Activities
IMS offers many different after school activities including sports, clubs and theatre. In order to participate, students must have a paid ASB card. Specific information will be announced on the DMQ. Please see the Student Planner for behavior, attendance and academic expectations.
Note: In order to participate in any after-school activity, sports, theatre, concerts, etc., a student must be in attendance in all of their classes. The only exceptions are: school related and approved absences (field trips), medical/dental appointments, family emergencies, or legal appointments when appropriate written verification of the appointment from the provider has been submitted to the Attendance Office upon their return. Any other emergencies or absences must be approved by School Administration on a case-by-case basis.
ASB
Issaquah Middle School ASB
What is ASB?
ASB stands for Associated Student Body and it is our official student body organization. The ASB Leadership class is the recognized Student Government Association that represents all students at IMS. Leadership students interact with other students, staff and the administration on a regular basis to voice student needs and concerns. The goal of the ASB is to bring students together by promoting educational, cultural and social activities.
ASB Advisor:
Julia Weed 425-837-6832
Anna Gale 425-837-6894
Student Government
IMS Leadership/Production class is a group of strong leaders with a passion for technology and yearbooks, who truly care about our IMS community. This is a year-long elective; it consists of 8-10 elected positions and the rest of our students will go through the application process for this class. ASB elections take place in March for the positions of ASB President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, two 6th-grade representatives and two 7th-grade representatives. When applying for this class, remember this is a year-long elective. Students participate in all aspects of this class: yearbook, productions (Quah), and leadership. We encourage you to get involved and have fun! You can make a difference at Issaquah Middle School!
6th and 9th Grade ASB Applications
ASB Funding
Clubs
Clubs
- Art Club
- Board Game Club
- Crochet Club
- Drama Club
- Green Team
- Japanese Club
- Junior Honor Society
- Latinos Unidos Club
- Lego Club
- Ping Pong Club
- Pride Alliance
- Robotics Club
Art Club
Club Advisor: Ms. Tamblyn and Ms. Falavigna
Meeting Dates: Tuesdays
Meeting Location: Room 3214
About the Club: The Art Club at Issaquah Middle School offers students a creative space to explore various art forms and techniques. Led by Ms. Tamblyn and Ms. Falavigna every Tuesday in Room 3214. It's an excellent opportunity for students to express themselves artistically, collaborate with peers, and develop their skills in a supportive environment.
Board Game Club
Crochet Club
Club Advisor: Ms. Michael
Meeting Dates: Tuesdays after school
Meeting Location: Room 1215
About the club: The IMS crochet club is an inclusive space for any one who wants to learn how to crochet or wants a space to crochet with other students! Crochet materials such as hooks and yarn are provided for students to use during the club if they do not have their own.
Drama Club
Club Advisor: Mr. Ebbesen
Meeting Dates: Tuesday. Begins September 9
Meeting Location: Room 2213
About the club: The Drama Club is a place for students to express themselves and learn how to perform for the stage. Each week students engage in improvisational games, play readings, and monologues. No experience necessary.
Green Team
Club Advisor: Mr. Wieland
Meeting Dates: Thursday. Begins September 25
Meeting Location: Room 3206
About the club:
The IMS Green Team works to educate the student body and staff on environmental practices. We promote recycling, composting and proper disposal of trash. Our team members show up at lunches to help students dispose of their lunch waste and hand out rewards to those who can do this properly . We create posters and teacher-advice memes to support green living.
Green Team works to remove invasive species from the areas around the campus and to plant native species in their place. We also clean up litter on surrounding streets and in the forest behind the school.
Green Team also installs a vegetable and herb garden every spring. We have an ongoing team of 15-20 students, some of whom are on the team for all three of their years at the school.
Japanese Club
Advisor: Akiko Hubbell (aka Yoshioka sensei)
Meeting Dates: Mondays after school
Meeting Location: Japanese room 2215
About the Club: The Japanese club is a fun student-led club at IMS, run by its student members. Meet new friends who are just as excited about Japanese pop culture as you are! Whether you’re into anime, characters, sports, movies, music, food, fashion, or art, IMS Japanese club brings together students who love exploring Japan’s vibrant and unique culture! Discover new hobbies, passions, and creative interests outside of schoolwork. The Japanese Club offers opportunities to learn more about Japanese traditions, try new activities, and broaden your worldview through fun and engaging experiences. You can also grow as a leader by exploring topics such as manga, music, mythology, or historical figures that interest the members. Members can create and share presentations to deepen their understanding of Japanese culture. Club members can also showcase what they’ve learned at the PTSA International Culture Night at IMS.
Junior Honor Society
Club Advisor: Ms. Elliott
Meeting Dates: Bimonthly
Meeting Location: IMS Library
About the club: Junior Honor Society is an academic and service club that is the precursor to the National Honor Society (NHS) high school program. This program honors students who maintain high academic standards and develops them to be models of stewardship and service to their school and community. Students who join are required to maintain a 3.7 or higher Cumulative GPA, complete 10 hours of community service via a defined and documented plan, and attend the bimonthly IMS chapter meetings.
Latinos Unidos Club
Latinos Unidos Club
Advisor: Ms. Ramirez
Meeting Dates: Wednesdays afterschool
Meeting Location: Room 2207
About the Club: Latinos Unidos is a club to strengthen cultural identity. Club members will learn about different traditions from Latin America through cultural activities. Everyone is welcome!
Lego Club
Club Advisor: Mr. Ebbesen
Meeting Dates: Monday. Begins September 8
Meeting Location: Room 2213
About the club: Lego Club is a place for first-timers and enthusiasts to build their own projects individually and together. Our club has over 150lbs of Lego to build with, so students just need to come ready to build.
Ping Pong Club
Pride Alliance
Club Advisor: Ms. Weed
Meeting Dates: Monday
Meeting Location: Room 2206
About the club: The IMS Pride Alliance is a place for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies. You do not have to be a member of the community to be a part of the club; it's enough that you know and love someone who is! It is a space to hang out, discuss, get support, and have pride in the myriad identities that make IMS a great place to be!
Robotics Club
Do you want to create a new club at IMS? If so, please follow this simple procedure below to get your club started.
Procedure:
- Meet with Ms. Weed or Ms. Gale during homeroom.
- Complete the form with interested students.
- Give a typed copy of this form to Ms. Weed or Ms. Gale
- Your club will be voted on at the next possible Student Senate meeting and you will be informed of the outcome. You may attend this Senate Meeting to persuade the Senators to approve your club.
- If your club is approved, your Club President or Club Advisor must notify the office of meeting dates and times.
- If your club is approved, your Club Advisor must check in with Ms. Weed, Ms. Gale and Ms. Butson regarding allotted hours before beginning club meetings.
Additional after school opportunities available through the IM PTSA and the Issaquah Community Center.
Green Team
Homework Help
Homework Lab
Advisors: Amira Korsli-Mortada
When:
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 2:45 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.
- Wednesday: 3:30 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.
Where: IMS Library
IMS is offering an Afterschool Homework Lab Monday through Thursday after school from 2:45 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. in IMS Library.
Homework Lab is a chance for students to complete school tasks with the support of the staff that are facilitating the Lab.
A student would benefit from Homework Lab if:
- The student has been absent from school and needs help catching up on schoolwork.
- The student has tests to makeup or retake.
- The student needs a quiet space to finish homework.
- The student needs a place to work with a group on a class assignment.
- A teacher invites the student to attend Homework Lab.
Peer Tutoring Program (PTP)
In partnership with the Issaquah School District, the Issaquah Schools Foundation is piloting a free Peer Tutoring Program (PTP) Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the IMS Library.