7 th / 8 th Grade Baseball (Spring)
Coaches: Mr. Pecharo and Mr. Murray
Teams are selected to play 10 games from mid-March to May. There is practice daily after school until 5:00 P.M.
9 th Grade Baseball (Spring)
Coaches: Mr. Schwartz and Mr. Gunzenhauser
7 th /8 th Grade Boys’ Basketball (Winter)
Coaches: Mr. Thatcher and Mr. Childs
7 th / 8 th Grade Girls’ Basketball (Winter)
Coaches: Mr. Joy and Mr. Hammerschmidt
9 th Grade Boys’ Basketball (Winter)
Coaches: Mr. Scott and Mr. Flamer
9 th Grade Girls’ Basketball (Winter)
Coaches: Mr. Schwartz and Mr. Boylan
The 9 th
grade girls’ basketball program runs from early December until late February. We stress commitment, good attitude and hard work. Besides after school practices, there are also
Saturday practices. We play about 16 games against various local high schools.
9 th Grade Bowling (Winter)
Coach: Mr. Stadnycki
9 th
grade students are part of the high school team. Both boys and girls are eligible to participate.
Practice begins in early December and the season ends in February.
Boys’ Quartet
Advisor: Ms. Smith
Open to any 7 th
, 8 th
or 9 th
grade boy who is currently in a performing music group at school
(chorus, band, or orchestra). This group consists of only 4 boys who are selected by audition.
This is a traveling performance group. The Boys’ Quartet practices at the same time as the Jazz
Choir.
Ceramics Club
Advisor: Mrs. Floyd
Students design and produce 3-dimensional pieces in clay. Their work is Bisque-fired, glazed and glaze-fired. Students from all grades are welcome and no prior experience is necessary.
Space is limited.
Chamber Ensembles
Advisor: Ms. Milbourne
All 7 th , 8 th and 9 th grade orchestra members are eligible to audition for one of these select ensembles. Chamber groups perform in the community as well as school concerts.

Cheerleading (Fall and Winter)
Coaches: Ms. Johnson and Mrs. Hassler
Girls cheer for soccer, football and basketball games as well as parades. Students must exhibit a positive school attitude and athletic ability. Physical exams and tryouts are held at the beginning of the school year.
Color Guard (Fall)
Advisor: Mrs. Williamson
No experience is necessary to join Penndale’s Color Guard. All grades are welcome. Members accompany the marching band and work on their rifle skills. Equipment and uniforms are provided.
9 th Grade Boys’/Girls’ Cross Country (Fall)
Coaches: Mr. Jaros and Mr. Crawford
No squad cuts are made. Summer practice begins on Monday, August 14th. During the school year, practices are held every day after school until 5:30 P.M. Contests are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The season ends on the first Saturday in November.
Enact
Advisor: Mrs. Smith
Are you concerned about environmental issues? If so, Penndale Middle School sponsors a club just for you! We generally meet three or four days a month on Tuesdays from 3:00-4:00 P.M.
Our purpose is to create, and then implement, plans which enhance our school environment. We are currently in the final stages of implementing a paper recycling program. We also maintain the school pond and are in the process of creating a butterfly and bird sanctuary. Students in all grades are welcome as long as they have a sincere interest in having fun, working outside and learning.
Fall Play
Advisors: Mrs. Sell and Mrs. Fontaine
Actors and actresses wanted! Come audition for the fall play. We meet for a few hours after school from late September until mid-November. All grade levels are encouraged to tryout!
Fall/Spring Bucks-Montgomery County Academic Challenge
Advisor: Mrs. Sturgeon
This is a competition using the Jeopardy format that focuses on 6 academic categories. No practice is involved.
7 th /8 th Grade Girls’ Field Hockey (Fall)
Coaches: Mrs. Lewandowski and Ms. Browne
9 th Grade Girls’ Field Hockey (Fall)
Coaches: Mrs. Vandewater and Mrs. Higgins
7 th /8 th Grade Football (Fall)
Coaches: Mr. Matsinger, Mr. Binswanger, Mr. DiSiro, and Mr.Hand

