Clubs and Organizations

There are many student clubs and groups at Clinton Rosette Middle School (CRMS). Permission forms are available in the main office or from the club sponsor. Some clubs have a small fee. Contact the club sponsor if you need help paying the fee.

Most clubs meet after school until 3:50 p.m. If a student who normally rides the bus stays for a meeting, they can take the activity bus home. It leaves CRMS at about 4 p.m. 

Academics and Competitions

• Science Fair is required for 8th graders as part of science class. Participation is optional for 6th and 7th grade students.  
• Scholastic Bowl is a team activity similar to the game show Jeopardy, where student teams compete to answer questions about academics and popular culture.
• Sign Language Club teaches students the basics of sign language.
• Spelling Bee is a spelling competition open to all students. Qualifying students proceed to school, district and county competitions.  
• Study Club provides a quiet environment for students to complete assignments, use a computer and otherwise keep up with their classes.  

Perspectives and Mentoring                                    

• African American Mentoring Program (AAMP) brings together middle school and college students from similar backgrounds for mentoring activities and discussions on Black history and current events.
• Changing How I Can Achieve Success (CHICAS) provides students with support from positive role models and diverse perspectives on the past and future of the Latino community and academic success.  
• Equality Club is for students who want to support the differences in our school community. It allows students to learn, be supportive and access resources on topics like LGBTQ+ issues, school safety and anti-bullying. 
• T.E.L.O.S. is a network of students, staff and NIU students who are members of Supporting Opportunities for Latinos (S.O.L.). Participants learn to prioritize goals, make decisions, and feel more independent and confident.

Service and Leadership

• Black Student Union (BSU) builds students’ positive self-image through discussion of topics important to the Black community. It’s open to all students and provides leadership and community service opportunities. 
• Builders Club is for students who want to build a better world by participating in community service activities that benefit our school, region and beyond. Sponsored by Kiwanis. 
• Green Club is for students interested in helping the environment by exploring and participating in activities on topics like recycling, alternative energy and organic food.
• Student Council gives students the chance to have a leadership voice in our school and helps them build communication, leadership and other skills through service to the school and community. 

Art, Drama and Media

• Art Club gives students the opportunity to try out new artistic skills and techniques. 
• ArtSmarts focuses on developing high-level thinking skills through art-based activities. 
• Speech/Drama Club allows students to try different forms of performing/acting, such as plays, improvisation, dramatic reading and public speaking.  
• Yearbook Club members create the CRMS yearbook, including formatting pages/sections and taking photographs.

Sports and Recreation

• Barbs on the Run is a running group for all CRMS ladies. Students work toward running a 5K and discuss fitness, body image and other topics.
• Frisbee Club teaches students how to play the fast, fun and exciting game of Ultimate Frisbee.
• Intramurals is a sports program for 6th graders with activities like bowling, soccer, kickball and dodgeball. A sports physical is not needed.