Clubs and Activities

Registration for the 2020-21 school year is open.

You may sign up for all sports/activities at one time for the year or one at a time. All students must complete the online registration prior to the first practice. The cost is $20 per sport/activity.

1. Fill out the Online Registration Form 2020-21

• Complete all questions in the registration, e.g. medical info, concussion agreement.
• Upload signed WIAA Clearance Form (info below)
• Pay fee online with credit or debit card 

 
2.  Fill out the WIAA Clearance Form (proof of physical)

• Students registering for athletics must have a current physical examination on file in the office before the student is authorized to participate. 
• The form can either be uploaded during the online registration process or turned into the office.
• A physical examination taken April 1, 2019 and thereafter is valid for the following two school years.

Note: No student is allowed to practice without a current physical on file.

• Boys and Girls Basketball
  • 7th grade East Gym
  • 8th grade West Gym
• Wrestling 
  • 6th, 7th, and 8th grades in Wrestling Room
• Forensics
  • Virtual
  • The schedule is posted on the Bay View calendar
  • Access the Zoom link in the Forensics Schoology group. Code: TMFKZ-5DFHB
• Show Choir
  • Holiday Zoom Play: Will continue to rehearse virtually on Mondays and some Tuesdays. Streaming performance on Thursday, December 17. 
  • Spring musical: Being planned for the weekend before Memorial Day. Details on sign ups, auditions, and rehearsals will be released in January/February.  

• Coaches will be trained and safety protocols per State and County mandates will be followed.
• Practice will be organized to follow HSSD and WIAA safety guidelines for each sport.
• Specifically, students will self-check symptoms, wear masks, socially distance, and wash and sanitize. Shared items will be sanitized.
• Students should show up to practices in their practice clothes (shorts, t-shirt, athletic shoes)
• Locker rooms will not be available for changing

Active Citizen Experience (ACE) is a service learning program through which students  serve both locally and out of state. ACE members interact with people from a variety of economic and cultural backgrounds during their local service and during their stay in either St. Louis, MO or Dubuque, IA. The ACE program provides students with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of social issues through action, reflection, and exploration.

Contact Person: Brooke Hoffman and Danielle Schuh broohoff@hssdschools.org, danischu@hssdschools.org 

Art club provides an opportunity for students to develop their skills and work on expanded projects outside the school day.  Students create artwork for display at the Art Expo held in the spring of the year. Participants may also design and paint murals throughout the school in the summer.

Season:  School Year

Contact Person: Jenny Perry   jennperr@hssdschools.org

BOWLING

Sign up takes place at Village Lanes.  Watch the daily announcements for signup information.

Season:  Winter

Chess Club is offered during PLC’s for those wishing to learn more and/or compete in chess.  The club is offered depending on student interest and advisor availability.

Contact Person:  Principal, Steve Meyers    stevmeye@hssdschools.org

Middle School DECA helps students develop leadership and communication skills that will prepare them for future opportunities in high school and college.

Contact Person: Amy Burns amyburn@hssdschools.org 

Dungeons and Dragons is a role-playing game that takes place in a fantasy setting.  At meetings students will have the opportunity to learn to play, and meet other students with an interest in the hobby.  Materials will be provided, but students are encouraged to bring their own. Attendance is flexible, and both grade levels are welcome. 

Season: School year

Contact Person:  Patrick Christie patrchri@hssdschools.org

The forensics program is designed to allow students to develop their communication skills through public speaking competitions.  Emphasis is placed on speech and writing skills as well as poise and delivery skills in the presentation. Students take part in a competition in the spring of the year.

Fill out the Online Registration Form 2020-21

Season:  December - March

Contact Person:  Dana Martin     danamart@hssdschools.org 

This music event is open to all seventh and eighth grade choir and band members.  Participants prepare solos or ensembles (duets, trios, quartets, etc.) and perform for an adjudicator who evaluates their performance with constructive comments.  Practices are after school during the second semester. The festival is on a Saturday in February.

Season:  Second semester

Contact Person:  Music Teacher

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Band students interested in exploring music composed in various “jazz styles” may join the Bay View Jazz Ensemble.  This group is made up of musicians who play the saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, and drum set. The Jazz Ensemble may perform at the December and May concerts.  In addition, this group may also perform at Solo and Ensemble Festival in March.

Season:  School Year – before school

Contact Person:  Tim Johnson    timojohn@hssdschools.org 

The musical is open to all seventh and eighth graders.  Positions are available for both on stage and behind the scenes work such as sound and lights, hair and make-up, props, stage managers, stage crew, ushers, flower sellers, ticket sellers, photographers, advertising specialist, singers, dancers and actors.  Emphasis is on stage presence, performance skills and teamwork. Practices are after school and two to three Saturdays throughout the season.

Season:  November – March

Fill out the Online Registration Form 2020-21

Contacts: Cindi Pehowski or Erin Patchak 

Click here to learn about the Bay View Musical!

Show Choir 2020-21 Registration Now Open

• Show Choir Info 2020-2021
• Click here to learn more about the Bay View Show Choir
• Fill out the Online Registration Form 2020-21
• Contact: Erin Patchak - erinpatc@hssdschools.org

What is Show Choir?

Show Choir has become a new phenomenon since Fox's hit show Glee. This program will give students opportunities to broaden their performance horizons through singing and dancing. Open to all students who love to perform.

Why Show Choir?

A committed collaboration of students and staff dedicated to helping raise awareness of cancer and creating activities to comfort those affected by cancer.

Contact Person: Amy Burns amyburn@hssdschools.org 

What is Student Council?

Student Council is a student-led organization that is involved in decision-making, community service, and fundraising activities at Bay View Middle School. 

Student Council consists of a student Governing Board. Board members are selected through an application and interview process in the spring for the following school year. Student Council also involves one representative from each Advisory to bring their concerns to the Board, who then brings it to our Administration, all with the intent to bring about positive change. 

Mission

The mission of the group is to make Bay View Middle School a fun and safe environment and also to ensure that the student body's voice is heard at our school. The group’s goal is to be positive, trustworthy role models who help students learn to become involved and productive.

Season

All year, including the summer for the board members

Contacts

• Mary Swinford  
• Gail Burant 
• Meghan Wood

SWAG (Student Wellness Awareness Group)

Students who participate in SWAG learn about and promote wellness, fitness and healthy lifestyle through a variety of school and community activities.

Season:  All year

Contact Person:  Kaitlyn Bieszk            kaitbies@hssdschools.org  

                            Teresa VanNuland    terevann@hssdschools.org 

The Variety Show is designed for students to have an opportunity to showcase entertainment, their talents, or technical skills.  Students audition as individuals or in groups to earn a place in the show. Acts are chosen based on originality, talent, variety, and commitment.  Performers and students who are interested in stage crew are invited to participate in this three-week commitment. 

Season:  Spring

Contact Person:  Cindi Pehowski    cindpeho@hssdschools.org   

                            Erin Patchak    erinpatc@hssdschools.org  

Students in French, German, and Spanish are encouraged to join one of the World Language Clubs. World Language Clubs at Bay View Middle School are intended to further bring French, German, and Spanish culture to life by doing cultural and language-based activities. During club meetings, students will find themselves immersed in the culture through the exploration of traditional folk art, games, food, and more.

Contact: German - Kelli Ortscheid kellorts@hssdschools.org 

French - Gail Burant gailbura@hssdschools.org 

Spanish - Julie Polomis julipolo@hssdschools.org