All students must fill out the activity form if they are staying after school. For students who do not have a ride home, the Activity Bus is available.
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Activity Bus
The Activity Bus (the elementary bus) is free of charge and does not require a signed parental permission slip. In order to ride the bus, the student will select "elem/activity bus" from the dropbox on the activity form prior to 12:00 PM on the day of the activity. If a student rides the bus without signing up a discipline referral will result, with potential consequences including, but not limited to detentions and/or a loss of activity bus privileges.
Basketball
Junior High Basketball usually begins in late October and goes through the end of December. All teams practice daily and play games throughout November and December. Also, each of the teams will participate in at least one Tournament.
7th grade Girls Basketball (Coach - Chris Stanfield)
8th grade Girls Basketball (Coach - Brad Yount)
7th grade Boys Basketball (Coach - Timothy Fischer)
8th grade Boys Basketball (Coach - Jacob Nickel)
Cheerleading (Sponsor - Casie Beetge)
Junior High Cheerleading involves 7th and 8th grade students that tryout and make the team. The girls cheer for the 7th and 8th grade boys and girls home basketball games.
Mascot (7th and 8th grade students)
Tryouts for the Eagle mascot will be held in November and is only open to 7th and 8th grade students. Interested students must have a Physical form on file. The mascot is expected to attend every home game, wear the eagle suit, and have a lot of school spirit. The mascot will work with the cheerleaders and cheer coach.
Cross Country (Coach: Mr. Liesmann)
The Cross Country team is open to all 7th and 8th graders and tryouts are held in August. All participants must have a Physical form on file and must have a ride home from practices/events. The team has mandatory practices Monday through Friday until 4:00 pm.
**Practice will be held even if it rains but not on days when school is not in session or on early release days.
Eagle Singers (Director: Mrs. Barnes)
"Eagle Singers" is the choir for Orchard Farm Junior High that rehearses weekly. It is open to all students in 7th and 8th grade. We sing various styles of music as a group and perform a few times throughout the year.
**Specific requirements for joining.
Homework Club (Sponsors: OFJH Staff)
Students from all grades are invited to stay after school to get extra time and assistance with their homework. NJHS students also assist as peer tutors.
Innovations/E-Sports Club (Sponsor: Mr. Nickel)
The Innovations/E-Sports club provides an opportunity for students to experience different types of technology including VR and various gaming consoles. Students will also learn more about competitive gaming and get to play various games with one another and compete against other schools.
International Club (Sponsor: Mr. Liesmann)
The International Club is designed to provide a common ground of understanding between individuals of various ethnic origins, through social, cultural, and educational activities. Students in this club will also participate in the Model U.N. program throughout the year. The club meets every Friday (unless students do not have school). Officer elections for the following school year take place in April, and officers meet the first Wednesday of the month. Interested students may apply August through January.
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) (Sponsor: Mrs. Towey)
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) creates an enthusiasm for scholarship, provides service opportunities, and helps develop strong leadership skills and character traits in its members. Members must be in 7th or 8th grade and meet all expectations. Students who are eligible will be notified in the spring and can apply for membership in the club for the following school year. NJHS meets with all members once a month and as needed for special projects and events.
Filmmaking Club (Sponsor: Dr. Bowman)
Filmmaking Club begins with a small group of students who write and develop the club's screenplays. Once the screenplays are finalized, an audition is held to cast starring, supporting, and background roles in the year's films. After that, filming begins. Veterans of the club may be invited to direct and edit their own films. See our finished films at youtube.com/bowmanfilmmaking.
Student Council (Sponsor: Mrs. Mirth)The purpose of Student Council is to offer an opportunity to participate in student government, participate in community service, and promote school spirit. Students must be elected to serve; 3 representatives are elected from each grade level in the Fall. In May, we elect officers: President (8th grade), Vice President (7th), Secretary (7th), and Treasurer (8th). Meetings are held on alternate weeks throughout the year and as needed for special projects. Generally, elected members attend the meetings, however guest students who have concerns are welcome.
Robotics Club (Sponsor: Mr. Liesmann)
Students in the Robotics Club will learn to build and program robots with LEGO Mindstorms 2.0 and NXT. Additionally, the Robotics Club offers students an opportunity to participate in a Spring competition, showcase and demonstrate robots at the EXPLO fair, and learn about careers and the present and future of robotics. All students are welcome to attend and the club starts up the first week of October. The club meets weekly; the specific day to be determined.
Yearbook Club (Sponsor: Ms. Rose)
Want to be a part of the history of Orchard Farm Junior High? The yearbook is the only historical record of our events and activities throughout the school year. Our yearbook is student created, and students have the opportunity to take pictures, develop skills in design and layout, marketing, and distribution. Yearbook meets after school.