9 th Grade Football (Fall)
Coaches: Mr. Thatcher, Mr. Brunner and Mr. Bratina
Girls’ Quartet
Advisor: Ms. Smith
Open to any 7 th
, 8 th
or 9 th
grade girl who is currently in a performing music group at school
(chorus, band, or orchestra). This group consists of only 4 girls who are selected by audition.
This traveling group performs in many places. Practice is held at the same time as that for Jazz
Choir.
9 th Grade Golf (Fall)
Coach: Mr. Miller
Squad cuts are necessary. Practice begins on Monday, August 14th. Students have practice or a match each school day. The home course is Pine Crest Golf Club. The season ends on the last
Monday in October.
IMC Aides
Advisor: Mrs. Ciaverelli, IMC Assistant
Volunteers from all grade levels are needed during homeroom study periods to assist the library staff. Responsibilities include keeping attendance sheets, checking arrival times and homerooms on passes and possible other duties as needed by the library staff. Volunteers are recruited for each marking period at the beginning of the first and second semesters. Sign-up sheets are available at the IMC during those times.
Indoor Guard
Advisor: Mrs. Williamson
Students from all grade levels are selected from the three middle schools to compete with silks, rifles, crew, flags and specialty props. All students may tryout.
Jazz Band
Advisor: Mr. Kennedy
Instrumental students are selected by audition. Performances are scheduled during the 2 nd semester.
Jazz Choir
Advisor: Ms. Smith
Any 7 th
, 8 th
or 9 th
grade student who is in chorus, band or orchestra is welcome to audition with
Ms. Smith in September. The choir practices from October until the end of May. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings. This group is the school’s traveling ensemble and they perform at elementary schools, school district functions and out in the community.
7 th /8 th Grade Girls’ Lacrosse (Spring)
Coaches: Mrs. Higgins and Mrs. Vandewater
9 th Grade Boys’ Lacrosse (Spring)
Coach: Mr. Burnett

Squad cuts are usually necessary. Practice begins Monday, March 5th and is held every day until
5:30 P.M. and on Saturday mornings. Games are played on weekday afternoons and several
Saturdays. The season ends in late May.
9 th Grade Girls’ Lacrosse (Spring)
Coaches: Ms. Burnetski and Mrs. Lewandowski
Math Team
Advisors: Mrs. Sturgeon and Mrs. Markowitz
Math Team for 7 th and 8 th grade students meets once a week from October through February. Students are invited based upon a screening test given in math class. Mrs. Sturgeon and Mrs. Markowitz enjoy working with these students who like math challenges.
National Junior Honor Society
Advisor: Mr. Jackson
This organization promotes scholarship, leadership, service and character. Membership is based on academic performance and faculty input.
Newspaper/Literary Magazine
Advisor: Mrs. Lanouette
“The Spartan Scribbler” is open to all students who wish to be reporters, photographers, artists, creative writers or computer experts. No prior experience is needed.
PA Math League Competition
Advisor: Mrs. Sturgeon
Talented 7 th
and 8 th
grade math students participate in a 1-day competition.
Pit Orchestra
Advisor: Mr. Kennedy
This selected group accompanies the cast of the spring musical. Practices start in January.
Science Fair
Advisors: Mr. Johnson and Mr. Jackson
All students are welcome to participate in a Montgomery County-wide science research competition. Contestants create a project related to science or some scientific phenomenon that interests them.
Select Strings
Advisor: Ms. Milbourne
This activity is available to 7 th
, 8 th
and 9 th
grade students who play a string instrument. The
Select Strings Ensemble meets once a week after school from 3:15-4:30 P.M. A tryout is required. Members will compete and perform at the end of the school year.

Ski/Snowboard Club
Advisors: Mr. Powers and Mr. Wendell
All students are welcome to participate. Penndale provides transportation to Bear Creek on selected Friday nights from December through March. Students are financially responsible for the cost of lessons and/or equipment.
7 th /8 th Grade Coed Soccer
Coaches: Mr. Flamer and Mr. Conti
From September until the end of October, a group of boys and girls gather after school to play soccer. Practice is from 3:05 until 5:00 P.M. Good grades are required!
9 th Grade Boys’ Soccer (Fall)
Coaches: Mr. Parrish and Mr. Waddell
9 th Grade Girls’ Soccer (Spring)
Coach: Mr. Johnson
Squad cuts are usually necessary. Practice begins on Monday, March 5th and is held every day after school until 5:30 P.M. The soccer season ends in late May.
7 th /8 th Grade Girls’ Softball (Spring)
Coaches: Mr. Mengel and Ms. Browne
9 th Grade Girls’ Softball (Spring)
Coaches: Mr. Binswanger and Ms. Johnson
Spring Musical
Advisors: Mrs. Sell, Mrs. Fontaine, Ms. Johnson, Mr. DiValentino and Ms. Smith
Think you have the pipes to get the lead? Think your improv is up to snuff? Come audition for this year’s Spring Musical! Auditions are held in late December. Rehearsals are after school from January through March.
Students Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D)
Advisors: Mrs. Matthews and Mrs. Grecu
All students are welcome to participate in this organization which helps educate students about the importance of making wise and healthy decisions.
Student Council
Advisors: Mrs. Bernardini (Hazelwood) and Mr. Broxterman
Elected students meet monthly to discuss activities and concerns of the student body. Any student can run for student council. You must have at least a “C” average in all majors to run for officer or senator positions. All student council members meet once a month. Club officers meet once a week.

