Welcome to Van Antwerp Middle School

Van Antwerp has many opportunities for students to take part in, one of them being our wide variety of student groups.

If you are interested in participating in any of the following, contact the listed faculty member. See the descriptions of each of the listed activities on the page below.

  • Intramural Athletics
  • Math Olympiad
  • Podcasting Club
  • Recycling Club
  • Science Seminar
  • Ski Club
  • Student Council
  • Yearbook Club

Student Groups ( listed alphabetically)

Intramural Athletics
Sponsored by Mrs. O'Connor and Mr. Flynn
Intramurals are open to ALL STUDENTS!
See the monthly calendar of events on the VA homepage.
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Math Olympiad
Sponsored by Mrs. Tylock (Grade 6) and Mrs . Vinehout (Grades 7-8)
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Podcasting Club
Advisors: Mr. Delaney, Mrs. Leader & Mr. Fitzgerald
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Recycling Club:
Advisor: Mrs. Redman

Open to: Students in Mrs Redman's advocacy

Purpose: Students will gather paper recycling from around the school to reduce our trash output.

Recycling runs all year, during Thursday advocacies.

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Science Seminar:
Advisors: Mrs. Redman (VA), Mrs. Leto (Iroq)

Open to: any interested 8th grader

Purpose: This program is designed for students who are interested in science and would like to discover how scientists use the scientific method to solve problems.

Science Seminar starts in November and runs through April.

Website: http://fc.niskyschools.org/~lredman/Science%20Seminar

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Ski Club

Advisors: Mrs. Redman and Mr. Rizzi

Open to: all VA students

Purpose: This program is designed for any interested skier or snowboarder. We go to Jiminy Peak in Massachusetts. Lessons and rentals are available.

Ski Club runs from January - February (Friday nights, the bus leaves at 3:30pm and returns at 10:45pm)

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Student Council
Sponsored by: Mrs. Kvan and Ms. Vinehout
Click HERE for the Student Council website.
Friday mornings from 8:00-9:00
Seven students from each grade level are elected to Student Council.
The purpose of Student Council is:
  1. To provide for communication among students and to make VA an even better school.
  2. To keep faculty, students, and administration working together on school projects.
  3. To encourage school spirit and support school activities.
  4. To promote leadership and citizenship among students.
  5. To join in community activities.
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Yearbook:
Advisors: Mrs. Cotugno-Surin and Mrs. Redman
Purpose: To create a colorful yearbook for VA. If you are interrested in helping to work on the layout for our yearbook, contact one of the advisors. See the VA homepage for a yearbook order form!