Mike Pezzetti, Activities Director

Phone: (816)224-1800

Fax: (816)224-1805

E-mail: mpezzetti@bssd.net

Activities Information:

8th Grade Boys and Girls

Interscholastic Program

Interscholastic Athletics Beginning Dates

       August 18, 2008     

Football

Volleyball

Boys Cross Country

Girls Cross Country 

(Beginning with the 2006-2007 school year, 7th grade students

will be eligible to participate in Cross Country.)

2008-2009 Dates to be announced

Boys Basketball

Girls Basketball

2008-2009 Dates to be announced

Boys Track

Girls Track

Eligibility Requirements 

Student must have been promoted to a higher grade or a higher level in special education at the close of the previous year.

The student is ineligible the following semester if he or she fails more than two subjects or fails to make standard progress in special education.

Students must present on or before the above listed beginning dates to participate:

 

Completed Certificate of Participation form which includes:

          A. A physical issued on or after February 1 of the previous school year signed by a physician, advanced nurse practitioner in written collaborative practice with a physician, or a certified physician’s assistant in collaboration with a sponsoring physician stating that the individual is physically able to participate in athletic practices and contests of his/her school.

         B. Signed permission by the student’s parents or guardian granting permission for the student to participate in interscholastic athletics.

Physical Form
Physical Form

Manager Form
Manager Application

Intramural Activities

The intramural program at Moreland Ridge Middle School is designed to give all participants an opportunity to enjoy themselves in an athletic and educational environment. Every student who signs up will participate in the program. All intramurals are held before or after school. Students must provide their own transportation. Additional information will be provided to students by the intramural sponsor.

The intramural program includes:

FALL                      WINTER                      SPRING

Softball                           Basketball                          Soccer
Flag Football                   Cheerleading                      Wrestling

                                                          Volleyball 

Permission Forms
Flag Football  Flag Football Intramural 2006-2007

Clubs and Activities

      ART CLUB

Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade submit an application and a piece of art to become an Art Club member. Members are selected by talent and the application process, and they must show a sincere desire to make a difference through art. Art Club members create art pieces that they would not be able to do in a regular classroom setting, such as oil painting, batiking, pottery wheel work and coiling.

COMPUTER CLUB

The MRMS Computer Club is open to students in any grade at Moreland Ridge. It meets twice a month from the end of September through April. Computer Club members work with presentation software, design and type the school musical program, and enjoy playing computer games.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUB

The Foreign Language Club at MRMS meets on the first Thursday of each month providing opportunities for all students to explore foeign languages and cultures. Students will prepare and enjoy international cuisine, participate in games, watch videos, and gain a deeper appreciation of other languages and cultures.
Permission Form Foreign Language Club 2006-2007

 
Forensics

Students in 7th and 8th grade may audition for and become a part of the Forensics Team (speech and drama.) Students compete with other schools for trophies and medals in such activities as acting, pantomime, speech presentation, dramatic and humorous interpretation, and improvisational duets.

 

    HONOR CHOIR

The Moreland Ridge Honor Choir is an auditioned choir designed for 7th and 8th grade boys and girls who want an opportunity to sing challenging music. Honor Choir participates in various state-level competitions and World's of Fun Music Festival. Rehearsals are Mondays after school, and section rehearsals occur on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

 

    HUSKY AMBASSADORS

Husky Ambassadors is an organization in which Moreland Ridge students act as ambassadors to new students. Husky Ambassadors are students who are kind, friendly, caring, positive role models, and have good attendance and grades. Duties include giving a tour of the school, helping new students with his or her locker, introducing new students to classmates, and escorting new students to lunch and eating with them for one week.

 

    HUSKY VISION

The Husky Vision crew plans, films, and edits the productions for our school-wide broadcasting system. These productions include our school announcements in a creative format and are broadcast to the classrooms. Students meet on Wednesday mornings from 7:15-7:55 a.m. Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade may complete a Husky Vision application at the beginning of first semester.

 

 

    IDITAROD (SCHOOL NEWSPAPER)

Student reporters publish an 8-page newsletter 4 to 5 times a year. Students work on a volunteer basis, and meetings are posted over the school-wide broadcast.

