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Club
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Advisor(s)
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Description
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Artists in Action
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Mrs. Dorlon
[email protected]
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Artists in Action is a club for people who like to work informally in the art medium. It is open to high school and junior high school students. Students choose their own projects and work at their own pace, sometimes alone and sometimes in groups. Please feel free to join us.
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Biology –Recycling Club
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Mrs. Dawson
[email protected]
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The Bio-Recycling Club raises awareness about recycling and environmental topics-locally and globally. The Club raises money to adopt members of endangered species, educates the student body about the recycling program and recycles small electronics.
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Chorus Club
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Mrs. Halliwell
[email protected]
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Madrigals: Singers are selected from the High School Concert Choir through an audition process. Madrigals perform challenging music at the school concerts, out of school functions, and at various other performances
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Computer Club
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Mrs. Vandenberghe
[email protected]
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The purpose of the Computer Club is to provide an atmosphere in which students who are interested in computers and computer gaming can share their ideas, knowledge and proficiency with students. This club will increase student involvement with STEM and build strong interests in related fields.
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Diversity Council
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Ms. Altemus
maltemus@mpsnj.org
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TBD
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Detention Monitors
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Ms. Kramer
[email protected]
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Fishing Club
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Mr. Strohmeyer
[email protected]
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TBD
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French Club
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Mrs. Seminara
[email protected]
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French club activities are organized and led by the club members. Club officers will be in charge of planning the activities and sales. Such activities may include but are not limited to food tasting, peer tutoring, cultural exchanges and games, mini-plays, movie nights, trips.
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Girl Up
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Mrs. Belluco
[email protected]
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TBD
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Girls Who Code
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Mrs. Vandenberghe
[email protected]
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The purpose of the Girls Who Code club is to provide an atmosphere for girls to explore and learn about STEM and careers associated with science, technology, engineering and math. This club looks to increase student involvement with STEM and build strong interest among female students in computers
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Spectrum (GSA)
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Mr. Marino
[email protected]
Mrs. Hayne
[email protected]
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The Spectrum Club promotes tolerance and acceptance throughout the school community and to provide a safe non-judgmental space for all students. We help empower young people to build a healthy and positive life and become fulfilled and contributing members of the community.
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Interact/React
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Mrs. DeRitter
[email protected]
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Interact and React Club is Rotary International’s service club for young people ages 12 to 18. The Interact and React clubs are sponsored by Midland Park/Wyckoff Rotary club, which provide support and guidance, but the clubs are self-governing and self-supporting.
Each year, Interact and React clubs complete many community service projects, and participates in many of the town events such as Midland Park Day, tree lighting and town parade. Students run two large community service projects: a fashion show and a car show to raise funds to donate to a local cause, the Gift of Life Program or St. Jude’s Hospital.
The Interact and React club develops student leadership skills, personal integrity, respect for others, and teach the value of community and helping others.
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IR&S
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Chairperson- Mrs. Owens
mowens@mpsnj.org
Secretary-Mrs. Corcoran
[email protected]
Committee Members:
Mrs. DeRitter
[email protected]
Mrs. Goodell[email protected]
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Library Club 7-12
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Ms. Kelley
[email protected]
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The Library Council is a comprised of students not only interested in reading but also improving the perception of the library/media center. Council members participate in the selection, processing, shelving, and organization of resources. Students enhance the image of the Media Center through decoration and creating new ways to make it a user-friendly environment. Book talks are also held on a periodic basis.
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Model United Nations
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Mrs. Bellucco
[email protected]
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TBD
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National Honor Society
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Mrs. Stewart
[email protected]
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Membership in the Richard M. Hartman Chapter of the National Honor Society is open to all Juniors and Seniors who have a minimum 3.5 GPA on a scale of 4.0. These students must have taken a minimum of two Honors/AP classes in each of their Sophomore, Junior and Senior years and have no classes below the college prep level. Students who meet these scholastic requirements are then evaluated by the faculty council on the basis of their leadership.
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Outdoor Club
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TBD
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The purpose of The Outdoor Club is to promote the growth, understanding, awareness, and appeal of nature through the various activities we sponsor. The Outdoor Club provides adventure and recreation through many outdoor sports in a relaxed setting for students and offers a variety of activities that promote recreation in an alcohol-free and drug-free environment. Our goal and objective is to bring together both seasoned and new outdoors people for exploration of the outdoors, fun, friendship, and enlightenment. Activities may include hiking, biking, rowing, kayaking, paddle boarding (SUP), XC skiing, alpine skiing, snowshoeing, and camping.
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Pep Club
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Mr. Marino
[email protected]
Ms. Altemus
[email protected]
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The Pep club is composed of high school level students. Although the seniors are in charge of planning and organizing pep rallies, underclassmen dominate the planning of spirit week and our homecoming dance. We often have night meetings to accommodate everyone’s schedule. Many hours of planning go into each of the activities, games, and events involved in the hectic spirit week and beyond. We are making it a point to incorporate additional activities beyond October’s spirit week and the three pep rallies a year. The students of the club are very dedicated and have given many hours of their time to boost the spirit of Midland Park High School.
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Poetry Club
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Mrs. Berninger
[email protected]
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The poetry club is run by and for high school students who enjoy poetry. At each meeting, students bring favorite poems to share and discuss, as well as presenting their own original works. In the spring, the club will host a poetry fest for the school.
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Spanish Club
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Ms. Valdeon
[email protected]
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The Spanish Club seeks to unite Spanish-speaking students of all different levels in order to learn more about the Spanish language and culture. Members watch Spanish movies, celebrate Spanish customs, ¡Fiestas!, and have a soccer game event in March. The group also holds fundraisers at various times during the school year
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Take Action
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Mr. Rush
[email protected]
Ms. Altemus
[email protected]
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The Take Action Peer Leaders develop "wellness" and "drug and alcohol" prevention lessons and activities for students in grades 7 through 12. Students are eligible to apply to be Take Action Peer Leaders when they are in grades 10 through 12. Students who apply to be Take Action Peer Leaders must be comfortable modeling and promoting a drug, alcohol and tobacco/vape-free lifestyle.
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THRIVE Wellness Club
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Mrs. Owens
[email protected]
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The purpose of Thrive is to help MPHS students normalize the discussion of mental health, reduce stigma, create healthy habits, and relieve the stress in their busy lives. Students will participate in various activities to increase mental health awareness, promote wellness, and relieve stress. Thrive hopes to create an environment that is respectful and non-judgmental, where members can feel comfortable discussing their feelings, focus on strengths and abilities, and build relationships that support, encourage, and uplift each other. All students are welcome!
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