GIS (Geographical Information Systems) Club

Begins in October.

Learn to use: ArcMap 9.2 GIS mapping software, a GPS (Global Positioning System) handheld tracking device, and the world-wide scavenger hunt game called Geocaching . This club works on a community service project using this technology, attends the GIS Day at Brookhaven College in November, and has FUN geocaching!

See Mrs. Stevens in E-131 or Mr. Scrudder in E 130 for details.

Student Council

Begins in September.

Take an active role in making TPMS the best middle school in Texas! Student Council members serve as assistants for school programs like the Sixth Grade Showcase and Open House evenings, and are actively involved in planning Red Ribbon Week, Spirit Week, and other activities that make TPMS a special school.

See Mr. Lockwood, Mrs. Yates, and Mr. Koroly for details (room F112).

Readers, Inc.

Begins in (the end of) September.

Readers, Inc. gives students the opportunity to share information about the books they love through book chats, shelf adoptions and displays in the library and Power point presentations.

See Ms. Smith in the library for more information.

Chess Club

Begins in September.

Are you interested in learning this game of strategy, or do your friends already think of you as a chess master? Either way, the Chess Club needs you! Learn how to play, practice new strategies, and compete against other middle schools during the year.

See Mrs. Clark in room C122 for details!

Dance Team

See Ms. Hause or Mrs. McGhee for more information.

Karate Club

See Mr. Leach for more information.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Begins in November.

Join others in this student led club that will promote a supportive environment for students seeking to be the best student athletes possible. Motivational speakers and recreational sports are included in this club’s activities.

See any of the Coaches in the gym for more details.

National Junior Honor Society

This organization honors students who have demonstrated leadership, service, and academic excellence. Applications are accepted during the spring semester from students who meet academic criteria. The Polk NJHS chapter provides other students with academic help and performs service projects in the school and community.

See Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Wallace, or Ms. Sheridan in the 8th Grade hallway for more information.

Make Your Day Advisory Panel

This group of students helps monitor the success of our Make Your Day program and meets monthly with our principal and teachers to discuss possible improvements to the plan. These students are a powerful voice for the student body and directly influence the development of our program. Students interested in participating in this committee must be focused on creating a great school and must be able to think and see possibilities from others’ points of view. 

See Mrs. Bailey if you are interested.

Watt Watchers

This leadership team is responsible for conservation efforts on our campus. Students lead our charge to reduce, reuse, and recycle by monitoring electricity use and by encouraging recycling of paper.

Please see Mrs. Meystedt in room E 124 for more information.

Spanish Club

See Mrs. Merlin or Mrs. Madison for more information.

Environmental Club

See Mrs. Houston, Mrs. Wagner, Mr. Floyd, or Ms. Egan for more information.

Speech & Debate Club

See Mrs. Williams for more information.

Tomorrow's Ambassadors

See Mr. Harris for more information.

Special Olympics

See Mrs. Miller for more information.

Book Club

See Mrs. Lundgren for more information.