Activities

Lion Choir is an auditioned ensemble that meets after school on Tuesdays. Students who participate in this choir have strong singing skill and a desire to work hard together on more challenging choral music. Any student can audition, choir experience encouraged but not required to audition.
Grade levels: 6-8
Contact: Ms. Clarissa Geske (clarissa_geske@rdale.org)
Activity fee: None

Jazz Band is an ensemble that meets once a week before school and has multiple performances throughout the year. We spend time learning various elements of jazz (improvisation, history, and listening). Jazz Band is an auditioned based ensemble that performs high-level exciting music.
Grade levels: 6-8
Contact: Ms. Nicki Whelan (nicki_whelan@rdale.org)
Activity fee: Fee(s) for performance tours/trips throughout the year.

All District Band is an ensemble that meets once a week after school and has 3 performances and a day tour, as well as a lot of fun. All District Band is an auditioned based ensemble that performs high-level music.
Grade levels: 6-7
When does it take place: Tuesday after school at Robbinsdale Middle School
Contact: Ms. Nicki Whelan (nicki_whelan@rdale.org)
Activity fee: Fee(s) for performance tours/trips throughout the year.

All-District Orchestra (ADO) is an audition-based ensemble that rehearses Mondays after school with busing available from school to the rehearsal site. Throughout the year, there are several performance opportunities, including two concerts and a day tour, as well as a professional recording session. Students enjoy a combination of working with motivated peers across the district and experiencing high-level ensemble music.
Grade levels: 6
When does it take place: Monday after school 3:30-4:20pm at Robbinsdale Middle School
Contact: Ms. Emily Beard (emily_beard@rdale.org)
Activity fee: Yes, $15

Honors Orchestra is an audition-based ensemble that rehearses Mondays after school with busing available from school to the rehearsal site. Throughout the year, there are several performance opportunities, including two concerts and a day tour, as well as a professional recording session. Students enjoy a combination of working with motivated peers across the district and experiencing high-level ensemble music.
Grade levels: 7-8
When does it take place: Monday after school 3:45-5:00pm at Robbinsdale Cooper High School
Contact: Ms. Emily Beard (emily_beard@rdale.org)
Activity fee: None

Girl's Group is designed to support and openly discuss the day to day journey of being a pre-teen/ teenage girl in Today's society. As well as respectfully problem solving real life events that our students may face. This is an optional group, with some volunteer opportunities available through field trips, and service projects that help our school.
Grade levels: 6-8
Contact: SMS Main Office (763-504-8200)
Activity fee: None

Participate in various middle school math competitions at the local, state, and international level.  Learn challenging math concepts and problem solving.
Grade levels: 6-8
Contact: Mr. John Orbison (john_orbison@rdale.org)
Activity fee: None

Student Council gives students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. In addition to planning events that contribute to school spirit and community welfare, the student council helps support the voice of the student body.
Grade levels: 7-8
Contact: Ms. Gingery (donna_gingery@rdale.org) & Mr. Frank Belsito (frank_belsito@rdale.org)
Activity fee: None

A gathering place for playing board, card, and dice-based games.  Encourages social gaming and trying new types of games.
Grade levels: 6-8
Contact: Mr. Michael Sorenson (michael_sorenson@rdale.org)
Activity fee: $10/$5/0

The yearbook club meets bi-weekly as a team to plan, create, advertise, and sell the school yearbook. Students will use resources to plan social media posts, posters, and other creative aspects. Students will also be in charge of attending after school activities and other in school activities with their supervisor to take pictures.
Grade levels: 6-8
Contact: Mr. Josh Aberle (Josh_Aberle@rdale.org) and Ms. Annika Muller (annika_muller@rdale.org)
Activity fee: None

W.E.B. (Where Everybody Belongs) is a student leadership organization that  volunteers at school sanctioned events, leads school assemblies,  helps with 6th Grade Orientation, pushes into 6th Grade Advisories, and SO MUCH MORE!!!
Grade levels: 8
Contact: Ms. Christenson (annie_christenson@rdale.org)
Activity fee: None