Art Club is open to 7th and 8th grade students who are interested in creating different kinds of artwork for the school.  We will start with decorations for dances, positive words of inspiration, and painting the school spirit rock.  We will also schedule field trips to area art museums.  For further information contact Mr. Marek (mmarek@wcpss.net) or stop by the art room (303).

Battle of the Books – Battle of the Books is a competitive book club that is great for students who love reading and are competitive.  Any student is invited to participate in our readings and practice sessions, but only the top 10 readers will participate in the Countywide battle.  At each meeting, students learn new and fun things about books, both fiction and nonfiction. For additional information please contact Ms. Poppe at epoppe@wcpss.net. 

The Chess club is open to all players- beginners through advanced levels. For additional information please contact Mr. Preiss at gpreiss@wcpss.net visit the website

The HRMS Drama Club is open to all student interested in learning more about theater. Please use this link for additional information.

The Gaming Club is open to sixth, seventh, and eighth graders with an interest in board games and table-top role-playing games. We meet twice a month, typically on alternate Wednesdays or Thursdays, after school from 3:15 - 4:15 P.M. in room 2417. Exact meeting dates will be shared in advance on the morning announcements and through the scrolling announcements on the school TVs. Students can bring their own games or join in on games that others have brought. No prior experience or knowledge is required. For more information, contact Mrs. Parker (aparker3@wcpss.net) or stop by room 2417.

The Holly Ridge Middle School Hornets Lacrosse Club is open to all HRMS boys. No prior playing experience is required.  The goal of this club is to give students with an interest in lacrosse an opportunity to share, explore and grow the game. For more information please contact Mr. Bogwicz (club sponsor) at jbogwicz@wcpss.net or visit the website.

Jazz Band is an audition-based ensemble that rehearses once a week. We practice and perform Jazz Music from multiple different eras and artists including, but not limited to: Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Glen Miller, Benny Goodman, and many more! The Jazz Band meets Thursday mornings in the Band Room from 7:15 - 7:45.

Explore the world of STEAM while making friends, building self awareness and being the change that makes our world a better place.

     **Open to all students at Holly Ridge Middle School

     **The Lego Robotics Team is part of the Expedition STEAM Club.  

     **Email Mrs. Webb or Mrs. Jesrani for more information.

     **Learn more about our club at https://sites.google.com/a/wcpss.net/mjesrani/expedition-steam

     **Sponsored by Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Jesrani

Students who enjoy science and competition will want to participate in Science Olympiad. Students prepare experiments in categories such as Crime Busters, Bottle Rockets and Mission Possible and compete in the Science Olympiad competition each March. For additional information please contact Ms. Smyre at ksmyre@wcpss.net or visit this website https://sites.google.com/a/wcpss.net/science-olympiad-club/home