Activities

Student Council is an organization that coordinates service projects throughout the school year, helps run Student of the Month Breakfasts, acts as student guides for 5th grade visits, and various other leadership roles as needed at CMS, the school district or in the community. It is a place to build leadership skills and peer relationships. All 6th, 7th and 8th grade students may apply by filling out an application form and getting teacher recommendations. Student Council advisors and team teachers will select one student from each advisor. They will meet a few times a month during advisor to work on projects. Questions?

Applications are due in September.

If you have questions you can email allison_poss@edenpr.k12.mn.us or virginia_enfield@edenpr.k12.mn.us

 

Math League/Math Counts ( Sept. - Feb.): $20

Math League will start on Monday, September 16. A typical CMS mathlete is a 6th, 7th or 8th grade student who excels in math, desires an extra challenge and enjoys competition. During the regular season, mathletes compete against teams at the regional level and 300 teams statewide. These meets are held each month on Mondays. The season begins the middle of September and ends with the students competing for awards in the regional, state, and national Mathcounts competitions in March. 

 Math League will meet in room 715E after school on Mondays.

The advisor for Math League is Bill Prem

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Speech Team (Season: November 11 - January 28): $20

Students can perform for a small group of people with selections of your choice by competing against other schools in a variety of different speech categories. If you're into speaking, or would like to become better at speaking, this is the club for you.

• Days/Times: Tuesday and Thursday in room 715C
• There will be an informational meeting in the cafeteria for students on November 11.
• The meets will be:
  • Jan. 6 @ Minnetonka Middle School West
  • Jan. 12 @ Minnetonka Middle School East
  • Jan. 22 @ Centennial Lake Middle School
  • Jan. 28 @ Eden Prairie Central Middle School
• The advisor for the speech team is Erin Webster.

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FTC Robotics (Season: September 8 - December 20): $100

Maximum of 35 students for Robotics

FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is a robotics competition for students in grades 7-8 to compete head-to-head, by designing, building and programming a robot to compete in an alliance format against other teams. The season begins in September and ends in March depending on regional/state/national qualifications. Meetings will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Robotics will be meeting at the FTC room at Eden Prairie High School. We have a bus that goes over to the high school everyday for students that compete with high school sports etc. They will be riding that bus. This bus will be in slot 2 and is bus # 1210.

The advisor for the FTC Robotics Team is Ellie Feist.

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Debate Club (TBD): $20

We are excited to announce the formation of a debate club at CMS. The club is open to all middle school students who are interested in learning and honing their debating skills.

This club will provide students with the opportunity to develop their critical thinking skills, improve their public speaking abilities, and engage in lively discussions on a wide range of topics. They will learn about the art of argumentation and how to defend their positions effectively.

• The advisor is Mrs. Webster.
• This club will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

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Science Bowl (Sept. 27 - mid Feb): $35

Science Bowl will start on Friday, September 27. A typical CMS Science Bowl participant is a 6th, 7th or 8th grade student who excels in Science and Math, desires an extra challenge, and enjoys fast-paced competition. During the regular season, Science Bowl Participants compete against each other at practices (on Fridays), and against other teams at the regional level with 24 teams statewide. There is one Regional Competition, for 2 teams of 5 people on each. If a Science Bowl Participant does not qualify to be on one of the 2 CMS Science Bowl Teams, there is still plenty to enjoy and have fun with at practices on Fridays. Cost includes one t-shirt.

• Science Bowl will meet in Room 715D after school on Fridays, ending at 5:20 PM. No Activity Bus is available, so parents will need to pick up students or arrange a ride for them.
• The advisors for Science Bowl are Cathy Bockenstedt and Bill Prem

Art Club: Is open to all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. A variety of activities may include manga art, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry design, and print making. There is a limit of 20 students for this club.

There is no art club during Quarter 1. Quarter 2 Art Club will meet before school from 8:10-9:10. (Quarter 3 Art Club will meet after school).

• Date: November 13 - January 22
• Fee: $20
• Advisor:  Shelby Anderson
• Meet in room: 603
• Meeting days: : Nov. 13, 20; Dec. 4,11,18; Jan. 8,15, 22

There is an activity bus available if needed for after school activities. They will get a pass for the bus from the advisor. It will leave CMS at 5:30. If you plan on picking up you student, please pick them up on the bus side of CMS.

