrs. Baker LOCATION A 223 DAY Wednesday/Thursday as announced TIME 3:55 - 4:45 pm ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The yearbook staff plans, advertises, sells and distributes the school's yearbook.  Club members are split into committees working on various aspects of yearbook production.