Activities

Audition for Lake Middle School Chamber Orchestra!

• Auditions are taking place from Sept. 23- Oct. 5
• Auditions results will be posted by Oct. 7
• Rehearsals begin Oct. 13

Chamber orchestra is open to at grade 7-8 students who play the violin, viola, cello or bass. 

Students in grade 6 will have the opportunity to audition in January.

Pick-up a packet and sign up for an audition time from orchestra room G106. If you have questions, reach out to the orchestra director, Mrs. Buccola. 

Join us for Chess Club!

• Tuesdays from 2:30-3:15 p.m. 
• Room CD101
• Advisor: Mr. Rasmussen

All levels are welcome. You can learn more about chess and play games against your Lake Middle School peers! 

Do you love animals? Do you love talking about your pets? Have you thought about becoming an animal caregiver, animal handler or even a veterinarian? If you want to learn more about animal care, handling, and even how to teach animals tricks, come join the Critter Club!

CRITTER CLUB

• Tuesdays from 7:00-7:45am
• Room: A135
• Advisor: Ms. Ramberg 

You will need your chromebook because sometimes we play kahoot games about animals.

Critter Club is open to all Lake students!

Join The Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)!

Student Written Mission Statement: "The Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) at Lake Middle School is a group of open-minded and inclusive LGBT+ identified, questioning, and straight allies who support, respect, and show acceptance for people’s beliefs and differences. In GSA, students and staff are welcome to share experiences, feelings, and express themselves in a safe, positive, and nonjudgmental space. GSA takes action by educating, raising awareness, preventing discrimination, breaking down stereotypes, and promoting equality in our community."

Gay Straight Alliance:

• STARTS NOVEMBER 15
• Meets Monday after school from 2:30-3:30 p.m. 
• Room: C117 (8th Grade Pod)
• Advisor: Mrs. Valek, School Counselor

Join Jazz Ensemble! Open to 7th and 8th grade band and orchestra students (and students who play piano, electric bass, electric guitar, or drum set.)

Auditions will take place the week of October 11th. Rehearsals begin October 28th. 

Jazz Ensemble:

• Meets Thursday mornings before school (7:00-7:45 a.m.)
• Room: Band Room
• Advisor: Mr. Bradley

Join Mathcounts, a competitive math program that features fun practices that will lead up to a local and possible state-wide competition!

MathCounts:

• Meets Fridays after school
• Room: C118
• Advisor: Mrs. Martin

Interested in stretching out your math brain? Join us for Math League!

Math League:

• Meets on Mondays from 2:30-3:15 p.m.
• Room: CD101
• Advisor: Mr. Rasmussen

Join Minecraft Club, to meet new people and play Minecraft!

Minecraft Club:

• Meets Fridays after school from 2:30-3:15 p.m. 
• Room: C102 (Science Pod)
• Advisor: Mr. Johnson

Nintendo Club has its first meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 6! The Nintendo Club primarily plays Smash Bros, but all games are welcome. 

Nintendo Club:

• Meets Wednesdays from 2:30-3:15 p.m.
• Room: BD153
• Advisor: Mrs. La-La

It's recommended (but not required) to bring your own Nintendo Switch! It will help allow every student have the opportunity to play games.

Lake Middle School is not responsible for any Nintendo Switch that is brought on school property. 

Join us for Ping Pong Club!

• Wednesdays from 2:35-3:30 p.m. 
• Room CD101
• Advisor: Mr. Tabbert and Mr. Craig

Sign up in Schoology - code is posted outside Mr. Craig's classroom door (in the Science pod). 

Lake Middle School is Wild About Reading!

The Scholastic Book Fair will be hosted at Lake Middle School from March 18-25, 2022. Use this opportunity to find your new favorite book! Lake's Book Fair is a great way to support our school while also supporting your family's readers.  Over 50% of our sales come back to us in Scholastic Dollars that we can spend on books and educational magazines for our students.

Book Fair Hours:

Friday, March 18th, 7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Monday, March 21st, 7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 22nd, 7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 23rd, 7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 24th, 7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Friday, March 25th, 7:15 a.m. to 13:00 p.m.

Can't make it to the book fair? 

No problem!  You can still support Lake by purchasing books online.  The online bookstore is open 24/7 from March 18 to March 31, 2022.  Enjoy a larger, expanded selection of books for all ages. 

BOOKSTORE

BACK THIS YEAR!  Take advantage of the convenience of eWallet.  Give students a secure, cash-free way to shop the fair.  There is no charge to set up an eWallet.  Parents simply create an account and authorize a spending limit on their credit card.  You will only be charged for what is purchased.  At school, students simply tell the cashier name to process their purchases.  EWallets do not have to be printed or presented to the cashier.  Give this new convenient cash-free option a try and sign up by visiting the online bookstore.

BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS

The Lake Middle School Book Fair runs from March 18-25 and we need your help!  If you are able to volunteer for a shift (or more), please click on the link below to view the online sign-up form.  If you haven't worked at a Book Fair before, don't worry!  It's easy!  There are simple instructions at the register, and a phone number to call if questions should arise.

Volunteer Sign Up

Questions - Please contact Susan Derks directly.

Order Lake Middle School Spirit Wear at the link below!

Deadline is October 15th 

Lake Spirit Wear

Would you like to help coordinate school events and help our school community?  Join Student Council, a group that supports our students, staff, and school community! 

How to Join:

• Applications can be picked up in the main office
• Applications are due by Friday, October 15th to the main office
• Student Council is open to any student in all grades
• Questions - Ask Ms. Anderson, Mr. Carstensen, Ms. LaFontaine-Larson or Ms. Stein

Do you like to promote reading in school? Do you like to organize school activities? Do you like to read? Do you like to discuss books and authors? JOIN STUDENT LITERACY COUNCIL!

Student Literacy Council:

• First meeting is Wednesday, September 29 at 7:15 a.m. 
• Room: A124
• Advisor: Ms. McGinty

Voices of Lake is an extra-curricular choir open to students in 7th and 8th grade who love to sing. This group performs a wide variety of vocal music, specializing in pop styles. There are usually evening performances in December and April of each academic year, as well as opportunities to perform on field trips in the community.

When are rehearsals?

Tuesday and Friday mornings, 7:00-7:40 am

How can students join?

Interested students should sign up for a short voice check so the director knows which voice part will be the best fit for you. Students will sing for the teacher only (not in front of other students).

You can sign up for a voice check on Sign-Up Genius using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448a9a822abfe3-voices1

*Voice checks are scheduled from September 22-29.

*More details and links to what the students will be asked to sing are located in the students’ 7th or 8th grade Schoology Course.

Yearbook club has its first meeting on Oct. 5, 2021. 

Yearbook Club:

• Meets every other Tuesday
• Time: 2:30-3:!5
• Room: A105
• Advisor: Mr. Krupke and Ms. Gutsmiedl

Order your Lake Middle School Yearbook for the 2021-22 school year below.

Order Yearbooks

Learn cool, amazing and fun tricks to dazzle your friends and family! It is recommended that you bring your own yo-yo.

Yo-Yo Club:

• Meets Wednesdays from 2:30-3:15 p.m.
• Room: C105 (Science Pod)
• Advisor: Mr. Eberhardt