After School Activities
General Information about the John Poole After-School Activities Program
After-school activities are held Tuesday through Thursday, after school every week throughout the school year, except where indicated on the school Website calendar. No activities are held on early release days or holidays. The Montgomery County Department of Recreation RecExtra program supports and supplements our after-school club offerings. Most activities, except for interscholastic games and academic related clubs, will start at 2:45 and end at 4:15 pm. Activity buses are available for students to ride home, but the routes are somewhat different than the regular bus routes; please check the activity bus schedule. Our consortium students will be required to have a car ride home. Please contact Mr. Mattingly at John Poole MS if you have any questions about after-school activities program at 240-740-4200 or Edward_J_Mattingly@mcpsmd.org.
Rec Extra Website: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/thingstodo/youthdevelopment/recxtra.html
Rec Extra Sign-up Forms are found on the RecXtra Bulletin Board or in room 310.
Philosophy of the John Poole After-School Activities Program
We believe that after-school activities are an integral part of the total education process for middle school students. After-school activities provide students with the opportunity to extend academic opportunities, support new areas of interest, cultivate and enhance existing skills, and grow both socially and cognitively in a safe and supportive environment. We offer a broad range of activities over the course of the school year in an effort to reach out to the varied interests of our student population. Although these activities take place after the school day is over, all of John Poole P.R.I.D.E. goals and expectations remain the same. We believe the After-school Activity Program is a unique program that supports the need of all of our students.
Activity Coordinator
- Mr. Mattingly
Activity Bus
Click here for the list of activity bus route stops.
Activities and Sponsors
Activity | Sponsor |
Intramurals | Ms. Gerrie |
Newspaper Club | Ms. Lightcap |
SSL Coordinator | Ms. Kirby |
Student Government | Mr. Mattingly |
List of RecXtra After-School Activities Programs
RecXtra is a partnership between the Montgomery County Recreation Department and MCPS to provide after school programing to middle school students. All students enrolled at John Poole are eligible and encouraged to join a RecXtra Club. Clubs run after school Tuesdays-Thursdays between 2:45 - 4:15. Activity buses are available for students at the conclusion of clubs or students can be picked up in the carpool lane.
There is no cost for any RecXtra Club. Students just need to complete and return a sign-up sheet. Space in clubs is limited and given on a first come first serve basis.
RecXtra is proud to announce several clubs starting this Fall:
MCTEF RecXtra Tennis Club - Tuesdays - Starting 9/24 - Sign-Up Link
Whether you are a seasoned pro or just starting out, join RecXtra Tennis Club to learn and work with Montgomery County Tennis and Education Foundation instructors.
RecXtra Music Club - Thursdays - Starting 9/26 - Sign-Up Link
Join Mrs. Morris for Music Club after school Thursdays. Students will have the opportunity to get small group lessons, make friends, and work on their musical skills.
RecXtra NextGen Leaders - Thursdays - Starting 9/26 - Sign-Up Link
Join Mrs. Vogel for NextGen Leaders. NextGen Leaders is a student-led organization dedicated to fostering leadership, teamwork, and community engagement. Through creative projects and service activities, members will learn to lead with purpose and make a meaningful difference in their school and beyond.
RecXtra LEOS CLUB - Tuesdays - Starting 11/12 - Sign-Up Link
Join Mrs. Crutchfield and develop leadership skills by planning and implementing service activities to help the Poolesville Community. Bring your ideas and a friend.
These are two RecXtra Clubs COMING SOON:
RecXtra Model UN - Wednesdays - Interested? Complete this Google Form
This year RecXtra is proud to offer a Model United Nations Club at John Poole Middle School. The Model UN Club is an opportunity to join PHS sponsors in exploring foreign affairs and what happens at the United Nations. You will have the opportunity to research and debate real world issues! This club needs 10 participants to begin. Sign ups will be created.
