Grove Clubs, Sports, and Organizations
Academic Team
Participating Grades: 6th-8th
Sponsor: Mrs. Lindsey Borcherding
Meetings: Most Mondays from 3:00-4:00pm beginning the end of September
Purpose: Our purpose is to practice ahead of various academic competitions throughout the year.
Band
Participating Grades: 5th-8th
Director: Mrs. Sarah Benito
Mission Statement: Our mission is to inspire excellence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music by providing every student with opportunities to grow as musicians, develop character, and build community through performance.
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
Participating Grades: 7th during 4th Quarter and 8th
Sponsor: Ms. Gay La Carmichael
Meetings: Leadership Meets 2 Tuesdays/Month during Lunch/Recess, Office & General Meetings on Tuesdays, Other Service Projects during Lunch/Recess with Schedule Posted on Ms. Carmichael’s Classroom Door
Mission Statement: The purpose of this organization shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, to develop character, and to encourage good citizenship in the students of secondary schools.
Robotics
Participating Grades: 6th-8th
Sponsor: Mrs. Lori Farris
Meetings: Wednesdays from 3:00-5:00pm and Fridays from 3:00pm-TBD
Mission Statement: The mission of Grove Robotics is to transform our culture by creating a world where STEM is celebrated and young people dream of becoming STEM professionals, while gaining the skills, confidence, and resilience to build a better world.
Yearbook
Participating Grades: 7th-8th
Teacher: Mrs. Jenny Carter
Purpose: Our purpose is to capture the spirit, memories, and accomplishments of our school community by creating a yearbook that reflects the voices, creativity, and experiences of every student.
After School Advanced Art Club
Participating Grades: 5th-8th
Sponsor: Mrs. Summer Proffer
Meetings: Twice a month on Tuesdays (see ASAAC calendar) from 3:00-5:00pm beginning the end of September for a total of 16 sessions
Mission Statement: ASAAC exists as an organization to provide art making opportunities for the advanced art students of Grove Middle School currently enrolled in art class and especially those who may not otherwise get such art experience during the regular school day due to schedule conflicts, such as band students. ASAAC also exists to further the student’s art knowledge and skills by developing new skills and honing old ones. ASAAC is only for students with exceptional drive, diligence, and artistic skill.
Fee: One time supply fee of $40.00
Application: Students must apply to be in ASAAC each year.
Projects: Projects are pre-selected, but are occasionally subject to change
Harry Potter Book Club
Participating Grades: 5th-8th
Sponsor: Ms. Amanda Kirby
Meetings: Weekly, Thursdays from 3:00-4:00pm
Mission: Our mission is to build community among students and inspire meaningful connections to literature through a shared interest in the world of Harry Potter while engaging in related crafts, readings, activities, and more.
Horizons
Participating Grades: 2nd-8th
Staff: Mrs. Lori Farris (Gifted Education Coordinator), Mrs. Jenny Carter (2nd-5th grade teacher)
Meetings: 3rd Period for 2nd-5th Grades
Mission: The mission of the Grove Elementary Gifted and Talented Education Program is to develop and challenge students with exceptional aptitude in one or more academic domains. The district’s Gifted and Talented Program is focused on identifying students in grades 2-8 who demonstrate high potential and providing opportunities that develop cognitive and creative talents in them though site-developed program plans.
Horizons
Participating Grades: 2nd-8th
Staff: Mrs. Lori Farris (Gifted Education Coordinator), Mrs. Jenny Carter (2nd-5th grade teacher)
Meetings: 3rd Period for 2nd-5th Grades
Mission: The mission of the Grove Elementary Gifted and Talented Education Program is to develop and challenge students with exceptional aptitude in one or more academic domains. The district’s Gifted and Talented Program is focused on identifying students in grades 2-8 who demonstrate high potential and providing opportunities that develop cognitive and creative talents in them though site-developed program plans.
Grove Athletics
Mission: The mission of Grove School Athletics is to cultivate student growth through sports by promoting leadership, resilience, and teamwork. We strive to build school pride and community spirit while fostering engagement, civic involvement, and lifelong wellness.
Baseball
Participating Grades: 6th-8th
Coaches: Coach Chris Pingry (head), Coach Kevin Shockey (assistant)
Boys Basketball
Participating Grades: 5th-8th
Coaches: Coach Russell Parsons (head), Coach Chris Pingry (assistant)
Girls Basketball
Participating Grades: 5th-8th
Coaches: Coach Chris Pingry (head), Coach Russell Parsons (assistant)
Cheerleading
Participating Grades: 6th-8th
Coach: Coach Sara Henley
Cross Country
Participating Grades: 5th-8th
Coach: Coach Chris Pingry
Football
Participating Grades: 6th-8th
Coaches: Coach Brandon Edwards (head), Coach Kevin Shockey (assistant)
Softball
Participating Grades: 5th-8th
Coaches: Coach Chris Pingry (head), Coach Hailey Stanford (assistant)
Track
Participating Grades: 5th-8th
Coaches: Coach Mereta Newpower (head), Coach Russell Parsons (assistant)
Volleyball
Participating Grades: 6th-8th
Coach: Coach Mereta Newpower