Extracurricular Activities
There are several extracurricular activities available to students attending Trickum.
Some club sponsors have created and maintain web pages to keep students and parents up-to-date on these activities. If so, check for a link in the club's description. You can also click on a sponsor's name to email questions.
Should you require further information about these activities, please contact our front office at 770-921-2705.
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Academic Teams
MATHCOUNTS
Andy Paulson, Keri Humrighouse
MATHCOUNTS is for students that love math, enjoy solving challenging problems and want to compete doing so. MATHCOUNTS is Trickum's school math competition team for 6th, 7th and 8th graders working through all areas and levels of mathematics. We meet weekly throughout the school year and compete in local, chapter and state competitions.
Odyssey of the Mind
Jeff Schaefer, Ashley Drake, Jillian Armistead
If you're a creative problem solver, this competitive team is for you!
Readers Rally
Meredith Felton, Benjamin Beitzel, Eli Garrett
Readers Rally is an academic team that meets on Thursday mornings to read and discuss 10 pre-selected books. Any interested students are welcome to join. 10 students will be selected from the group to compete in a quiz-bowl style district competition based on questions from the books.
Clubs & Organizations
Art Club
Christine Cliatt, Lisa Chewning, Seile Soares, Gracie Bachman, Heather Clayton
Art club will focus on creating art using a variety of art media and processes. No experience necessary, just a love or curiosity for art. All grade levels are welcome. More information will be available in late September in Monday mail and on the morning announcements.
Aspiring Authors
Lindsey Thiers, Lindsay Hardin, Caroline Singh, Karen Jones
The Aspiring Authors club is intended to inspire creative writers through developing authors' techniques and collaborating with local published authors.
AV Club
Jennifer Killian, Joanna Shackelford
The AV Club works with modern studio software and equipment to conduct the morning news show each school day beginning at 8:50am. This club strives to produce a daily news show that is led, delivered, and produced by club members. Students have the opportunity to practice being an anchor as well as run the behind-the-scenes tech.
Basketball - Mascots
The school mascot will be a part of the TMS basketball program. The mascot will encourage the crowd to cheer, dance to the music of the pep-band and perform on the side lines during the girls' and boys' home basketball games.
Basketball - National Anthem Singers
Campus Thrive
Alicia Cooke, Lisa Hendrix, Nicole Flink, April Powell, Caroline Singh
Students meet for a student led opportunity for praise, prayer, and worship in the Christian faith. Campus Thrive is a local organization run by community churches in the area.
Capoeira Angola Dance Club
Capoeira (pronounced cap-wearer) Angola is an Afro-Brazilian martial art form, combining self-defense, acrobatics, dance, music and song. It was developed by enslaved Africans in Brazil who used it to disguise the fact that they were practicing fight moves.
Chess Club
Students have the opportunity to play chess with each other. All skill levels are welcome!
Content Creators
Nicole Marte, Alicia Garcia, Brenetta Wayne
The Trickum Content Creators Club is a space where young minds can come together to explore various forms of content creation and learn valuable skills in the process. Whether you love writing, photography, videography, graphic design, or any other creative outlet, this club welcomes all aspiring content creators.
Cupcake Decorating Club
Calling All Aspiring Cake Artists! If you've ever wanted to master the art of cake decorating, this club is the perfect place to start! We'll dive into creative techniques like piping beautiful flowers, designing eye-catching borders, and writing messages in icing with flair. Whether you're a total beginner or have a few tricks up your sleeve, come join us.
🗓 This club only meets during the spring semester.
📅 Interested? Fill out this form by January 23, 2026!
Debate
The Debate Club is about helping students:
- Develop critical thinking
- Learn how to have a quick/positive/peaceful/professional "come back", rebuttal, refutation to someone else's opinion
- Develop and improve their public speaking skill and overcome their phobia of public speaking
- Learn to look at both sides of the coin by researching both the advantages and disadvantages of a given topic as well as have the readiness of mind to counter their opponent with grace, appreciate their point of view, etc.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Jonathan Walters, Peter Howdeshell, Richard Williams
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a fantasy role-playing game in which players create characters and embark on adventures. Players can customize their characters' skills as a paladin, a wizard, a cleric, or any of the many other character classes and fight monsters using swords or spells. Imagine creating a character who is an elf, a dwarf, a halfling, or one of many other types of creatures, and then controlling that character as he or she goes on an adventure through the plot of an epic fantasy similar to Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Every action and decision will have its success determined by the roll of the dice, whether you are making a Persuasion Check to convince a king to hire you for a quest or making an Attack Roll to shoot a troll with a bow and arrow. Dungeons and Dragons gives players the same joyful experience as reading a thrilling fantasy book, except YOU get to control one of the characters in the story, while enjoying playing with friends as they each role-play their own characters in the story. Everyone is welcome in D&D club, whether you have no experience or have played for years. If you already have experience playing D&D, talk to the club's sponsors if you are interested in becoming a Dungeon Master who leads a game.
