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Alliance for
Student Equity
Tech & Engineering Club
Mathcounts
Builder’s Club
Booked for Lunch/
Lovers of Literature
Muslim Student Association
Chess Club
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FBLA
Intramurals
Yearbook
Anime Club
Blues Improv Club
Black Student Union
Fall Drama/Spring Musical
Science Olympiad
Spectrum Club
Stock Market Game
Challenge 24
Forensics
Academically Speaking
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Student Council
Quiz Bowl
Youth Environmental Society
Ski Club
Garden Club
Jewish American Heritage Club
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Asian American Pacific Islander Club
Builder’s Club
Builders Club is the largest service organization for middle school and junior high students, with more than 45,000 members worldwide.
Members learn to work together and develop servant-leaders skills as they serve their school and community.
Builders Club is a student-led community service organization that operates under school regulations and draws its members from the student body.
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Booked for lunch/
Lovers of Literature
Heritage Middle School's Book Club will be meeting every 2 months. Books will be available digitally through the Livingston Public Library as well as at the HMS Media Center. Please fill out the form to join and then you will be added to the Schoology Group.
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For 7th & 8th graders who enjoy reading. Students are invited to come to our first meeting and help us choose our book list for the year. We choose one book per month. We discuss our reads both during lunch and after school times! All Lovers of Literature are welcomed!!
Tech & Engineering Club
Advisor: Mr. Zushma
The Technology & Engineering Club:
Makers Unite!
If you enjoy designing and making stop by 227 (tech lab) and take part in our Technology & Engineering Club.
Woodworking, Robotics, & Engineering Design Challenges Await.
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Mathcounts
Advisor: Ms. Wolek
Mathcounts is a non-profit organization that has existed for more than 30 years and it provides engaging math programs to middle school students of all ability levels in order to build confidence and improve attitudes towards math and problem solving.
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Garden Club
Advisor: Ms. Mayk
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Welcome to the Garden Club! Our mission is to deepen our gardening knowledge and skills while working together to beautify the school's courtyard and surrounding areas. We'll be planting vibrant flower beds, creating lush vegetable gardens, and learning sustainable gardening practices. Throughout the year, we'll also make nature and plant-related craft projects to keep, give as gifts or sell.
The Heritage Courtyard has a lot of potential for natural beauty and gardening activities. The members of this club can plan out the space little by little and work on transforming it into an outdoor oasis. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this is a fun and rewarding way to connect with nature, enhance our school environment, and grow as a community!
Science Olympiad
Advisors: Mr. Velardi jvelardi@livingston.org & Mrs. Fredericks jfredericks@livingston.org
The Science Olympiad tournaments are rigorous academic interscholastic competitions that consist of a series of individual and team events which students prepare for during the year. The competition involves many different formats. These challenging and motivational events are well balanced between the various disciplines of Engineering Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics, Computers, and Technology.
A TRYOUT Exam determines the team.
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Diversity Club
The HMS Diversity Club is a place for students and faculty to celebrate and learn about our differences and realize our similarities.
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Future Business Leaders of america
Advisor: Mrs. Cooney
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a national organization that allow students to explore careers and delve into business principles with real world activities.
FBLA will provide you with:
Click this link to learn more about this organization.
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ANIME CLUB
In the Anime Club we will watch and discuss Anime shows, movies, & music! We may also play Anime-themed games. Member interest directs what we watch and explore!
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Intramurals
Advisor: Mr. Merlo
Intramural sports offered:
*For all intramural sports, you must have an updated Sports Physical and sign up through Genesis under the “Fall 2025 Heritage Middle School Athletics” tab
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Yearbook
Advisor: Ms. Bisconti
The Yearbook is a fantastic way to be part of producing a creative book that highlights all the major moments of your time at Heritage. We need photographers who own their own camera/smartphone so that you can take pictures in school and afterschool of fun and exciting moments during at Heritage. You must be responsible and able to meet deadlines and make meetings. Each year the book is a new and exciting adventure as the theme and focus changes from year to year. If you love taking picture in school and afterschool and want to be involved in preserving your classmates memories, please join us.
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Stock Market Game/
Challenge 24
Advisor: Mrs. Pinto
The SIFMA Foundation’s Stock Market Game ™ (SMG) gives students the chance to invest a hypothetical $100,000 in an online portfolio. Students learn economic and financial concepts they’ll use for the rest of their lives as they work together in teams, practicing leadership, organization, negotiation, and cooperation skills. Progress in the competition is tracked electronically by the SMG program.
The 24 Game is an arithmetical card game in which the objective is to find a way to manipulate four integers so that the end result is 24. Winners of our HMS competition go on to represent our school at the county tournament.
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TableTop RPG Club
The TableTop RPG Club is a place where fans of "Dungeons and Dragons" style role playing games can gather. Gamemasters lead the adventure each week, assigning each member a character and deciding the direction of the storyline. But in the end, destiny is ruled by the dice. Experienced or not, join us!
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Schoology join code: 56CG-HM55-FPXNZ
Quiz Bowl
Quizbowl is a game in which two teams compete head-to-head to answer questions from all areas of knowledge, including history, literature, science, fine arts, current events, popular culture, sports, and more.
The HMS Quizbowl Club is about having fun with quizbowl and opening-up enjoyable and meaningful experiences with the sport. So if you want the chance to participate in quizbowl, casual and competitive, come and join us and become part of the club!
