Student-Initiated Organizations
Students, are you interested in getting a club going at Wellington Middle-High School? All student-initiated clubs must first start with an application each year. If you need to reapply for a club from last year, or would like to start a new club, please fill out the student-initiated organization application here or reach out to Mr. Buffington (marcb@psdschools.org). Whether it is a school sponsored club, or student-initiated clubs, they will not be able to meet until the application is approved through Poudre School District for the 2022-2023 school year.
Students please help us populate our list of student-initiated clubs for the 2022-2023 school year by filling out this application!
Middle School Student-Initiated Organizations
A/V Club - the purpose of A/V Club is to explore video and audio technology in a fun and exciting way, and to develop student produced projects and possibly lead into high school level classes.
- When: Thursday, after school
- Where: D115/117
- Student Contact: Carter Hoen (cartermarkhoen@outlook.com)
- Staff Monitor: Luke Hughes (lhughes@psdschools.org)
Chess & Checkers Club - We play chess and checkers for fun! Also, we complete to become the top chess or checker player in the club.
- When: Friday, after school
- Where: Orchestra Room
- Student Contact: Benjamin Johnson
- Staff Monitor: Noah Walker (nwalker@psdschools.org)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Middle School) - the purpose of Fellowship of Christian Athletes is Christian fellowship
- When: Wednesday morning, before school
- Where: G204
- Student Contact: Tobin Phillips (tobiniscool08@outlook.com)
- Staff Monitor: Tanya Cienfuegos-Baca
Kindness Club (Middle School) - the purpose of the Kindness Club is to spread kindness throughout the school and be role models to show others tiny acts of kindness can make big difference.
- When: Monday morning, before school
- Where: G201
- Student Contact: Adelyn MacArthur
- Staff Monitor: Katie Zenisek (kzenisek@psdschools.org)
High School Student-Initiated Organizations
Students please help us populate our list of student-initiated clubs for the 2022-2023 school year by filling out this application!
School-Sponsored Organizations
6-8 School-Sponsored Organizations
AFL (Footy) Club - This club's purpose is to build interest and skills in Australian football. Kids will become fans of and be able to proficiently play the sport.
- When: Wednesday, 6th Grade Lunch & 7/8th Grade Lunch
- Where: Commons
- Staff Sponsor: Todd Genson (tgenson@psdschools.org)
Dance Fever - This club's is to build the community of people who love to dance in Wellington and learn different styles of dance.
- When: Friday, 4:15 - 5:15
- Where: Performing Arts, A106
- Staff Sponsor: Jenna Riep (jriep@psdschools.org)
GSA (Middle School) - the purpose of the GSA is to create an atmosphere where students of all gender identities and sexualities feel safe, respected, and valued. It is a place for LGBTQIA+ students and allies to socialize, have fun, and come up with ideas for promoting a school culture of mutual respect, inclusion, and acceptance.
- When: Thursday, 4:05 pm - 4:45 pm
- Where: D116
- Staff Sponsor: Marti Burnham (mburnham@psdschools.org)
Kiwanis Club - This is a service organization that is in place to serve the community. The builders club portion of the Kiwanis is specifically designed for middle school aged students. It is 100% driven by the students. They determine the officers, meetings, community projects, fundraising, etc. The Wellington/Waverly Kiwanis club board has approved sponsoring this builders club and all of the costs involved in the application and initiation process to Kiwanis international. There will be no cost from any club members to get the club going. The student members may at some point decide to have club dues but that would be totally on their own. All community projects will be student driven and student performed.
- Meeting days/times/location have yet to be determined.
- Staff Sponsor: Steve Sarno (ssarno@psdschools.org)
Math Olympiad - the purpose of Math Olympiad is to inspire students to engage and learn math while engaging in social interactions with peers.
- When: Wednesday, During 7/8 Lunch (11:05-11:45
- Where: D219
- Staff Sponsor: Laura Nestler (lnestler@psdschools.org)
National Junior Art Honor Society - The National Art Education Association serves to and incudes peer recognition, leadership opportunities, college and career prep, recognition of art programs, art service opportunities, and awards and college scholarship opportunities.
- When: Last Tuesday or Wednesday of the month, 6th & 7/8th Grade Lunch
- Where: D107
- Staff Sponsor: Katie Murphy (kmills@psdschools.org)
Student Council (Middle School) - The purpose of student council is to create culture both within the school and through the community and put on events for middle school students.
