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
Fitness Club
Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:15-4:00 p.m., Weight Room 610; starts 9/13/2021 through 5/5/2022
Chase Rollings 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.
Lego Robotics
Every day, 3:30-5:00 p.m., Room 510; starts 8/30/2021 through 12/17/2021
Tim McGonagil 488-5467 jmcgonagil@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.
MathCounts
Tuesdays, 3:15-4:15 p.m., Media Center; starts 9/14/2021 through 3/8/2022
Cecilia Bonertz 488-5407 cbonertz@psdschools.org
In Math Counts, students focus on math skills through a competition-based program.
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
Fridays (every other), 7:30-8:00 a.m., Media Center; starts 9/24/2021 through 5/20/2022
Mandy Hergenreder 488-5463 mhergenreder@psdschools.org
Leanne Griffey 488-5483 lgriffey@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.
Science Fair Club
Thursdays, 3:15-4:00 p.m., Room 315; starts 9/16/2021 through 2/24/2022
Katie Ashe 488-5459 kashe@psdschools.org
In Science Fair Club, students practice the scientific method and design and implement their own experiments.
Science Olympiad
Every day, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., Room 510; starts 10/11/2021 through 5/1/2022
Tim McGonagil 488-5467 jmcgonagil@psdschools.org
Alicia Williams 488-5455 awilliams@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
Mondays, 3:15-4:15 p.m., Media Center; starts 9/13/2021 through 5/9/2022
Eric Fischer 402-7767 efischer@psdschools.org
Beth Bean 488-5420 ebean@psdschools.org
Theater Club explores improvisation skills culminating in the "Madrigal Dinner" performance. Second semester will continue improvisation skills ending the year with "Improv Night."
Yearbook
ELO, 2:30-3:10 p.m., Room 417; 8/17/21 through 5/25/22
Emily Terry 488-5457 eterry@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.
Submit your pictures to replayit.com, register, and choose Kinard Middle School.
Student Initiated and Led Organizations
FCT/FCA (Fellowship of Christian Teens/Athletes)
Fridays, 7:30-8:00 a.m., Rm 300, starts 9/10/2021 through 5/20/2022
Leslie Husted 488-5417 lhusted@psdschools.org
FCT/FCA gives athletes and other Kinard students an opportunity to gather for team-building and to talk and encourage each other in discussions about their faith.
Fly Tying Club
Tuesdays, 3:15-4:15 p.m., Rm 414, starts 9/21/2021 through 5/17/2022
Bradford Lardner 488-5472 blardner@psdschools.org
Fly tying club helps students learn fine motor skills and provides an opportunity to discuss fishing and learning about the outdoors.
Quilling Club
Mondays, 3:15-4:00 pm, Rm 311, starts 10/11/2021 through 5/9/2022
Andy Graham 488-5468 agraham@psdschools.org
Quilling club brings together students who love to quill and learn new crafts.
The Magic Act
Mondays, 3:20-4:20 pm, Rm 416, starts 10/11/2021 - 5/9/2022
Sarah Bales 488-5481 sbales@psdschools.org
Students in the Magic Act Club can play or create card games, board games, and learn new magic tricks.