Co-Curricular Activities at CMS

Cawley Middle School offers many opportunities to get involved! Please refer to the following for information about each club or organization:

Builders Club

Advisors: Mrs. Crain & Mrs. Ackles

Builders Club is a group for community-minded students, and all are welcome to join. Builders Club is an international student-led organization, with the vision of developing competent, capable, caring leaders through the vehicle of community service. Through the Builders Club, students have the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of volunteer work, and are expected to keep track of their service hours throughout the year. This club is supported and sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, and students can look forward to joining the Key Club in high school to maintain their involvement in student-led community service organizations. Builders club members and advisors meet on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 7:15 am in the Media Center.

Drama Club

Advisor: Mr. Quinlan

The Cawley Drama Club is open to all students, grade 6 – 8, who are interested in acting, or working behind the scenes with costumes, scenery, lighting, and/or sound. Students play theatre and acting games, work on skits and productions throughout the year. The Drama Club performs their main stage production in February. Meetings are Fridays from 2:45-4:00 in Room 110.

Chess Club

Advisor: TBD

The Cawley Middle School Chess Club meets every Friday after school until 3:30. The club is for both experienced players as well as beginners who want to learn the game. We learn tactics, strategies, play full games and fun variations of chess. Students will also have the opportunity to compete in New Hampshire Chess Association sanctioned tournaments throughout the year as well as an inter school tournament. It’s a great place to meet new people who have the same interests and love of the game!

The Cawley Newspaper

Advisor: Mrs. Meyer

The Cawley Newspaper Club is a student-run online newspaper production team. Students are responsible for reporting the news, conducting interviews, writing, photography, and digital layout of the quarterly newspaper, The Hawk’s Eye Newspaper. The club meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month from 2:45 to 3:30 in Mrs. Meyer’s room 122. Check out our past editions on the Cawley Media Center Website.

Jazz Band

Advisor: Mr. Davini

Jazz Band is an extra-curricular performance ensemble that meets every Monday from 2:45 – 4:00 pm. Students learn how to improvise and play a variety of genres that include, Latin, Swing, Bebop, Bossa Nova and Rock. The Jazz Band has performances several times during the school year. New members and any instrument is welcome.

National Junior Honor Society

Advisors: Mr. Davini, Mr. Gregoire, & Mrs. Piana

The David R. Cawley chapter of the National Junior Honors Society was established to recognize those students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship (which are the pillars of NJHS). These students participate in a variety of community service activities in the Hooksett community, each completing a minimum of 20 hours of service a year outside of NJHS sponsored events such as the pancake breakfast and talent show. Check out the NJHS website for more information and resources.

Robotics

Advisor: Mr. Lemmo & Mrs. Cox

Students in grades 6, 7, 8 meet to participate in the FIRST Robotics Team. Students learn how to build and program Lego robots by using software programs that power the robots to complete certain tasks. Students also build communication skills as they learn how to work as a team.

STEM Club

Advisors: Mr. Fleury & Mr. Govoni

STEM Club is open to all students grades 6-8 who are interested in working together to solve some problems. We meet every other Thursday to work on inquiry-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related activities. Check the school Calendar for our next meeting. If you have any questions please get in touch with Mr. Fleury at kfleury@sau15.net.

Student Council

Advisors: Mrs. Brady & Mr. Hamilton

Student Council is open to any student who wishes to share ideas, interests and concerns regarding activities within the school. A key component of Student Council is the development of civic responsibility and leadership. Their role is to also promote school spirit and good citizenship among the entire student body.

Dungeons & Dragons

Advisor: Mr. Quinlan

Steel thyself for adventure! Step into the world of myth and monsters with the Cawley Dungeons and Dragons club. Experienced and novice players alike work together to overcome imaginary challenges in a fun fantasy setting. All students are welcome! Meetings will be held biweekly after school, depending on how many groups we have.

Creative Writing Club

Advisor: Mrs. Palmer

Writing Club meets throughout the year for students to expand their creative writing skills. The club meets in Mrs. Palmer’s room 104. Each meeting, there is an optional creative building activity, and then there is a suggested piece of writing to explore. Students may also write their own piece whether it’s for school, newspaper, or their own passion piece.

The SPRUCE Club

Advisor: Mr. Hamilton

The SPRUCE Club will work to enhance the physical environment of Cawley and the Hooksett community.