If you are struggling in a core subject -Math, ELA, Science, or Social Studies - you can stay after school to get some extra help.

ELA - Jill Spain
Math - Jennifer Martin & Dana Scoll
Science - Brooke Grasso
Social Studies - Catherine Romano

We believe that every student is an artist and we provide a safe, encouraging atmosphere for student to partake in art related activities. The art club is a studio oriented before school club. Students will be introduced to a wide variety of hands-on, long term projects using both 2-D and 3-D processes. Students will broaden their horizons and deepen their understanding of the world around them as well as traditional art forms.

Advisor: Patricia Lowe

The Brackman Theatre Company is for any 7^th or 8^th grader who would like to be a part of our many events; the highlight being the spring musical production!   Listen for an announcement in the Fall.   We are looking for a diverse group of thespians with all abilities, who are interested in performance and/or the technical aspects of building a production as a team.  No prior experience is necessary. Got theatre? We Do! For more information about the drama club - you can find it here

Advisor: Meghan VanderPyl & Kimberly Bopp

The BrackTones is a select show choir that performs contemporary music along with choreography. Students will perform for a variety of festivals, competitions, and public concerts during the school year. Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade may audition for the BrackTones in September 2019. Students MUST pass an audition in order to participate in BrackTones.

Advisor: Erich Wald

Bulldog Buzz is a club where students share the news of the awesome things going on here at Brackman Middle School! Students brainstorm ideas for episodes ranging from events happening in the school to interesting features on teachers and students. Student reporters create questions and then schedule and conduct interviews. Once interviews are completed, our video editors take over! These video editors work behind the scenes on computers putting together our videos before uploading them onto our YouTube channel for all to see.

Advisor: Caroline Heisler

“There’s No Pity in Bulldog City.” If you are really into school spirit, it’s our job to plan all the Pep Rallies. We work to make the Brackman community all that it can be by coming up with ideas, solutions and activities to make life in the middle school enjoyable.

Advisors: Brooke Grasso & Courtney Polhemus

CyberPatriot is a cyber defense competition program open to all students which encourages students to engage in cyber security related fields.  Students are able to practice in simulated images to prepare for the competition which begins in November.

Advisor: Robert Berentes

Students will learn the basics of Double Dutch jump rope.

Advisor: Patricia Lowe

If you would like to learn more about your surroundings, participate in service projects, increase student awareness of environmental issues in our area and expand our relationship with MATES and Project Terrapin then this club is for you!

Advisor: Brooke Grasso

Gamer’s Club is a club where kids can come to socialize and play different types of games with other students (board games, card games, video games). It is a place where you can teach others about a game you like to play, or learn to play games you never knew about.  Students bring their own devices to gamers club. 

All are welcome to join the gamer’s club. 

Advisor: Jeffrey Floyd

Provides students with the opportunity to perform in an ensemble built upon a tradition of musical excellence. During the school year, students will learn fundamental jazz techniques while working with their fellow peers. Students who are involved in Jazz Band will perform in Public Concerts, Competitions, Community Events, and for a variety of school functions throughout the year. Any 7th Grade and 8th Grade student is eligible to participate.  6th Grade students may participate in Jazz Band based on recommendations by the Middle School Jazz Band Director. Audition dates and times will be announced in the Fall.

Advisor: Todd Gagnon

Advisor: Krista Ponti

LIT is a continuation of your membership in fifth grade. Our focus is on developing your leadership abilities and helping you become a positive role model. 

Advisor: Mary Mitchell

An advocacy group for students from all different backgrounds to give them a platform for a voice. We focus on promoting kindness, individuality, acceptance. Here at Brackman, we believe "everybody is somebody."

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The Literary Magazine Club is dedicated to editing, designing, and publishing a collection of student art and writing. All students will be invited to submit their original work, but the club will be comprised of students who are dedicated to editing and designing process.

Advisor: Alexa Schmitz

The Music Club will be under the direction of Mr. McGrath and Mr. Wald. There, students will have the opportunity to receive extra help before school for their Band & Chorus Classes. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in various music technology projects throughout the school year. No audition is required. Students may join at any point in the school year, by signing up with Mr. Gagnon or Mr. Wald

Advisors: Todd Gagnon & Erich Wald

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Students may be invited to apply in the Spring of their 7th grade year if they have a minimum average of 93% or higher in all of their classes. 

*Again, please note that the minimum average to be invited to apply is a 93. However, the required minimum average is subject to change yearly based upon the academic competitiveness of the applicant pool.

Students that were invited to apply in the Spring of 2022 had an overall average of 95% or higher.  Please use this average as a frame of reference if you are interested in being invited to apply.

Each chapter is required to publish its qualifications for membership, which is based on the five pillars of NJHS:

Scholarship
Per national guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative GPA of 85, B, 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent standard of excellence. (Each school chapter is allowed to require a higher cumulative GPA.)
Service
This involves voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation.
Leadership
Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, and idea contributors. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others.
Character
The student of good character is cooperative; demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others; and generally maintains a clean disciplinary record.
Citizenship
The student who demonstrates citizenship understands the importance of civic engagement; has a high regard for freedom and justice; respects democracy; respects the law for all citizens at the local, state, and federal levels; and demonstrates mature participation and responsibility in activities such as scouting, community organizations, or school clubs.

Advisors: Courtney Polhemus & Brooke Grasso

The aim of Student Council is to include students in the development of activities to increase school spirit, gather ideas from their peers to better our school building, and to help others in the community at large.

Advisors: Patricia Lowe

The Thespian Club is an honorary organization for high school and middle school theatre students. The mission of this society is to honor student achievement in the theatre arts.

Advisor: Meghan VanderPyl

Vocal Ensemble is a small singing group of no more than 30 members. We meet before school on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the whole year and perform in the winter and spring concerts. We also perform for a competition in the spring. Auditions for Vocal Ensemble are held in September; if you love to sing, come try out.

Advisor: Erich Wald

The mission of this student-led group is to educate others about the many cultures, races, and backgrounds of people here in Barnegat and around the world and the impact that racism has on their lives. This group is a way to talk, listen, and learn about life from different perspectives and provide a platform for minority voices to be heard.

Advisor: Jill Spain

We will require students, primarily 8th graders, to submit a paragraph detailing their skills that will contribute to yearbook publication. This group will meet starting in late October. A specific confidentiality contract will be applied to maintain the anticipation and reduce unnecessary complaints. The students will assist with picture taking, thematic input and distribution. They will also participate in the editing of rosters and quotes utilized in the yearbook.

Advisors: Stacy Raguckas & Donna Hetherington

YPAC club focuses on preventing the use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco by encouraging healthy choices. 

Advisor: Mary Mitchell