Wrightstown Middle School

Advisors:

Ali Van Remortel & Erin Schell 

🧠 Middle School Academic Team

Are you a 7th or 8th grader who enjoys learning, teamwork, and a little friendly competition? Join the Middle School Academic Team!

Our team is made up of 15 students who will have the opportunity to compete in subjects such as ELA, Math, Science, History, and Current Events.

Team members build their knowledge, problem-solving skills, and teamwork—all while having fun and discovering new trivia along the way. If you love trivia or feel confident in a particular subject area, this is the team for you!

📅 Practice Schedule: During lunch and recess from February through the end of March
📍 Competition: One evening event at the end of March, competing against 5–6 area middle schools

Advisor: Jessica Johnson

🎨 WMS Art Club

The WMS Art Club is the perfect place for creative students to explore their artistic side and have fun with friends!

🕒 When: Every other Thursday after school, 3:30–4:15 p.m.
📍 Where: WMS Art Room

What We Do:
✨ Create extra art projects beyond regular art class
🎨 Learn new art techniques and try different materials
🏆 Get info on art contests — and help entering if you’d like!
🧑‍🎨 Work alongside other students who love making art

Who Can Join:
💫 Any middle school student — join anytime during the year!

Advisor: Katie Haese

📚 Battle of the Books

Battle of the Books is a fun and competitive statewide reading competition open to all middle school students!

From October through March, the club meets twice a month during homeroom. Students are placed into teams of up to four, and each team works together to read a list of 20 pre-selected books provided by the state.

At each meeting, teams earn points through activities and trivia challenges based on the books. The team with the highest overall score at the end of the season will represent WMS in the state competition, held virtually in the WMS library during the last week of February.

If you love reading, teamwork, and a bit of friendly competition, Battle of the Books is the perfect fit. Join this academic team and show off your Tiger Pride! 

Advisor: Kristen Mills 

💼 Middle School FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)

The Middle School FBLA Club gives students the chance to explore the exciting world of business, leadership, and competition!

🗓️ Meetings: Once a month on Wednesdays before school (7:45 a.m.)
🏫 Who Can Join: Any 7th or 8th grade student interested in business or leadership

What We Do:
💡 Learn about different business fields and real-world topics
💬 Discuss entrepreneurship, teamwork, and leadership skills
🏆 Compete in regional events — top students can move on to state and even nationals held in the summer!
🚀 Build a strong foundation for joining the High School FBLA Chapter

Join FBLA to develop your leadership skills, explore future career paths, and have fun competing with students from across the state! 🌟

Advisor: Brian Pinchart

🌾 Wrightstown FFA

Only 8th grade students can participate in the Wrightstown FFA.

The Wrightstown FFA is part of the largest national youth organization that prepares future generations to take on the challenges of feeding a growing population. Agriculture is more than planting and harvesting — it’s a science, a business, and an art.

What FFA Is All About:
🌱 Develop leadership skills and career interests in agriculture
🧠 Explore areas like animal science, business, engineering, and biology
💪 Build confidence through teamwork, competition, and community involvement

Opportunities & Events:
🚜 National FFA Convention
🔬 Wisconsin Agriscience Fair
🏆 Career Development Events (CDEs)
🌟 Leadership Conferences
🎡 Brown County & Wisconsin State Fairs
🎟️ Ag Summer Tour/Brewer Trip
🤝 Community Service Projects

FFA members can participate in a variety of activities and competitions that promote leadership, academic success, and career exploration — with many Wrightstown students advancing to state and national competitions!

How to Join:

Advisor:Sonya Leick

🌟 Jr. Optimist Club — Leading with Optimism!

📅 Meetings: The first Thursday of every month from 7:10–7:40 a.m. in the Middle School Library.

Sponsored by the Greenleaf Wrightstown Optimist Club, our Jr. Optimists focus on leadership development through community service. Members gain valuable experience in teamwork, respect, and good citizenship while making a positive difference in our community.

💛 Activities & Service Projects:

• 🎯 Youth Day at the Park and the Annual Easter Egg Hunt — helping run games and hand out prizes to smiling kids!

• 🍲 Fundraisers — wreath, soup, and dip sales in winter & a sweet spring bake sale to support club activities.

• 🔔 Holiday Giving — ringing bells at Dick’s Family Foods to raise funds for local causes.

• 👶 Free Babysitting Night — giving parents a chance to finish last-minute holiday shopping or wrapping.

• 🩵 Tie Blanket Project — making and donating cozy blankets to local hospitals each May as a warm send-off to summer.

Through these efforts, our Jr. Optimists spread joy, build friendships, and grow as leaders. 🌈 These dedicated 7th and 8th graders truly embody the spirit of optimism—putting smiles on hundreds of faces while helping create a brighter future for everyone! 🌞

Advisors:Justine Brochtrup 

Student Council is a leadership group that meets 2-4 times a month.

What We Do:

• Make Christmas Cards for nursing homes residents 

• Organize activities for thr snack drive and hygiene drive 

• Create and deliver Valentine Grams

Why Join?

Student Council is a fantastic way to meet new people, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact both at WHS and in the community!

Advisor: Emily Anderson

The yearbook’s mission is to capture and preserve the story of the school year in a keepsake that lasts for years to come.

What Yearbook Members Do:

• Act as reporters by writing summaries of school events as they happen

• Attend events to gather stories and photos

No Experience Needed!

Selection is based on work ethic, integrity, and dependability. Everyone is encouraged to apply and learn new skills!

Advisors: Angela Ederer & Kayla Maass

SOS is a student-led group dedicated to spreading messages of hope, help, and strength throughout our school and community.

🌟 Our Mission:

To prevent suicide by encouraging help-seeking behaviors and fostering connections between peers and caring adults.

🤝 What Members Do:

• Plan and lead campaigns that promote mental health and well-being

• Past campaigns have included:

  • Toy Drive

  • The SOS Holiday Food Drive

  • Stress-Reduction Week before semester exams

  • School Dance

  • And many other meaningful projects!

Each year, campaigns are tailored to address issues that SOS members are passionate about, making every year unique and impactful.

💬 Who Should Join?

If you enjoy helping others and spreading positivity, SOS is the group for you!