9 th Grade Boys’ Swimming and Diving (Winter)
9 th Grade Girls’ Swimming and Diving (Winter)
Boys’ Coach: Mr. Daly
Girls’ Coach: Ms. Bartlewitz
Diving Coach: Mrs. McDonald
Squad cuts are usually required. Practice begins on Monday, November 13th and practice is held every day in the morning, after school and on Saturday mornings. Practice and meets are held over the Thanksgiving and winter vacations. The regular season ends the second week of
February. Swimmers and divers qualifying for District and State championships continue into
March.
9 th Grade Boys’ Tennis (Spring)
Coach: Mr. Watton
Practice begins on Monday, March 5th and is held every day after school until 5:30 P.M. There are some Saturday practices and contests. The season comes to an end in late May.
9 th Grade Girls’ Tennis (Fall)
Coach: Mrs. Strader
Summer practice hours begin on Monday, August 14th. There are some Saturday matches scheduled for varsity players. The season ends in late October.
7 th /8 th Grade Boys’ and Girls’ Track (Spring)
Girls’ Coaches: Mr. Perilli and Ms. Tatum
Boys’ Coaches: Mr. Joy and Mr. Waddell
9 th Grade Boys’ and Girls’ Track (Spring)
Coaches: Mr. Jones and Mr. Crawford
Practice begins on Monday, March 5th and practice is held every day after school until 5:30 P.M.
Meets are held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The season ends in late May.
9 th Grade Boys’ Volleyball (Spring)
Coach: Mr. Shearer
Squad cuts are often made. Practice begins on Monday, March 5th and is held every school day.
Contests are held at night. The season ends in May.
9 th Grade Girls’ Volleyball (Fall)
Coach: Mr. Bauer
Squad cuts are made. Summer practice begins on Monday, August 14th. Practices and games are held after school.
9 th Grade Boys’/Girls’ Water Polo (Fall)
Coaches: Mr. Faikish and Mr. Bartle
Summer practice hours begin on Monday, August 14th. The season ends during the first weekend in November. During the school year, matches are held on weekdays and Saturdays.

Weavers
Advisor: Mrs. Matthews
If you enjoy weaving, come join a group of students with similar interests!
Wind Ensemble
Advisor: Mr. Heller
The wind ensemble is an extra-curricular activity available to students who currently play a wind or percussion instrument. This performing group is open to all students in grades 7-9 and will be selected by audition. Advanced concert band music will be rehearsed and performed throughout the year. The group rehearses one day a week starting in November, either before school or in the evening. Attendance is important since it is not a regular scheduled class. Students are also required to attend dress rehearsals and concerts.
9 th Grade Boys’ and Girls’ Winter Track (Winter)
Coaches: Mr. Jones and Mr. Jaros
Practice begins on Monday, November 13th and is held every day after school until 5:30 P.M.
Meets are held at area college field houses on Friday nights or Saturdays. The season ends the last Saturday in February.
7 th /8 th Grade Boys’ Wrestling (Winter)
Coaches: Mr. Brunner and Mr. Decembrino
9 th Grade Wrestling (Winter)
Coach: Mr. Shettsline
No squad cuts are made. Practice begins on Monday, November 13th and is held every day after school until 5:30 P.M. Meets are held on weeknights and Saturdays. The regular season ends in late February.
Yearbook
Advisors: Mr. Dehner, Mr. Conti and Mr. Dummeldinger
Students from all grades are welcome to work on layout, photography, sales and creative writing.