Clubs and Activities

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. 

Contacts: Brooke Hoffman (broohoff@hssdschools.org) and Danielle Schuh ( danischu@hssdschools.org) 

Art Club is an opportunity for students to work on their own artwork outside of regular class time in an art studio environment. Students lead their own project and independently work. Some supplies are offered and others may need to be brought in. The club is a sign-in process for attendance with no official sign up. Art club runs once a week from November until May. 

Contact: Jenny Perry (jennperr@hssdschools.org)

Bowling Club
Are you interested in bowling? Bay View Bowling Club competition starts the week of March 11th!

Sign up available at Village Lanes TODAY Tuesday Feb 20th at 3:00pm and Tuesday Feb 27th at 4:30pm

Flyers are available in the Bay View main office with more details!

Welcome to HSSD Cheerleading (Grades 5–12)

The Pirate Cheer Program is more than just cheer—it's a journey of growth, character, and community. Open to students in grades 5 through 12, our program in the Howard-Suamico School District is built on the core values of accountability, discipline, integrity, leadership, and responsibility.

We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment where athletes of all abilities are empowered to push their limits, build lasting friendships, and become confident leaders both on and off the mat.

Through a strong focus on teamwork, school spirit, and athletic excellence, our cheerleaders are encouraged to grow not only in skill, but also in heart—supporting one another and representing Pirate pride at every level.

Join us and be part of something bigger. Go Pirates!

Head Coach- Sandy Hundsrucker

Assistant Coach- Danielle Meisner

Questions email: sandhund@hssdschools.org

Cheer Information Packet

Cheerleading News & Updates

Chess Club is available to students whether they are beginners or experts. Students can join at any time throughout the school year. Please see the Bay View calendar for dates and times. 

Contact:  Mona Forbes  (monaforb@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: Amy Burns (amyburn@hssdschools.org) 

Dungeons and Dragons is a role-playing game that takes place in a fantasy setting.  At meetings throughout the school year, 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. 

Contact:  Patrick Christie (patrchri@hssdschools.org)

Student Equity Group listens to student voices and learns from sharing personal stories, to build understanding within our school. Our goal is to bring about lasting, equitable change for our district and community. 

Contacts: Sean Berendes (seanbere@hssdschools.org) and Chandra Johnson-Francies (chanjohn@hssdschools.org)

Environmental Club is a group focused on learning and leading in sustainability and wellness. Students can join at any time throughout the school year. Please see the Bay View calendar for dates and times.

Contacts: Mona Forbes (monaforb@hssdschools.org) and Kelly Koller (kellkoll@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 winter, with the season lasting December through March. 

Sign Up: https://howard-suamicoschools.revtrak.net/bv/#/v/bv-forensics-club-fee

Contact: Dana Martin (danamart@hssdschools.org) 

Hope Squad is a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program. Hope Squad members are nominated by their classmates as trustworthy peers and trained by advisors. The program reduces the risk of youth suicide through education, training and peer intervention. Hope Squad meets regularly throughout the school year. 

Contacts:

• Molly Etringer (molletri@hssdschools.org)
• Kendra Kawula (kendkawu@hssdschools.org)
• Kari Van Lanen (karivanl@hssdschools.org)
• Abbey VandenPlas (abbevand@hssdschools.org)

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

Contact: 

• Geoff Stenson (geofsten@hssdschools.org)
• Jessica Skovera (jessskov@hssdschools.org)
• Cindi Pehowski (cindpeho@hssdschools.org)
• Jessie Mansky (jessmans@hssdschools.org)

Bay View Idol auditions: Fall 2023

Bay View Idol performance: Fall 2023

Click here to learn more about Bay View's version of American Idol!

Contact: Erin Patchak (erinpatc@hssdschools.org) and Cindi Pehowski (cindpeho@hssdschools.org)

Jazz Band is offered as a performing group for music students that want to perform different styles of jazz, music, including swing, big band, Latin, jazz rock and funk. The group has at least two performances per year. The Jazz Band season begins in mid September and can run to the end of the school year. 

Students are expected to be proficient on the instrument they wish to play for Jazz Band. Typical Jazz Band instruments are saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass and drum set, although any instrumentalists who wish to play are welcome! Rehearsals are after school on Tuesdays and Fridays, with some flexibility. 

Contact: Geoff Stenson (geofsten@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.

Contacts: Erin Patchak (erinpatc@hssdschools.org) and Cindi Pehowski (cindpeho@hssdschools.org)

Click here to learn about the Bay View Musical!

Rock Orchestra is a high-energy after school music group for students grades 6-8 who want to experience play rock/pop music. It is geared towards string players, but we also welcome students who have experience on electric guitar, electric bass, drum set and piano. We bus over to Lineville for weekly rehearsals, with two (possibly more) performances throughout the year. Our season starts in mid-September and goes officially until March, with the option to continue through the end of the school year. 

Contact: Jessie Mansky (jessmans@hssdschools.org)

Bay View Show Choir is a competition performance group that works on singing, dancing, acting and performance skills. The students learn a 20 minute, high energy stage show featuring current pop and broadway hits, incorporating costume changes, props, various styles of dance, and more. 

The season begins with a week-long camp in August with rehearsals continuing once per week during the school year. In addition to a December performance with the Jazz Band and Rock Orchestra, we perform at Bay Port High School and the Bay View Variety Show. We then take our show on the road and compete at show choir competitions throughout the state in January/early February. Our season concludes with us attending the Six-Flags Music in the Parks Competition late May. 

Past awards include: Grand Champion- New London Show Choir Invitational 2023 and 2025 as well as Best Soloist and Best Choreography, Music in the Parks: 1st Place Show Choir, Best Vocal Performance, Esprit de Corp Award, Best Soloist. If you like to perform and want to take your skills to the next level, this group is for you! 

Click here for our full information packet and schedule for 2025-2026. 

Click here for sign up form. 

Contact: Erin Patchak (erinpatc@hssdschools.org)

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

Contact: Amy Burns (amyburn@hssdschools.org) 

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. Meetings will be the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 3PM-4PM with every other Thursday for Board Member meetings from 3PM-4PM.

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.

Contacts: 

• Alyssa Andrews (alysandr@hssdschools.org)
• Alexis Tingley (alexting@hssdschools.org)
• David Schultz (davischu@hssdschools.org)

Students who participate in SWAG (Student Wellness Awareness Group) learn about and promote wellness, fitness and healthy lifestyle through a variety of school and community activities. SWAG runs all school year. 

Contacts: Kaitlyn Bieszk (kaitbies@hssdschools.org) and 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 spring commitment. 

Performance Date: TBD

Contacts: Cindi Pehowski (cindpeho@hssdschools.org) and 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.

Contacts:

• German - Kelli Ortscheid (kellorts@hssdschools.org) 
• French - Gail Burant (gailbura@hssdschools.org) 
• Spanish - Jacob Letter (jacolett@hssdschools.org)