Clubs

Club Sponsor: Ms. Iraheta

Meeting Location: Room 233

Meeting Dates: TBA

What is 1st Priority? First Priority is a faith based club that brings the message of hope to all students and brings a positive impact to our school. The club is student led where students learn leadership skills, build friendships, are encouraged, and participate in games and prayer. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Club Sponsor: Ms. Turnquest

Meeting Location: 201B

Meeting Dates: 1^st and 3^rd Thursday of each Month

What is Anime Club? A Middle School Anime Club is a fun and welcoming group for students who enjoy anime (Japanese animation), manga (Japanese comics), and Japanese pop culture. It's a great place for students to connect over shared interests, discover new shows, and express their creativity.

Sponsor: Ms. Turnquest and Mrs. Magnotta

Meeting Info:  Last Thursday of each month

Location: 201B

What is Best Buddies? Best Buddies is a club at Westglades Middle that fosters friendships between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities offering social mentoring while improving quality of life and level of inclusion.

Sponsor: Ms. Davies

Meeting Info:  Tuesdays, 3:45-5pm

Location: Room 250

The new mountain bike club will talk about all the skills, local trails in the area, and what type of bike they will need if they are interested in coming out to practice once a week. Ms. Davies will have semi-pro riders from South Florida coming to speak about nutrition and bike concepts and will also bring in her own mountain bike to talk about all the parts of a bicycle, gearing, etc.

Club Sponsor: Ms. Troise 

Meeting Location: Room 137

Meeting Dates: TBA 8:30am

What is BYU? Students who Say No to Drugs, Say No to Vaping, & provide Mental Health Awareness

Club Sponsor: Mr. Francis

Meeting Info: Monday/Wednesday 8:20am

Location: Media

What is the Chess Club? The Chess Club is a great place to make new friends, learn strategies that can be applied in the real world, and challenge your mind to see new possibilities on and off of the playing board.  

Club Sponsor: Ms. Fondren

Meeting Location: Room 152

Meeting Dates: Thursdays (Bi-Weekly) 8:15am

What is Culinary Club? Students recreate recipes and learn about different culinary techniques.

𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫: Mrs. Gray

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Room 104

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: Monthly, 3:45-4:30pm

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐀 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞? DECA in the Middle provides a fun and enlightening way for students to learn about marketing, business, and finance. DITM is a club at Westglades that works directly with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School DECA Chapter. Every meeting, a team of high schoolers come to WMS and run meetings along with our middle school officers.

𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐀 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: @decainthemiddle.

Club Sponsor: Ms. Donnelly

Meeting Location: Auditorium or Room 306

Meeting Dates: TBA

What is Jr. Thespians? Drama Club & Florida Jr. Thespians Drama Club at WMS gives students the chance to explore acting, performance, and stagecraft in a fun, creative environment. Members build skills through theatre games, rehearsals, and performances, with opportunities to participate in Florida Jr. Thespians competitions and events.

Club Sponsor: Ms. Gilbert

Meeting Location: Band Room 304

Meeting Dates: Wednesdays and Fridays 8-9am

Drumline - The Drumline is a new club at Westglades, open to all students interested in learning about marching style drum techniques & cadences.

Club Sponsor: Ms. Turnquest

Meeting Location: 201B

Meeting Dates: 2^nd and 4^th Wednesday of each month

What is Equality Club? The Equality Club is a student-led group dedicated to promoting kindness, fairness, and respect for all. Our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued—no matter their race, gender, background, abilities, or beliefs. Through fun activities, open discussions, and school-wide events, we work together to celebrate diversity, stand up against bullying, and encourage positive change in our school community. All students are welcome to join! Whether you want to lead, learn, or just make a difference, the Equality Club is a great place to speak up, support others, and help build a better world— starting right here at our school.

Club Sponsor: Ms. Keery 

Meeting Location: Room 149

Meeting Dates: TBA

What is Florida Future Educators of America (FFEA)? - Students who share an interest in learning more about the many jobs in education including Administrator, Social Worker, Nurse, Counselor, Custodial, Technology, and Educator.

Club Sponsor: Ms. McGuire and Ms. Karol

Meeting Location: Cafeteria

Meeting Dates: Mondays (Sept-Nov) 3:45-4:15pm

What is Harvest Drive? For over 30 years, our local schools have come together to help our food insecure families for the holidays. Westglades Middle School is a distribution site (2nd largest distribution site in Broward Schools) which means we collect, sort, count, and package all the donations delivered from 20 schools within our Harvest Drive zone. Our incredible students act as Harvest Drive Helpers by running this huge distribution center from the beginning stages of advertising until the last of 2000+ bags are picked up by our appreciative families. Our Harvest Drive Helpers bring an amazing level of compassion, energy, and kindness to this event every year.

