Activities

Advisors: Mrs. Adamo, Mrs. Beahre, and Mrs. Wiseman
Room Number: 112

To organize and plan end of year recognition celebrations for the 8th grade class. Throughout the year, we help organize/plan end of year events as well as promote fundraising.

Advisor: Mr. Vogl
Room Number: 120

As a member of the Lancaster Middle School Student Council, you will help to establish better relations among the administration, faculty, and students, create a feeling of unity among all students, encourage student participation in the operation of the school, and develop leadership within the student body.

Advisor: Mr. Vogl
Room Number: 120

Students Working to Improve the School Setting. Student representatives are responsible for contributing to the SWISS meeting agenda by answering questions via Google Classroom. SWISS provides a direct line of communication between students and adult leaders (principals, teachers, SRO, nurse, cafeteria manager, etc.) in the building. This club meets quarterly.

Advisor: Mrs. Gregory
Room Number: 157

Students invited to apply to this prestigious organization must meet the criteria based on scholarship, citizenship, service, leadership and character (5 pillars of NJHS).  Students must have earned a 95.00% for the first two quarters and must maintain these high grades.  Teachers and Faculty Council will rate the students in the areas of leadership, character, and citizenship.  Application does not guarantee acceptance.

Coaches:
8th Grade - Coach Hauser
7th Grade - Coach Sinclair

What the athlete needs to do in order to participate in Modified Football next Fall:

• Sign-up Online or contact the LMS Nurse's Office
• Parent permission Slip signed and returned to school nurse
• Be sure the LMS Nurse's Office has a current Physical on file
• Complete the concussion baseline (IMPACT) Test - * This is usually administered in school and is good for 2 years.
• Read the Expectations Page on this site and agree to its terms.

What the athlete needs for practice:

• Molded Football Cleats -or- Screw-in Football Spikes (No Metal on either!)
• Mesh Football Practice Jersey (8th Graders Red...7th Graders White)
• Mouthpiece with strap
• Athletic Jock
• D-Ring Belt
• Water Bottle
• Lowers (Girdle/Black Pants with Pads) - Buy early from Dicks, Amazon,etc... don't wait until the first day of practice and find out that stores are out of stock!
• * All other necessary equipment is supplied by the district (Helmet / Shoulder pads)

What the athlete can do to prepare for the season:

• Attend the Lancaster Football Camp (End of June)  https://golancasterfootball.com/2023/media/summer-camp.pdf  
• Stay active!
• Participate in other sports and physical / strenuous activities over the summer.      
• General Conditioning (Push-ups, Sit-ups, Running) can be done on your own or with friends!
• See the Ideas for Summer Training Sheet       
• The L.H.S. Fitness Center is open in July & August and is free of charge. Call LHS @ 686-3270 for hours.

Coaches:
Black Team - Coach Ambrose
Red Team - Coach Koch

Modified Program Philosophy

This program is available to all students in the seventh and eighth grades. Sports activities offered are determined by the existence of leagues, student interest and the relationship to the high school program. At this level, the focus is on learning athletic skills and game rules, fundamentals of team play, socio-emotional growth, physiologically appropriate demands on the adolescent body, and healthy competition.

At the modified level, the number of teams and size of the squad in any sport will be determined by the availability of financial resources, qualified coaches, suitable facilities and a safe environment.

Practice sessions are vital in order for the desired development of the adolescent athlete and team to occur. Regulations governing practice sessions are published by the New York State Public High School Association and must be adhered to in order to insure the safety of all concerned. Opportunities for meaningful contest participation for each individual will exist over the course of a season.

Advisor: Mr. Gembar
Room Number: LHS Varsity Rifle Range

The Rifle Club is intended to provide students with opportunities to build discipline in competitive sport at an age-appropriate level and in a manner that allows the greatest amount of participation. The club will provide an initial involvement in school-related competitive sports for 7th & 8th grade students.

The rifle program, particularly in the early middle school years, focuses on teaching the fundamentals of sportsmanship, team participation, and athletic competition in a setting that allows participation among students with a broad range of athletic ability.

Principal parts of a rifle, action types, and how they function will be demonstrated. NRA rules for safe gun handling will be explained, applied, and adopted through the club for future use when around or using rifles. Handling rifles in a safe manner will be demonstrated and stressed.

Advisor: Mrs. Grobe
Room Number: 209 

Art Club is open to students who enjoy creating, working on group projects, and making new friends. Students are exposed to a wide variety of art materials and projects. The main goal of Art Club to to help students engage in art activities they may not have done before and make new friends.

Advisor: Mrs. Freund

Students learn to apply for a job, maintain a work schedule, and be responsible for a cash drawer throughout the school year. Students learn about inventory and record keeping. Working at the school store will allow students to practice math skills in everyday situations. It also allows them to interact and make new friends with other students in the building. Allows students to be active participants in school without it interfering with other after-school activities.

Advisor: Mrs. Baehre
Room Number: 112

To make artwork and discuss career opportunities in the Visual Arts.

Advisors: Mrs. Strano and Mrs. Godios
Room Number: 103

Book lovers unite to share their love of reading and discuss books.

Advisor: Mrs. Conlon
Room Number: 113

Drama Club is the organization that produces the yearly Musical production. Students can be involved in two major ways. First performing: either on stage as an actor, singer, or dancer or in the pit orchestra as a player. Second behind the scenes as crew members for sound, lighting, stage crew, costumes, and props. Attend a Drama club membership meeting in September or October to hear more about how to get involved.

