Academic Intramurals

Program:  CHESS CLUB
Dates:  Mondays – Oct 4, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec 6, 13
Time:  2:45 – 3:45 pm 
Advisor:  Mr. Robbins
Location:  Room 46
Fee:  $50.00

Want to learn more about chess and the strategy behind it? In addition to being a fun game, chess offers many benefits, such as increased ability to focus and developing problem solving skills. The Chess Club will be available for players seeking instruction and advice.  All levels are welcome.

Program:  COOPERATIVE THEATER
Dates:  Mondays – Oct 4, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec 6, 13
Time:  2:45 – 3:45 pm 
Advisor:  Ms. Perrotti
Location:  Auditorium
Fee:  $50.00

Cooperative theater is for EVERYONE - we all have unique talents and abilities that we can share!  You decide what role you want and you make it happen! Don’t want to be on stage?  We need lots of help behind the scenes as well! Each week we will play theater games, develop a script, and plan for our performance and have fun!

Program:  SEWING/KNITTING CLUB
Dates:  Wednesdays – Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov 3, 10, 17 Dec 1, 8, 15
Time:  2:45 – 3:45 pm 
Advisors:  Ms. Liedke, Ms. Moore
Location:  Room 36
Fee:  $50.00

Do you knit or sew? Do you want to learn how? Please join the after-school Sewing/Knitting Club Wednesdays this fall.  Sewers will learn to use a sewing machine, patterns and an iron to make a “ditty” bag, pencil case, pillow case, wallet and a coin purse. Most supplies and use of a sewing machine will be provided. (If you have a machine please bring) Students may be asked to purchase zippers, interfacing or fabric to complete projects for personal use or gifts. Questions? See Ms. Liedke.

Knitters will learn how to cast on for a cotton washcloth, knit and end their projects. Please bring a size 7 or 8 needles. Cotton yarn will be provided. Questions? See Ms. Moore.

Program:  TIGER TUTORS
Dates:  Wednesdays – Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, Dec 1, 8, 15
Time:  2:45 – 3:45 pm 
Advisor:  Mrs. Andrich
Location:  Room 12
Fee:  $50.00

Tiger Tutors is a student-run club that matches students from Daniel Hand High School with students from Polson to tutor and guide in a variety of subjects. Join Tiger Tutors to meet with students like you, and get homework help in an environment of encouragement and understanding. We can’t wait to work with you!

Program:  BAND LESSONS
Dates:   Wednesdays – Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, Dec 1, 8, 15
Time:  2:45 – 3:45 pm 
Advisor:  Mr. Leonard
Location:  Room 48
Fee:  $50.00

The after-school lesson program is open to 7th and 8th grade students currently enrolled in the Polson Band and will focus on further development of instrumental skills.  Lessons will be a combination of individualized and small group instruction and will focus on the various skill sets students might be struggling with, looking to reinforce from rehearsals and/or home practice, or expand upon. Strategies for effective home practice will be explored as well as good ensemble skills. The program will also be available to 6th grade students starting Trimester 2.

Program:  “FIND THE GOOD”
Dates:  Thursdays – Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, Dec 2, 9, 16
Time:  2:45 – 3:45 pm 
Advisor:  Mrs. Finta
Location:  Room 7
Fee:  $50

Calling all students that would like to read about "finding the good" in these uncertain times.  As the obituary writer in a spectacularly beautiful but often dangerous spit of land in Alaska, Heather Lende knows something about last words and lives well lived. Now she’s distilled what she’s learned about how to live a more exhilarating and meaningful life into three words: find the good. It’s that simple--and that hard. 

Program:  FRENCH MOVIE & GAME CLUB
Dates:  Thursdays – Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, Dec 2, 9, 16
Time:  2:45 – 3:45 pm 
Advisor:  Madame Sperling
Location:  Room 5
Fee:  $50

Do you want to discover French films? Taste French treats? And play games in French? If you answered “Oui!”, then you should join the French Movie & Game club! Open to all students in Grade 6, 7 & 8. Over the course of the 10 sessions you will watch several films, and build up French vocabulary through games, crafts and songs. 

Program:  SCIENCE CLUB
Dates:  Thursdays – Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, Dec 2, 9, 16
Time:  2:45 – 3:45 pm 
Advisor:  Mrs. Sandora
Location:  Room 43
Fee:  $50.00

The Polson Science Club will have students exploring a wide variety of science topics.  From organizing and participating in school and community events, to performing experiments and hosting guest speakers, students will have the opportunity to engage with science. Student interest will help to drive the content and activities. 

Program:  DIVERSITY CLUB
Dates:  Fridays – October 15, 2021 – June 3, 2022
Time:  2:45 – 3:45 pm 
Advisor:  Ms. Procaccini and Mrs. Hartmann
Location:  Room 10
Fee:  No Fee

The Diversity Club will provide a safe and inclusive space for all members of the school community regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or ability. The goal is to foster a school-wide culture of appreciation for diversity and acceptance throughout Polson and the community.  Students will raise awareness for the various populations that exist in our school by creating bulletin boards, participating in community events, and engaging in discussions.

Diversity Club REGISTRATION FORM

Program:  ROBOTICS CLUB
Dates:  Wednesdays – October 13, 2021 through March (TBD) 2022

VEX IQ Competitions:
We usually attend 1-4 competitions that take place on Saturdays.  Due to the pandemic, it has not been determined yet if the competitions will be virtual or in-person. The dates and times are to be determined once this information becomes available 

Time:  2:45 – 4:00 pm 
Instructor:  Mr. Grenier
Location:  Daniel Hand High School – Room 130
Pickup:  Students are to be picked up under the bridge at DHHS at 4pm
Fee:  $100.00
Limit:  20 students

Are you interested in Robotics?  Do you want to learn how to construct and program a robot?  How about participate in a robotics competition to showcase your programming and robot skills?  Using the VEX IQ robotics platform, our goal is to build several competition ready robots and compete against other middle schools across the state at various competitions.  Being a team driven club, students who are interested must be committed and attend all practices and competitions.  All are welcome!

Robotics Registration Form