Clubs & Activities

*Clubs will be updated as more information becomes available. 

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      Anime Club

Club Description: The Freedom Middle School Anime Club gives students a means to explore the world

of Anime. We seek to understand and appreciate the art of Japanese Animation while providing an

entertaining and welcoming environment for our students. Anime club is a great way for our students

to come together and share their interests and make new friends. It is also a method of alleviating

stress and improving student wellness.  Anime Club provides opportunities for our students to be

leaders by teaching the class some of their anime art skills.  We play games, debate favorite anime

books and shows and taste foods from the culture.  This group is open to all students of Freedom

Middle School from anime enthusiasts to newbies.

Club Sponsor: Axel Zaragoza azaragoza@bsd100.org

Meeting Information:  Come ready for all things anime!

Meeting Day: WEDNESDAY

Meeting Time: 3:30 to 4:30

First Meeting Date: September 20th, 2023

Meeting Location: 310 Zaragoza's Room

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NJHS Club
Club Description: The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Chapter at Freedom Middle School  is involved in a number of service and leadership activities, charitable fundraising campaigns, and field trips in which students will be working within the school and the surrounding community. (To learn more about the organization, go to http://www.njhs.us.) Students will be inducted for full membership into NJHS using the criteria of scholarship, service, leadership, citizenship, and character:
Club Sponsor: Mrs. Bomba pbomba@bsd100.org and Mrs. Flannery jflannery@bsd100.org 
Meeting Information:  Be ready to bring ideas for service projects and to help raise funds for causes!
Meeting Day: Every other WEDNESDAY
Meeting Time: 3:30 to 4: 30
First Meeting Date: 9/6/2023
Meeting Location: 320

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Rock Climbing Club

Club Description: FMS Rock Climbing Club is open to any student who wants to learn how to safely rock climb. Students will learn how to top rope belay as well as learn techniques for improving their climbing skills. We will take a field trip later in the year to a climbing gym in Chicago.

Club Sponsor: Corinne Smith

Meeting Information: Wear comfy athletic clothes and gym shoes.

Meeting Day: Day of the week varies depending on gym availability. Check Schoology group for days.

Meeting Time: 3:30-4:30pm

First Meeting Date: Wednesday, September 13th

Meeting Location: FMS Gym

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Student Ambassadors

Club Description: Freedom Student Ambassadors consist of a group of students that portray leadership qualities in and outside of the classroom. Students are in good academic standing and are considered role models by their peers and teachers. Ambassadors will be involved with assisting students during Open House, school tours, orientations, and newly enrolled students, and other leadership opportunities that may arise throughout the year.

Club Sponsor: Taylor Anthony (tanthony@bsd100.org) and Todd Lentz (tlentz@bsd100.org)

Meeting Information: Be ready to create a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming school environment for all students at Freedom Middle School.

Meeting Day: First Friday of the month

Meeting Time: 7:30 AM

First Meeting Date: First Friday in September

Meeting Location: Library

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Choir

Club Description: Choir will further develop your vocal skills, music literacy, and choral performance abilities. You will refine your singing technique through engaging activities and performances, explore diverse musical styles, and collaborate with your peers to create beautiful choral music.

Club Sponsor: Michelle Cervantes (mcervantes@bsd100.org)

Meeting Information: Be ready to sing, and make sure you bring a pencil!

Meeting Day: Every Tuesdays and Thursday

Meeting Time: 3:20pm- 4:20pm

First Meeting Date: 9/7/23

Meeting Location: Bandroom (127)

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