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Forensics
& Academically Speaking
Advisor: Mrs. Pinto
Forensics: Students are given the opportunity to participate in various facets of public speaking including interpretive Reading, Oratorical Declamation, and Duo. In-district and regional/county/state/tournaments are held. Group meetings and personal coaching sessions are offered.
Academically Speaking is a fast paced group trivia competition team. Students who are selected for the team will compete against each other and other schools in Essex County both individually and as a team answering trivia questions covering all subjects as well as current events.
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Fall drama/Spring musical
Fall Advisor: Ms. LaMedica
Spring Advisor: Mrs. Williams
Hear ye! Hear ye!
Come learn about all
aspects of theatre. It’s
not just about acting, there’s stage crew, set construction, costumes and props! Students will experience all the components of creating a production in an inclusive, fun environment!
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Student Council
The role of student Council is to foster school spirit, raise funds to benefit the school, and aid our community here in Livingston. Together with the input of the student body, this group discusses plans and themes for school dances and activities that can be done to better our school and our bond as students.
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Spectrum Club
Advisors: Mr. Bellanich
The Spectrum Club works to promote acceptance of all LGBTQ+ students among the student body by providing a safe space and creating opportunities for education to increase knowledge on the topic. Students in the group will work to organize fundraisers, assemblies, spirit weeks, etc. to increase their presence within the school community.
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Blues Improv Club
Advisor: Mr. Hughes
Blues Improv Club is open to any student who wish to learn more about jazz theory, playing over the blues, and get more comfortable with improvisation. Any instrument is welcome.
Typically Blues Improv Club meets on Thursday mornings at 7:45-8:15. Bring your instrument! First meeting will be in early Octover
Sign up for more information by joining the Blue Improv Club Group on Schoology.
Group Code is: P9HJ-XQ4X-2NHPD
(Make sure to join a group, not a class!)
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Chess Club
Advisor: Ms. Giannotto
The HMS Chess Club is a meeting place for anyone who likes to play chess and have fun. The club meets Tuesdays after school in either the cafeteria or in Room 110. If you like to play chess and you are looking for people to play with, the Chess Club is for you. From beginners to experienced players, all are welcome.
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Current Events Magazine Club
Advisor: Mrs. Weakley
Calling All Who Want To Spark Change!
A Magazine dedicated to raising awareness of issues around the globe but impact us all.
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Youth Environmental Society
Youth Environmental Society (YES) is for students who care about the environment and want to make a difference. We strive to make Heritage Middle School a more environmentally-friendly place and inspire students to have a more eco-conscious lifestyle. YES members will teach leadership and responsibility about issues that matter to this generation. Together we will learn and then educate our school community. We implemented a school-wide recycling program. YES members help Heritage properly recycle paper!
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Heritage Ski Club
Students in the Heritage Ski Club will go skiing or snowboarding at Camelback Ski Resort in the months of January, February and March. The dates will be selected and coordinated with Camelback ahead of time since they offer student deals for our school group which can also be purchased by friends and siblings of school age.
Trips will be coordinated with the bus company and students will be able to sign up for the trip dates they are available to attend. Interested students will be notified when the sign ups start and they will reserve and submit payment for their seat on the bus for each trip date on a first come first serve basis via Google forms. Students must ski with a buddy or a small group and prior ski/snowboard experience is required. More details coming soon.
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Black Student Union
Advisor: Mrs. Geltzeiler
Black Student Union- The BSU club is a place for students to discuss social issues in our school community, country, and the world affecting the Black population. Students create topics for discussion. Some meetings are devoted to a particular social issue, while some meetings are used to hang with friends. This club is open to ALL students, regardless of race.
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Alliance for
student equity
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The Alliance for student equity is a group of students who seek to make HMS an inclusive and equitable space.We give input on monthly equity advisories. Come up with ideas to make all students feel included at HMS. Help plan a multicultural night in the spring.
Jewish American Heritage Club
Advisor: Ms. Mayk
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The Jewish American Heritage Club is a welcoming and inclusive space where students can build lasting networks and friendships while deepening their understanding of Judaism and its rich traditions. The club will foster a sense of community by engaging members in discussions about Jewish values, such as Tikkun Olam, the commitment to making the world a better place. Students will have the opportunity to participate in meaningful community events that reflect this value, enhancing both personal growth and social impact.
Through a variety of activities, members will explore the significant contributions Jewish Americans have made to shape the history and culture of the United States. The club will also offer the chance to learn about Jewish holidays, their traditions, and rituals, creating a broader understanding of Jewish life. Students will enjoy sampling traditional Jewish foods, adding a hands-on, cultural experience to the learning process. Whether you are Jewish or simply interested in learning more about Jewish heritage, this club is the perfect place to connect with others, engage in meaningful conversations, and celebrate diversity.
Muslim Student Association
Advisor: Ms.Eliscat
meliscat@livingston.org
The Muslim Student Association aims to unite students of all backgrounds and encourage diversity while educating all students on what it means to be Muslim and its universal values of justice, peace, equality, brotherhood/sisterhood and promote community development primarily through charity work.
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Asian American pacific islander club
Advisor: Dr. Lang
The Asian American Pacific Islander Alliance is a new club at Heritage offering students the opportunity to celebrate and learn more about the multitude of AANHPI cultures and become more active around issues facing those communities. Please join our Schoology group at this code: 4XHK-23HR-TM85G
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