Future Food Critics of America
Cindy Nguyen, Katie Wright, Sara Crump
We are the Future Food Critics of America club, at Trickum Middle School in Lilburn, GA. Our goal is to teach students writing skills, and social skills, and collaboration through the lens of a common unifier, food.
Garden Club
Gloria Coble, Sujatha Vapati, Andrew Christensen, Myli Zelaya
The purpose of the Garden Club is to promote the love of gardening, enrich the lives of students, and increase awareness of ecology, botany, outdoor recreation and conservation. Throughout the school year we will learn how to grow flowers, herbs, and vegetables while helping to beautify Trickum Middle School through nature's landscape.
Girls on the Run
Jhaeryn Good, Alicia Garcia, Nicole Marte, Marcia Findlator, Brenetta Wayne
Girls on the Run - Heart & Sole is an after-school program for girls that teaches life skills through exciting lessons and running games. The program culminates with girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K running event. The goal of the program is to build confidence and give girls a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness.
Girls Who Code
Jennifer Killian, Amanda Wilson, Yvonne Johnson
Are you interested in learning more about computer science? The "Girls Who Code" club is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. "Girls Who Code" is open to all girls in grades 6-8 who are interested in learning more about technology, computers and coding. No computer experience is required. If you are interested in joining this club, fill out the interest survey located on the Trickum Middle School website, under extracurricular activities. This club will meet in person after school this year on Wednesdays.
Guitar - Rock
The Rock Guitar Club is open to experienced 6th, 7th and 8th grade students who would like to learn Rock, Pop and Heavy Metal Songs. The club meets twice a week and performs at Guitar Concerts and various community functions.
Honors Orchestra
The TMS Honor Orchestra is made up of motivated and advanced 6th, 7th, and 8th grade orchestra students. The group meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at 8:00 am in the orchestra room. Honor Orchestra performs at 3 concerts during the school year as well as plays for school events as requested. Students are accepted into the group via an audition process.
International Club
Tiffany George, Clay Harrington, Deana Gaines, Leah Poyotte
Trickum International Club is a yearlong club for curious minds who wish to explore cultures from around the world. Our club brings together students from diverse backgrounds to foster global understanding and appreciation. We will do this through monthly meetings and a culminating activity, hosting Trickum International Night. All grade levels are welcome!
Intramurals
Kelley Fleischmann, Curtis Holmes
Intramurals is an extracurricular program offered by Gwinnett County middle schools to students. Trickum offers several options each year from which students may choose. There is no charge for intramurals. Most options meet once per week before school with the focus being on fun and exercise. To learn more, visit the intramurals page.
Jazz Band
Robert Davidson, Jessie Matthews, Madisun Bishop
The Swingin' Tigers Jazz Band is made up of 7th and 8th Grade Trickum Band students who want to learn how to play jazz. They rehearse once a week in the spring and perform at Trickum Band Concerts and around the community.
Jr. SAVE/SADD
Jr. SAVE/SADD is an organization that believes that young people, empowered to help each other, are the most effective force in preventing students from making destructive decisions. They desire to decrease the potential for violence in schools and communities by promoting meaningful student involvement, education and service opportunities in efforts to provide safer environments for learning. Jr. SAVE/SADD is associated with the national organizations Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD). Jr. SAVE/SADD is also responsible for hosting Red Ribbon Week.
Junior Beta
Jr. Beta is a service-based organization for 7th and 8th graders that focuses on leadership, community outreach, and academic success. It is the middle school version of National Beta Club. Students will be invited at the beginning of the school year based on their cumulative average from the previous year(s).
Latin Club
Trickum Latin Club is a space for students of all levels who have an interest in the Latin Language and Culture of the Ancient Romans. We typically host activities such as scavenger hunts, movie nights, historical crafts, and Roman themed games. Contact Magister Belzer-Carroll if you are interested for more information.
LGBTQ+
Claire Walters, Jonathan Walters, Andrew Christensen
Trickum's LGBTQ+ Support and Alliance Club: This club is about informing and educating the student body of Trickum Middle as well as providing a safe space for students of different backgrounds and preferences to come together as one. This will be a student-led club, with teacher guidance and a focus on community service.
Magic the Gathering
Kevin Hathcoat, Brian Word, James Norton
Magic: The Gathering is a table-top card game that is as rich in lore as it is in challenging gameplay. It is a battle of wits and cunning unlike any game before or since its release in 1993. Do you think you have what it takes to become a Planeswalker? Seek out Mr. Hathcoat or Mr. Norton on the 8th Grade hall for more details!
