Clubs & Organizations

The Arlington Middle School Art Club offers painting and drawing technique lessons not covered in the regular classes. Students will also be introduced to ceramics and other crafts. The Art Club is open to all grades 6^th-8^th grades. The Club meets on club A & B days.

Sponsor: Malik Muhammad

A program that promotes friendships between students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their typical peers. This club meets on club A & B days.

Sponsors: Heather Lamica, Heather Carpenter, & Brandon Davidson

Cost: Each member must pay a one-time $24 national induction fee prior to induction.

The National Junior Beta Club is an honor organization that recognizes outstanding academic achievement, promotes strong moral character and social responsibility, encourages service to others, fosters leadership skills, and provides settings for students to develop strong interpersonal skills. Students must meet the following requirements to be considered for membership: 

Students taking all Standard classes who have earned an overall Semester 1 average of 95 or taking one or more enriched or high school class who have earned an overall Semester 1 average of 93.(Conduct must be all E’s and/or S’s.)

Additionally, each nominee must accumulate 10 hours of community service prior to the application deadline.

Homeroom teachers will nominate students in January and invitations will be sent in February. 

Once acceptance letter has been received, students must do the following:

Members must maintain grades (All Standard classes average of 95 or taking one or more enriched or high school class average of 93.) and complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service per year in order to remain in good standing.

Sponsor: Charlotte Cantkier

Cost: $20

If you are interested in giving back to your school and community, then the Builders Club is for you. The Builders Club is a student-led service organization sponsored by Kiwanis International. The AMS Builders Club is composed of students dedicated to school and community service.  Our club will conduct various projects before and after school, and possibly a few weekends throughout the year. We expect our members to be good representatives of Arlington Middle School wherever they go. It is a great opportunity to gain leadership experience and get involved! This club meets on club A days.

Sponsor: Colleen Walker & Samantha Kruger

Cost: AMS Drama Club fee is $40, payable to the school.  Fees are collected from casted students who choose to commit to the production.  

Additional Items:  Depending on the performance for the year and the role cast, students may be responsible for providing their own costumes. 

Each year, usually in February, the AMS Drama Club presents a junior version of a Broadway musical.  Students sing, act, and dance to bring this production to life on our AMS stage.  Students involved in theatre learn self-confidence, perseverance, cooperation, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills - while having fun along the way.  We start each year in September.  We meet each Tuesday at 7:35 am, before school.  Students can join us, commitment-free, for the first few weeks.  Auditions follow during the free weeks.  After auditions, the cast list is announced.  A full calendar of all practices is given to the cast to help students and parents plan the level of commitment needed for their casted role.  All scripts, music, and dance routines will be given for practice and memorization.  AMS Drama Club members are expected to shine at AMS both on and off the stage.  

Sponsor: Natalee Godsey

Cost: The fee for our program is $20 per student and is payable to the school. The students will have the opportunity to purchase a club t-shirt.

Arlington Middle School sponsors an agricultural/environmental club. Our mission is to foster appreciation, education and stewardship of plants through garden displays on campus. We exist to assist young people in acquiring knowledge, to raise awareness about environmental issues and to reduce environmental impact as individuals, the school community, and as citizens of the world. Our mission is accomplished through “hands on” learning experiences, focused on agricultural and environmental issues, agricultural awareness, foods and nutrition, health, energy conservation, and citizenship. This school year we will be hosting the West Tennessee Iris Society. 

Sponsor: Sherida Person 

FCA is a student-lead Christian Organization that meets each Wednesday at 7:45 am for fun games, donuts and devotionals. 

Sponsor: Erika Moses

French Club-Learn basic French through songs and games.  Club meetings on club A & B days.

Sponsor: Melanie LaRoche

Requirements: Military Kids Club is open to all students whose parent(s) are active or retired military. 

Cost: FREE

Military Kids club members are representatives of the military student body and act as peer supporters to military student(s) at AMS. Military Kids club members provide support to other military student(s) as they transition, adjust and connect to their new school and community. Military Kids club members assist with coordination and implementation of activities, projects and events that support military students and their families.  All Military Kids club members must participate in at least one support activity or event during the school year: a monthly meeting support activity, Holiday Heroes, Veterans’ Day program, Purple Up and or a Farewell Send off for students moving away to family reassignments.  Military Kids club meets once a month on the 3^rd Friday of the month from 7:45 am to 8:30 a.m. Members must attend at least 4 of the 8 monthly meetings. Membership is open enrollment all school year. 

Sponsor: Jennifer Booker

Cost: $20 membership fee

The National Junior Honor Society is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding 7^th and 8^th students. Students must meet the following requirements to be considered for membership: Scholarship: 7^th and 8^th grade students taking standard courses, who have earned an Academic average of 96.000 (unrounded) in all classes for the first semester(PE and Art Averaged). 7^th and 8^th grade students taking any honors or enriched classes, who have earned an Academic average of 95.000 (unrounded) in all classes for the first semester(PE and Art Averaged). During the spring semester, any student meeting the above criteria will automatically be nominated for membership by their homeroom teacher. Students will be notified of their nomination in February and will be invited to apply for membership. 

Sponsor: Vicky Carter

Students compete solving math problems. We compete monthly online and once regionally in person.  Students qualify from those competitions for a national competition. This club meets on club A days.

Sponsor: Jennifer Harvey

Elevate your student experience by joining the Student Council Club! As a member, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the school environment, voice your ideas, and lead positive changes. From organizing exciting events to advocating for student needs, the Student Council Club empowers you to make a real impact. Develop leadership skills, build lasting friendships, and be the voice of your fellow students. Join us to create a vibrant school community together!

Disclaimer: Elections will be held in Quarter 4, we hope to see you run!

Sponsors: Natalee Godsey & Jennifer Harvey

Cost: FREE

The purpose of the AMS Yearbook is to serve as a historical record of the academic school year. The Yearbook provides a sense of pride among students and staff and functions as an instrument for community awareness, as well as a public relations tool.  The Yearbook Staff consists of 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade students who possess talent in writing, design, and photography.  All AMS Tiger are encouraged to apply for the AMS Yearbook Staff.  Applications will be available to students after Labor Day. 

This club meets after school and on club B days.

Sponsors: Leslie Northam & Colleen Walker