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. Please view this year's club schedules to see a list of current meeting dates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Green C Points
Two
The Debate Team is open to seventh and eighth grade students.
Debates Schedule
TBD
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!
Green C Points
Two
The junior chorus is open for audition to any fifth and sixth grade student who desires to sing.
KH2 is a student-run tutoring program that meets during lunch or recess periods. The program allows all students to receive academic help from their peers under the guidance of a staff advisor.
Green C Points
Three
Interested eighth-grade students may apply for participation in this program.
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!
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.
Green C Points
One
Science Olympiad is an academic competition that incorporates challenging events related to science, technology, and engineering (STEM) education.
Green C Points
Three
Scripta is TMS’s literary magazine.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Please note: All daily hosts must visit their lockers before reporting to TBN to obtain their first-period books.
Green C Points:
Four - Grades 7 & 8
Two - Grades 5 & 6
The Tenakill Singers is open for audition to any seventh and eighth grade student who desires to sing.
Green C Points
Three