Kaiserslautern MS: School Activities
Europe Student Activities
All students are encouraged to participate in co-curricular activities whether they be athletic, academic or social in nature. These activities help to shape students and prepare them for the future as part of a well rounded education.
Some of our athletics and activities are Europe based events, which means that there is a culminating area wide championship for athletics that mimics a state championship. Europe Activities are support curriculum and offer area wide available throughout the year that range from art, drama and music to math, language and film/entertainment. More information concerning Europe specific activities can be found under on the DoDEA Europe, Student Activities page.
Middle School Athletics
DoDEA does not offer competitive sports at the middle school level. As such Kaiserslautern Middle School does not have organized athletic teams. If your child wishes to train and/or compete in athletics, please contact your local Community Youth Services (CYS) or 86th Force Support Squadron (FSS) coordinator.
INTRAMURALS
Mile Makers Running Club
Mile Makers Running Club will meet on Mondays and Fridays in front of the KMS Gym from 3:15-4:15.
The GOAL of our Mile Makers Running Club is to create a fun and accepting environment to help runners of ALL skill levels learn how to become better runners and lead healthy, happy, active, productive lives on and off ‘the road” while making memories and miles here in Germany!
Term: Fall
Meeting Time: 1515-1615
Meeting Days: Monday,Friday
Open To: All KMS Students
Europe Student Activities
All students are encouraged to participate in co-curricular activities whether they be athletic, academic or social in nature. These activities help to shape students and prepare them for the future as part of a well rounded education.
Some of our athletics and activities are Europe based events, which means that there is a culminating area wide championship for athletics that mimics a state championship. Europe Activities are support curriculum and offer area wide available throughout the year that range from art, drama and music to math, language and film/entertainment. More information concerning Europe specific activities can be found under on the DoDEA Europe, Student Activities page.
School clubs are a great way to develop new interests and make new friends. Kaiserslautern Middle School provides a wide variety of extra-curricular activities and clubs for every student. Students select activities based on their interests and participate after school during the week. Teachers are the sponsors and coordinate the programs directly with parents, student and community volunteers.
Parents and students may contact the school office for more information about the current school year extra-curricular activities and how to register.
Academic Enrichment Club
The Academic Enrichment Clubs are open to any student striving to improve their academic standing. It is a place for students to work on their homework and receive assistance with assignments. Students can work collaboratively and quietly discuss their work within a group while adhering to KMS rules. It is highly recommended that the student bring their agenda with assignments listed to the Academic Enrichment Clubs to maximize learning while on task.
Meetings
Room 205A with Mrs. Bymaster
Tuesdays 0700-0800
Wednesdays and Thursdays 1500 - 1600
Room 103A with Ms. Ams
Wednesdays 0700 - 0800
Fridays 0700 - 0800
Term: All Year
Meeting Time: Times vary
Meeting Days: Wednesday,Tuesday,Thursday,Friday
Open To: All Students
Chess Club
Digital Imaging Club (Photography and Photoshop)
KMS Students, do you love photography? Want to get more practice in Photoshop? Consider joining our very own KMS Digital Imaging Club.
Topics will include:
Photoshop/Photography: Photo Walk, Collage
Photoshop: Text Portrait Poster
Photography: Street Lights in Motion
Photoshop: Retro Polaroid Collage
Photography: Cupcake Product Shots
Photography: Sports Photography in Motion!
Photoshop: Pop Art Fun!
Photoshop: Face Painting!
Photography: Water Reflection Photos
Photography: Balloon Color Explosion
Term: Winter,Spring
Meeting Time: 3:15 - 5:15
Meeting Days: Tuesday
Additional Info: Meets 3rd/4th Tuesdays of the Month, Nov 19 - Apr 28
ECO INVADERS (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CLUB)
This is an environmental awareness club whose goal is to provide an avenue for students to: learn more about being an eco-friendly individual, promote environmental issues and solutions and to participate in services beneficial to the environment and the KMC community.
MEETINGS: Every Monday, beginning September 10th, from 3pm-4pm in Room 210
Term: All Year
Meeting Time: 1500-1600
Meeting Days: Monday
Open To: All Students
ECybermission Project Club
Could your child use an extra $5,000 ?? That's the National Winner's first prize for Ecybermission. We're looking for students who like a problem solving challenge!! eCYBERMISSION is a web-based science, math and technology competition for groups of MIDDLE SCHOOL students. This school year the US Army has announced a competition for students across the US and DoDEA schools to help their community by demonstrating group problem solving. eCYBERMISSION challenges our students to explore how science, math and technology work in our community. Some students may have seen this advertised on AFN. We encourage you to talk about this with your son or daughter. Students here at KMS will form a teams of three or four students. Then, all team members register by using the website below. (sorry—you can ONLY work with another student on YOUR GRADE LEVEL ONLY). Also, students need to find a Team Advisor (Team Advisors must be teacher, coach, counselor, or leader in a youth organization, or a parent here at KMS and at least 21 years of age.) and then everyone works together to solve a real problem in our KMC community to compete for regional and national awards. To REGISTER and find a complete list of Rules, requirements and the awards check out the following website or see Mr. Dittmer, Rm. 212
Term: All Year
Meeting Time: 1125 - 1210
Meeting Days: Thursday
Open To: All Students
Additional Info: At Lunch in the Computer Lab
Junior Leadership Seminar (JLS)
Junior Leadership Seminar (JLS) is a service organization focused on developing leadership skills in its members. Student members participate in service projects aimed at improving our school.
For more information, contact Mrs. Wrenchey in Room 207A.
Term: All Year
Open To: Select students by invitation only.
Additional Info: Meets twice a month during recess as needed.
JUNIOR STUDENT 2 STUDENT® (JS2STM)
Math Counts
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
The nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.
Membership is by application/invitation only, usually takes place in the spring semester.
For more information, please see Mrs. Harris-Boring in room 111B.
Open To: By Invitation Only
RoboKnights (Robotics)
Robotics will inspire KMS students to engage in relevant STEM project based learning involving robotics, engineering, documentation, and programming while allowing a safe place for students to build their problem solving, organizational, and team work skills.
MEETINGS: Every Wednesday, beginning September 15, 2021 from 3:10-4:30pm in Building 1178, Room 100.
Term: All Year
Meeting Time: 3:10-4:30 pm
Meeting Days: Wednesday
Open To: All Students
Additional Info: Meet in the Robotics Lab Building 1178, Room 100
Student Council (STUCO)
STUCO is a leadership organization that represents students and works to create positive change at KMS.
MEETINGS: 1st Wednesday of each month 3:15pm to 4pm in the Auditorium.
Occasional meetings may occur during lunchtime. Specific committee meetings will be communicated to applicable members.
For more information, please see Ms. Briggs in Room 207 or Mrs. Clause in Room 202A.
Term: All Year
Meeting Time: 3:15 - 4:00
Meeting Days: Wednesday
Open To: STUCO Members
Additional Info: Committee Meetings scheduled as needed.
Yearbook
This is a student-led publication that is responsible for editing, photographing, writing, reporting and designing our yearbook. Students plan the theme ladder while creating the book. We market and distribute the book to the KMS community for buyers in June.
If interested, please see Mrs. Lang.
Term: All Year
Open To: All Students