Chess Club

Sponsor(s): Josh Chambers, chambers.josh@iowacityschools.org

Meeting Dates and Times: Mondays after school until 4-5 PM

Meeting Place: Room 1000

Play chess and compete against other SEJH students! Chess club is open to everyone, whether you are a beginner, an expert, or just want to learn how to play. Meetings begin in September.

Dance Club

Sponsor(s): Tonya Burkett, burkett.tonya@iowacityschools.org

The SEJH Dance Team is a place for young people who dance or aspire to dance to come and do just that — DANCE. The club is designed to create another opportunity to join in and enjoy the junior high experience at South East. There are no gender stipulations to be on the dance squad. Any 7th and 8th graders are welcomed to join as long as they have a 2.0 GPA or higher with no failing grades.

Drama Club

Drama has something for everyone, whether you’re interested in performing, participating on the backstage crew, or just watching the show. Listen to the announcements and publicity regarding auditions and backstage crew sign-ups.

Family Consumer Science (FCS) Club

Sponsor(s): Heather Crandall, crandall.heather@iowacityschools.org

Meeting Dates and Times: Wednesdays, 4-5 PM

G! World

Sponsor(s): Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County. Please direct questions to Anthony Branch, (319) 356-5228.

Meeting Dates and Times: G! World will be working with students during lunch in Trimester 1. Information on Trimester 2 and 3 meeting times to come.

This club is for self-identified minority girls. G! World is designed to empower, inspire, and educate women through group activities and meaningful discusions, impactful workshops, cultural outings, and real-world experiences.

Geek the Library Club

Sponsor(s): Chelsea Sims, sims.chelsea@iowacityschools.org

Meeting Dates and Times: Tuesdays after school until 5pm

What do you geek? Everyone geeks something, and at the SEJH Library, we support what you geek! Join us for Geek the Library Club, where each week we share our excitement for books, games, shows, fandoms, and more! No need to sign up — join us any time you are available!

GLOW Club

The mission of the SE Glow club is to educate the community about LGBTQIA issues; to build and support acceptance for everyone; to work to end bullying, harassment, and ignorant behavior in our school; to empower people to love themselves, and to be supportive friends to each other.

All of our secondary schools have a GSA, please contact your building secretary for more information.

Jazz Band

South East Junior High has two jazz bands, a 7th grade group and an 8th grade group. Both groups perform at least three times during the winter, including one concert with the City High jazz band and another at a jazz competition. Please contact Mrs. Madsen for more details.

Learn more about jazz band

MathCounts

Sponsor(s): Kate Degner, degner.kate@iowacityschools.org

Meeting Dates and Times: Thursdays, 8:00–8:45 AM

MATHCOUNTS members work to prepare for the Chapter and State MATHCOUNTS competitions through innovative problem solving approaches to challenging mathematical situations. Meetings begin in September.

Polar Bear Club

Sponsor(s): Andrew Smith, smith.andrew@iowacityschools.org

Meeting Dates and Times: Tuesday/Thursday for an hour after school. Starting Nov. 30th

The Polar Bear Club has fun running in the snow, learning core strength exercises, and drinking hot chocolate! We encourage cross country and track athletes as well as any other students interested in staying fit and socializing with friends during the winter months to join us.

Meetings begin after Thanksgiving Break and continue until Spring Break. Runners can join at any time (e.g., after their basketball season ends) and are welcome to come when they want (e.g., some kids come only on Mondays or only on Wednesdays).

Student Council

Student council members provide leadership at South East Junior High throughout the year, planning and executing service projects, school parties, concession stands, and school spirit activities.

United Action for Youth (UAY)

Sponsor(s): UAY, (319) 338-7518, www.unitedactionforyouth.org

Meeting Dates and Times: Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Meeting Place: Room 2034

United Action for Youth (UAY) provides art activities, games, and snacks on Tuesday afternoons. Join us for fun after school. UAY sponsors this club.

Yearbook Club

Sponsor(s): Dr. Rachael Ayers-Arnone, arnone.rachael@iowacityschools.org

Meeting Dates and Times: Fridays during Little Hawk Time

If you are interested in taking pictures and creating the pages for the South East Yearbook, this is the club to join. Meetings begin in September.