After School Clubs & Activities
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These are our current club offerings. Please note that additional clubs will be added and offered throughout the school year.
Anime Club
A place for students who enjoy anime, manga, drawing, games, and Japanese culture.
Sponsor: Ms. Pareja
Meeting Day/Time: Alternating Tuesdays, first block
Art Club
A place for practicing artists to hone their skills and work together on projects to beautify the school and community.
Sponsor: Ms. Ciancarelli
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays, first block
After School with a Teacher
Prearranged after school during teacher's office hours. This is highly encouraged for students that need additional help.
Meeting Day/Time: Pre-arranged with teacher
Book Club
A journey through different themes and series, guided by our wonderful librarians.
Sponsors: Ms. Gawalt and Ms. Monk
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays, first block
College Partnership Program (CPP)
The College & Career Exploration Program’s mission is to expose students to a variety of knowledge, speakers, opportunities, and activities associated with high school and post-secondary options in order to encourage life-long learning and success. Students can expect to participate in a variety of activities such as guest speakers, virtual visits to the FCPS Academy classrooms, CPP Day, and virtual college campus tours.
Sponsor: Mr. Buchanan & Mr. Frenck
Meeting Day/Time: Last Tuesday of each month, first block
Debate Club
Students of all abilities will develop their oracy skills by discussing current affairs.
Sponsor: Ms. Boltuch
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays, first block starting after Spring Break
Dungeons & Dragons
Members will go on adventures, fight monsters, discover treasure and explore a mystical world.
Sponsor: Ms. Wilson
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, first block
Enviro Club
Care strongly about the environment? Or want to raise environmental awareness in our school community? This is the club for you.
Sponsor: Ms. Miciak
Meeting Day/Time: Alternating Thursdays, first block
Football Club
Gor rising 9th grade students interested in developing their skills to play at the next level.
Sponsor: Mr. Dachille
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays, first block
Harry Potter Club
Do you consider yourself a Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin? Calling all Harry Potter fans...this club is for you! Club activities will include trivia games and other Harry Potter related activities. Come cast spells, play Quidditch, and celebrate your love for the characters! Where will the Sorting Hat put you?
Sponsor: Mr. Cowgill
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, first block
Hollow Lounge
A place to socialize with friends, play games and listen to music.
Sponsor: Ms. Knizner
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, first block
Homework Club
An opportunity for students to complete their homework, study or get started early on a project in a quiet space.
Sponsor: Various sponsors
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, first and second blocks!
Humanity Club
A safe space to celebrate your own identities and support others.
Sponsor: Ms. Sakas
Meeting Day/Time: Alternating Mondays, first block
Intramurals
Future Steph, Nneka, KD, Messi, Ronaldo, Tom or Kiraly? Let's see your skills. Participation form required.
Sponsor: Mr. Lee
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays and Thursdays, first block
Lego Masters
A different theme each week, where participants will have 45 minutes to build, and compete towards being crowned Lego Master.
Sponsor: Ms. Conley
Meeting Day/Time: Twice a month on Mondays, first block
Makerspace
Hands-on STEM, with a focus on design, robotics and computer technologies.
Sponsors: Mr. Brown and Ms. Marshall
Meeting Day/Time: 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, first block
Marvelous Mondays
A close look into Marvel Cinematic Universe, exploring origin stories, villains and the intricacies of the multiverse.
Sponsor: Ms. Brambila and Mr. Simpson
Meeting Day/Time: 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, first block
Megamind Club
In this club we will watch movies, make friends, and play games based on Megamind. This club is great if you're looking for a fun group and fun activities.
Sponsor: Ms. Patchan
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, first block
Meme Club
Students will learn how to create their own memes based on the weekly topic.
Sponsor: Ms. McGuire
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays, first block
Minecraft Club
This club will discuss new snapshots, watch livestreams, play Kahoot! and play Minecraft.
Sponsor: Ms. Sakas
Meeting Day/Time: Alternating Thurdays, first block
NASA Sparx
Students will learn about the moon and its exploration and build a prototype of a lunar module that could be lived in for 2 people for 2 weeks on the moon. This is a six-week program.
Sponsor: Ms. Baez, Ms. Conley, Ms. Mossburg
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, first block
Ping Pong Club
Smashing group of students who compete in the stimulating sport of table tennis.
Sponsor: Mr. Esposito
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays starting March 8, first block
Play Games!
A chance to burn off energy by participating in outdoor games!
Sponsor: Mr. Cohn
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays, first block
131 Poetry Club
If you love language
If you've ever been moved by sounds
Try Poetry Club
No pressure to read
No pressure to come perform
No pressure to write
You just need an itch
An urge to swim with syllables
To make words come alive
*This club is open to virtually to students at Frost MS, Irving MS, Lake Braddock MS, Robinson MS, and South County MS. Search for the Group in Schoology (132 Poetry Club).
Sponsor: Michael Verbicar & Theresa Gregory (Frost MS Instructional Assistants)
Meeting Day/Time: Virtual, every Tuesday, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Rock Report (School Newspaper)
The Rock Report is a student-written and published digital newsletter that features a wide variety of stories including; Irving school & community events, Horsemen Heroes, student polls & questionnaires, short stories, Student Spotlights, entertainment reviews and much more! We are a team of committed, creative, enthusiastic authors & reporters; come join our team and spread the R.O.C.K.-Star spirit!
Sponsor: Mx. Beil
Meeting Day/Time: In-person meetings the 1st Monday of each month, first block. Virtual meetings the remaining Mondays, first block.
Smash Bros Club
Enjoy playing Smash Bros? Join this group of gamers.
Sponsor: Ms. Wilson
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, second block
Star Wars Club
In a middle school far, far away... Jedi vs. Sith, Republic vs. Separatists, Rebellion vs. Empire.
Sponsor: Mr. Simpson
Meeting Day/Time: 2nd and 4th Mondays, first block
Student Council Association (SCA)
The SCA fosters student leadership and promotes participation within the Irving community. SCA members are responsible for the planning and implementation of school-wide events including spirit weeks, dances, and service projects
Sponsor: Ms. Sommers and Mr. Esposito
Meeting Day/Time: Meets twice per month, meeting days vary
T.R.I.B.E.
To build leadership qualities in young men, through sports, community and belonging.
Sponsor: Mr. Dachille and Mr. Toothaker
Meeting Day/Time: Mondays, first block
Volleyball Club
All levels are welcomed, from beginner to AAU. Participants will enhance their skills and work on their goals.
Sponsor: Coach Noriega
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays, second block (ends March 29)
Weight Training
An opportunity for students to learn the equipment and the muscle groups to achieve their goals.
Sponsor: Mr. Brown and Ms. Thompson
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays, first block
Whisk Takers!
Do you want to learn your way around the kitchen? Join Ms. Wilson on the first and third Tuesday of the month during both blocks (2:35-4:35pm) to “take some whisks!” Each session we’ll learn how to create new snacks, meals, and treats.
Sponsor: Ms. Wilson
Meeting Day/Time: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, both blocks
WITS
A club for our future performers and/or technicians working behind the scenes.
Sponsor: Mr. King
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays, first block
Yarnworks Knitting Club
Knitters of all skill levels are welcomed!
Sponsor: Ms. Gawalt
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, first block