JMS Activities

In addition to the many academic activities at JMS, many inter-school athletic opportunities are open to Jonesville Middle School students.

LIBRARY CLUB
"The more you read the more you know, the more you know, the smarter you grow.  The smarter you grow, the stronger your voice when speaking your mind and making your choice."

    YEARBOOKSTAFF
    The staff for the JMS yearbook, The Bridge, consists of representatives from every homeroom, grades 5-8.  The students' duties range from helping photographers with school pictures, taking candid pictures of their classmates, and even collecting yearbook orders and monies.  Some of the upper grades may assist in actual yearbook page layout and designing.  Each year is different as is each year's book and students.
    Yearbook advisor: Carol Vandergriff

4-H CLUB

SPANISH CLUB

FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA
    The FFA is a national organization for students in agriculture classes.  The FFA mission is to develop  students' potential for personal growth, career success and premier leadership.  The students begin developing leadership skills that will be useful no matter what career they pursue.
 For more information about FFA, here are two links:
National FFA homepage
Virginia FFA Association homepage
 

DARE
    Here's a link for more information about the DARE program:
    Lee County Village

SAY NO TO DRUGS

BULLDOG BUDDIES
    Bulldog Buddies is a group of sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students selected to serve as important entities in the transition of new students enrolling in our school, assisting adults and others who visit our school, helping with extra-curricular activities and much more.  These students are chosen for their good school citizenship and good academic standing.  A Bulldog Buddy is a representative of Jonesville Middle School and should be a good role model for his/her peers.
    Sponsors:  Jackie Roop and Annette Tomlinson

CREATIVITY CAMP
    Creativity Camp gives students, grades K-8, the opportunity to express themselves in the fine arts.  It is sponsored by the Lee County Enrichment program.  The JMS Enrichment coordinator is Joyce Snodgrass.

FORESTRY JUDGING 

ACCELERATED READER PROGRAM
    The Accelerated Reader Program is tied in with curriculum and encourages students throughout the entire school to read.

COMPUTER CAMP 
    Computer Camp gives students, grades K-8, an overview of computer technology.  It is sponsored by the Lee County Enrichment program.  The JMS Enrichment coordinator is Joyce Snodgrass.

SPELLING BEE

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHY BEE 
    Each year thousands of schools in the United States participate in the National Geographic Bee using materials prepared by the National Geographic Society.  The contest is designed to encourage teachers to include geography in their classrooms, spark student interest in the subject, and increase public awareness about geography.  Schools with students in grades four through eight are eligible for this entraining and challenging test of geographic knowledge.
    The 2001 school winners were:
    Champion:    Zachary Anderson
    2nd Place:    Dwight Thomas
    3rd Place:    Stuart Laningham
For more information visit The National Geographic Society.

ART CONTESTS

County and District Competition In BAND

FCCLA
    Family Career and Community Leaders of America, formerly known as FHA, Future Homemakers of America, is a new organization at JMS.  For more information, check out the National FCCLA Homepage.

 

READING CLUB
    The purpose of the Reading Club is to encourage others to develop an interest in reading.  The club is open to fifth and sixth graders who agree to participate in the accelerated reader program, read and least one book per month, and participate in club activities.  Membership is granted to those who write an essay, complete the application process, and pay yearly dues.  The Reading club is sponsored by Mrs. Counts and Mrs. Brown.

FIRST PRIORITY
    First Priority is a nondenominational, student-led, Christian club.  Its mission is to equip, empower, and encourage students to reach their campus with the good news of Jesus Christ.  Students meet at 7:30 am on Tuesdays in the school library.  For more information visit First Priority Tri-State.  Faculty sponsors are Michael Arney, Nan McMullin, and Susan Laningham.

BETA CLUB
    The JMS chapter of the National Junior Beta Club is open to 7th and 8th grade students who maintain a 3.0 grade point average.  Each fall, all 7th and 8th grade students meeting this academic requirement are invited to join the club.  Each new member is required to pay $13.00 in dues.  Officers are elected among the 8th grade members and an induction ceremony is held each year as well.
    The Junior Beta Club promotes character, develops, leadership skills, encourages service involvement and recognizes achievement.  Each club member is expected to display good character at all times and to participate in various community service projects throughout the year.
    Mrs. Renia Clark and Mrs. Sindy Mullins are co-sponsors of the JMS chapter.  Meetings are held in the library during 5th period on club meeting days.