SCHOOL CLUBS
SCHOOL CLUBS
All clubs start after school and end at 3:30PM unless noted by the advisor. The late bus is available on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday starting on 9/14/26. The late bus will arrive at approximately 4:00PM.
Swift Middle School offers many extracurriculuar clubs! Students are encouraged to stop by the Club Bulletin Board located between the Nurse’s Office and the Counseling Department and listen to the daily announcements for the most up-to-date information.
Honor Society, 2025-26, members are selected primarily on high academic achievement. To be considered for membership a student must make first honors for three consecutive trimesters in seventh and/or eighth grade. Beyond scholarship, inductees must also meet and maintain the standards of character, leadership, citizenship, and service that are stressed by the National Junior Honor Society. To continue membership in the Honor Society a student must achieve First Honors every subsequent trimester, be in good standing (behavior), and meet the criteria designed by the National Junior Honor Society. The Honor Society will be meeting the last Thursday of every month in the library (unless otherwise noted) until 3:25 pm. Alyssa Buzzelli and Katherine Cunningham are the Honor Society advisors.
CLUBS
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Advisor(s): Ms. Goetz
When this club meets: 1st and 2nd (Full Day) Thursdays with some exceptions. First meeting will be Thursday, September 17th. Meets in room 133
Criteria for being in this club: 8th Grade student. PLEASE EMAIL OR STOP BY MRS. GOETZ'S ROOM TO SIGN UP.
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Advisor(s): TBD
When the club meets: TBD
Criteria and Information: All students who enjoy playing chess are welcome to attend!
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Advisor(s): Mr. Gorski and Ms. Hall
When the club meets: TBD
Criteria and Information: Open to students who want to showcase their talents in singing, dancing, or acting talent, design and build the set, or participate in the stage crew for our musical production for the spring.
Auditions will happen in September. We encourage all interested students to join the Google Classroom and turn on notifications: mdakmt7l
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Advisor(s): Miss Lauria, Mr. Palladino
When the club meets: Select Thursdays until 3:30, starting October 1st
Criteria and Information: Open to all percussionists and 7th & 8th band/strings students.
Our goal will be to go over advanced percussion technique for percussionists and to learn a secondary percussion instrument for other students to play in the winter & spring concert.
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Advisor(s): Mr. Palladino
When the club meets: Weekly on Tuesday. Meets in Cafe.
See Mr. Palladino in room 119 for a permission slip.
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Advisor(s): Mrs. Goetz & Mrs. Kociszewski
When this club meets: First Monday of the month. First meeting is Monday, September 21st. Meets in room 153.
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Advisor(s): Mrs. Shea and Mrs. Matthews
When the club meets: Meets Tuesday in Mrs. Shea’s room (room 130) and Thursdays in Mrs. Matthews’ room (room 132) starting on September 22nd.
Students can join through Google Classroom. All information is on the flyer posted on the Clubs bulletin board between the Nurse’s Office and the Counseling Department.
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Advisor(s): Miss Lauria
When the club meets: Meets Mondays until 3:30; October 5th through March 2nd
Criteria and information for this club: All wind and brass players are invited to join this club, and we also accept piano and guitar! Percussionists are eligible to join jazz band by audition.
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Advisor(s): Ms. Lombardi and Ms. B. Murphy
When this club meets: Our first meeting for Leo Club is on September 29th and will meet in the library (unless the cafeteria becomes available). Listen to morning announcements for more information!
Criteria for being in this club: 6-8th grade students who want to give back to the community. Leo Club works in conjunction with the Watertown Lions Club "...to provide the youth of the world (with) an opportunity for development and contribution, individually and collectively, as responsible members of the local, national and international community". Our Leo Club encourages members to develop leadership qualities by participating in social service activities. They volunteer, hold fundraisers and complete community service projects. LEO stands for Leadership, Experience, Opportunity.
Examples of events/activities that this club has done in the past: Bracelets for Breast Cancer, Flower Sale, 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Bingo with Senior Citizens
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Advisor(s): TBD
When the club meets: TBD
Criteria for being in this club: Open to All Interested Students! Are you curious about what's happening in our school and community? Do you love writing, interviewing people, or taking photos? Join the newspaper club! As a newspaper club member, you'll write articles on school events, sports, and student life, interview teachers and students, learn journalism and publishing skills, make new friends who share your interests, and see your work published in our school’s digital paper.
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Advisor(s): Ms. Lombardi
When this club meets: The last Tuesday of every month
Criteria for being in this club: The Woah Club was designed to encourage positive role models for peers that help create a safe, respectful, and welcoming school environment.
Examples of events/activities that this club has done in the past: Movie fundraisers for Swift Students, meeting once a month to have a safe space to talk, do homework or get together with friends. We will go into the gym (when available) to play basketball or just walk around. Activities are based on availability or what needs to be done for fundraisers, etc.
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Advisor(s): Ms. Lambert
When this club meets: Mondays from 2:45-3:30 in the chorus room (room 150)
Criteria and information for this club: Open to all Swift students grades 6-8 who are serious about singing and want another choir opportunity afterschool. Come talk to Mrs. Lambert to see if you will be a good fit for this choir. SSS will perform on both our school concerts winter and spring with hopefully more performances outside of school as well.
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Advisor(s): Miss. Lauria
When this club meets: Meets Tuesdays until 3:30; October 6th through March 2nd
Criteria and information for this club: All string players are invited to join this club!
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Advisor(s): Mr. Kuziak
When this club meets: On Mondays in room 159 until 3:30, starting September 21st
Criteria and information for this club: Open to 6-8th grade students who are interested in programming a robot and creating an innovative solution to a real-world problem related to the year's theme while demonstrating evidence of FLL core values.
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Advisor(s): Mrs. Cunningham
When this club meets: Meets the first Monday of the month. Meets in the Cafe.
Criteria for being in this club: 6-8th grade students who possess strong leadership skills. This is a yearlong commitment that requires exceptional organizational and time management skills. Student Council is an excellent opportunity for students to develop teamwork, work habits, responsibility, and citizenship.
Examples of events/activities that this club has done in the past: Spirit Days, Community Fundraisers, 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
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Advisor(s): Mrs. Jarjura
When this club meets: One Monday a month at 2:40 PM, starting September 29th. Meets in guidance.
Criteria and information for the club: This is an inclusive club that supports LGBTQIA+ and their allies. Our goal is to create a safe space for Everyone.
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Advisor(s): Mr. Peronace
When this club meets: Tuesdays 2:45-3:30. Join us for our Informational Meeting on Thursday, September 17 or see Mr. Peronace in room 204 for more information.
Soccer season practice begins Tuesday, September 22nd!
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Advisor(s): Mrs Wright
When this club meets: Second Tuesday of the month. Meets in room 146
Criteria for being in this club: Grades 6- 8 must submit an application and 10 students will be chosen from each grade level.
Examples of events/activities that this club has done in the past: Haunted Houses, Alisa's House of Salsa lessons and Spring field trip.
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