After School at MMS

MMS partners with different organizations for after-school programming, and also offers a number of school-sponsored clubs.  

YoutHNet CLUBS

YouthNet's programs support students at MMS, SOMS, CHS, and throughout the SOMA community. 

A wide variety of clubs at MMS are offered in the Fall, Winter, and Spring.  Clubs are run by MMS teachers, are held at MMS, and run for 6 weeks per session. *New Fall 2023* There is a sliding scale fee starting at $60 per student for 1 club per week, $80 for 2 clubs per week, $100 for 3 clubs per week and $120 for 4 clubs per week. Financial Assistance is available. 

Previous clubs included: Nintendo Club, Stay Late and Create, Soccer, Mani Mondays, Spectrum Club, MMS Fitness, Murder Mystery Club and many more! 

Registration for Fall Clubs is September 8- October 4. Clubs run October 10 through December 2, 2023. Clubs are after school from 3:15 - 4:15 pm

Learn more at the SOMA YouthNet Website 

The MMS YouthNet Coordinator is Richard Rodriguez rrodrig1@somsd.k12.nj.us

THE HUB

The Hub is a school-based youth services program managed by Family Connections, Inc. and funded by New Jersey Department of Children and Families. 11 years ago, Family Connections was invited to be a partner with the South Orange –Maplewood School District to create The Hub to provide a variety of services at Maplewood Middle School including therapeutic recreation, academic support, counseling, and enrichment activities.

Family Connections is a non-profit agency based in Essex County with more than 30 specialized programs for all ages from infants to seniors.

Enrichment Activities include groups (Chat ‘n Chew lunch program, mentor group, and empowerment groups), field trips (e.g., Rebounderz of Edison, bowling, rock climbing, movies, etc), events (e.g., Black History Month activities, Multicultural Dinner, Costume Party, etc) recreation (video games, basketball, board games), and clubs (arts and crafts club and intramural basketball).

How much does it cost?

It’s FREE! The NJ Department of Families and Children provides an annual grant to pay for all supplies and activities.

How do I enroll my child in The Hub?

All you have to do is sign a consent form and your child can participate in all activities. Consent forms is here: Hub Consent Form

When is it open?

The Hub is open 9:30am to 5:30pm during regular school days and 12:30-3pm during half days. We are open during Spring Break from 12pm to 3:00 pm unless we have a field trip.

What does non-custodial supervision mean?

All services at The Hub are voluntary and students chose to participate in our programs and services. They may choose to get something to eat in the Village, but they must come back to The Hub by 3:45pm or immediately following the conference period at 3:15. We keep daily attendance and supervise them closely while in the program, but we are not able to monitor where the students go prior to or after leaving The Hub.

Who works at The Hub?

Coordinator: Caroline Raba, LPC craba@familyconnectionsnj.org

Youth Development Specialist: Quandra Milton qmilton@familyconnectionsnj.org

Youth Development Specialist: Caleb Ware - cware@somsd.k12.nj.us

MMS CLUBS

Many clubs are offered at MMS, run by MMS Staff for FREE including Intramural Sports, Martin Luther King Jr. Association, Model UN, School Newspaper, Student Council, Yearbook, the MMS Musical and more. More information will come during the first weeks of school! 

School-Sponsored Clubs and Activities SY 2024-2025

Clubs listed below are free to all MMS students!