Manga Book Club
Meredith Felton, Zachary Alexander, Cindy Nguyen, Katie Wright
Manga Book Club is open to any students who enjoy reading manga, anime, and learning about Japanese culture. This club will meet in the mornings and primarily focus on the following activities:
- Reading and discussing manga
- Creating and critiquing original artwork, comics, and stories
- Learning about Japanese language and culture
Page Against the Machine (Reading Club)
A book club for readers who like to think for themselves. Each month, we’ll dive into powerful stories by diverse authors, explore new perspectives, and talk about the ideas that shape our world. Whether it’s fiction, memoir, fantasy, or graphic novels, we’ll read books that spark conversation — and maybe even a little change. All middle schoolers welcome. Curiosity required. Judgment not.
Pep Band
Robert Davidson, Jessie Matthews
The Tiger Band is made up of 7th and 8th Grade Trickum Band students with a desire to cheer on Trickum sports. We rehearse leading up to the basketball season and play at home games, pep rallies and other community events.
Peer Leaders
Melissa Schoonover, Hannah Vaizer, Jordyn Butts, Nashell Ayres
Trickum Peer Leaders are specially selected students who will help to support Trickum Middle School students and staff while developing their leadership skills. (Application process begins in 7th grade to be selected to serve in 8th grade).
Podcast Club
The Podcast Club is for students who are interested in learning how to produce and record a podcast. Students will learn skills such as music production, audio engineering, video editing, script writing, and more! The club will meet on Wednesday mornings and is open to 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Anyone interested should talk to Ms. Bishop-Baltzer to learn more!
Recyling
♻️ Join the Green Team! ♻️
Make a Difference. Have Fun. Save the Planet!
Meet fortnightly and everyone is welcome!
Relay for Life
Regan Gritz, Nathaly Ybarra, Yvonne Johnson
The Relay for Life student team completes various fundraisers and activities throughout the year. These activities are meant to raise awareness about Cancer as well as raise money for the American Cancer Society so that one day we will live in a cancer free world!
Robotics (First Lego League)
Are you ready to unleash your creativity and problem-solving skills? Join the First Lego League and dive into the exciting world of robotics, where you'll build, program, and compete with LEGO robots while tackling real-world challenges. Be part of a team, make new friends, and discover how fun and rewarding STEM can be. Let’s build together!
Rubik's Cube Club
Love solving Rubik’s Cubes and pushing your skills to the next level? The Rubik’s Cube Club is a student-run space for students who already know how to solve cubes—like the 3x3—and want to challenge and connect with other cube enthusiasts. This isn’t a beginner’s class, but a hangout for cubers ready to compete, collaborate, and have fun.
Run Club
Treasure Goodwine, Jim Ramirez-Ruiz, Nathaly Ybarra
Welcome to Trickum Run Club! We hope to be a place of community for students who run for fun. We achieve fitness goals weekly in a judgement free environment. Whether it be running, walking, or somewhere in-between, we motivate each other to stay active.
Science and Engineering Fair
Ruhi Barde, Jordan Hill, Heather Clayton
Students have the opportunity to develop their own science projects and enter a school-wide contest.
Stay tuned for more information!
Spelling Bee Club
Quonias Hudson, Tarra Brooks, Morgan Borysewicz
Students interested in competing in the school spelling bee will need to first compete in their class spelling bee before advancing to the school competition. The school competition will be comprised of students from every grade-level. Students will be given a list of possible words to help them prepare for the school spelling bee once they advance to that round. The winner of the school spelling bee will go on to represent the school in the district spelling bee.
Step N Line
If you love to dance and is interested in learning the latest line dances, such as "Boots On The Ground", as well as getting a good cardio workout, then this club is for you!
For additional questions please contact Ms. Karen Jones, 7th Grade IRR Language Arts Teacher in room 2.106 on the Orange Hallway, or Mrs. Seile Soares, 7th Grade IRR Language Arts Teacher in room 2.110 on the Blue Hallway.
Student Council
Lisa Hendrix, Kelsey Blesson, Myli Zelaya
Student Council is a group of volunteer students working together to provide a means for student expression and assistance in school affairs and activities, give opportunities for student experience in leadership and encourage student / faculty / community relations.
Tiger Ticket Committee
Kelsey Blesson, Aubree Sweat
The Tiger Ticket Committee is a group of students that works to celebrate students and teachers for the amazing things that they do at school every day. This group works to create a meaningful and supportive community. We work with the teacher PBIS committee to help create a school dedicated to being respectful, responsible and honorable.
Young Men of Distinction
Camereon Williams
The Young Men of Distinction (YMD) mentorship program supports leadership, teamwork, and life skills for our students. For the 2025-2026 school year:
- Meetings: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 8:00–8:50 AM
- Kickoff: Tuesday, Sept 16 in the Library (future sessions in Room 1.052)
- Apply by: Sept 5 (space is limited; interest does not guarantee acceptance)