Clubs & Activities
Academic Competitions: Middle School students may participate in academic competitions hosted by area high schools. Teams meet after school with a moderator to prepare as needed. Competitions have included the Math Olympiad at Catholic High and the Egg Drop STEM Competition at NDP.
Ambassadors Club: Under the guidance of the Admissions/Marketing Team, students in grades 4 to 8 will represent our school to prospective students and their families throughout the admissions process. As ambassadors, these students act as liaisons between the school staff, the current student body, and those considering attending. Activities include assisting with open houses and other admissions events, hosting a shadow student, being the Wolfie mascot, and reaching out to prospective students.
Art & Writing Contests: Community organizations sponsoring these contests contact teachers, who in turn make the opportunity available to students. St. Joseph students have received awards in both Art and Writing Competitions.
Battle of the Books Club: Open to current 4th to 8th graders, Battle of the Books encourages a love of reading. Students read various books recommended by the Baltimore County Public Library and participate in fun and engaging activities to prepare for a book trivia battle against other schools in late Spring.
Board Game Club: This club is open to students in grades 4 and 5. Students will spend about four weeks learning and playing a board game. They will discuss different strategies and ways to play each game. At the end of each month, a new game will be announced for the next month. Students will have the opportunity to pick and choose which months they want to participate based on their schedules and which games they are interested in learning.
Chess Club: Open to experienced/advanced players in grades 2-8. Sign-ups will be on a space-available basis. It is recommended that you register with the United States Chess Federation if you would like to compete in any tournaments outside of SJS-Fullerton. Beginner students who want to learn how to play chess will be allowed at recess during Trimester 2.
Crochet Club: Students who want to knit and crochet with other students who enjoy these activities are invited to join the Club. Students should already know how to crochet. This is not a "learn how to crochet" program. This club meets once a week during recess.
Cross Country Team: Students in grades 4-8 can train to run one to two-mile races in the fall. The team participates in races at public and private schools in Baltimore County. The race days will vary during the week.
Drama Club: This fee-based activity is open to students in grades 2-8. The club meets once a week after school from October through March, and a final performance/show is held at the end of March.
Instrumental Music: This program is open to students in grades four through eight. All band students take lessons once a week during the school day and have recess or after-school practices depending on their group. Parents who want their child to participate in this program sign a contract directly with the Instrumental Music Program of Columbia, MD, which sets all fees. Our band has been ranked #1 many times over!
Liturgy Club: Students in Grades 5-8 will meet once a week to learn about the Mass, plan school liturgies, and train for various liturgical roles. Altar Server, Usher, and Lector training is part of this club, and students will learn how to write petitions, navigate the behind-the-scenes work of the Mass, and grow in faith while helping others worship. 4th Grade will be invited to join in the third trimester.
Math Competition Club: Open to students in middle school, this club meets after school weekly to engage in advanced math challenges.
Math Counts: Open to students in grades 6-8, this non-competitive club meets weekly and offers fun math games for all abilities.
Morning Announcers: Middle School students are invited to join the Morning Announcers Team. Before the school day begins, announcements are broadcast in every homeroom. Our Morning Announcers fill everyone in on the news of the day, share special events and upcoming activities, and even provide a weather report. Announcers lead everyone in the daily prayer to St. Joseph and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Music Ministry: Students taking advantage of this activity have opportunities to cantor, become part of the choir, or play an instrument and contribute to the liturgy. Choir is open to students in Grades 4-8 and meets once a week after school. Students who play a musical instrument are invited to join the Liturgical Music Club, which meets during recess.
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS): Membership in NJHS is based on national guidelines and local standards. Students in grades seven and eight are invited to become members each year based on exemplary academic achievement for the previous school year, followed by demonstrated leadership, service to the school and parish, and good character as defined in the St. Joseph School Chapter By-Laws.
Robotics Club: Middle School students will be given an outlet to transform their imaginative ideas into reality. This club serves as the hub for STEM enthusiasts and allows students to gain practical experience in coding, electronics, mechanics, and problem-solving. Collaboration and learning from fellow students are key!
Safety Patrol: Middle School students are able to volunteer for this activity. It is a service to their school. They assist at morning arrival and afternoon dismissal in order to ensure procedures are followed and all are safe.
Send Some Sunshine Club: Open to students in grades 4-8, students spread sunshine in their community by creating cards and friendship bracelets in addition to writing kind and uplifting letters to children battling cancer. These pieces of "sunshine" are given to children at Johns Hopkins Pediatric Hospital.
Snapology S.T.E.A.M. Club: Partnering with Snapology, students in Grades 1-3 experience the concepts of science, technology, engineering, art, and math using LEGO® bricks, K’Nex, and other hands-on tools... Have fun while learning! This is a fee-based, after-school program that meets once a week.
Classroom Helpers: Middle School students assist teachers and students in the classroom during their recess time one day a week.
Track & Field Team: Students in grades 4-8 try out to participate in Track & Field competitions. Training varies during the week.