At Kinard, students have the opportunity to get involved with many different extracurricular clubs and activities. These programs provide students an outlet to gain new skills, connect with friends, have fun, and solidify a sense of belonging to Kinard. Historically, over 500 students participate in Kinard clubs and activities each year.
School Sponsored Activities
Club information will continue to be updated as our club activities begin for the 2024-2025 school year.
Fitness Club
Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:15-4:00 p.m., Weight Room 610; starts second quarter
Chase Rollings 970-488-5489 crollings@psdschools.org
Students in Fitness Club can enjoy working out and supporting their physical wellness in a fun, safe, and collaborative setting. *Please note: We are updating the equipment in our weight room thanks to an amazing grant that was awarded to our PE/Health teachers. Fitness Club will begin once the new equipment is installed. Stay tuned for updates!
Give Next Club
Wednesdays, 3:15-4:00 p.m., Media Center; starts 9/18/24
Anne Flemming 970-488-5419 aflemming@psdschools.org
Wendi Grigg 970-488-5447 wgrigg@psdschools.org
Give Next is a school-based grantmaking program for middle and high school students in Larimer County. Through the Give Next program, local businesses, foundations, and individuals become classroom donors by providing each participating school with $5,000 to award to nonprofits in Larimer County, Colorado. With the financial support of these generous donors, students design and manage their own grantmaking programs. Give Next values the insights young people have about the needs in our community and celebrates the impact they can have now and in the future. Students experience the power of collaboration and the impact they can have on their community. At the end of the school year, students award grants to selected nonprofits at an awards ceremony. Give Next is made possible through the support of many community partners; primary program implementation partners are Bohemian Foundation and the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado.
Lego Robotics
Every day, 2:30-3:10 p.m., Room 510; starts 8/19/2024 through 12/20/2024
Aaron Berthold 488-5467 aberthold@psdschools.org
In Lego Robotics, students learn to understand the basics of STEM and apply their skills in an exciting competition while building habits of teamwork, collaboration, and critical thinking. Important dates - November - Qualifier at Poudre HS, December - State Competition in Denver.
MathCounts (click here for more information)
Tuesdays, 3:15-4:15 p.m., Media Center; starts 9/10/2024 through approximately 3/11/2025
Alicia Williams 970-488-5455 awilliams@psdschools.org
In Math Counts, students focus on math skills through a competition-based program.
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
Select Mondays, 7:30-8:00 a.m., Media Center; returning members will begin meeting in October- see the Google Classroom for more info and specific dates
Mandy Hergenreder 970-488-5463 mhergenreder@psdschools.org
Nicole Darrow 970-488-5482 ndarrow@psdschools.org
In NJHS, students focus their leadership skills on planning and implementing community service projects for non-profits around the world. Membership by application only. New members can apply each year in January.
STEM Club
Wednesdays, 3:15-4:00 p.m., Room 315; starts 10/30/24
Katie Ashe 488-5459 kashe@psdschools.org
In STEM Club, students practice the scientific method and design and implement their own experiments. No sign-up is necessary, just drop in if you want to try some fun, hands-on STEM activities and experiments!
Science Bowl
Wednesdays, 3:15-4:30 p.m., Room 313; starts 10/23/24
Michaela Eitsert 488-5465 meitsert@psdschools.org
In Science Bowl Club, students compete with other middle schools in a academic competition that tests their math and science knowledge.
Science Olympiad (click here for more information)
Every day, October through May
Kayla Murphy 488-5452 kaylam@psdschools.org
Students in Science O participate in one of the premiere science competitions in the nation. Students can choose from 23 different events that make up the Science O challenges.
Theatre Club
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:10-4:10 p.m., Choir Room 711; starts 1/14/2025 through 5/21/2025
Scott Wheeler 970-488-5488 swheeler@psdschools.org
In second semester, students can join the Theatre Club to participate in the spring drama performance. See Mr. Wheeler for more details.
Yearbook
ELO, 2:30-3:10 p.m., Room 417; 8/15/24 through 5/28/25
Ally Lonac 488-5457 alonac@psdschools.org
In Yearbook ELO, students create page layouts for our nationally-recognized, award winning yearbook. Staff members (including 6th, 7th, and 8th graders) take pictures to fill pages, write captions, and learn journalism standards. This is a year-long program. 
Student Initiated and Led Organizations
Student initiated and led organizations must reapply each year. Students interested in starting a student initiated and led organization must first meet with Mrs. LaRue to start the application process and to understand PSD policy around student initiated and led organizations. Visit the PSD School Clubs and Organizations website for more information.
| Organization | Purpose | Meeting Information | Student Contact Information | Employee Monitor |
| Baking Club | To teach students how to bake for future life skills and fun. | Mondays & Thursdays after school, 3:15-4:30 PM, Room 300 | Kiley Hodges | Kaitlyn Hennen & Melissa Perricone |
| Coding Club | Students will learn how to make sections of code, learn aspects of graphic design, and test their skills by making a videogame in Python MU and/or Pixelart. | TBD- starting soon! | Alexander Zaytsev | Tracy Shannon |
| Dodgeball Club | To allow kids to play dodgeball more often. | Tuesdays after school, 3:15-4:00 PM, small gym | Adrian Mayfield | Mandy Hergenreder |
| Dungeons & Dragons Club | To come together and play Dungeons and Dragons in different campaigns for separate skill levels. | Thursdays after school, 3:15-4:30 PM, Room 416 | Madison Hamilton | Ryan Costello |
| FCT/FCA | To connect student athletes and other kids and help them grow a relationship with Christ. | Fridays before school, 7:30-8:00 AM, Room 300 | Clark Chen | Leslie Husted |
| Pokemon Club | For kids to showcase their cards, trade cards, and share stories about their cards. | Mondays before school, 7:30-8:00 AM, Room 416 | Connor Giusti | Ryan Costello |
| Rhythmic Writing | To write stories and give each other feedback on them. | Fridays before school, 7:20-8:00 AM, Room 311 | Violet Taylor | Andy Graham |
| Speech & Debate Club | To teach and compete in Speech and Debate. | TBD- starting soon! | Hayden Magelky | Nicole Darrow |
| Spike Ball Club | To have fun and teach people how to play a not well-known sport. | TBD- starting soon! | Wesley Frevert | Bre Jordan |
| Visual & Literary Arts Club | Based on the Inktober challenge, students will be able to explore creative expression through digital/traditional art, calligraphy, and creative writing. | Thursdays after school, 3:15-4:30 PM, Room 516 | Jacqueline Liu | Shara Van Huss-Willis |
| Uno Club | To have fun, let kids be themselves, and play a good game of Uno! | Wednesdays after school, 3:20-4:00 PM, Room 313 | Jovi Najar | Michaela Eitsert |