The goal of the Academic Team is to provide a challenging opportunity for students to compete against other Hamilton County schools in the Spell Bowl and Knowledge Master events.
Meets: Students meet two times/week from September to October for Spell Bowl and January to March for Knowledge Master.
ASE is an audition-only orchestra for high level students who play string instruments.
Meets: contact Mr. Frizzi for audition information
Do you love anime, manga, or Japanese culture? The Anime Club is the place for you! Whether you’re a longtime fan or just curious to learn more, our club is a welcoming community where students can share their interests, make friends, and explore all things anime.
What We Do:
Meets: A Day Wednesdays after school until 4:30 in Mrs. Boyce's Room (825)
This club will allow students with disabilities the benefit from positive peer relationships that lead to greater self-confidence and stronger communication skills. Staff will encourage general education students to lead the chapters and work to develop the leader within them.
Meets: monthly during Core+
Cru is a caring community passionate about connecting people and discussing their faith. We will meet every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. in the LGI room starting September 8th. Come and join us for some fun and donuts!
Meets: every Thursday morning at 7:30 in the LGI room
Step into a world of magic and adventure with our 8th-grade Dungeons & Dragons club! Learn to build your own character, explore epic fantasy worlds, and tell amazing stories with your friends. D&D builds problem-solving skills, encourages collaboration, and builds confidence. Whether you're a seasoned player or a curious beginner, get ready to roll the dice and embark on a legendary quest. 🐉⚔️ Interested? Fill out this form. Students must have a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian to join.
Due to limited space, D&D club will be for 8th graders only to start the year. We hope to open the club up to 6th and 7th graders second semester after we have trained the 8th graders.
Meets: starts Sep 15, meets 2-3 Mondays a month after school until 4:45 in room 808
The Equality Alliance is a student-led and staff sponsored club that aims to create a safe, welcoming, and accepting environment at Clay Middle School for all youth. Come for fun and friendship!
Meets: every other Wednesday after school until 4:25 in the LGI, pick up at 4:30 at Door 1, listen to announcements for club dates
Call out meeting Wed Sept 17, 2025
The Green Team is a school-wide club that offers opportunities for students at Clay to create a more sustainable environment within our school and beyond. The school takes on one major project per quarter like recycling gently used athletic shoes or collecting plastic grocery bags and replacing them with reusable bags. Students learn about sustainability and zero waste living through Core+ activities. The goal of the club is to spread awareness and become more environmentally responsible.
Meets: The Green Team does not have meetings but invites the entire school to participate in quarterly initiatives.
Library Book Club is for 8th grade students only. We read common novels, talk about our favorite books and authors, and are responsible for contributing to the library media center in a way that promotes and encourages reading.
Meets: Core+ Tuesdays in the Media Center
Math counts is a national coaching and competition program that promotes math achievement. The program challenges students to learn higher level algebra, geometry, and problem solving. The program is open to all grade levels.
Meets: practices will begin after Fall Break; watch and listen for announcements in October with more details
The musical is an all-school event held in November. All students are invited to audition or to work backstage as stage or technical crew. You must be available to attend after school rehearsal, a few Saturday rehearsals and evening rehearsals the last week before the performances.
Meets: After school
At the end of their 7th grade year, students with a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher are invited to apply for NJHS membership during their 8th grade year. Members meet approximately once a month during school hours and participate in school-wide service. To maintain membership, students must earn 10 hours of outside volunteer hours during the year and maintain a GPA of 3.8.
Meets: check the NJHS Canvas page for meetings
Pep Band is open to all 7th and 8th grade band students. Preparation begins in December. The pep band will play at four home boys or girls basketball games in January and February. Students will play for A games, helping cheer our Trojans to victory
Meets: TBD
The photography club is open to ALL students at Clay Middle School. The purpose is to use photography to help kids "See Life Differently." Students need to bring their own cameras/devices and are given a specific photography tip and then sent out to practice using the tips to create unique images and ultimately discovering how to "See Life Differently."
Meets: after school until 4:00 every other Wednesday during winter sports season in room 606
Pickleball Club is looking forward to spring weather. Just like in the fall, we are securing Fridays outside on the tennis courts after school til 4:45pm. If the weather breaks prior to spring vacation, we will try to get out. If not, listen for dates after spring break! Please wear proper athletic shoes (no Crocs). Bring your own paddle or we can lend you one for the day.
Meets: Fridays after spring break after school until 4:45
Ping Pong Club is a fun and active way to spend your free time playing ping pong with friends! This club is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade players of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players.
Meets: Every other week on non-late start Wednesdays after school until 4:30 pm. Listen to announcements for starting dates and changes.
VEX IQ Robotics Team is a student-centered group where the students will learn how to program robots to perform specific tasks in order to compete in a Vex Robotics Competition. As this is a competitive team, students should be committed to attending meetings and plan to join by the end of September. After that, students will not be able to join the team as the build will already be in progress and the team will be preparing for the competition..
Meets: one or two times a week from September to April in the STEM room
Science Olympiad is an academic competition team that gives students the opportunity to attend tournaments and compete in a wide variety of hands-on STEM based activities.
Meets: Room 714 on Tuesday mornings at 7:30 from mid September until the season ends in the spring
Students Ready to Act (SRA) is a group of 6th-8th grade students interested in service leadership in and out of the school. They plan and implement events like the canned food drive and other service projects.
Meets: monthly during Core+ in the LGI
Styles with Giles is a club open to all 8th graders in good standing who are responsible and love to use basic skills to be crafty! Participants can choose sessions monthly and must be mature enough to work with basic tools to assemble final products. Some sessions may require supplies and/or a small fee to participate.
Meets: Beginning in November, the first Thursday of each month after school until 4:25 in room 802
Open to all middle school students in Carmel, this running program encourages students to keep in shape over the summer with practices running in the evenings two days per week. For more information, visit the Clay Cross County team web page.
Meets: 6:30-7:30pm, Monday at River Road Park and Wednesday at Northview Church from mid-June until the first week of August
The Taylor Swift Club is a place for all students who want to make new friends, participate in fun activities, spread good vibes with random acts of kindness, and listen to Taylor Swift.
Meets: Every other Wednesday in room 703 until 4:20pm.
Winter Warriors is a running club that encourages students at Clay to keep in shape during the winter, even when the weather is cold and snowy. We run outside every time; minimal time indoors. It is recommended that students be able to run at least 1.5 miles without stopping. As this is preparation for track, students should have their physical and consent forms on file. Students may come on the days they're able.
Meets: Tue and Thur starting Feb 3 through Thur March 5. Meets after school until 5:00 in the LGI.
Welcome to the Yo-Yo Club—a place where gravity meets skill, and string tricks are only the beginning! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, our club is all about exploring the art, science, and fun of yo-yoing. Who should join? Anyone with a passion for yo-yos—no experience required! Whether you're mastering your first sleeper or polishing your freestyle routine, we’ve got something for everyone.
Meets: once a month after school in room 115 until 4:15, listen to announcements for each month's meeting
