Book Clubs
Ms.
MacKinney
469-752-6027
Book clubs are open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. The
clubs meet once a month and have ongoing discussion via mypisd.net.
Cheerleading
Ms. Wuensche and Ms. Cook
469-752-6130
This club is for 8th graders interested in learning cheerleading
skills. Cheerleaders cheer at sporting events, pep rallies,
and support other school activities.
Destination ImagiNation
Ms. Penny
469-752-6141
The mission of D.I. is to foster the development of creative
thinking and problem-solving skills through teamwork, cooperation,
and risk taking.
Fellowship of
Christian Athletes
Ms. Wuensche & Ms.
Lin
469-752-6130
Fellowship of Christian Athletes is open to all 6th,
7th, and 8th graders. Our goal is to see the community and the
world impacted for Jesus Christ.
Flag Duty
Ms. Hare
469-752-6032
Flag Duty is available to 6th graders who would like to participate
in raising and lowering the flag and in leading the Pledge of
Allegiance at the beginning of the school day.
FLAR (Foreign
Languages at Rice)
Ms. Pak, Ms. Sibbaluca, & Ms. Fleming
469-752-6138
FLAR provides students with an avenue to socialize, have fun,
and learn more about foreign languages and cultures.
Geography
Club
Ms. Hare
469-752-6064
The Geography Club takes students on a trip around the world
as they learn about countries' geography, culture, and people.
MATHCOUNTS
Ms. Stolarski
469-752-6049
MATHCOUNTS competes in local math competitions and is open to
all grades. Solving math problems and working with other students
are emphasized.
National
Junior Honor Society
Mr. Weger and Ms. Allen
469-752-6060
To be eligible for NJHS membership, the candidate must be a
current 7th or 8th grader at Rice who has been enrolled for
the equivalent of one semester. Selection is by a faculty council
majority vote and is based on outstanding scholarship, citizenship,
character, leadership, and service.
Ravens
of Lore
Ms. Petropoulos
469-752-6088
This speech and drama club is open to all grades. Students compete
in tournaments in a variety of interpretive and forensic events
including duet acting, readers theater, poetry, prose, original
oratory and debate. It is not necessary to register for a speech
or debate class in order to participate in Ravens of Lore. Competitions
are held on Saturdays and the group meets on scheduled weekdays.
Science
Fair
Ms. Quinn
469-752-6059
The goal of science fair is to provide students the opportunity
to showcase their knowledge of the scientific inquiry process
and problem solving. Competition is held in February.
Spelling
Bee
Ms. Hoerner
469-752-6072
Students prepare for the competition held in January. The winner
of the Rice spelling bee goes on to compete at the district
level.
Student
Council
Ms. Swanson, Ms. T. Hamilton, Ms. Pak
469-752-6048
Student Council members provide service to our student body,
parents, and the community outside of our school. All grade
levels are encouraged to participate with the level of responsibility
and job demands increasing with each grade level.
Tennis
Coach Campbell
469-752-3867
7th and 8th grade boys and girls may participate. There are
both fall and spring competitive seasons.
Whiz
Quiz
Mr. Sommer
469-752-6070
Whiz Quiz is an academic competition in a game show format.
It is open to all middle schoolers. We compete against other
PISD schools in February and March.
