Middle School Clubs & Activities

Faculty Advisor: Meg Ahern

Crimson Ambassador Program invites students to represent the Middle School at Admission events. Students host, give tours, and work to introduce new students to the school.

Faculty Advisor: Sharon Phelan

The Girls Leadership Group is dedicated to supporting girls and inspiring them. The group engages in activities and discussions to promote an understanding of the role of girls and women at school and in society. MS GLOW collaborates with US GLOW at times during the school year. 

Faculty Advisor: Brandon Jefferson

Kaleidoscope is a multi-cultural diversity club that promotes awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of diverse cultures on campus. Students gather to discuss topics surrounding socioeconomics and cultural identity. These students work together with members of the Upper School Kaleidoscope club who serve as mentors and help foster meaningful relationships between the two schools.

Faculty Advisors: Jason Zuck and Sam Tuttle

MS Mental Health Matters has two primary purposes; to provide a safe place to explore coping skills and a better understanding of mental and emotional wellness in general. Students are encouraged to participate or simply observe, whatever is most comfortable for them. 

Faculty Advisor: Lisa Swanson & Jason Zuck

The Middle School House System dates back to the Miss Beard School for Girls and the Morristown School for Boys. The Athenians and the Spartans were Houses from Miss Beard School and the Whippanies and Shogums were from the Morristown School for Boys. Under the direction of former Headmaster Dr. Curtis, the four houses were reestablished in the eighth grade. Since then, the eighth grade class participates in a series of team building competitions that promote school spirit. The sixth and seventh grades join the eighth grade twice a year between sports seasons to participate in a series of fun competitions.

In the spring members of the twelfth grade who were in the Middle School join the eighth grade houses to which they were members and compete against one another for the Legacy Cup.

The culmination of the competitions is the awarding of the House Cup during the Moving Up Breakfast.

Faculty Advisor: Lisa Swanson

Middle School Leadership collaborates with our Dean of Students to run the weekly Morning Meeting, plan student events, and represent the student body.

The Middle School Ski/Snowboard Club will take place starting in January 2022. The club is geared to both beginner and experienced skiers and snowboarders. MBS runs five consecutive trips on Fridays in January and February. 

Faculty Advisors: Sam Tuttle and Jason Zuck

The SEL Workshops are organized twice per year by the school counselor and the Gender Equity Coordinators. The aim of the program is to dedicate time during the school year to have in-depth conversations on topics relevant to the students’ social emotional development. Topics range from portrayals of gender in the media, the concept of gratitude, and self-image. All students and teachers participate in the workshops.

Faculty Advisor: Michael McGrann

Spectrum is a gay-straight alliance that meets regularly to discuss LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, allies +) topics and organize school events to raise awareness and celebrate the community.
 

Middle School students engage in a variety of yearly activities, including spelling bees, geography bees, quiz bowl tournaments, chess tournaments, and more.