Clubs & Activities

Contact: Kristyn Martin, martink@ccsd15.net

Art club is for everyone as long as they have a passion for art! The purpose of the art club is to provide students who have an interest in art, an opportunity to explore art beyond what is offered in the curriculum. Ms. Martin, our art teacher, will be the sponsor. Please make sure to watch the morning announcements for club meeting dates.

Contact: Julie Kurka, kurkaj@ccsd15.net

Contacts: Jennifer Buelow, buelowj@ccsd15.net

7th grade book club.  Watch the morning announcements or check in with Mrs. Buelow for any updates.  

Contact: Matthew Schmidt, schmidtm@ccsd15.net

Meets Monday mornings (6:45-7:15), starting at the end of October to prepare the news for our fellow Wildcats each day. Our roles consist of (1) News Production (2) Creative Editing of Production (3) Filmography of school events (4) Voice Over and more! (meeting is not mandatory - students take on roles via email/in person communication as well)

Contact: Colleen Martinez martinec@ccsd15.net

Chamber Strings is open to any CSMS student who plays violin, viola, cello, or bass. This is an auditioned ensemble which will perform in at least 1 performance. This is a fun group with exciting and challenging music! We will meet Mondays after school starting in October.

Contact: Sophia Knox, knoxs@ccsd15.net

Chess is a popular game that is played worldwide. This game is not only fun but is also a strategic-based game that helps build problem-solving skills. Chess Club will be held after school on Mondays starting in November. Any student can join the chess club regardless of experience. Join Chess Club to practice skills, learn new tactics, or play against friends.

Contact: Elias Photopoulos, photopoulose@ccsd15.net

Choir is open to students of all three grade levels - no previous experience necessary! This group will meet on Tuesday's after school, with additional concert/performance opportunities throughout the year for club members.

Contact: Amy VanDyke, vandykea@ccsd15.net

Welcome crafters! Please watch morning announcements for a chance to create a craft after school in room A101!  This club will meet periodically from October through May after school.You will need to sign up for each craft individually, so watch the Wildcat Way Classroom form the Google Form! First come, first serve! See you there!  Space is limited, so sign up quickly!

Contact: Al Stevenson, stevensa@ccsd15.net

Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop role playing game where students will create characters and embark on adventures together.  The students will utilize their creativity and collaboration to overcome obstacles using shared storytelling.  The club will meet weekly on Wednesdays after school and run from September to May. Mr. Stevenson, our STEM teacher, is the club sponsor.

Contacts: Mrs. Kurka kurkaj@ccsd15.net

Join like minded students who want to learn about how to improve the quality of the environment we live in. Learn recycling dos and don'ts, how change makers in the world help us all and work together to create tips on clips and slides about how things work and what everyone could do to help make our planet a better place to live. We work to create slides for the morning announcements each month.This club will meet with Mrs. Kurka during the lunch hour.  Watch the morning announcements for the next dates. 

Contact: Julie Kurka, kurkaj@ccsd15.net

Chimes Club will rehearse and perform music written for a handbell choir. If you played in the Willow Bend Chimes Choir with Ms. Carlson or always wanted to learn, then sign up for this musical group. We will have 1-2 performances in the evening for family and friends.  See morning announcements for after school meeting times.

Contact: Kelly Wall wallk@ccsd15.net

Have you ever been curious about another culture? Wonder what makes people "tick?" Come, celebrate, share your culture, or learn about another one! How can we share your heritage with CSMS? Bring your ideas on what you would like this club to be and activities you would like to participate in. 

The following intramural will be offered this year by the staff sponsors listed below.  Students should watch the morning announcements for the dates the intramurals will run.

Basketball - Mr. Schmidt, schmidtm@ccsd15.net

Running - Mrs. Buelow, buelowj@ccsd15.net

Karaoke - Ms.VanDyke, vandykea@ccsd15.net

Soccer - Mrs. Garcia-Macko, Ms. Martin, Ms. Heintz, Mr. Schmidt (garciaj@ccsd15.net, martink@ccsd15.net, heintzw@ccsd15.net, schmidtm@ccsd15.net)

Volleyball- Mrs. Olson, olsonl2@ccsd15.net

Walking- Ms. Lestina, lestinac@ccsd15.net

Weight Room - Ms. Dolson, Ms. VanDyke, vandykea@ccsd15.net

Wiffleball - Mr. Pierpont, pierpond@ccsd15.net

Contact: Julie Kurka, kurkaj@ccsd15.net

This group will meet on Tuesday's and Wednesday's before school at 6:30 a.m.

Contact: Tracy O’Malley, omalleyt@ccsd15.net

The Library Ambassador Program gives you the opportunity to take leadership roles in enhancing our school reading culture.  Students help with book reviews, displays, and many other activities.  This club meets weekly on Tuesdays during your lunch period.

Kate McCully- Tuesdays

mccullk@ccsd15.net

Phil Webb-Thursdays

webbp@ccsd15.net

Contact: Rebecca Klawans, klawansr@ccsd15.net

After-school opportunity for students who want to get involved in the CSMS 2026 musical theater production. Multiple different crew teams that specialize in certain areas.

Crew Teams Include: Poster/Graphic Creation Team, Prop Crew, Costume Crew, Set Crew, Social Media & Film, Hair and Makeup, Sound and Lights.

Contacts: Dana Foley foleyd@ccsd15.net, David Pierpont, peirpond@ccsd15.net 

This group is for 8th graders who qualify based on GPA and have completed an application.  Once approved, the club will meet during lunch and organize various service projects for the building and community.  Upon completion of service hours and GPA standards, the student will receive an honor cord at graduation.  

Contact: Joanna Rzepka, rzepkaj@ccsd15.net

This club will meet on Tuesdays & Thursdays during the fall up until winter break with Ms. Rzepka and Ms. Lestina, our club sponsors. Watch the morning announcements for the first club meeting date.

Contact: Catherine Lestina, lestinac@ccsd15.net 

This club will meet after school on Mondays with Ms. Lestina, our club sponsor. Students will get the opportunity to help create the 2025-2026 yearbook. Watch the morning announcements for the first club meeting date.