RecXtra Gaming Club - Wednesdays\Thursdays - Starting Late Sept - Sign-ups Coming Soon
Join Mrs. Rice for Gaming Club after school. Students have the opportunity to explore and play games with their friends. Make this your club with various creative opportunities including strategy games, retro video games including Super Nintendo, and the latest PlayStation and Nintendo Switch titles.
Interested in sponsoring a RecXtra Club? Have questions or concerns about RecXtra Clubs? Contact Mr. Mattingly at Edward_J_Mattingly@mcpsmd.org
List of Intramurals After School Activities
The middle school intramural program is open to all JPMS students and is an extension of the physical education instructional program, including the development of movement skills, health-related fitness, and personal and social responsibility, conducted before and/or after school among students in the same school. The primary reason for participation is enjoyment of the activities rather than pressure to compete and win, as in athletic competition. Such an environment will enable students to extend learning of the benefits of movement, develop positive attitudes, increase self-esteem, enjoy positive social interactions, and broaden their fitness and leisure horizons.
The intramural activities are held after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays until 4:20. An activity bus will be provided to take you home.
The students must complete the following in order to attend the intramural activity:
- Be academically eligible (Minimum GPA 2.0)
- Submit the Parent/Guardian Permission Slip (paper copies in the locker rooms)
- Students who are enrolled in physical education must actively participate in class to be eligible to participate in intramural activities on that day.
Intramural Coordinator: Mrs. Kim Gerrie Kimberly_S_Gerrie@mcpsmd.org
Activity |
Location |
Intramural Director |
Dates |
Yoga |
Aux. Gym |
Mrs. Gibbs |
September-November |
Competitive Archery (Invite only) |
Main Gym |
Mrs. Gerrie |
September-March |
Floor Hockey |
Outside |
Mr. Sparrow |
December-February |
Table Tennis |
Aux Gym |
Mrs. Gibbs |
February-May |
Volleyball |
Inside |
Mr. Hartley |
March-May |
Intramural Archery |
Main Gym |
Mrs. Gerrie |
March-May |
Basketball |
Inside |
Mr. Hartley |
March-May |
List of Extra Curricular Activities
Club | Description | Sponsor Email |
Drama Club | Students can be involved through onstage roles and backstage functions. In a typical year, the club produces two shows, usually one in December and April. | Richard_A_Jones@mcpsmd.org |
Newspaper Club | Students will have the opportunity to collaborate, research, write and disseminate information to the student body. We meet on Wednesdays during lunch. | Tammy_P_Lightcap@mcpsmd.org |
Student Ambassador | Student Ambassadors are 8th grade leaders of the school who help bridge the gap between the school and community. We participate in school/community events as hosts and tour guides. We promote participation in other clubs activities and also work to encourage school engagement in all populations. |
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Library Advisory Board (LAB) |
LAB is a group of students who are interested in having input into the library’s materials, services and programs. Lab will:
LAB will meet on Wednesdays after school until 4:15 in the media center |
Lisa_M_Schartiger@mcpsmd.org |
Generation Technology (GenTECH) |
What is GenTECH?
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Lisa_M_Schartiger@mcpsmd.org |
Book Wars |
Book Wars is an interscholastic book trivia competition where teams of students from all MCPS middle schools read the same books from the beginning of the year until March. On March 21, 2024, the teams will meet with others in their district and compete for the honor of being named Book Wars Champions. Book Wars teams will meet weekly when possible, usually on Fridays, during TAP |
Lisa_M_Schartiger@mcpsmd.org |
Jazz Band | Jazz Band is for students in advanced band and/ or orchestra who want to learn how to play different styles of Jazz repertoire. We will meet every other Wednesday in the spring. | Heather_S_Morris@mcpsmd.org |
Music Theory Club | Music Theory Club will learn music theory concepts such as treble and bass clef, notation, note values, key signatures, time signatures, and more. It is open to any student interested in learning more about music. We will meet every other Wednesday in the spring. | Heather_S_Morris@mcpsmd.org |