Education doesn’t end when the school day is finished. Queen of Peace School offers a wide variety of extracurricular programs that provide further enrichment for our students. These activities are enjoyable and can provide memories your child will hold onto for a lifetime.
They have also been proven to boost school attendance, academic success, and aspirations for continuing education past high school. However, extracurricular activities are more than social outings or schedule-fillers. They instill great values like teamwork, responsibility and a sense of community.
Contact: Mrs. April Weisser
aweisser@queenofpeace.cc
Quiz Bowl is an academic extracurricular team activity for 7th and 8th students. They compete against other schools one time per week, January through early April.
The team of students is given questions from various subjects including math, geography, science, history and religion. Points are awarded when answers are correct. The team with the most points wins.
Contact: Mrs. Stephanie McCune-Bell smccunebell@queenofpeace.cc
or Mrs. Ann-Marie Kankel akankel@queenofpeace.cc
History Club is intended to bring history to life by exposing students to historical events, artifacts, and historic sites during after-school hours.
Activities include visits to area museums, cemeteries, and places of historic significance, along with watching / discussing history-themed films.
History Club is open to all Queen of Peace Middle School Students.
Contact: Mrs. Stephanie McCune-Bell smccunebell@queenofpeace.cc
The MATHCOUNTS Competition Series is a national program that provides students the opportunity to compete in live, in-person math contests against and alongside their peers. Created in 1983, it is the lon-gest-running MATHCOUNTS program and is open to all sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students.
Contact: Mr. Mosier jmosierqueenofpeace.cc
Queen of Peace’s FIRST Lego League (FLL) Robotics Team 18067, "Holy Legos" is comprised of up to 10 students, ages 4th - 8th grade. Students are chosen based on their creative applications by the coaches and selection committee. Math, research, engineering, programming, physics, values, public speaking, and teamwork are all an integral part of FIRST Lego League.
Contacts: Mrs. Gina Hite (Head coach) ghite@queenofpeace.cc
and Mr. Steve Lidy (parent coach)
The goal of the Aviation Club is to teach students about the principles of flying and jobs related to aviation. It is offered to students in grades 4th- 8th. The club meets once a month to complete activities at school or take a field trip in the community.
Contacts: Glenn Ornat
Tanro73@aol.com
or Matt Hensley Clearedfortheoption@gmail.com
Chemical Education Foundation's "You Be The Chemist Challenge" is a collaborative, multilevel academic competition that celebrates the science of chemistry and elevates STEM careers. CEF, a nonprofit organization is dedicated to inspiring students to pursue chemistry and STEM-related learning and careers.
Contact: Mr. Mosier jmosierqueenofpeace.cc
Girls on the Run is a life-changing program for 8- to 13-year-old girls that promotes girl empowerment by teaching life skills through lessons and running.
Recognizing the important connection between physical and emotional health, our programs cultivate healthy behaviors that will last a lifetime.
Contact: Kim Obringer kobringerqueenofpeace.cc
Kristen Caudillo (parent coach)
Gretchen Hensley (parent coach)
Boys in grades 1st through 5th are invited to join Cub Scout Pack 522. This Pack meets in the school gym 1 time per month to conduct their Pack meeting. Den meeting usually held 1 time per week are held at various facilities. Cub Scout activities include crafts, service projects, various awards, summer camp, and Pine Wood Derby.
Contact: Greg Suetkamp
574-536-0572
Puma Pride Band is offered for 5th thru 8th graders. The band meets after school once a week from September thru May. Students are able to rent an instrument from Quinlan and Fabish or use an acceptable owned instrument. A yearly group lesson fee applies and is payable upfront or by trimester. Sibling tuition discount is available.
Contact: Zack Okello zokello@queenofpeace.cc
Youth Choir (grades 2-4) meets once a month and sings at occasional Sunday Masses.
St. Cecilia Choir (grades 5-8) meets three times a month and sings at occasional Sunday Masses.
There is no cost to participate in choir.
Contact: Mr. Tom Farwell tfarwell@queenofpeace.cc
Our school philosophy emphasizes service to others and is manifested in activities done in and out of school to promote both the learning and living of our faith. Throughout the academic year, students at all grade levels participate in numerous food and clothing drives. In addition, preschool students participate in a blanket drive, middle school students clean up the parish and school grounds in the fall, and all students participate in several year-round service activities.