Club Sponsor: Mr. Clarke and Mr. Francis

Meeting Location: Media Center

Meeting Dates: TBA Weekly Before School

What is Howling Wolves eSports? The Howling Wolves eSports Club at Westglades Middle School provides a structured and inclusive environment where students can play video games competitively and cooperatively. Through organized gameplay, members develop teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and communication skills while also learning about digital literacy and responsible gaming. The club meets weekly before school and is open to students who meet academic and behavioral expectations. With faculty advisors Mr. Clarke and Mr. Francis, the club offers students a fun and engaging way to connect with peers while exploring the exciting and growing world of eSports.

Club Sponsor: Ms. Gilbert

Meeting Location: Band Room 304

Meeting Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8-9am

Jazz Band - The Jazz Band consists of students in the WMS Band Program. The Jazz Band, also known as a “Big Band” is a mixed ensemble of approximately 20+ players, including but not limited to: Saxophones, Trombones, Trumpets, Piano, Bass, Guitar, Drum Set, and Auxiliary Percussion. Players may also be split into smaller groups of about 4-6 players called “Combos” for certain performances. This ensemble meets before the school day. This group is open to all players without audition, with the intent of providing an advanced music-making experience for driven players in Jazz Performance.

Club Sponsor: Ms. Mudrauskas

Meeting Location: Room 240

Meeting Dates: TBA

What is Math Club? - Throughout the academic year, our students have the opportunity to participate in four different math competitions: Fall Math Madness, ACM Math Olympiad and Mathcounts. These competitions offer a platform for our students to showcase their mathematical abilities, challenge themselves, and learn from their peers. However, participation in these competitions incurs costs, including registration fees, transportation, and accommodation expenses for out-of-town events.

Club Sponsor: Ms. Nichols

Meeting Location: Room 104A

Meeting Dates: TBA

What is NJHS? More information coming soon!

Sponsor: Ms. Troise and Ms. Deck

Meeting Info:   TBA

Location: Room 150

What is PAWS? P.A.W.S CLUB (Promoting Animal Welfare in Schools) The objective of the group is to bring awareness about various animal issues to the school. We will address issues related to pet overpopulation, shelters, puppy mills and taking care of our own companion animals. We will learn about the democratic process by writing to our city and state officials on behalf of animals in need of protection. We will explore what kindness to animals mean, not only dogs and cats but also farm animal We will look at respect for animals in entertainment, such as zoos, circuses and marine parks. This would be an action-oriented group where the students would have opportunity to practice their writing, reading, research and public speaking skills. Students may participate in a collection of items for animal sanctuaries/shelters, etc.

Club Sponsor: Ms. Karol and Ms. Davies

Meeting Location: P.8

Meeting Dates: Monday 3:45-4:30

What is the Podcasting Club? The club is a student-led advocacy club on issues that matter to them and that improves their mental health.

Club Sponsor: Mrs. Pappas

Meeting Location: Auditorium or Room 152

Meeting Dates: Monthly, 3:45-4:30pm

What is Speech and Debate? Speech and Debate Team is only open to students enrolled in the Speech and Debate classes and who have paid dues.

Follow Speech and Debate on Instagram: @wms.speechanddebate

Club Sponsor: Mr. Grissette

Meeting Info: Fridays, 8:30-9:10am

Location: Room 229

What is SADD? Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) is a national organization that was originally founded to fight drunk driving, and has since grown to fight a number of other related problems such as drug use, underage drinking, risky and impaired driving, teen violence, teen suicide, and other destructive behaviors and attitudes that are harmful to young adults.  The organization’s unique approach encourages young people to deliver education and prevention messages to their peers through school and community-wide activities and campaigns. 

Sponsor: Ms. Fondren and Ms. Keery

Meeting Info: Every Other Wednesdays 8:30 am

Meeting Location: 149

Do YOU want to make a difference? Do YOU want to make our school a better place? Do YOU have the skills that can benefit our school? If you answered YES to all of those, what are you waiting for… Join Westglades Student Government TODAY!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭? Student Government (SGA) is a club that provides students with the experience to become leaders and help out our school. SGA officers are charged with the duty of continuously expanding and coordinating meetings, which normally occur every other Wednesday @8:30AM in Room 149.  At our biweekly meetings, we discuss important information and ways to further help out our school.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐃𝐨 𝐈 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭? In order to join Student Government, you can either attend one of our meetings by finding the information on our Instagram, @westgladessga, or by joining GroupMe! Therefore, you can coordinate with an SGA officer or administrator.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?  Westglades SGA uses an app called “GroupMe” as our main source of communication. On GroupMe, we send meeting information, answer questions you guys may have, and other important things going on in SGA. 

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝? Over the past years, Student Government has initiated, executed, and planned the Annual Talent Show, 5K Run/Walk, Florida Panthers Game Fundraiser, Teacher Appreciation Week, Winter Dance, Krispy Kreme Fundraisers, and a ton of pictures and moments throughout the year which end up in the yearbook!  Furthermore, Student Government has been instrumental in the Harvest Drive and 5^th Grade Showcase Night!

Club Sponsor: Ms. Keery and Ms. Fondren

Meeting Location: Room 149

Meeting Dates: TBA

What is Wolf News? Students will have an opportunity to assist with presenting the morning announcements and school news.