Clubs (AYPYN)

Sponsor(s): Mr. Evans

Description: Art Club is a student-led group that functions primarily with the goal to provide an opportunity for students to come together in a community outside of the classroom setting to engage in conversation on different ideas happening in art. 

Meeting Time & Location: Tuesdays 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the Art Room (Thursday Meetings will be announced by Mr. Evans)

Member Qualifications: Students must be currently enrolled in Art this school year.

*Questions? Contact Mr. Evans at daryl.evans@hcs.k12.nc.us

Coordinator(s): Ms. McIntyre

Description: Middle School Battle of the Books (MBOB) is a program that encourages reading. MBOB is essentially a book club that competes. Each team consists of no more than 12 middle school students who battle against other middle schools within the district. During the competition, students are asked questions based on the plot, characters, and setting of each of the 20 books.

Meeting Time & Location: Thursdays 4:00pm - 6:00pm in the Media Center

Member Qualifications: Any middle school student that is in good academic standing and committed to fulfilling the following student responsibilities:

• Read ALL books and prepare for competition.

• Practice teamwork and good sportsmanship.

• Attend practice sessions.

CLICK HERE for the 2023-2024 MBOB Book List

*Questions? Contact Ms. McIntyre at ayesha.mcintyre@hcs.k12.nc.us

*Band Students Only

Coordinator(s): Mr. Smith

Description: Band Club is a club that allows students who are currently enrolled in Band up have additional practices after school to prepare for upcoming performances. This club will also enhance students musical talents.

Meeting Time & Location: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the Band Room

Member Qualifications: Students must be currently enrolled in Band this school year.

*Questions? Contact Mr. Smith at ryan.smith@hcs.k12.nc.us 

*Invite Only

Sponsor(s): Ms. Jackson (Sponsor) & Mrs. Hubbard, Mrs. Snyder, Ms. Lewis (Co-Sponsors)

Description:

Our Mission- to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service, and leadership among elementary and secondary school students.

Achievement- Recognizing and honoring high academic achievement.

Character- Preparing young people for life and empowering them to be successful.

Leadership- Developing the leaders of tomorrow.

Service- Demonstrating our motto: "Let Us Lead by Serving Others."

Meeting Time & Location: Thursdays 4:00pm - 5:30pm in rooms 124,126 and 122.

Member Qualifications: Must show the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership. Students can be nominated by any teacher or will be invited based on grades & test scores. 

*Questions? Contact Ms. Jackson at sierra.jackson@hcs.k12.nc.us 

Sponsor(s): Mr. Butler

Description: The mission of the Boys to Men Mentoring Group at East Hoke Middle School is to engage males with academic enrichment, leadership development and activities, higher-order thinking conversation, male etiquette, and community service. Boyz to Men will typically meet every Thursday unless otherwise noted and stated via email and morning announcements. Throughout the year Boys to Men will be involved in multiple scholastic, service and leisure opportunities. During our weekly meetings, the boys will discuss different topics of real life in real-world conversations. Boys to Men will support the NCDPI initiative “Portrait of a Graduate” by teaching boys, the following: Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Learner’s Mindset, and Personal Responsibility through a series of hands-on mentorship during the school day and never ending, even when the student is home. 

Meeting Time & Location: Thursdays 4:00pm - 5:30pm 

Member Qualifications: Open to all male students

*Questions? Contact Mr. Butler at raekwon.butler@hcs.k12.nc.us

Coordinator(s): Ms. Miller

Description: Like to Dance? Love to Dance? Eagles, this is your moment to shine by joining the dance club. Flash mobs, pep rallies, dance shows, and other unique performances will be held in this club. 

Meeting Time & Location: Tuesdays 4pm-6pm in the Dance Room. 

Member Qualifications: All EHMS students are welcome to try out for the Dance Team.

*Questions? Contact Ms. Miller at ricaria.miller@hcs.k12.nc.us

Sponsor(s): Mr. Harley Sr.