Advisor: Mr. LoTempio
Room Number: 310

Chess instruction, game play, tournaments.

Advisor: Mr. McCarville
Room Number: 300

Club Mission:
We hope to increase understanding of history and be able to compare and contrast historical events to current events. We also hope to learn more about current events and possibly take action in the form of a service project.

Club Goals:
The current events club would provide students with the skills needed to understand world issues and hopefully become motivated to take action. An additional goal of this club is to encourage students to become upstanders rather than bystanders.

Advisor: Mrs. McNamara
Room Number: 154

Celebrating and learning about each other's differences.

Advisors: Mrs. Engl and Mrs. Olexenko
Room Number: 105

We meet to discuss other languages/cultures from around the world. The objective of this club is to learn about, and expose students to new cultures and languages, through food, cultural celebrations and practices and fun!

Brainstorm, write, edit, and publish the school newspaper (quarterly).

Advisor: Mrs. Engl and Mrs. Olexenko
Room Number: 305

We invite students to come together to find community related to the LGBTQ+ experience and promote a positive learning environment for all at LMS.

Advisor: Mrs. Giordano
Room: Band room

Jazz Band meets once a week to rehearse music and learn about Jazz. We have several concerts throughout the year (December and May) and compete at the Springville music competition annually. My goal as the director is to educate students on Jazz and blues music.

Advisor: Mr. Arnold

Jr. SADD is a club focused on providing information to students about destructive decisions as well as positive alternatives. Such decisions include drugs, alcohol, cyberbullying, vaping, ect. Through the club we inform students as a whole through school wide initiatives and activities. Club members have unique experiences as we collaborate with the SRO officer and other local organizations bringing in guest speakers. My goal for the club next year is to provide more opportunities for students to get the word out and encourage more positive choices.

Advisor: Mrs. Corrigan
Room Number: 307

We work with the Lions Club of Lancaster to provide community service to those in need in our own Lancaster community.

Advisor: Mr. Seymour
Room: 113

Learn to march, memorize music, perform on multiple or secondary instruments, instrumentation augmentation, community support, and performance for Lancaster and surrounding towns. Compete in regional parade competitions and play in community events.

Advisor: Mrs. Stockslader
Room Number: Library

Students play Minecraft to collaborate on projects, develop teamwork, and develop academic skills through gaming.

Advisor: Mrs. Burke
Room Number: 154

The purpose of PHP over the past few years was for students to tutor other students in need of assistance in a one on one setting either during lunch or a study hall. The one on one tutoring sessions allowed for students to develop relationships and to feel comfortable receiving assistance.

Advisor: Mr. Arnold

RAKE Club was established to encourage students to practice kindness. Through our club, we learn what kindness means and what it looks like so students can identify examples in their own lives and pass them on to others. My goal for next year is to include the most amount of students possible and encourage them through engaging and fun activities.

Advisor: Mr. Frey
Room Number: 118

Build and program robots to compete in a variety of VEXS competitions including ECC Tech Wars.

Advisor: Mrs. Conlon
Room Number: 113

Select Chorus is auditioned choir that meets after school on Tuesdays until 3:30. We perform 3 part choral music and provide solo opportunities for students to improve their auditioning and performance skills. We have a fall and spring session which features a themed concert. We also participate in NYSSMA majors every spring. If you enjoy singing and want to participate in an ensemble with other passionate musicians select chorus is an ensemble you may want to consider auditioning for. Auditions are held in September for the fall sessions and at the end of February for the spring session.

Advisor: Mrs. Engl 

The purpose of this club is to learn how to ski/snowboard.

Advisors: Mr. Gembar and Mr. Masters
Room Number: 120

The Lancaster (S)cience (T)echnology (E)ngineering (M)ath Club competes in club, local and regional competitions based in the areas of Science & Technology. Emphasis is placed on hands-on building and construction. Teamwork is a required skill in most building & scientific careers today, and encourages group learning by using the Design Process or Scientific Method.

Advisor: Mr. Pierce
Room Number: 153

Tabletop Gaming Club is a club for students who enjoy board games and role-playing games, or who would like to learn more about how to play such games.

Advisor: Mr. Hauser
Room Number: 164

This club allows those students who have and interest in Technology/Engineering and want to take their talents beyond the classroom. The goal of the club is an open lab format where students can make their ideas a reality. Students will have access to computer and 3D design software, 3D printers, and various tools and machines.

Advisor: Mr. Gembar

The Lancaster Trap team has partnered with West Falls Conservation Society & East Aurora Fish & Game Club to compete in the New York State High School Clay Target League. The League’s success is dependent on the trust it instills in every student-athlete, coach, shooting range member, parent, and school official. The assured reliance on character, ability, and truthfulness for each person will create an entrusted safe environment that everyone will enjoy. Firearm safety and proper handling of firearms are a must. Prior experience is not required!

Learn more about:

• Team Communication
• Choosing the Right Equipment
• Team Apparel
• Team Season Schedule
• Registration Document
• Documents and Forms
• NYS Tournament
• NYS Tournament Lodging Options
• Fundraising, Donations, Team Sponsorships
• About the League
• Affiliated Gun Club
• Meet the Coaches and Staff
• Team Links
   

Advisor: Mr. Pierce
Room Number: 153

Writer's Cafe is a writer's circle, where students can share their writing and receive feedback and encouragement from their peers. It's a place for those who want to write to experience being part of a community of writers.

Advisor: Mrs. Baerhe
Room Number: 112

Students will make and distribute the LMS yearbook.