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Central Singers: If you enjoy singing and would like to further develop your skills and confidence in singing, then Central Singers is for you. There is a 6/7/8th grade girls/boys choir. We perform in two concerts and special events during the school year. You need not be enrolled in a CMS choir to participate in this group.

• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 8:20 am in PAC 3
• Fee: $20

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Drama Club: Have you ever wanted to try acting, but you aren't quite sure if you'd like it? Have you ever heard of crew, but you don't know how to run a soundboard, spotlights, or how to create a set, costume design or prop? You will learn a variety of skills before deciding what you would like to do. This club offers 6th, 7th and 8th grade students an avenue for personal expression through the theater arts. Vocal exercises, improvisation, games and skits are all a part of the fun. Great preparation for the CMS fall play, musical, and variety show.

• Drama Club will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays each week from December 11 - January 29.
• There will be a maximum of 30 students per grade.
• The advisors for drama club are:
  • 6th grade - Dave Johnson
  • 7/8th grade - Katie Skramstad

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Instrumental Ensembles: If you are in band or play a string instrument, ensembles provide a way to further your skills by playing different music from what we play in band. Ensembles offer an opportunity to have fun playing in a smaller group. 6th, 7th and 8th grade students are encouraged to participate. There are one or two concerts during the year, and occasional performances at special events. Ensembles include jazz band, percussion, drumline, pep band, woodwind, brass ensembles, and chamber orchestra. Your band instructors will have more information in your band classes. 

They will meet before school at 8:20. The fee is $20 for each ensemble. Start date for each ensemble: 

• Monday- Starting September 16
  • Brass Ensemble @ 8:20 in PAC 4
  • Percussion Ensembles @ 8:20 in PAC 
• Thursday- Starting September 19
  • Pep Band @ 8:20 in PAC 1
  • 7/8 Chamber Orchestra - @ 8:20 in PAC 2
  • (6th grade Chamber will start after winter break or the start of the 3rd Quarter)
• Friday- Starting September 20
  • Woodwind Ensemble @ 8:20 in PAC4
  • Drumline @ 8:20 PAC 1
  • You will need to register online in Mypaymentsplus.
• Starting December 16
  • Travel Band
  • 6th grade Honors Band - TBD

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Spring Musical: CMS puts on a musical each Spring. Sign-up opportunities will be in the Advisor video announcements.Though the size of the cast differs from show to show, opportunities are available for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students in singing roles, non-singing roles, crews for lights and sound, set construction, painting, costumes, make-up, and publicity. Opportunities also exist for 8th grade instrumental students to be in the pit orchestra. The cast and orchestra are selected through auditions. Students selected to participate are expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals and performances.

Auditions will be February 10-12. Crew will start shortly after that. Cast rehearsal will start after the cast is set in mid February. The sign up sheets to audition will be posted at the Student Activities office starting the first week of February.

If your student is part of the Cast, Crew or Pit please go to mypaymentsplus and register for the Musical.

• Saturday rehearsals for both cast and crew will be April 19th 8-4pm and April 26th 4-8pm.
• Performances:
  • April 29, May 1, and 2 at 7pm in the CMS PAC
  • May 3 at 2pm in the CMS PAC

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Variety Show: The annual variety show is presented by CMS as a showcase for its multi-talented students. Acts are selected by auditions in an effort to involve as many and as varied a selection as possible. Acts have included dance, gymnastics, singing, live music, skits, mime, etc.

• Dress rehearsal will be on February 18.
• The performance will be February 20 at 7pm in the CMS PAC. Send all submissions and questions to Mrs. Rowan at sara_rowan@edenpr.org

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CMS Play: All 6th, 7th and 8th grade students are welcome to become part of the cast or crew of a full-length play. 

The performances will be on November 21, 22, and 23rd. No dramatic experience is necessary. Students are needed for cast and “behind the scene crews”. Students selected to participate are expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals and performances.

• Days/Times:
  • Cast: Monday - Thursday rehearsals are held after school.
  • Crew: meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Cast and Crew Saturday rehearsal will be November 16, 8-4pm.
  • If they are interested in being part of the Crew, registration forms are also in the Student Activities Office. 
• Show times: 
  • Thursday - November 21 at 7pm  CMS PAC
  • Friday - November 22 at 7pm CMS PAC
  • Saturday - November 23 at 2pm CMS PAC
  • Tickets go on sale 1 hour before the show.

