CCMS Clubs & Activities

Students can begin participating in band by 5th grade and continue into middle school by selecting Band as an elective class.  Contact Mr. Zimmerman at zimmerman.thomas@columbusdons.org .   

The annual Brains and Brawn Tournament is a chance for Catholic school students in 6th-8th grade, from across the Diocese, to compete in basketball (Brawn) or to demonstrate their knowledge in six categories (Brains).  Contact Mr. Hessel at hessel.matthew@columbusdons.org 

Students can begin participating in choir as early as sixth grade by selecting Choir as an elective class.  For more information, contact Mrs. Nikolai at nikolai.ashley@columbusdons.org 

The goal of Hope Squad is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, reduce stigma and serve as a resource to those touched by suicide.  The program was built by educators in partnership with mental health experts.  Members are trained to take action when someone is struggling.  Instead of waiting for a peer to come to them, Hope Squad members are the ones to reach out first.  

Contact Mrs. Moeller at moeller.sam@columbusdons.org for more information; or Mr. Hessel at hessel.matthew@columbusdons.org 

The Mission Club raises money through monthly “dress down day” collections that benefit our community or Diocesan missions. Some examples include: the Hannah Center, Feed My Starving Children, and Casa Hogar, just to name a few. In addition to fundraisers, Mission Club is always open to service project ideas to help those in need. To join Middle School Mission Club, contact Mrs. Tollefson at tollefson.brionna@columbusdons.org  .

Photo Club is open to any student in Middle or High School.  Photo Club meets monthly on the second Wednesday of each month at 3:00pm in Classroom 29.  There are guest speakers, assignments, and lessons on photography and how to use an SLR camera.  For information, contact Mr. Coombs at coombs.shane@columbusdons.org   or Mrs. Loucks at loucks.angela@columbusdons.org  . 

Group for High and Middle school students (grades 7 - 12) looking to learn more in the fields of robotics, programming, documentation, and engineering. Our goal is to build a robot to use in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Tech Challenge. This is an international competition to see who can build the best robot to accomplish a specific set of tasks. These tasks generally included using artificial intelligence and manual methods to control the robot. We meet at least weekly to build and program our robot. We will then compete in a regional competition for the chance to move on.

• When: A weekly time determined by the team the week prior
• Time: after school until 5pm
• Where: Columbus Media Center
• Contact: robocchs@gmail.com  
• FIRST competition info: https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc  

Students have the opportunity to run for Student Council and organize events for the school.  The purpose of the Student Council shall be:

• To cooperate with the faculty and administration for the benefit of the entire school and community.
• To act in a Christian manner and assist in building Faith throughout the school and the community.
• To help develop leadership, responsibility, initiative, and good conduct among all students.
• To provide a forum for student expression. (class meetings each month)
• To be knowledgeable of other school organizations and their activities.
• To plan, organize, and assist in school activities such as Homecoming, Alpine Holiday, and Catholic Schools Week. 
• To raise funds and awareness for the betterment of the school.
• To raise funds and awareness for community causes. 
  
  For questions about Middle School Student Council, please contact Ms. Rayeske at rayeske.jennifer@columbusdons.org or Mrs. Paulick at paulick.miranda@columbusdons.org