Smith Junior High School Home of the Sidewinders

Art Club
This club gives students who enjoy being creative and don’t mind getting a little dirty a place to express their creative voice.  Students work on improving artistic skills in drawing, photography, painting, and clay.  If you are interested in Art Club, see Ms. Erickson in room 121.

Builders Cub
This is an international organization providing members with opportunities to do public service, build character and develop leadership.  This club is open to all students.  If you are interested in joining Builders Club, see Ms. Smithson in room 308 or Ms. Napoleone in room 118.

Christian Club
Open to all students who wish to express and strengthen their faith in the public school setting.  Activities include discussions, crafts and service projects.  If you are interested in joining the Christian Club, see Mrs. Carter in room 307.

Engineering Explorers
This club provides students the opportunity to learn about and use the engineering design process.  Members learn about engineering by doing what engineers do…design, build and problem solve.  We cover a variety of topics and use materials such as the Pico Cricket and Lego Mindstorm Kits.  Members are selected by application.  For more information, please see Mrs. Elliott in room P1 or Mr. Craig in room 406.

N.A.L. National Academic League
This club gives students the opportunity to learn and have fun at the same time.  Team members participate in public speaking and use buzzers to answer jeopardy like questions.  NAL teams compete against other junior highs in the district.  Members are selected by tryouts in September.  For more information, please see Mr. Popovich in room 101.

N.J.H.S. National Junior Honor Society 
NJHS is a community service club comprised of scholarly students who display leadership and citizenship.  Our purpose is to plan and execute community service activities that contribute in a positive way.  Members are selected by application and selection is based on GPA, service history and teacher recommendations.  For more information, please see Mrs. Maupin in room 205.

Paparazzi Club
This club is for students who are currently taking photography class and are interested in assisting with the school yearbook.  Students in this club are responsible for taking photos of activities on campus, after school events and other special activities.  Students will assist in the selection and editing of photos for the yearbook.  For more information, please see Mrs. Erickson in room 121.

Reading Club
This club is designed for students who want to take their reading to the next level.  We hold book talks, round table discussions, and other fun and exciting activities to bring books to life.  This club is Open to all students.  For more information, please see Mrs. Jones in room 115 or Ms. Lundburg in room 116.

Sidewinder Ambassadors
Ambassadors assist new students on their first day at Smith.  If you are friendly, responsible, and enjoy meeting and helping people, this is the group for you!  Members are selected by application.  More information is available in Student Services.

Pep/Spirit Club
This club promotes school spirit and is open to all students.  The club will learn cheers/chants as well as group dances.  They will perform at pep assemblies and some games.  For more information, please see Coach Richardson in Girls PE.

Student Council
The Sidewinder Student Council’s primary function is service to the school.  The council consists of officers and representatives elected by the Smith student body.  Elections are held at the beginning of the school year (in August).  This group plans school activities and approves other club purchases/activities.  If you are interested in running for student council, please see Miss Shumway in Student Services.