Math Counts - Math counts is a national program providing enhancement to mathematics in junior high. Students use their problem-solving skills on over 300 problems involving everything from geometry to statistics to algebra. School competition is held in January. A  team is then selected to compete at districts, which are followed by state and national competitions.

Student Council - Student council is an opportunity for each grade level to have a voice in planning Stilwell school functions, projects, and activities.  Student council promotes cooperation between students and faculty, encourages the practice of good citizenship and serves as an opportunity to engage in leadership activities. Student council representatives are elected from each social studies class.

I-Care - Students use 1 study hall a week for a semester to volunteer for a community service project. I-care service projects include helping at a day care center, visiting a local nursing home and visiting a nearby animal hospital. Students may volunteer for other projects as they become available.  I-Care opportunities will also be available on Wednesday afternoons 1:50-3:50.

Physical Education Leaders - The Physical Education Leaders Program provides an opportunity for students who are interested in developing leadership skills through activities in physical education class.  Students participate in the program for a semester.  The Leader's role is to record scores, referee activities, and serve as a peer helper.  Students who volunteer for the program use their study hall period for this activity.

Media Center Assistants - Student library assistants assist the school media center every other day (day 1 or 2). Their duties include checkout and check-in of media center materials to students and staff.

Tiger Techs - Tiger Techs is a student technician program in the media center.  Our primary goal is for students to gain experience and training in technology while helping Stilwell increase services to students and staff. 

School Newspaper - The eighth grade elective, Communications Media, is responsible for the school newspaper, The Tiger Tracks. This newspaper welcomes submissions by any student.

Office Helpers– Office helpers assist the secretaries with taking messages to students and teachers. They also help with tasks in the office when necessary. When not busy with office duties, students may study or read.

Teen Club - Teen Club is a student-led program set up through the Walnut Creek YMCA.  The club allows students to develop their leadership skills, participate in field trips, volunteer, and gain life experiences. We meet from 2:45 - 3:30, days vary.

Stilwell Yearbook - Student yearbook staff will learn how to use digital cameras, scanners, and online yearbook site to complete their yearbook assignments.  Meetings will be held at least once a month from 2:45-3:15. Students will  work on their individual and small group assignments at times convenient to them.

After the Bell -This program meets after school Monday through Thursday from 2:40 – 4:00. It provides students with a comfortable setting to work on their homework and get extra help. Snacks are served and students may sit with their friends.

 

Athletic (8th Boys and Girls only)

Basketball (Boys) - Boys basketball is an 8-week season running from the beginning of January through the end of February. Typically there are three squads.

Basketball  (Girls) - Girls basketball is an 8-week season running from the end of October through mid-December. Typically there are three squads, each playing ten games. The philosophy behind our program is to teach the fundamentals of basketball  while giving all the girls as much playing time as possible. 

Football (Boys)  - Football is a fall sport with the emphasis on learning the basic principles and  techniques of the game.  Some examples are tackling, blocking, passing, catching, and learning to work together as a team.   

Track (Boys and Girls) - The track season is 7 weeks long, running from the end of March through mid-May,  The boys and girls  teams compete in 7 meets each. Participants will have a variety of events they may compete in including sprints, distance, hurdles, shot put, discus, long jump, and high jump.

Volleyball (Girls) - Volleyball is an 8-week season running from the first day of school through mid-October. Typically there are four squads each playing nine matches. The philosophy behind our program is to teach the girls the fundamentals of volleyball while giving them as much playing time as possible. 

Wrestling (Boys) - Stilwell wrestling continues the strong tradition of athletics at Stilwell Jr. High. By learning basic moves, techniques, and holds, wrestlers train to compete against other schools at wrestling meets. The season runs from October  until winter break, while wrestling nine meets. Student athletes gain strength, conditioning, and discipline by participating in this sport.

Cross Country (Boys and Girls) -  Cross Country  is  a unique experience in which 8th grade boys and girls can win in a highly competitive sport. Every runner knows there is no easy way to be a successful cross country runner and everyone is aware of the work ethic needed to climb that steep hill, burn down the long back stretch or fly around the wooded corner. Cross Country is an 8-week season starting on the first day of school and ending mid-October.

Music (7th and 8th Boys and Girls)

Band and Jazz Band - Jazz band is an extracurricular ensemble. Students must be band or orchestra members to be part of the group. Both 7th and 8th grade jazz bands rehearse outside of the school day and perform at concerts and contests throughout the year.

Men's Choir - (second semester, no audition required) The Stilwell Men’s Choir is open to any male in the 7th or 8th grade choirs. This group has rehearsal one morning a week during a portion of second semester and gives the students the opportunity to perform lighter literature that's written specifically for male voices.  Everyone is encouraged to participate!    Men's Choir performs on both the 7th & 8th grade Spring Concerts and participates in the elementary school tour with Singsations each spring.

Women's Choir  - (first semester, no audition required)

The Stilwell Women's Choir is open to any female in the 7th or 8th grade choirs. The group has rehearsal one morning a week during a portion of first semester and gives the students the opportunity to perform lighter literature that's written specifically for female voices. Everyone is encouraged to participate!   Women's Choir performs in both the 7th &  8th grade Winter Concerts as well as the 6th Grade orientation held each spring at Stilwell.

Singsations  - (show choir selected by audition) - As the only select vocal ensemble at Stilwell, membership is based on individual auditions held at the beginning of the school year.  This ensemble is available to both 7th and 8th grade singers enrolled in chorus.  Rehearsals are outside the school day, twice a week. The show choir performs at all the Stilwell choral concerts as well as various community and school events. Show, pop, jazz and a cappella music styles are explored. Some of the music is choreographed.

Solo Ensemble Contest - Band solo and ensemble contest is a required activity for band members. Students will perform in front of a judge for a divisional rating.

Orchestra solo and ensemble is also a required activity, although most of the students choose to participate. As in band, students perform in front of a judge for a divisional rating.

Vocal solo and ensemble festival is an opportunity for 8th grade vocalists to prepare a vocal solo or small ensemble, which will be performed  in for a clinician.  A divisional rating will be awarded, along with some helpful comments

Chamber Orchestra - Chamber orchestra is composed of orchestra students from both Stilwell and Indian Hills Jr. High. The group members are selected by auditions. This group offers the advanced student the opportunity to play more challenging music. The chamber orchestra rehearses on Tuesday mornings before school at Indian Hills.

Drama (7th and 8th Boys and Girls)

Mimes - The Stilwell drama department presents one mime show each school year. Any student may join the group, and any student may apply for a crew position for the mime productions.  

School Play - The Stilwell drama department presents one full-length play each school year. Students may  audition for parts or apply for crew positions.

Other Activities (7th and 8th Boys and Girls)

Fitness Club - Stilwell's intramural fitness club is open to ALL Stilwell students and staff. The club meets in the Stilwell gym and weight room 6:00-7:00 AM. The focus is on fitness activities as a life skill and having fun while maintaining your fitness.  The club engages in a wide range of fitness activities:  strength training, aerobic fitness, martial arts fitness, and various other fitness-oriented activities. Days TBA.

Intramurals -Stilwell's intramural sports and outdoors programs are offered to ALL Stilwell students. The programming includes a wide range of sports (football, wrestling, basketball, rack and field) and outdoors programming (fishing, cross-country skiing, orienteering, and photography). The focus is on skill development, sportsmanship, relationships, and having FUN!

Mock Trial -Students play the roles of attorneys and witnesses to prepare and present a case.  Teams include up to 10 students.  Mock trial is mainly an ELP activity due to the preparation time needed.  Participation may be limited.

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