Student Life at MIPS

Clubs & Activities

Connect with classmates, explore your interests, build new skills, and have some fun along the way. MIPS clubs give students opportunities to create, lead, compete, collaborate, and build community outside of the classroom.

Explore Our Clubs

K-2 Art Club
K-2 Thursdays
11:00 AM

K-2 Art Club

K-2 Art Club is a welcoming space for young MIPS artists to explore imagination, creativity, and self-expression through fun, age-appropriate art experiences. Students may share artwork they create at home, talk about their ideas, notice what others are making, and build confidence as part of a creative community. This club encourages curiosity, playful art-making, student choice, and positive interaction while helping students begin to see themselves as artists.

Grades: K-2
Contact: Kristy Elwell, elwell@miprepschool.org
3-5 Art Club
3-5 Tuesdays
11:00 AM

3-5 Art Club

3-5 Art Club gives MIPS elementary students a fun and supportive place to grow their creativity, imagination, and artistic voice. Students may share artwork created at home, explore personal art projects, give and receive positive peer feedback, and connect with classmates through the arts. This club supports student choice, creative thinking, and confidence while helping students build community and gain experience talking about their work in a positive, interactive setting.

Grades: 3-5
Contact: Kristy Elwell, elwell@miprepschool.org
6-8 Art Club
6-8 Thursdays
2:00 PM

6-8 Art Club

6-8 Art Club is an interactive space for MIPS middle school students to explore their interests, build creative thinking, and grow confidence as artists. Students can share artwork, exchange supportive feedback, discuss ideas, and work on personal projects in a relaxed environment. The club encourages student voice and choice while helping students connect with peers, develop their artistic identity, and use art as meaningful self-expression.

Grades: 6-8
Contact: Kristy Elwell, elwell@miprepschool.org
High School Art Club
9-12 Thursdays
1:00 PM

High School Art Club

High School Art Club is a creative and supportive space for students to explore their artistic interests, share their work, and connect with fellow artists. Students can work on personal or interest-based projects, exchange ideas and positive feedback, and experiment with new ways to express themselves. The club encourages creativity, artistic growth, and confidence while giving students the freedom to develop their own unique style and voice.

Grades: 9-12
Contact: Kristy Elwell, elwell@miprepschool.org
Garden Club
All Grades Wednesdays
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Garden Club

The Garden Club is a fun and relaxing space for students who enjoy nature, plants, and the outdoors. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just curious about how things grow, everyone is welcome. Together, we'll plant, learn, and help make our school greener, one seed at a time!

Grades: All students welcome
Contact: Allie Harrison, harrison@miprepschool.org
Book Club
5-10 Mondays
5-7: 2:00 to 2:30 PM
8-10: 2:30 to 3:00 PM

Book Club

Join our Middle School Book Club, where every week is a new chapter in your reading journey! Explore exciting books across different genres, track your progress, dive into weekly mini-meets, and share your favorite moments with fellow readers. With creative check-ins, fun games, and a chance to earn reading badges, this club is the perfect mix of chill and challenge. Let's turn the page together!

Fill out the form to join the book club, and you'll be invited to the classroom where we post book order choices and the meet link!

Grades: 5-7 and 8-10
Contact: Jolie VanWert, vanwert@miprepschool.org
Ambassadors Club
6-12 Bi-weekly Mondays
45 minutes

Ambassadors Club

MIPS Ambassadors is a leadership club for students in grades 6-12 who want to make a positive impact in their school and community. Members develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills while participating in community service and representing MIPS. Students are expected to maintain a strong GPA, complete 10 service hours each semester, attend bi-weekly meetings, and demonstrate outstanding character.

Grades: 6-8 Junior Ambassadors and 9-12 Ambassadors
Contact: Ambassador Director Cara Bondy, bondy@miprepschool.org
E-Sports Club
Age 13+ Wednesdays
Weekly Online Practice

E-Sports Club

E-sports is more than just playing video games. It's about teamwork, communication, strategy, leadership, and critical thinking. At MIPS, students have the opportunity to compete in organized leagues, sharpen their skills, build lasting friendships, and represent their school in exciting competitions.

Requirement: Students must have a completed MIPS E-Sports application to participate.
Contact: Clayton McDowell, mcdowell@miprepschool.org
Middle School Gaming Club
6-8 Minecraft Mondays
3:00 to 4:00 PM

Virtual Gaming Wednesdays
3:00 to 4:00 PM

Middle School Gaming Club

The Middle School Gaming Club is a safe, welcoming place where students can make friends, discover new games, and build teamwork through friendly competition. From Minecraft adventures to party games and creative challenges, there's something for every gamer!

Grades: 6-8
Contact: Emily Slaymaker, slaymaker@miprepschool.org
High School Gaming Club
9-12 Discord Open 24/7

High School Gaming Club

Ready to press start on something awesome? The MIPS High School Gaming Club is the ultimate hangout for high school students who love games of all kinds! Whether you're into console classics, PC powerhouses, D&D, chess, or the latest mobile hits, this is your space to connect, chill, and geek out with fellow gamers. Stream gameplay, swap game reviews, share tips, and discover new favorites, all in a fun, friendly, and supervised environment. Come for the games, stay for the friends.

Grades: 9-12
Contact: Clayton McDowell, mcdowell@miprepschool.org
LEGO Club
6-12 Tuesdays
2:00 to 3:00 PM

LEGO Club

Lego Club is a great way to connect with your creativity and others who share similar interests! We have regular theme builds, storytelling, game times and more!

Lego Club is a social club with a Lego theme. We may have challenges, specific topics, games and more, but if you'd like to join us just for the hangs, please do!

Grades: 6-12
Contact: Caleb Vaive, vaive@miprepschool.org
Dance Club
6-12 Thursdays
2:00 to 3:00 PM

Dance Club

Learn new dance styles and techniques, study choreography, and connect with staff and fellow students over a love for dance!

Meeting: Virtual meetings every Thursday from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. The group will meet in person if possible throughout the year.
Contact: Renee Segouin, Segouin@miprepschool.org
MIPS Senior Society
Seniors Every Other Week
1 Hour

Senior Society

Finish strong and prepare for what's next! The MIPS Senior Society is designed for seniors and adult learners to build friendships, develop real-world skills, and celebrate the journey to graduation together.

The MIPS Senior Society provides seniors with the opportunity to connect with classmates, prepare for college, careers, and life after graduation, and develop valuable personal and professional skills. Along the way, members will celebrate senior milestones, create lasting memories, and build meaningful relationships with fellow graduates as they prepare for their next chapter.

Grades: Seniors & Adult Learners
Contact: Erin Moncada, moncada@miprepschool.org
Christina Gleaton, gleaton@miprepschool.org
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