- When: Friday, 8:00 am
- Where: The Nest
- Staff Sponsor: Kaitlynn Schmurr (kschmurr@psdschools.org)
Student Voice - the purpose of Student Voice is to engage student perspectives in guiding systematic and cultural change within Wellington Middle-High School.
- Stay tuned for meet times and contact information once the application is approved for the 2022-2023 school year. This organization will not be meeting until approval for the school year has happened.
9-10 School-Sponsored Organizations
AFL (Footy) Club - This club's purpose is to build interest and skills in Australian football. Kids will become fans of and be able to proficiently play the sport.
- When: Wednesday, High School Lunch
- Where: Commons
- Staff Sponsor: Todd Genson (tgenson@psdschools.org)
Book Club - This club's purpose is to give a space for readers to connect with one another over books. This will be a space that allows students to select books that they enjoy and provide motivation to finish them.
- When: Friday, High School Lunch
- Where: Library or F200 Learning Pod
- Staff Sponsor: Christine Jasmann (cjasmann@psdschools.org)
GSA (High School) - the purpose of the GSA is to create an atmosphere where students of all gender identities and sexualities feel safe, respected, and valued. It is a place for LGBTQIA+ students and allies to socialize, have fun, and come up with ideas for promoting a school culture of mutual respect, inclusion, and acceptance.
- When: Wednesday during HS lunch, 12:30-1:15 pm
- Where: D101
- Staff Sponsor: Jenna Riep (jriep@psdschools.org)
Mock Trial Team - the purpose of Mock Trial is to develop an understanding of civil & criminal trial process, while also competing in the Colorado Bar Association Tournament.
- When: Wednesday or Thursday after school (schedule will be set in early October)
- Where: F102
- Staff Sponsor: Chris Lehrer (clehrer@psdschools.org)
National Art Honor Society - the National Art Eucation Association has been around for over 40 years and it's purpose includes peer recognition, leadership opportunities, college and career prep, recognition of art program, art service opportunities, and awards and college scholarship opportunities. Being an honor society, students need to adhere to standards/bylaws including but not limited to: maintaining a 3.0 in all art classes and may not have more than one grade <1 in all classes at any given time.
- When: Last Tuesday or Wednesday of the month during HS lunch (depending on the block schedule)
- Where: D107
- Staff Sponsor: Katie Murphy (kmills@psdschools.org)
Sexual Assault Resource Team (SART) Peers - The Sexual Assault Resource Team (SART) Peers Program is a peer-led sexual violent prevention education program that has been approved by Poudre School District for more than 20 years. This peer education program utilizes the enthusiasm, talent, and credibility of high school student leaders to inform youth about sexual violence, consent education, and being an upstander.
- When: 8th period even days and during High School Lunch as needed
- Where: Student Council Classroom and/or the Counseling Office
- Staff Sponsor: Katie Delahunt (kdelahunt@psdschools.org)
WMHS Literary Magazine - the purpose of Literary Magazine is to produce and publish a collection of high school student artwork, photography, prose, poetry, and other fit-to-print creative works. Student staff members learn how to promote the book as they encourage their peers to submit; they learn how to advertise to sell copies of the book; they learn how to establish criteria for publication and editing skills to polish submissions; and they learn design, layout, and formatting with digital tools as they choose the book's theme and create pages.
- When: Monday & Wednesday during 9th/10th grade lunch
- Where: F101
- Staff Sponsor: Jen Mitchell (jemitchell@psdschools.org)
6-10 School-Sponsored Organizations
Drama Club (Combined Middle and High School) - to have students perform in plays and musicals for the school and community of Wellington. A drama club will be an extra curricular activity that allows students to perform, explore, and appreciate the arts.
- When: Monday - Friday after school
- Where: A106
- Staff Sponsor: Penny Davis (pdavis@psdschools.org)
Rodeo Club (Combined Middle and High School) - the purpose of Rodeo Club is to connect with students who enjoy all things rodeo and teach those who want to get into it.
- When: Wednesday, after school
- Where: G226A
- Staff Sponsor: Jessie Pollacek (jpollacek@psdschools.org)
For more information about student initiated or school sponsored clubs, please contact Marc Buffington, Dean of Students & Activities Director at marcb@psdschools.org.
Policies governing Poudre School District (PSD) activities and organizations can be found here and to learn more about clubs within PSD please click here.