Battle of the Books –  Battle of the Books will meet in small groups in which you get to talk about similar books with your friends - just like real book clubs! We hope this will shift the focus toward us - the readers - and how we interact with the settings, plots, and characters we love. We look forward to learning more about you as we share books together!

There is a competition in February, and we may have up to 12 participants. You DO NOT have to be on the competition team to participate in our BOB book discussions! Non-competitors may sometimes help the competition team to practice and study, but they don't have to memorize anything. Competitors, you are responsible for reading several of the books, paying attention to details, and memorizing both the author and the full title (as printed on the official list).

Club Sponsors
Ms. Laura Warr 
Ms. Montressa Hunter 
Ms. Lauren Mirabelli 

Club Meetings
Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm (bi-weekly) 

Who Can Join?
Open to all students at Hickory Ridge Middle School

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Beta Club –  Beta Club promotes the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among students. 

Club Sponsors
Ms. Wilson

Club Meetings
First and third Fridays of each month from 4:00pm-5:15pm 

Who Can Join?
Beta club has universal requirements that begin with teacher recomendations. Potential Beta students must participate in the Beta Bite Academy and meet all academic, character, and service requirements. Beta club member for the 2023-2024 school year have already been selected. 

More Information   Contact Club Sponsor(s)   Mentor/Mentee Sign-Up   Holiday Card Service Project

Beta Student Government –  (Insert Description)

Club Sponsors
Ms. Melanie Wilson 

Club Meetings
TBD

Who Can Join?
Beta student government members are elected by the Hickory Ridge Middle student body. 

Congratulations to our 2023-2024 Student Body Leaders

• Bhavya Kotapati, President
• Kylee Vaught, Vice President
• Avery Hall, Treasurer
• Saatvik Jindal, Secretary of Information Technology
• Carlie Caputo, Secretary of Public Relations
• Bella Beverly, Executive Reporter
• Addyson Smith, Historian
• Anisha Hiremath, Representative at Large
• Claire Moraleda, Representative at Large
• Jaslene Garrett, Multicultural Awareness & Education Leader
• Allison Fisher, Student Events Operations Leader

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Chess Club –  Are you a fan of strategic thinking and having a good time? If so, Chess Club is the perfect place for you! We hold tournaments, teach chess, and help each other improve every time we meet.

Club Sponsors
Ms. Warr 
Ms. Hunter

Club Meetings
Tuesdays 4:00pm – 5:00pm (every other week)

Who Can Join?
Open to all students and staff at Hickory Ridge Middle School

Links

Absent Kids Week 1

Chess Club Times (all members)

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Coding Club –  Coding Club meets weekly to explore and discover all sorts of coding experiences. No prior experience is required. At our meetings, club members choose daily coding goals or work on various coded projects. We share and play each others games and interact with each other’s apps. This is a very cool way to start the day!

Club Sponsors
Ms. Elena Moore 

Club Meetings
Every Wednesday 7:45am – 8:35am

Who Can Join?
Students of all grade levels and all skills levels may apply. Club members will be selected & notified. Fall Coding Club members have been selected. Look for details and an application for the Spring Coding Club following Winter Break. 

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Garden Club –  In Garden Club students will collaborate to maintain and cultivate the school garden and participate in school beautification projects. Students will learn to start vegetables, fruits and flowers from seed and nurture them until harvest. This club provides ample oppurtunity for students to connect with nature, develop teamwork skills and healthier habits while gaining a deeper appreciation for the environment.

Club Sponsors
Ms. Lindsey Kiral 

Club Meetings
TBD

Who Can Join?
Applications to join will be available in late November/early Decemeber 2023.

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Jazz Band – (Insert Description)

Club Sponsors
Mr. Nicholas Carl & Ms. Jennifer Merry

Club Meetings
Monday & Wednesday 8:00am – 8:50am (biweekly)

Who Can Join?
Students must audition for Jazz Band and be selected to participate. 

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Math Counts –  MathCounts is a club that requires students to use skills learned in math class to engage in higher level thinking and solve problems.

Club Sponsors
Ms. Bentley Rose
Mr. Stephen Platt

Club Meetings
Thursdays 4:00pm – 5:00pm (weekly) 

Who Can Join? 
Open to all students at Hickory Ridge Middle School

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MAVtv –  MAVtv is our student news program. We broadcast live news to the students and staff of Hickory Ridge daily. Students that participate learn about the many tools and skills needed for streaming. 

Club Sponsors
Ms. Brenda Eason

Club Meetings
Monday – Friday 8:35am-9:15am and 3:30pm-4:00pm

Who Can Join?
Students of all grade levels can apply to be a part of our MAVtv crew. 

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Pep Band –  (Insert Description)

Club Sponsors
Ms. Jennifer Merry
Mr. Nicholas Carl

Club Meetings
Monday 4:00pm-5:00pm (weekly)

Who Can Join?
Any band student may participate

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Quiz Bowl –   [insert description]

Club Sponsors
Mr. Stephen Platt 
Ms. Valarie Raines 

Club Meetings
Wednesday from 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Who Can Join?
Quiz Bowl meetings are now in try-outs with students competing for the remaining spots on the team. Quiz Bowl is currently closed to new participants. When our final selections are chosen, we will update.

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Ragin’ Robotics –  Maverick Country is home to 8 competitive robotic teams. These teams compete in regional, state and (keeping fingers crossed) world competitions with VEXIQ robots that they build, drive and code to go around a competition field. This is a highly sought after team experience that is by application and invitation only. The season begins in August and runs through March.

Club Sponsors
Ms. Elana Moore

Club Meetings
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 7:30am – 8:35am (Wednesday is an optional meeting day)

Who Can Join?
A spot on any of our Raging Robotic teams is by application and invitation only. The season runs from August through March. **Our 8 teams have been selected for the 2023-2024 season.**

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SAVE Club –  SAVE Promise Club is a youth-led organization that encourages young people to take charge of keeping their friends, schools, and communitites safe.  

Club Sponsors
Officer Wendy Holmes
Ms. Elissa Kleban
Ms. Jackie Ritch
Ms. Lindsay Crudele
Ms. Hannah Morphis
Ms. Kim Ifill
Dr. Candace Gray

Club Meetings
First and third Thursday of each month 8:00am – 8:35am 

Who Can Join?
Open to all students at Hickory Ridge Middle School

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Trout in the Classroom –  TIC is a conservation program in which students will be raising rainbow trout, and releasing them into their natural habitat in the Spring. They will feed the trout and perform chemical tests and periodic cleanings of the trout habitat throughout the school year.

Program Sponsors
Ms. Sheree Stewart
Ms. Lisa Hammond

Club Meetings
During the school day 

Who Can Join?
8th Graders only - deadline to join for the 2023-2024 school year has passed

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YCI –  All YCI clubs are student-led and adult supported. Students organize, plan, lead and execute club meetings & activities. Parents, administrators, teachers, local pastors & adult mentors support students & help provide an organizational framework for each school club.

Club Sponsors
Mr. Michael Timerson
Mr. Scott Kozloff 
Ms. Keisha Mister

Club Meetings
Every Friday 8:00am – 8:35am 

Who Can Join?
Open to all students at Hickory Ridge Middle School

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YCI –  Our leaders are energetic, interactive, and create fun environments designed to equip students to evangelize and to disciple their peers.

Club Sponsors
Mr. Michael Timerson 
Mr. Scott Kozloff 
Ms. Keisha Mister

Club Meetings
Every Monday 8:00am – 8:35am 

Who Can Join?
Applications in January open to 6th grade students, after attending YCI in the Fall. Returning and new leaders apply in August, 7th -8th grade only.

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