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Dungeons and Dragons Club is a group that meets to have fun and play Dungeons and Dragons together. This club is the place to unwind and meet new people. You don't need to have experience to join; just be willing to have fun!

• It meets on Wednesdays after school in room 711.
• Advisor is Mr. Perona
• Maximum number of students is 20. 

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Jewelry Making: This class is open to all 6, 7, and 8th graders. Make jewelry with metals, faux leather, paper, vinyl and other materials. You will learn how to use the right tools to make jewelry.You will leave each week with a new pair of earring or other piece of jewelry. There are two sessions. Mondays after school or Tuesday mornings. Please only sign up for one session. We are limited to 12 students per session.

• Mondays- meets after school at 4:15 - 5 p.m., January 12 - March 2
• Tuesday- meets before school at 8:15 -9 a.m., January 13 - March 3

Track and Field is open to all 6th, 7th and 8th graders and is designed for runners of all skill levels. We will compete against other Lake Conference schools. Practice will be held Monday - Thursday from 4:20 - 5:30pm.

• Fee: $100. (includes registration and shirt).
• The maximum number of students we can have in track is 200.
• Head Coach is Andy Malone check the website

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Intramural Boys Tennis: All 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys are welcome to join, no experience necessary.

Tennis meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4:15-5:30. Students may take the activity bus home.

• Fee: $80
• The activity bus leaves CMS at 5:30.
• We will be playing matches against other schools in the Lake Conference.
• Bus transportation is provided to away matches and back to CMS. Families are responsible for transportation from CMS after the matches.

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Intramural Beach Volleyball is offered to all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students interested in playing beach volleyball. They will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15-5:30pm. 

Students may take the activity bus home. The bus leaves CMS at 5:30. 

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Synchronized Swimming is open to 7^th and 8^th grade girls.  This activity is a High School Program that competes in the Lake Conference and against other metro schools.  

• Description: We have two levels - Varsity and Junior Varsity
• Season Start date: March 6, 2023
• Fees: $175
• Registration: Is now open.
• Practice Times/Dates: after school practices. Specific times will be communicated by Head Coach
• Location: Oak Point Pool (Oak Point Elementary)
• Requirements/Expectations: Attendance, dedication and spirit
• Awards/Recognition: Lake Conference and team awards; Letter awards

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Pickleball: We are excited to add another pickleball session this Spring. It will meet two days a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• Pickleball is offered to all 6th, 7th and 8th graders.
• Date: April 8 - May 22 Time: 4:15-5:25pm.
• Coach: Ryan Rice
• Students may take the activity bus home. The bus leaves CMS at 5:30.

Alpine Skiing

• Open to 7th and 8th grade boys and girls.
• Part of the EPHS High School Alpine Ski Team.
• Requirements:
• Copy of a current physical.
• Participants must know how to ski and have their own equipment.
• Practice: Evenings at Hyland.
• More information: Visit the EPHS Alpine Ski Team website.

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Girls Intramural Basketball

• Open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls.
• Designed for all skill levels.
• Games: Monday–Thursday, 4:15–5:30 p.m.
• Transportation: Activity bus available; leaves CMS at 5:30 p.m.

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Boys Intramural Basketball

• Open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys.
• Designed for all skill levels.
• Games: Monday–Thursday, 4:15–5:30 p.m.
• Transportation: Activity bus available; leaves CMS at 5:30 p.m.

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Boys Competitive Basketball

• Season: January 14 – March 2.
• Fee: $80.
• Tryouts: January 6 & 7, 4:15–5:15 p.m.
• First Practice: January 13, after school in East Gym.
• Coaches: 8th grade: Patrick Rock; 6th/7th grade: Jason Peterson.
• Practice Days: Ends at 5:25 p.m. (Activity bus available).
• Game Days: Bus provided to away games and back to CMS; Families responsible for pickup after games.

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Girls Competitive Basketball

• Open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
• No experience necessary.
• Tryouts: October 28 & 29, 4:15–5:15 p.m. in South Gym.
• Practice Dates: TBD.
• Registration: After tryouts.

