ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS

Activities and clubs play an integral role in a student’s education experience.  For a weekly schedule of activities, see the Weekly Announcements & Calendar on the RSMS website.

These opportunities contribute positively to increased school pride, overall school climate and individual student growth.  Ask your teachers and counselors about how you can become involved in Rockwood South school activities.

• Art (Anime, Photography, Art Squad)
• Club Outreach
• Library (Ad-Lib)
• NJHS (National Junior Honor Society)
• Red Ribbon Committee
• Renaissance
• Respect Leader
• Science Club
• SMART
• Strategy Games
• Student Council
• Study Island (math tutoring)
• TREND – Turning Resources and Energy into New Directions
• WEB (Where Everybody Belongs)
• Yearbook

COMPETITIONS

• Geography Bee
• Math Competition
• Spelling Bee

SPORTS

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Kickball
• Flag Football
• Iceless Hockey
• Soccer indoor & Outdoor
• Table Tennis
• Team Handball
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Weight Training
• Wrestling

DISTRICT INTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES

• Cross Country
• Bowling
• Swim meet
• Table Tennis
• Track
• Volleyball

MUSIC/DRAMA

• Drama Productions
• Honors Choir
• Jazz Band Connection
• Jazz Band Explosion
• Orchestra
• Variety Show

COMMON QUESTIONS

Who May Participate?
Rockwood South Middle School activities are open to all students who attend RSMS. A few activities may be restricted to certain grade levels. This information will be included in the announcements.

Students will not be allowed to participate in intramural activities on the days they have been assigned to a detention or in-school/out-of-school suspension.

What Is Expected Of Me?
Students participating in activities are expected to be courteous, cooperative, committed, and in control. This includes following the guidelines established by the sponsor, turning in the necessary permission forms, and displaying appropriate behavior at all times.

It is a privilege to participate in activities at RSMS. Students who misbehave while participating will be removed from the activity and will not be allowed to participate in any other activities until given permission by the administration and sponsor.

When Are Activities Held?
Activities are usually held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:30 to 3:25. Some activities may be held at different times and will be noted in the specific description of that activity.

Where Will The Activities Be Held?
Most of the activities will be held at RSMS. Those that are not will be listed under the specific description of the activity. The activities held off campus might require the parent/guardian to pick up the student because it concludes after the activity buses have departed.

How Do I Sign Up For An Activity?
Students can go to the room specified in the activity announcement and sign up with the sponsor/teacher. Some activities require sign up and permission forms through the teacher/coach.  All students must sign the after school activity sheet in the front office by 1:00 on the day they will be attending an after school activity. After school library study and library clubs require sign up in front office as well as the library.

How Do I Get Home After An Activity?
At 3:25, students are released to go to their lockers and meet the buses. Resident students must provide their own transportation.  Activity buses are provided to students in the VICC program and are located in front of the building where the students are dropped off in the morning.

Why Should I Get Involved In Activities At RSMS?
These activities are set up for the students to learn something new. It is a great way to meet new friends, gain new experiences, and have fun.

Art Squad - Creates art for permanent display school wide; sponsors and creates art for a show and fundraisers.

Anime Club - A time to participate, appreciate, draw, watch and read all things that have to do with Japanese animation.

Book Battle - This club is for students who love to read, discuss books and participate in friendly competition.

Club Outreach-A community service club that works with people, animals and the environment.

Color Guard - For all students that love to dance or perform and are looking to be involved you need to discover color guard!  No experience necessary.  We welcome one and all to see what dancing, performing, and spinning a flag is all about! (sponsored by Rockwood Summit Color guard)

Drama/Variety Show Productions - Intramurals - An intramural program is a key component of Middle School programs.  The intramural programs will provide the encouragement and opportunities for all students to participate in a wide range of activities that are based upon the interests and physical needs of middle school aged children.  These activities will focus on the development of social and physical skills in an atmosphere which stresses teamwork and learning the basic requirements of the game. Intramural activities may include badminton, basketball, soccer, flag football, stability ball, wiffle ball, weight/strength training, and swimming.

District Intramural Activities - Rockwood School District and the Rockwood Middle Schools will conduct a variety of activities for students throughout the school year. Some of them are open to all students and some will require tryouts. These activities are held on Saturdays except for the track meet, which will be held after school.

Some of these activities include:

• Cross Country in October open to all middle school students
• Bowling in December open to all middle school students
• Volleyball in January - Students must try out for the team
• Table Tennis in April open to all middle school students
• Track Meet in May - Students must try out for the team 

Jazz Band - Two different offerings, Jazz Connection and Jazz Explosion are for students to practice and perfect their brass instrument rehearsal.

Math Club - A club for additional math instruction and competition.

Math Tutoring (Study Island) - Tutoring by grade level for students who want additional instruction/assistance.

National Junior Honor Society - The RSMS Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society participates in a variety of service and fundraising projects throughout the school year to benefit the school and community.  Membership is based on excellence in five areas: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Character and Citizenship.  A decision by the Faculty Council will determine selection of new members.

Photo Club - We use cameras that are digital and cameras we make.  We explore all kinds of photography and computer photo manipulation.

Science Club - 6th & 7th grade, we are responsible for the planting and maintenance of the Hale Memorial Garden next to the outdoor classroom.  When we aren’t working in the garden, we do hands-on science activities in Mrs. Foote’s room.  The students choose in what areas of science they are most interested and that information is used to plan the science activities.

SMART - (Students Making Achievement Raises Together) Smart is a club for students who live in St. Louis City to serve as role models and improve their success in school using a variety of strategies.

Strategy Games - Apples to Apples, The Game of Life, Chess, Mankala, Guesstures, Blokus, Scrabble—come play with us!  Strategy Games is a club for students who enjoy playing board games and other games which don’t rely solely on luck.  Students get to make friends with others while playing face-to-face with actual people instead of a screen.

Student Council - SC is a group of elected citizens (students) who have a voice in school affairs and are offered the opportunity to fulfill their responsibilities toward improving the school.  They coordinate a program of social and recreational activities for all students, work with other organizations in sponsoring school improvement projects and consider matters of importance relating to students and various school affairs.

Yearbook - This student publication (published annually) under the leadership of a faculty advisor, has a staff chosen from volunteers interested in designing the yearbook, working with pictures and layout, writing captions, and learning basic journalism skills.