Activities Information
Bryan Middle School has a wide variety of athletic and extracurricular opportunities available to all students. Students are encouraged to take advantage of these offerings, which promote teamwork, community service, school pride, and involvement. Becoming involved in extracurricular activities can be such a crucial element to a student's success in school. Please take advantage of all the sports or activities that Bryan Middle School has to offer!
Below is a directory of the activity sponsors that offer extracurricular opportunities for students during the school year.
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Activity |
Sponsor |
Grades |
Description |
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| Academic Recovery | Ms. Foley and Mr. Spooner | 6, 7, & 8 |
Focused on improving grades and completing missing assignments.
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After School Tutoring Program |
Tanya Palmquist |
6, 7, & 8 |
The after school tutoring program is designed for students who want regular help after school to support their work in the classroom. Please contact the school and inquire with Mrs. Palmquist regarding tutoring. 531.299.2300
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Anime Club |
Graham Engdahl |
6, 7, & 8 |
Anime club is an after-school group that celebrates all things manga and anime. We will watch anime, discuss manga, and hold fun competitions. Ganbatte!
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| Book Blasters | Dawn Holoubek | 6, 7, & 8 |
Students read ten selected novels, study and then compete with other students from across the district.
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| Cheer Club | Rebecca Alfieri | 7 & 8 |
Students learn cheers to promote school spirit at athletic events.
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| Dungeons & Dragons Club | Devynn De Velasco | 6, 7, & 8 |
Play games! Explore worlds! Make new friends! Dungeons and Dragons is all about using your imagination to complete quests, battle monsters, and use your creativity to solve problems with friends.
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Honors Special Projects |
Ms. Foley and Mr. Spooner |
6, 7, & 8 |
Students in the GATE Program will have the opportunity to participate in African American History Challenge, FERMI Math League, Book Blasters, National History Day, Poetry Slam, Debate, Spelling B, and other enrichment activities. |
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Math Counts |
Anna Peters |
6, 7, & 8 |
A national middle school mathematics competition that builds problem-solving skills and fosters achievement through four levels of fun, in-person "bee" style contests.
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National Anthem Singers |
Rebecca Alfieri |
6, 7, & 8 |
This group performs the national anthem at BMS activities and events.
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National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) |
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7 and 8 |
NJHS is where the world's highest achieving middle level students have been proudly adding to their resumes since 1929. There is only one NJHS, and it provides an outstanding opportunity to grow with academically accomplished peers who are sharpening the habits needed for success in high school and beyond.
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Native Indigenous Centered Education (N.I.C.E) |
Christina Ellison |
6, 7, & 8 |
The N.I.C.E program provides support for Indigenous students. We believe educational success and life achievement for our Indigenous population is accomplished by advocacy, sustained cultural identity, family involvement, strong communication and positive life experiences. |
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Pep Band |
Rudolf Semar and Xochitl Tornez |
6, 7, & 8 |
Band students are invited to be part of the Pep band. This group performs at BMS athletics and other events.
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| Robotics | Matthew Rutherford | 6, 7, & 8 |
Students build, program, and compete using VEX V5 robots.
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Show Choir |
Rebecca Alfieri |
6, 7, & 8 |
This group learns about the performance aspects of Show Choir. They perform at concerts and other BMS events.
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Student Council |
Holly Petersen and Kenneth Collins |
6, 7, & 8 |
This group of young leaders works to make a difference in their school and community. These dedicated students take on the responsibility of representing their classmates' voices and concerns. They organize events, plan fundraisers, and initiate projects that foster unity and school spirit. |
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Yearbook Club |
Graham Engdahl |
6, 7, & 8 |
This groups attends BMS activities to take pictures of the action for the annual yearbook. They also work to put together the pages on the yearbook website, take orders, and deliver the books in May.
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U.B.U. Club |
Anna Peters and Tanya Palmquist |
6, 7, & 8 |
This club is a supportive place for all students or all beliefs, including LGBTQ. We strive to support the district policy that states Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs.
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