Clubs
School clubs help students develop their social skills. They fine-tune their interactions with their peers and with faculty members, and they have the opportunity to connect with other students who share similar interests. These interactions may form the basis for enduring friendships. Please consider joining one of our fun groups!
- Art Club / NJAHS (National Junior Art Honor Society)
- Asian American Student Association
- Black Student Union (BSU)
- Creative Writing Club
- Drama Club
- Gardening & Environmental Club
- Intramurals
- National Junior Beta Club
- Readers Rally
- Spectrum GSA
- Talk Back!
- The Wildcat Chef Cooking Club
- Torch Club
- Young Entrepreneurs Club
Art Club / NJAHS (National Junior Art Honor Society)
Description
Students participate in extra-curricular art-making and exhibition opportunities, collaborative group art projects as well as individual creations. As members of NJAHS, they have the opportunity for juried exhibition on local, state, and national level, leadership growth opportunities, college and career preparation, and an unmatched sense of camaraderie.
Sponsor/Sign-Up
Dalia Hedi:Dalia_Hedi@g.gcpsk12.org
email sponsor, fill out form or contact teacher
Meeting Information
Monthly on the first Thursday of the month at 8:00am
Start Date: The first meeting is September 5th at 8:00am
Asian American Student Association
Description
Learn more about the Asian culture through games and snacks! $11 club fee per semester. Follow us on instagram for updates @dmsaasa.
Other than club meetings we have planned spirit week for lunar new years and AAPI Heritage Month. As well as a school wide paw points gift for Lunar New Years.
GCPS AASA is through out the county in the High School setting.
Sponsor/Sign-Up
Ms. A. Nguyen: Alyna.Nguyen@gcpsk12.org
Ms. J. Nguyen: Thai.Nguyen@gcpsk12.org
Turn in permission form with club fee or email sponsor
Meeting Information
Meeting Times: Once a month, day varies
Start Date: First Meeting September 6th at 8:20am
Black Student Union (BSU)
Description
The purpose of Black Student Union (also referred to as BSU) is to Promote a positive cultural self perception using activities that foster equity, education and celebrate a rich and dynamic culture. Open to students of ALL backgrounds.
We will cover a variety of topics including: self worth, self perception, history of culture, overcoming adversity and much more. Our activities include A look into black cinema, a look into the black history of music contributions, family feud and family trivia, Black history bingo, Black history month activities with Duluth middle school and Duluth High school, collaborative activities with the Asian Student Union and Poetry Club.
Sponsor/Sign-Up
Ms. Jackson: patricia_jackson@g.gcpsk12.org
Ms. Wharton: loran_wharton@g.gcpsk12.org
Ms. Massaquoi: tulee_massaquoi@g.gcpsk12.org
Meeting Information
Meeting Times: 1-2 Wednesdays a month from 4:30-5:30
Start Date: September 25, 2024 in Ms. Massaquoi's Room
Creative Writing Club
Description
Do you like writing stories and creating cool characters? Would you like to be an author one day? At Creative Writing Club you can meet other authors who like writing as much as you and grow your story telling skills. This club is open to anyone who's interested.
Sponsor/Sign-Up
Mia Sollenberger: Mia.Sollenberger@gcpsk12.org
email sponsor, show up for a meeting
Meeting Information
Join us every other Wednesday morning from 8:20-8:50am in room 1136 on the A1 hallway.
Start Date: The first meeting is November 20th at 8:20am
Drama Club
Description
Our goal is to teach students about what goes into putting on live theatre, whether it be a play or musical.
Activities include Improvisation training, acting lessons, theatre games, stagecraft lessons, and dancing lessons.
Sponsor/Sign-Up
Ms. Boddie: Nyla.Boddie@gcpsk12.org
Meeting Information
Meeting Times: Every Tuesday from 4:30-5:30
Start Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Gardening & Environmental Club
Description
We do gardening related activities in the DMS Garden and we help maintain flowers and plants around the DMS campus. As time allows, we discuss and consider topics and activities involving the environment.
Sponsor/Sign-Up
Mr. Sturken: Rusty.Sturken@gcpsk12.org
Sign Up: Arrive for a meeting and sign in.
Meeting Information
Meeting Times: We will meet on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 8:20 a.m.
Start Date: The first meeting will be September 24th at 8:20am
Intramurals
Description
We at Duluth Middle School are happy to provide an intramural program for all 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students at no cost to you. The purpose of the program is to develop physical skills and help students learn about teamwork, sportsmanship, respect for others, and the development of good self-esteem. Dress comfortably in athletic shoes.
Sponsor/Sign-Up
Ms.Phillips: Brenna.Phillips@gcpsk12.org
Registration Link Coming Soon
Enlace de registro intramuros
Meeting Information
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7:45 am
Start Date: Fall Intramurals: Tuesday, September 10.
This registration form will be required. See Family DMS Wildcat Newsletter for more information.
