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.
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
If you're a creative problem solver, this competitive team is for you!
Readers Rally
Meredith Felton, Benjamin Beitzel, April Powell
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.
Robotics - First Lego League
James Whithear, Sujatha Vapati, Freddie Shealey
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!
Clubs & Organizations
Art Club
Christine Cliatt, Lisa Chewning, Gracie Bachman, Ashley Suter, Heather Trippany
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, Tyra Austin, Hillary Nelson, Jillian Armistead
The Aspiring Authors club is intended to study the techniques of published authors and participate in a supportive writer's workshop to share drafts, receive feedback, and strengthen writing skills.
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.
AV Club Application - August 28 deadline
Basketball - Mascots
TBD
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
Buddy Club
Buddy Club is a student-led club built on the belief that there is no single "right" way to think. By pairing students with neurological and learning differences, we team up to hack the school experience. Together, we lean into our unique perspectives to develop creative solutions that facilitate learning and sensory processing, while positively influencing identity. We are here to support one another and reclaim "fidgeting" as a necessary and cool tool for focus rather than a distraction. Buddy Club will meet on Tuesday afternoons, every other week.
Campus Thrive
Alicia Cooke, Lisa Hendrix, Linda Causey, Bryant Gibson
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!
Craft Club
Treasure Goodwine, Jillian Armistead, Kim Lindsey, Millie Staggs
Students will meet before school to create various craft projects including rhinestone/dot art, crocheting, paper designs, etc.
Craft Club meets on the 2nd Friday of the month, excluding February and April because of breaks. We meet at 8:15am in Ms. Goodwine's classroom (1.043 6th grade orange hall). Dates - Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11, Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 12, April 2, and May 14.
Dance and STEP
Get ready to move with the Trickum Tigers Dance and STEP Team as they bring the house down with explosive rhythms, sharp choreography, and unmatched energy! Combining powerful precision with unstoppable school spirit, this phenomenal squad commands the stage and proves exactly what it means to roar!
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, Kai Robinson, Deana Gaines, Kristen Estimond
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.
Environmental Club
Heidi Byrd, Jordan Hill, Kaleigh Brown
♻️ Join the Green Team! ♻️
Make a Difference. Have Fun. Save the Planet!
Meet fortnightly and everyone is welcome!
Fashion Club
Cortney Horne, Ayana Kopoian, Winky Dodd, Karen Jones
Our club will explore the evolution and construction of fashion and will conclude with a runway show featuring student created garments.
Future Business Leaders of America
Haristina Stephens, Pamela Anderson, Darnell McCreary
FBLA Middle School division introduces middle school students to the world of business. Members can explore careers and delve into business principles with real-world activities. They also build essential skills employers are seeking along with communication, leadership and teamwork. FBLA Middle School equips students for success in any field.
Future Food Critics of America
Cindy Nguyen, Katie Wright, Sara Crump, Grant Howell
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
Sara Hague, Gloria Coble, Sujatha Vapati, Suzy Ramirez
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 of Grace
Join us for meaningful conversations led by students about faith, friendship, and living with purpose.
Girls on the Run
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
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.
Honors Orchestra
Whitney Tinley, Ben Belzer-Carroll
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, Leah Poyotte, Megan Philpot, Nuam San
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
Ben Belzer-Carroll, Kasey Brady
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.
Library Leaders
Kasey Brady, Meredith Felton, Ashley Triggs
Library Leaders is a fun, behind the scenes club where you help make the school library awesome! Open to 7th & 8th grade students who love books, being creative, and helping out. We meet once a month before school for hands-on activities, plus you can sign up for weekly volunteer shifts to help in the library. See Ms. Brady for more information.
LGBTQ+
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
Magic: The Gathering is a table-top card game that is as rich in lore as it is in challenging gameplay. Engage your friends (and foes) in a battle of wit and cunning unrivaled by any since its release in 1993. With enough original content and crossovers to rival even Fortnite, there is guaranteed to be something that suits your personality and playstyle! Do you think you have what it takes to become a Planeswalker? Seek out Mrs. Nelson (7th Grade) or Mr. Norton (8th Grade) for more details!
Manga Book Club
Meredith Felton, Zac Alexander, Rylea Mosier, Marcrese Reese
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)
Caroline Singh, Ashley Murray, Tony Cogan
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.
ParkviewMTB (Mountain Biking Club)
If you like riding bikes and want to learn some new skills with friends, join the Trickum Mountain Bike Club! This club is designed for riders of all levels who want to try something new and have fun doing it. We will learn mountain biking skills, play games, learn how to maintain your bike, and go on group rides. All middle schoolers are welcome. Must have a bicycle and helmet to participate. Students should bring their bike to school on club meeting days.
Pep Band
Robert Davidson, Jessie Matthews, Madisun Bishop
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
Hannah Shapiro, Jordyn Butts, Nashell Ayres, Sylvia Aldas
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
Madisun Bishop, Ashley Suter, Tawana Sullivan
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!
Relay for Life
Regan Gritz, Shannan Terhune, Yvonne Johnson, Seile Soares
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
If you're interested in science and engineering, the Robotics Club can provide you with the opportunity to learn valuable skills and compete with other schools.
Run Club
Jim Ramirez-Ruiz, Carrie Jones
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
Jordan Hill, Heather Clayton, James Whithear, Brian Lucy
Welcome one and all to the Science and Engineering Club! Here, students can have the chance to conduct their own science experiment and present it in a science fair! Winners from the local fair get the chance to compete at the county fair.
We also compete in the Science Olympiad, a county competition with numerous events where students can build contraptions, answer science questions, or conduct experiments.
Students will have the option of participating in one or both of these amazing competitions, so put on your lab coat, grab a pair of goggles, and let's do some science!
Spelling Bee Club
TBD
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.
Student Council
Myli Zelaya, Kelsey Blesson, Marlena Clayton
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, Kate Hurst
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.
Weightlifting Club
The Tiger Weight Lifting Club teaches safe lifting skills, teamwork, and perseverance. Students train together, encourage each other, and celebrate progress—big or small. If you're ready to lift and learn, join our club to focus on proper technique, build confidence, and challenge yourself in a supportive, upbeat environment. Whether you’re brand‑new or already lifting, this club helps you grow, set goals, and have fun while practicing resistance training