Cougar Clubs & Activities
Developing well-rounded individuals involves exposing them to opportunities where they can learn more about themselves and their community, broaden their world view, and participate in clubs that highlight their strengths. We offer clubs of common interest as well as nationally recognized clubs with graduation honors.
CML develops higher level math problem-solving skills in grades five through eight. We invite all students to participate in five grade-level contests and attend all practice sessions. We stress individuality as well as team work during all practice sessions.
Meeting Times
Grade 5 & 6 - Recess
Grade 7 & 8 - After School
The club meets twice a month during recess periods and after school between October and March. We do our best to balance our meeting dates around band lessons, KH2, Peer-to-Peer, and other club sessions.
Advisor
Grades 5–8 - Mr. Camillieri
In Computer Club, students have the opportunity to work on computer projects or complete classroom assignments using a wide range of applications. Students may learn to extend their knowledge of coding. They may also play educational computer games for fun and skill practice. Computer Club members usually share a love of technology.
You’ll find the meeting dates on our Schoology page.
Advisor
Ms. Kenny
Green C Points
Two
Statement of the Culture Club's Mission
- To celebrate the rich cultural heritage from all countries represented in Closter Schools
- To engender a sense of appreciation for each other
- To provide leadership opportunities for students to develop ideas for a "common ground"
- To create avenues of artistic possibilities based on historical facts
Possible Activities
We may participate in celebrations of diversity and cultures through a variety of crafts and fine art experiences.
Meeting Schedule
The club meets 10 times. We hold our meetings immediately after school and end at 4:00 p.m.
Check back for this year’s meeting dates.
Advisor
Ms. JoAnn Puleo
Green C Points
Two
The Debate Team is open to seventh and eighth grade students.
Debates Schedule
TBD
Each team member must attend one recess and one morning meeting each week. Students must work out this rotating meeting schedule based on their schedule and commitments.
Advisor
Ms. Sunshine
Green C Points
Four
We hold auditions at the end of November with rehearsals through early February. Students participate in two performances during the day in mid February, and we welcome parents and family members to attend. We look forward to seeing all fifth through eighth graders who are interested in acting. Any student who wishes to work behind the scenes should seek to join the Production Club.
Green C Points
Three
The Gardening Club meets once a week, weather permitting, either Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons during the fall and again in the spring. We meet from 3:10 to 4:00 p.m. and give a reminder each week in the morning announcements.
Club members maintain the gardens in the front and in the back of the main lobby. Students do not need any experience to join this club, and we welcome students in all grades. Come to the Garden Club and have fun learning and planting together!
Advisors
Ms. Monaghan and Ms. A. Cummings
Green C Points
Two
KH2 is a student-run tutoring program that meets during recess periods. The program allows all students to receive academic help from their peers under the guidance of a staff advisor.
Advisors
Grade 5 - Mr. Roem
Grade 6 - Ms. Kehoe
Grade 7 - Mr. Bomzer
Grade 8 - Ms. Kim
Green C Points
Three
Interested eighth-grade students may apply for participation in this program.
Advisors
Ms. Kenny and Ms. Rivellini
Green C Points
Three
Our Mission
Students will create an awareness of good photography; each will develop a sense of appreciation for this art form and be able to use photography as a lifelong hobby.
Possible Activities
- Portraits
- Landscapes
- Photo alphabets
- Children's book ideas
- Scavenger hunts
- And more!
Meetings
- Join us for meetings in the art room, B115.
- We meet immediately after school until 4:00 p.m.
- Students must attend at least half of the meetings to receive their green C points.
One More Thing
You are responsible for all camera equipment and cell phones.
Advisor
Ms. JoAnn Puleo
Green C Points
Two
Production Club oversees the audio-visual, lighting and stage for all assemblies in the auditorium.
Advisor
Mr. Hernandez
Green C Points
One
The Cougar Chronicles, Tenakill's student newspaper, serves the entire student population. We cover school, local, and even world events in our pages.
The club is open to all fifth through eighth graders. Student editors and staff write, edit, and publish four issues each school year. For more information, visit our club page in Schoology.
Advisor
TBD
Green C Points
One
Science Olympiad is an academic competition that incorporates challenging events related to science, technology, and engineering (STEM) education.
Advisor
Mr. Hernandez
Green C Points
Three
Scripta is TMS’s literary magazine.
Advisor
Ms. Banta
Green C Points
One
Service Club is a student-led club that responds to local and global needs and events. The goal of the club is to build students’ social awareness and to respond to the needs of others by creating activities that inspire their peers. Previous activities include raising money for victims of natural disasters, charities, and community-based food drives.
We welcome students in all grade levels to participate. We hold our meetings after school and during lunch periods.
Advisors
Ms. Ianni and Ms. Steele
Green C Points
Two
Students in sixth through eighth grades are nominated to participate in this extracurricular activity.
The role of a TMS ambassador is to help new students transition to the school as well as serve as a welcoming committee to community members visiting the building. Additionally, club members look to inspire and encourage school spirit through an annual student-run charitable event.
Advisors
Ms. Caruso and Ms. Lagomarsino
Green C Points
Three
The purpose of the Tenakill Middle School Student Council is to promote school spirit, represent the interests of the student body, and provide and promote active citizenship.
Advisors
Ms. Monaghan and Ms. Cummings
Executive Board Members
Grade 8 Elected Students
Representatives
Grades 5–8 Students
Green C Points
Four (board members)
Two (representatives)
TBN is available to all fifth through eighth-grade students. To join TBN, students (with their parent/guardian) must complete a permission form (coming soon).
We pre-record the main portion of the show during lunch or recess on a rotating schedule. Grade level teams must report on their assigned days. Additionally, we assign a daily host to report in the morning to introduce the show and present any updates. The daily host must report at 8:20 a.m. to the technology lab.
Please note: All daily hosts must visit their lockers before reporting to TBN to obtain their first-period books.
Advisors
Ms. Kahn
Green C Points:
Four - Grades 7 & 8
Two - Grades 5 & 6
Advisor
Ms. Riecken
Green C Points
Three