 

    JAZZ BAND

Any 7th or 8th grade band student may audition for a part in the Jazz Band. Auditions are held in the fall, and the group performs throughout the entire school year at MRMS, throughout Blue Springs, and in various state-level competitions.

 

    MATH CLUB

Math Club is a second-semester club open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.  Activities include games such as Yahtzee, Jeopardy, Contig, Tangrams, Brain Teasers, board races, and even a bowling outing at the end of the season! The MRMS Math Club meets every Wednesday at 7:00 a.m. It is a fun way to get together with other students and have “sum” fun!

 

    MUSIC MAKERS

The Moreland Ridge Music Makers is a non-auditioned choir designed for 6th and 7th grade boys and girls who want an opportunity to improve their singing outside of regular music classes. Rehearsals are three times a month throughout the school year, and they perform at MRMS school concerts. Music Makers are expected to maintain acceptable grades and citizenship.

 

    OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLUB

New Club! Do you enjoy the outdoors? Would you like to try something you may never have tried before? Put down the remote control, game controller, or whatever keeps you indoors, and come join the club that will get you outdoors. Plans are to explore archery, orienteering, fishing, camping, and much more. Be a part of our first year and help build a great new program. If you are a great hunter, fisherman, camper or whatever your expertise, come share it with others. Come and enjoy the world outdoors. The Outdoor Activities Club will meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.
Permission Form  Outdoor Activities Club 2006-2007

  

    RIDGE READERS BOOK CLUB

This club is open to all students. Ridge Readers Book Club meets on the first and third Wednesdays from 2:45-4:15 p.m. in the library media center. Activities include reading a wide variety of books, literacy activities, book discussions, reading promotions, and refreshments. If you love to read, this club is for YOU!Permission Form  Ridge Readers Book Club 2006-2007

 

    SCHOLAR BOWL

The MRMS Scholar Bowl Team is looking for knowledgeable 7th and 8th graders to represent the school in regional competitions during February and March. Tryouts for this team will be held on announced dates before and after school in mid-December. Team members will be expected to attend weekly practices beginning in January and running through the end of the competition season in March.

 

    SCIENCE CLUB

Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade students interested in broadening their exposure to science will meet on a monthly basis. Eighth grade students also have an opportunity to compete in Science Olympiad, which is an interscholastic competition.
Permission Form Science Club 2006-2007

 

    Sensational Science Fair Fanatics

Any student at MRMS can be a member of this club. The students follow the scientific process to develop a science fair project of their choice. The club meets September through January.  
Permission Form  Science Fair Fanatics 2006-2007

 

    SHOW CHOIR

The Moreland Ridge Show Choir is an auditioned choir designed  for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys and girls who want an opportunity to sing and dance. Rehearsals are Wednesday and Friday mornings, and they perform at MRMS school concerts. 

 

    STRATEGIZERS

The MRMS Strategizers is a strategy game competition team open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys and girls in good academic standing. Strategizer members sharpen their problem solving and sportsmanship skills through the playing of multi-national strategy games (games that involve no elements of chance -- no dice, no cards) such as Chess, Hasami Shogi, Roundabouts, Nine Men's Morris, Mancala, and others. The team practices every Thursday morning from mid-October through March to prepare to compete in tournaments against other Strategizer teams around the area.

 

    STUDENT COUNCIL
Student Council consists of elected 6th, 7th, and 8th grade members that are role models who maintain responsibility for grades, citizenship, behavior, and attendance. Members meet weekly to set building goals, plan school spirit activities, organize building and community service projects, and participate in leadership workshops.

VIDEO GAME PROGRAMMING
This year Moreland Ridge will offer a club for video game programming. This opportunity is for all students. The industrial technology classroom has 24 computers with the Dark Basic software that is used for programming instruction. The goal of the club is to provide students with the opportunity to see how video games are designed, developed, and improved. The students will also become knowledgeable about the video game industry. Mr. McHenry is excited about this opportunity and invites anyone interested to stop by and see him.

    YEARBOOK

Students from 6th, 7th and 8th grades comprise the yearbook staff. The group meets either before or after school, throughout the entire school year, to create the MRMS yearbook. The staff is selected through an application process in the fall.