National Junior Beta Club
Description
As the largest, independent, educational youth organization in America, National Beta emphasizes our four pillars by providing opportunities and experiences to impact our members, their schools, and communities across the world.
8th grade students will be invited based on All A grades from 7th grade. Email will be sent to invited students with Google Form if interested.
Sponsor/Sign-Up
Ms. Colbert: Nicole.Colbert@gcpsk12.org
Meeting Information
Meetings will be monthly Thursday morning at 8:30 am starting October 24, 2024.
Readers Rally
Description
The Gwinnett Readers Rally is a quiz bowl style competition for students in grades 4–12.
Students read 10 books specifically selected by the Readers Rally committee. We meet to discuss and analyze these books. Students generate practice questions along the way. Quiz-bowl style competition with other GCPS middle schools in February.
Sponsor/Sign-Up
Ms Cooper: laura_m_cooper@g.gcpsk12.org
Sign up in person in the media center
Meeting Information
We meet September - February, once a month and then more frequently as we get closer to the competition in February.
Meeting Times: Monthly, TBD
Start Date: First meeting September 3rd at 8:30am
Spectrum GSA
Description
Spectrum GSA is a club that promotes acceptance of all people, regardless of their gender, identity, and culture. Our goal is to incorporate DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) for all students at Duluth Middle School by discussing topics such as social acceptance, self-love, peer bullying, seeing diversity as a strength in themselves, and much more! We aim to promote a positive school environment for all in the LGBTQIA+ community as well as our peers. All are welcomed at Spectrum GSA!
Activities include Have guest speakers from the LGBTQIA+ community, get togethers after school.
Adults Present/Sign-Up
Ms. Marino
Sign Up: email Ms. Marino Mailing.Marino@gcpsk12.org
Meeting Information
Second Thursday of the month at 4:30 PM in Marino's room
Start Date: The first meeting will be September 12th.
Talk Back!
Description
Talk Back! is a place to practice public speaking and creative expression through poetry. Our goal is to build confidence in our students by sharing poetic works and develop a deep love for poetry.
Sponsor/Sign-Up
Mr. Lincoln: derek_lincoln@g.gcpsk12.org
Ms. Alexander
Meeting Information
Meeting Times: Monthly on Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm
Start Date: First meeting September 11, 2024.
The Wildcat Chef Cooking Club
Description
We will explore elements of culinary delights, ranging from various cultures and cooking styles, all while learning basic kitchen safety procedures and tools. Each month, we will meet to create some sort of dish together, sometimes with the help of guest chefs from our school and community. At the end of each meeting, the Cat Chefs will expand our palates by trying the food we've created, as well as various ingredients/items from that month's themed dish. Following our first month's meeting, which will be open to all interested students, those who desire to join the Cat Chefs will be required to pay a $30 one-time fee to cover the cost of materials/food.
Sponsor/Sign-Up
Jeff Mraz: Jeff.Mraz@gcpsk12.org
*If interested, please fill out the attached registration form and return it to your Homeroom Teacher. Payment is due when the registration form is turned in and can be made on My Payments Plus.
*Registration will be closed after the first 35 students pay their fees.
Meeting Information
Thursday September 26, 2024
Thursday October 24, 2024
Thursday November 14, 2024
Thursday January 30, 2025
Thursday February 27, 2025
Thursday March 27, 2025
Thursday April 24, 2025
All meetings are 4:30-5:30pm.
Torch Club
Description
This is a student-led Christian fellowship club. ALL STUDENTS in all grades are welcome. Each meeting may consist of fellowship, music, refreshments, student-led lesson of the group’s chosen themes, and potentially guest speakers. We will offer assistance at service projects at DMS (such as Food Giveaways) and in the community. The Daily Dose of Kindness Boxes and Notes to Janitors are a couple of examples of initiatives the club has taken on.
Adults Present/Sign-Up
Mr. Wolfe: Russell.Wolfe@gcpsk12.org
Mark Palomino: Mark.Palomino@gcpsk12.org
Jeimi Bareto: Jeimi.Bareto@gcpsk12.org
Meeting Information
Meetings will take place once (or occasionally twice) a month after school on the day of the week that works best for members. Meetings will end at 5:30.
Start Date: September 25
Young Entrepreneurs Club
Description
Vision: Our mission at the Young Entrepreneurs Club is to empower individuals by providing the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to pursue higher education, training, and entrepreneurship. Through collaboration with community members, local businesses, educators and volunteers, we strive to support economic self-sufficiency and create opportunities for everyone to succeed.
Topics: Business Plan Development: Identifying vision, mission, and goals, Marketing and Branding
Business licenses and permits, Networking and building business partnerships, Graphic Design, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation
Sponsor/Sign-Up
Ms. Patricia Jackson: patricia_jackson@g.gcpsk12.org
Ms. Danna Medina
Parents are welcome to come with their student. Teachers are welcome. Attend the interest meeting.
Meeting Information
Meeting Times: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month - starting in October
Start Date: Interest Meeting October 1st 4:30-5:30pm