River Road Middle School will offer the following Clubs in the 2007-2008 school year. The clubs listed have a staff or community member that have agreed to sponsor that club. Some may change over the summer due to staff changes. New clubs may be added if we have a staff member that comes up with a new and interesting club that will benefit the students.

AR Book Club - Students read interesting books and discuss them through a variety of forums.

Art Club - (7th & 8th Grade only - $10.00 art fee required) - Students enhance their art skills by working individually and in groups to design various projects through different art forms.

Board Games Club - Board games are used to enhance students' reasoning and thinking skills.

Builders Club - Sponsored by the Elizabeth City Kiwanis Club (May require dues) - Students are involved in community and school projects. Builders Club members work with adult members of the Kiwanis Club. The club is aligned with the High School Key Club.

Cooking Club (7th & 8th Graders only) - Students work cooperatively to make cookies and other appetizing, fun foods.

Craft Club - Students will be exposed to methods for creating various types of crafts through hands on experience.

Creative Writing Club - Young writers develop skills through writing poems, stories, and other written forms. Creative writing is very helpful for students that desire to work on the school newspaper and yearbook staffs in future years.

Debate/Public Speaking/Drama Club - Young orators and thespians develop skills and techniques for speaking formally in front of large groups, for arguing points in a constructive way, and for giving dramatic performances.

4-H Club - Club members will follow the national 4-H guidelines and perform services to the school and community as well as complete 4-H projects.

Girls Dance Team - Young ladies design and perform various types of dances and step routines.

Greeting Card Club - Club members develop cards for various occasions by using their hands and by using graphic design on the computer.

Girls on the Run - Young ladies learn proper methods for walking, running, and eating that improve their stamina and food intake.

Hope Club - Members work with adult members of the Elizabeth City Hope Club in holding diversity activites in the school and community. Club members promote and provide opportunities for students from varying backgrounds to participate together in a non-threatening manner.

Intramurals Grades 6, 7, 8 - Teams of studetns will compete in sports related to the sport season.

Music/Chorus Club - Members of the club will learn to write and perform different types of music. The club members will perform at school functions.

Junior National Honor Society - 7th & 8th Graders Only - Membership by Invitation Only - A service organization designed for students that qualify through academics, character, and community service.

Newspaper Staff - Students work with a sponsor to produce a school newspaper. The Staff is made-up of editors, reporters, photographers, and layout designers.

Origami Club - Club members make different shapes using the Japanese art form of Origami.

S.A.D.D. Chapter (Students Against Drunk Driving) - Students that oppose under age drinking and illegal use of drugs develop displays and presentations to make RRMS students and others aware of the dangers of under age drinking and the use of illegal drugs.

Shape-Up Club - Students work toward winning the Presidential Physical Fitness Award.

Spirit Decorating Club - Civic-minded students creatively design ways to acknowledge EOG celebrations, and other special school functions and activities.

Study Island - Students use the computer to play math games and to improve math skills.

STEP - 8th grade boys Only - Young men design and perform a variety of step routines. The best will perform at school functions.

Web Design - Students design web pages on the computer.

Yearbook Staff - Selected students work with sponsors to design and create the RRMS yearbook.