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Nordic Skiing

• Open to 7th and 8th grade boys and girls.
• Part of EPHS High School Nordic Ski Team.
• Requirements: Copy of a current physical.
• Limit: Maximum 40 CMS athletes.
• More information: Visit the Nordic Skiing website.

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Volleyball

• Open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and is designed for players of all skill levels.
• Schedule: Start date TBD; Time - 4:15-5:25 p.m.
• Fee: $20.
• Coach: Michael Lindgren.
• Transportation: There is an activity bus available for students to take home. The bus leaves CMS at 5:30.

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Intramural Badminton

• Open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
• Designed for all skill levels.
• Limit: 40 students.
• Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 4:15–5:30 p.m.; Dates: Feb 20, 26; Mar 3, 5, 10, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 24, 26, 27.
• Transportation: Activity bus available; leaves CMS at 5:30 p.m.

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Winter Run Club

• Great way to stay active, meet friends, and prepare for spring sports.
• Activities: Outdoor runs (weather permitting); Indoor workouts for cold/icy days.
• No experience needed.
• Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays, after school in Auxiliary Gym, Feb 11 – Mar 20.
• Fee: $20.
• Advisors: Lauren Koller & Melissa Dabbs.
• Transportation: Activity bus available; leaves CMS at 5:30 p.m.

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Wrestling

• Open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
• Run through Eden Prairie High School.
• More information: Get more information about Wrestling.

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Cross Country is open to all 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys and girls interested in a competitive running program, competing against other metro area schools and learn to enjoy long distance running. Cross country requires a commitment of 4 days a week. Practices are Monday-Thursday until 5:25. They meet in the cafeteria and then go outside.

Race schedule and additional information about CMS Cross Country is available on the coach's website.

Optional season start: CMS runners have the option of practicing with the high school when they start their season. The first practice will be at 8am on Monday, August 12th at the high school wrestling room. On that day they will have more details about days and times they will meet. 

During the regular school year students may take the activity bus home. The bus leaves CMS at 5:30. If you are picking up your student, please do so on the east side of CMS.
 

Girls Tennis: All 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls are welcome to join, no experience necessary.

Practice runs Monday-Thursday, 4:15-5:25. Students may take the activity bus home. No Fridays. They meet afterschool at the tennis courts. We will be playing matches against other schools in the Lake Conference. All matches will be doubles matches. Once the season has begun, there are typically two practices and two matches per week. 

The coaches are Sara Rowan and Marcus Moten.

Students may take the activity bus home. The bus leaves CMS at 5:30. If you are picking up your student, please do so on the east side of CMS. Bus transportation is provided to away matches and back to CMS. Families are responsible for transportation from CMS after the matches. 

 

Pickleball: We are excited to add pickleball to our fall schedule. It will meet two days a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  They meet after school in the East Gym.

Pickleball is offered to all 6th, 7th and 8th graders. It will be meet from 4:15-5:25pm. 

Students may take the activity bus home. The bus leaves CMS at 5:30. If you are picking up your student, please do so on the east side of CMS. 

The coach is Ryan Rice
 

Intramural Girls Lacrosse is offered to all 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls and is designed for all skill level players.

It will be played on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:15-5:30pm. They meet afterschool out on the Turf. 

Students may take the activity bus home. The bus leaves CMS at 5:30. If you are picking up your student, please do so on the east side of CMS. 

 

Soccer is open to all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students and is designed for the beginner to intermediate skill level player. 

Soccer will be played on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:15-5:25pm. They meet out on the Turf. There is no soccer on Tuesdays.

The coach for soccer is Michael Lindgren.

Students may take the activity bus home. The bus leaves CMS at 5:30. If you are picking up your student, you need to pick your student up on the east side of CMS. (The bus side of the school).

 

CMS Performance Dance Team: Join and learn the basics of being on a performance dance team! You will learn a choreographed routine that includes elements of kick, pom, and jazz, as well as the EPHS School Song routine that the EPHS Performance Team performs at football games. Skills will include leaps, jumps, high kicks, pirouettes, and pom motions. You will also have the opportunity to perform at the EPHS football game and the EPHS Performance Team Fall Dance Showcase on October 5!

Commitment: 9/17 - 10/10 (8 sessions total)

Practices: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:15 - 5:25pm. Dance practices in the South Gym.

Coach: Paige Zawicki (cmsptcoach@gmail.com)

Cost: $120

There are no tryouts - all are welcome.