Extracurricular Activities
Academic Team
Sponsor: Kimberly Shelton
kimberly.shelton@walton.k12.fl.us
The Academic team is open to students in 6th-8th grade.
Art Club
Sponsor: Jennifer Rhea
Art Club - Where ECMS artists find a community to create, share and celebrate all things art!
Club meets are the first Wednesday of every month from 3:30-4:30 in the art room. **First meeting is November 3, 2021
Students must be picked up promptly at 4:30.
Grab a sign-up sheet from Mrs. Rhea's door cubby, fill it out with a parent signature and return it to Mrs. Rhea's door cubby by Tuesday, October 19, 2021.
Battle of the Books Club
Sponsor: Lisa Burns
Form a team of 4...read books and challenge other teams!
Starts November 14th, 2023.
Sign up in the library with Mrs. Burns.
Beta Club
Sponsor: Lisa Stevenson and Monique Griffin
Beta Club promotes the ideals of academic achievement, character, service, and leadership among secondary school students:
ACHIEVEMENT: Recognizing and honoring high-academic achievement
CHARACTER: Preparing young people for life and empowering them to be successful
LEADERSHIP: Developing the leaders of tomorrow
CHARACTER: Demonstrating our motto: Let us Lead by Serving Others
REQUIREMENTS:
Currently be in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade
3.5 Cumulative GPA
Mandatory Attendance at monthly meetings (1 excused absence permitted)
10 hours of community service per semester
No office referrals including ISS/OSS
$40 dues (includes National membership fees and a Beta T-Shirt) Scholarships are available – please see a sponsor
Cheerleading
Sponsor: Denise Dobbs
Tryouts are usually in the Spring. Please watch for future information.
Chess Club
Sponsor: Amanda Pacheco
Are you a pro or just want to learn? Join the ECMS Chess Club to practice or to learn the rules of the game.
Our first meeting will take place Tuesday, December 5th until 4:30. Stop by Mrs. Pacheco's room to pick up a permission slip.
Color Guard
Sponsor: Karen Pannell
We are excited to now have a Color Guard Club at ECMS! This is a precursor to the Color Guard at SWHS. Color Guard will meet every Wednesday from 3:30-4:30.
If you are interested, please stop by Ms. Huggins room to pick up a form.
Craft Club
Sponsor: Ramona Allen
Any ECMS student that enjoys working on crafts! Meetings are held every Tuesday in Mrs. Allen's room.
Dance Team
Sponsor: Sage Mallory
Tryouts are usually in the Spring. Please watch for future information.
FCA - Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Sponsor: Kimberly Shelton
Girls Athletic Club
Sponsor: Danielle Hayes
For: All girls who love all things sports and athletics.
GAC Members will:
Connect with likeminded girls.
Create a supportive sports community.
Discuss current events in women sports.
Brainstorm ways to grow girls athletics.
Empower girls though sports and athletics.
Participate in activities to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Guitar Club
Sponsor: Principal Drake
Do you play the guitar?
Get your guitar on afterschool! Guitar club meets on scheduled days from 3:30-4:40pm.
Permissions slips are located in the front office.
Photography Club
Sponsor: Carol Spice
Student Council
Sponsor:
The Emerald Coast Middle School Student Council offers students the opportunity to fully participate in and understand the process of democracy. The ECMS Student Council is designed for students to plan and participate in various school and community activities. Monthly meetings are held where, as leaders, Student Council works together with the ECMS administration to better serve the ECMS family.
Student Council consists of 8th grade officers: President, Vice-President, Secretary. and Treasurer. In addition, we have two class representatives from both 7th and 6th grades. Students of all ability levels are encouraged to run for office. Criteria for participation include maintaining academic and behavioral expectations and a willingness to report information back to their classes.
In recent school years, the ECMS Student Council has been responsible for attaining drink machines, recycling bins, planting gardens and a tree in celebration Earth Day. Student Council has created T-shirts, as well as a class bench accompanied by remembrance plaque. Last year, Student Council was proud to encourage canned food donations to assist Caring and Sharing of South Walton. Students and staff were able to help 425 South Walton families including 590 children with Thanksgiving dinners. Student Council is proud to participate in other fundraisers, such as “The Penny Wars” and encourage recycling. 2023-24 will be a year to remember!