Middle School Extracurricular Activities

Middle School Community Service is designed to give students the opportunity to serve and to help them develop a lifelong habit of giving service to others. The program builds on the foundation set in Lower School and provides a bridge to Upper School Community Service. Activities are generally held once a month, either during lunchtime or after school, and last about an hour. Past activities have included putting on a concert for the residents of an assisted-living center, tying fleece blankets for refugees, collecting canned food for the Utah Food Bank, and making interactive Valentines for children at Primary Children’s Hospital. Upcoming Community Service activities are published in Waterford Words and announced at Middle School assemblies. All Middle School students are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Outdoor Program
Advisor: Andrew Cole

Visit the Outdoor Program Website.

Student Government
Advisors: Lisa Rands
Class VIII

The goal of Middle School Student Government is to give students the opportunity to 1) gain leadership skills, 2) serve the Waterford and broad community by carrying out Middle School activities, and 3) be positive peer role models.

The Middle School Student Government council is made up of 5 Class VIII students. Elections are held in April. Current class VII must submit an application and be approved by the MS Dean to be eligible to run for election. Students give speeches in MS Assembly and are then elected by their peers.

Elected officers attend weekly student government planning meetings, conduct assemblies, and manage social and community service activities. In addition, they carry out other objectives and goals of the MS program as outlined by the Student Government advisors.

The Middle School Officers for 2007 – 08 are:
Krissy Johnsen
Parker Dolbin
Hayley Caddes
Nikos Liodakis
Brenda Shen

Theatre – Fall Play
Advisor: Javen Tanner
Classes VI-X

The purpose of the Waterford School plays is to apply the principles, concepts, and exercises taught in the theatre classes; to bridge the gap between classwork and performance. We also aim to contribute high quality theatrical productions to the overall experience at the Waterford School. We will work mainly with the great plays and playwrights, classical and modern. Classes VI – X may audition for the Fall Play. Students can expect to spend six weeks working on a given play, rehearsing for two hours after school on weekdays. We do have occasional Saturday rehearsals, as well.

Reading Group
Advisor: Lynn Lonsdale
Classes VI-VIII

The Middle School Reading Group invites students who enjoy reading to read a selected book and then join a discussion during Middle School lunch. The title of the chosen book and the date of the discussion will be announced at Middle School assembly. Students may then sign up in the MS/US Library. A copy of the book will be ordered for each participant and charged to the student account. The group discussion is held once a term and all Middle School students are invited. Dessert is provided.

Middle School Math Club
Advisor: Nancy Woller
Classes VI-VIII

Middle School Math Club will begin Winter Term. Students meet once per week during lunch in Room 405. A calendar of meetings and competitions will be posted here. All Middle School students are invited.

Jazz Ensemble
Advisor: Scott Harris
Classes VI-VII

IMiddle School band students rehearse jazz music on Wednesdays and Fridays during the first half of Middle School lunch. Participation is on a volunteer basis and any Middle School band student is welcome.

After School Ballet Academy
Advisor: Annri Opitz-Kostick
Classes VI-VIII

Students will train in classical ballet. Classes will be focused on refining technique with emphasis on articulation and use of the feet, strength, control, balance, line, technical accuracy, fluidity, phrasing and exploration of artistry. The students will experience theory of movement. Classes will study technique of pointe work during the last half hour of class. All academy students will take part in an end of the year performance. Rehearsals for this performance will take place on Saturdays.

Classes VI-VIII (ages 11-14). Ballet 3A: Beginning / Intermediate Ballet.
1 - hour class three times per week. Classes VI-VIII (ages 11-14). Ballet 3B: Intermediate / Advanced Ballet.
1 - hour class four times per week, including pointe work twice per week.
Rehearsals for dance performances: Only those interested in performing should attend these classes.