Description: Looking for a club to join?? We have just the spot for you! Come join Mr. Harley as we help service our community in the areas of need.

This club will allow you to add joy to the lives of those in our community. Together we will make a real impact in the lives of those around us. 

Service Project Ideas:

• Military Care Packages

• Donations for the Animal Shelter

• Cards & Gifts for Senior Citizens

• Chemo Care Packages

• Coat Drive

• Angel Tree

....and so much more!

Meeting Time & Location: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00 pm - 6:00 in Room 208

Member Qualifications: Open to all EHMS students

*Questions? Contact Mr. Harley Sr. at jeffery.harleysr@hcs.k12.nc.us

Sponsor(s): Ms. Ross

Description: The East Hoke Middle School Royal Court will be composed of students who place in a pageant to represent our school. EHMS Pageant program was created to showcase beauty/charm and educational excitement while providing each student the opportunity to gain confidence, build new friendships, achieve new goals and be the embodiment of true Eagle Spirit. These students will serve as ambassadors of the school and also serve on the Student Government Association. 

Meeting Time & Location: Tuesdays 4:00pm - 6:00pm with Student Government Association and Thursdays 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 

Member Qualifications: All students are invited to compete in the pageant.

*Questions? Contact Ms. Ross at chantia.ross@hcs.k12.nc.us

Coordinator(s): Ms. McIntyre

Description: This clubs is part of the Hoke County Schools F.R.E.S.H. Reads extended hours initiative. This program will focus on the following:

Programs and activities that will encourage reading and exploration of current digital and print resources.

Provide access by opening the school library for two hours on designated days for families to participate in literacy-inspired activities and check out materials

A variety of book club activities with a particular focus on needs of middle school students.

Meeting Time & Location: Tuesdays 4:00pm - 6:00pm in the Media Center 

Member Qualifications: F.R.E.S.H Reads is open to all EHMS students & families 

*Questions? Contact Ms. McIntyre at ayesha.mcintyre@hcs.k12.nc.us

Sponsor: Mr. Modlin

Description: Robotics Club is a team-oriented competitive club in which students work together to build robots and program them to compete in events against teams from other schools. 

Meeting Time & Location: Tuesdays 4:00 pm - 6:00 (Club start date will be announced)

Member Qualifications: Robotics is open to all EHMS to participate in. 

*Questions? Contact Mr. Modlin at mike.modlin@hcs.k12.nc.us

Coordinator(s): Ms. Dillard and Mr. Scott

Description: Speech and debate is an academic activity typically available to students in middle school, high school, and/or college. Similar to athletic sports, speech and debate activities are challenging, competitive in nature, and require regular practice, coaching, dedication, and hard work.

Meeting Time & Location: Thursdays from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, 

Member Qualifications: 

*Questions? Contact Ms. Dillard at  novella.dillard@hcs.k12.nc.us or Mr. Scott at nscott@hcs.k12.nc.us

Coordinator(s): Mr. Butler & Ms. Snyder

Description: What does SGA do?

- Meet with Admin to discuss student concerns

- Plan activities/events during school and after school

- Grow and learn together as a unit

- Develop leadership and interpersonal communication skills

- Complete service projects for East Hoke Middle School & Community

Positions Available: 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Senators, 6th Grade Class President, 7th Grade Class President, 8th Grade Class President, SGA Vice President, SGA President

Meeting Time & Location: Tuesdays 4:00pm-5:30pm

Member Qualifications: Must be nominated or if a student is interested in joining they must get in contact with the current SGA president. 

*Questions? Contact Mr. Butler at raekwon.butler@hcs.k12.nc.us or Ms. Snyder at martina.snyder@hcs.k12.nc.us 

Sponsor: Mr. Green

Description: Quiz Bowl is a competition where teams of players use a buzzer system to score points for their team by answering questions on a wide range of academic topics.

Meeting Time & Location: Tuesdays 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Member Qualifications: All students are welcome to join this club who have a passion for knowledge and competition.

*Questions? Contact Mr. Green at andrew.green@hcs.k12.nc.us