After School Activities

General Information about the John Poole After-School Activities Program 

After-school activities are held Tuesday through Thursday, after school every week throughout the school year, except where indicated on the school Website calendar. No activities are held on early release days or holidays. The Montgomery County Department of Recreation RecExtra program supports and supplements our after-school club offerings.  Most activities, except for interscholastic games and academic related clubs, will start at 2:45 and end at 4:15 pm.  Activity buses are available for students to ride home, but the routes are somewhat different than the regular bus routes; please check the activity bus schedule. Our consortium students will be required to have a car ride home.  Please contact Mr. Mattingly at John Poole MS if you have any questions about after-school activities program at 240-740-4200 or Edward_J_Mattingly@mcpsmd.org.     

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Rec Extra Website: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/thingstodo/youthdevelopment/recxtra.html

Rec Extra Sign-up Forms are found on the RecXtra Bulletin Board or in room 310.

Click here to access the Fall 2023 RecXtra Newsletter

Philosophy of the John Poole After-School Activities Program

 We believe that after-school activities are an integral part of the total education process for middle school students. After-school activities provide students with the opportunity to extend academic opportunities, support new areas of interest, cultivate and enhance existing skills, and grow both socially and cognitively in a safe and supportive environment. We offer a broad range of activities over the course of the school year in an effort to reach out to the varied interests of our student population. Although these activities take place after the school day is over, all of John Poole P.R.I.D.E. goals and expectations remain the same. We believe the After-school Activity Program is a unique program that supports the need of all of our students. 

Activity Coordinator

  • Mr. Mattingly

Quarter Newsletter

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Activity Bus

Click here for the list of activity bus route stops.

Activities and Sponsors

Activity      Sponsor
Intramurals Ms. Gerrie
Newspaper Club Ms. Lightcap
SSL Coordinator Ms. Kirby
Student Government Mr. Mattingly

 

List of Intramurals After School Activities

The middle school intramural program is open to all JPMS students and  is an extension of the physical education instructional program, including the development of movement skills, health-related fitness, and personal and social responsibility, conducted before and/or after school among students in the same school. 

The students must complete the following in order to attend the intramural activity:

  1. Be academically eligible (Minimum GPA 2.0)
  2. Submit the Parent/Guardian Permission Slip (paper copies in the locker rooms)
  3. Students who are enrolled in physical education must actively participate in class to be eligible to participate in intramural activities on that day.

Intramural Coordinator: Mrs. Kim Gerrie 

Kimberly_S_Gerrie@mcpsmd.org

Activity 

Location 

Intramural Director

Dates 

Yoga 

Aux. Gym 

Mrs. Gibbs

October-November 

Table Tennis

Aux Gym 

Mrs. Gibbs

February-April 

Basketball 

Aux Gym, Main Gym or Outside BB Courts 

Mr. Hartley 

March-May

Weight Training 

Weight Room 

Mr. Hartley 

December-February

Competitive Archery 

Main Gym 

Mrs. Gerrie 

October-March 

Intramural Archery 

Main Gym 

Mrs. Gerrie 

March-May 

 

List of Extra Curricular Activities

Club Description Sponsor Email
Drama Club Students can be involved through onstage roles and backstage functions. In a typical year, the club produces two shows, usually one in December and April.  Richard_A_Jones@mcpsmd.org
Newspaper Club Students will have the opportunity to collaborate, research, write and disseminate information to the student body.  We meet on Wednesdays during lunch. Tammy_P_Lightcap@mcpsmd.org
Student Ambassador Student Ambassadors are 8th grade leaders of the school who help bridge the gap between the school and community.  We participate in school/community events as hosts and tour guides.  We promote participation in other clubs activities and also work to encourage school engagement in all populations. Jacqueline_L_Orrence@mcpsmd.org

Library Advisory Board (LAB)

LAB is a group of students who are interested in having input into the library’s materials, services and programs.  Lab will:

  • Plan programs and displays
  • Plan Makerspace projects
  • Help with events
  • Help decide some of the books the library purchases

LAB will meet on Wednesdays after school until 4:15 in the media center

Lisa_M_Schartiger@mcpsmd.org

Generation Technology (GenTECH)

What is GenTECH?

  • The GenTECH Crew will learn how to troubleshoot and maintain Chromebooks used in classrooms at JPMS.  They will use those skills to assist teachers and students with technology troubleshooting.
  • The Crew will also build and maintain a website of news and information designed for the student audience.
  • The Crew will meet on Thursdays after school until 4:15 p.m. in the media center
Lisa_M_Schartiger@mcpsmd.org
Book Wars

Book Wars is an interscholastic book trivia competition where teams of students from all MCPS middle schools read the same books from the beginning of the year until March.  On March 21, 2024, the teams will meet with others in their district and compete for the honor of being named Book Wars Champions. 

Book Wars teams will meet weekly when possible, usually on Fridays, during TAP

Lisa_M_Schartiger@mcpsmd.org
Jazz Band Jazz Band is for students in advanced band and/ or orchestra who want to learn how to play different styles of Jazz repertoire. We will meet every other Wednesday in the spring. Heather_S_Morris@mcpsmd.org
Music Theory Club Music Theory Club will learn music theory concepts such as treble and bass clef, notation, note values, key signatures, time signatures, and more. It is open to any student interested in learning more about music. We will meet every other Wednesday in the spring. Heather_S_Morris@mcpsmd.org

 

List of RecXtra After-School Activities Programs 

Club

Sponsor

Meeting Days

Description

Tennis Club

Montgomery County Tennis and Education Foundation

Club Overview

Click here for Sign Up Form

Tuesdays

Starting September 27th 

Whether you are a seasoned pro or just starting out, join RecXtra tennis to learn and work with Montgomery County Tennis and Education Foundation instructors.

Chill Zone

Ms. Mossy

Club Overview

Click here for Sign Up Form

Tuesdays and Thursdays

 

Starting September 27th 

Join the Chill Zone to relieve stress and find your center.  Play games friends, hang out with friends and learn strategies to take stress out of your life.

Dungeons and Dragons Club

 

Ms. Rice

 

Click here for Sign Up Form

Wednesdays

 

Starting September 28th 

Create your character, gather your party members and join Mrs. Rice for the Dungeons and Dragons Club. Explore dungeons and complete campaigns with the help of your group mates. 

Gaming Club 2.0

 

 

Mrs. Crutchfield

 

Club Overview

Click here for Sign Up Form

 

Tuesdays and Thursdays

 

Starting September 27th 

Students have the opportunity to explore and play games with their friends.  Make this your club with various creative opportunities including strategy games, retro games, and more.

Leos Club

Mrs. Crutchfield

Click here for Sign Up Form

Every Other Wednesday

Starting September 28th 

Join Mrs. Crutchfield for LEOS Club to plan and implement service projects to support the Poolesville community.

Writing Club

 Ms. Rice

 

Click here for Sign Up Form

Every Thursday


Starting September 29th 

Do you love to write? Stories, poetry, plays, songs, even a novel! Join Writers' Club! Stay after school to enjoy time for channeling your creative energy in a community of other writers. We will see if we can get your work published!