Gates Chili Middle School

Academic Challenge Bowl

Come challenge yourself with great trivia questions.  Flex those brain muscles with friends and meet someone new.  Our 7th and 8th graders can represent GCMS and participate in competitive trivia contests against other schools. 

Chess Club

Club members LEARN TO PLAY chess and improve individual skills in a fun and friendly way.  All skill levels are welcome! Everyone can participate in FUN TOURNAMENTS regardless of skill level.  

Intramurals

The Intramural program evolves from activities in the instructional program.  It provides an opportunity to apply the skills learned in physical education class.  It is open to any student who wants to participate.  The emphasis is on participation, low-key competition, and FUN!  

Ski Club

All 6th, 7th, and 8th graders may participate in ski club.  We will ski or snowboard on six Wednesdays in January and February.  Students can learn how to ski or snowboard from certified skiing instructors.  Ski Club information with this year’s prices will be available in September.

Synchronized Swim Club

Students develop the fundamentals of synchronized swimming and will learn routines set to music which are incorporated into a production.  The students will showcase their skills at the annual Water Show for the community in the Spring.  This club is open to students in grades 6-12.  The season runs for ten weeks beginning after winter break.  Swimmers need to be available for 3-5 afterschool practices per week. 

Culinary Club

In this club students will familiarize themselves in the kitchen by creating new recipes each month. 

Dramatics Club

This club is open to all students and requires no previous experience or audition. Unlike the musical, there's no extended commitment or final performance; students can come to the club when their schedule allows and take the late bus home. Students will engage in theatre games, learn about performing, directing, writing, and the technical elements of theatre.  

Jazz Band

Jazz Band is made up of saxophone, trombone, trumpet, drum set, and piano players.  Members of this ensemble are selected from current band members based on teacher recommendation, who excel on their instrument. Jazz Band will rehearse every Monday and Thursday after school. 

Musical

Each November, GCMS puts on a musical production! This opportunity is by audition only, but open to all students grades 6, 7, and 8. Auditions take place in September. No prior experience is necessary, and the directors will teach all of the audition material at the time of auditions. For students who are not interested in the performance aspect of musical theatre, there are often backstage or stage crew opportunities. Rehearsals do run beyond late buses and the performances are evening commitments. Listen closely to announcements for auditions. 

Spartan Original Singers: Vocal Ensemble

The Middle School Vocal Ensemble is known as S.O.S.  (Spartan Original Singers).  This group combines singing and choreography and represents GCMS at various events in the school district and community.  Auditions are held in September for 7th and 8th grade students enrolled in chorus.

Talent Show

All students are welcome to try out to participate in our annual talent show. This is a great opportunity to share your unique talents with your friends and family. Singers, dancers, comedians, artists, magicians, musicians, or other talents can perform solo or with a group. Participants should be prepared to work hard, be responsible and most of all, HAVE FUN!  The informational meeting will be in December. Auditions will be in January and the show will be in March.

Newspaper Club

GCMS students gather information from staff and students, write creative pieces, share artwork/projects, post advertisements for sports and clubs, pose questions and so much more to produce the Spartan Spotlight!   The club will be a great place to share information about all the great things happening at Gates Chili Middle School!

Yearbook Club

Students, under the direction of their advisor, work throughout the year to develop the annual yearbook. 

Agape Club

“Faith, Friends, Fun!”  Agape Club promotes a safe environment (verbally and physically) where kids can have fun, play games, and socialize, all while discussing everyday issues with a Christian foundation. 

Bookstore 

Bookstore helpers who display hard work and responsibility are selected through recommendations by teachers and an application process.  During the school day, helpers are directly involved in the operation of our school store. There are two meetings during the school year that bookstore workers must attend in order to work in the store.

School Improvement Team (SIT)

SIT is a Middle School group comprised of teachers, support staff, administrators, students, and parents who work towards improving equity within the school and district. It is a subset of the District Equity Team.  The meetings will occur once a month. 

Leo Club

Leo Club is a cooperative venture with the Gates and Chili Lions Clubs to provide positive volunteer experiences for Middle School students.  

Make A Difference Team

Team members work with the advisors, school and community groups doing service projects that “Make A Difference.” 

National Junior Honor Society

Seventh grade students who meet the cumulative GPA requirement after the 3rd quarter are considered for membership based on service, leadership, citizenship, and character. You will be asked to complete a candidate application and recommendation forms. To become a member of NJHS, you must be selected as a candidate by the nominating council, based on your application and recommendations.  You will spend your 8th grade year as an active member of NJHS by participating in meetings and service projects. 

Peer Ambassadors

Members of this group work throughout the year supporting students and parents.  Ambassadors regularly assist in functions such as “Meet the Staff Night” and “Family Fun Night.”  They also participate in acts of goodwill helping teachers and principals. This program is available to 7th and 8th grade students only and by recommendation only. Recommendations are made in the spring of each year for the following academic year.

Peers Against Substance Abuse (PASA)

Students who join this group are interested in promoting positive lifestyle choices by making a commitment to live drug free.  Students learn how to discourage their peers from using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Members of this club play games, watch movies/presentations, listen to music, participate in outdoor activities, and have fun together while participating in healthy/safe alternatives to drug use. Students will help plan Red Ribbon Week and participate in other fun, drug-free activities throughout the year.  Our group meets once a month and new members are always welcome.

Student Council

Student Council officers and representatives are elected by the student body.  They meet regularly to plan school-wide activities, help increase school spirit, and sponsor fund-raising events.

Gender and Sexualities Alliance (GSA)

The GSA is a student led club that aims to create a safe, welcoming, and accepting school environment for all students regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. This will be a safe space to meet, support each other, and talk about issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity and expression.

Upstanders Club

Upstander Club is an opportunity for students who recognize the power behind standing up for what is right in school and recognize they can influence others to do the same. This is a student-led club where the activities and opportunities will be student generated, designed, and delivered in powerful and creative ways through the school.

First Lego Robotics Club

Sixth through eighth grade students will prepare to compete in the FLL Robotics Competition. Each year, FLL introduces a scientific and real-world challenge for teams to focus on and research.

Science Club

In Science Club, we will use science to address issues and/or answer questions that students care about.  Students in Science club will decide what we work on, but some potential ideas include: making videos to teach about mental health, developing strategies to decrease local food waste, or setting up a program to support the local honeybee population.  

Science & Technology Enrichment Program (STEP) – MCC

STEP MCC is a unique enrichment program for GCMS students. Qualifying students are invited to join based on demographically under-represented groups that also maintain a GPA above 78%.