After School Clubs & Organizations
- Tutoring begins immediately after dismissal until 3.55 pm
Math Help 2025-2026
Beginning on October 8 and continuing every other Wednesday
| Homework Club | Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Every Week |
| Gaming Club | Fridays with Mrs. Barnes |
| Anime Club | Thursdays with Mrs. Barnes |
| Boys to Men Club | TBD |
| Girls on the Run Club | TBD |
| Art Club | TBD |
| Culture Club | TBD |
| Drone Club | TBD |
The Joyce Kilmer Visual Arts Department offers 2 six-week sections of Art Club that meet from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm one day a week. These courses are age specific, one section is typically for 4th and 5th grade students and the other section is for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.
This program is designed for students with a particular interest in art, projects include sculpture and painting. In order to participate, students should complete and submit an application during enrollment time.
The Anime Club will provide a great opportunity for students to come together and discuss their favorite manga reads, recommend new ones, and watch episodes of anime shows. It's a chance for them to connect with others who share their passion for this unique form of storytelling.
For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation's largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters at Joyce Kilmer School makes meaningful, monitored matches between Spotswood High School students ("Bigs") and Joyce Kilmer School students ("littles"). We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.
Boys to Men Club is a welcoming safe space where you can learn essential life skills and connect with others! Our activities include mastering the art of tying a tie, perfecting fishing knots, and discussing different topics like working out. We also cover practical skills like checking tire pressure to ensure we are all well-prepared for everyday life challenges. Whether you’re looking to build confidence or simply want to learn something new, everyone is welcome!
Drone Club explores the enjoyment of remote control flying with coding. We meet weekly to learn about drone technology and share flying tips.
Gaming Club focuses on students having fun and enjoying friendly competition while playing games by yourself or against other club members. JK Gaming Club members are encouraged to attend whenever their schedule allows, as attendance is not mandatory.
The National Junior Honor Society is open to 8th graders by invitation only. Students must earn membership based on academic and leadership criteria. Once accepted, students are honored at an induction ceremony. Throughout the year, members work on fundraising, as well as service projects within the school and community.
The best way to learn is by teaching! The Peer Tutoring Club assigns 7th and 8th grade tutors to younger students who need support in mathematics, writing, study skills, science and social studies. By invitation only.
Our Safety Patrol is taking on a bold new mission! No longer just “hall monitors,” members will work side-by-side with school administrators and community safety personnel to make a real impact. From assisting with safety concerns throughout the building to supporting school-wide events, the Safety Patrol will play an active role in keeping our school community secure. Students will also participate in regular meetings to review and improve safety protocols, giving them real-world insight into how safety works in schools and beyond. This is not the old-fashioned Safety Patrol—this is a hands-on, forward-thinking team ready to protect and serve Joyce Kilmer School.
The Joyce Kilmer Student Council gives the student body a voice by sharing students' ideas, interests and concerns with teachers and administration. The Fundraising/School Spirit Committee comes up with ideas to raise money for school-wide activities and projects. The Charity Drive Committee finds ways to give back to the community by organizing collections to help those in need.
Homework club provides an opportunity for students to work on their homework in a quiet and supervised environment in a classroom after school for one hour. All students are dismissed from Homework Club at 4:00 p.m. If a student needs to leave earlier than 4:00 p.m., a parent / guardian must sign the student out at the Joyce Kilmer main office. Homework club is open to all JK students every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday beginning September 30 and does not require everyday attendance.
The Wingman program is for 7th and 8th grade students who would like to facilitate lessons during their Middle School Advisor class. These lessons focus on empathy for others and are an integral part of our social emotional learning here at Joyce Kilmer.
Youth in Government is a program that is an extension of our 8th grade Civics class. While students are not required to participate, they are expected to attend at least 2 programs a year. Through this program the 8th graders are able to observe as well as take on the roles of Board of education members, school administrators, judges, lawyers, town council members as well as police officers and fire chiefs. Students campaign for the various positions and Elections are held on or near Election Day. Students are trained by, interview, and shadow these community leaders. Afterwards, students run a Board of Election meeting, participate in a Mock trial (with a court case that they help develop), and run a Town Council meeting. The students take a very active role in their education and see these community leaders in a much more enlightened way.