Waterloo Junior High School

Band is open to students who have chosen to select an instrument, take the lessons provided at school, practice at home to improve their skills, and want to represent Waterloo Junior High School in the Fine Arts. A sixth grade band and the seventh/eighth grade band will play for assemblies and some basketball games. Students will learn how to march, participate in contests, and give concerts. Commitment is important when selecting this class as an elective.

Chess club provides an opportunity for students to improve their chess skills during an after school club. All students are welcome to participate. There is also a competitive component of the club in which 12 students are selected to represent WJHS in matches against other conference schools.

Students who enjoy singing and performing may want to consider participating in chorus. While there are no tryouts, space may be limited. Students practice daily during the school day and have two to three evening performances throughout the school year.

Any student who enjoys acting, singing, painting, drawing, sewing, typing, organizing, building, or running sound and lighting equipment should enjoy Drama Club. There are tryouts for drama club. Drama club puts on a play at Waterloo High School during the spring.

Students who want to support boys' and girls' basketball teams should join Pep Club. Members sit together and cheer at the games. They also have opportunities to work in the concession stand, make signs and posters to decorate the gym and hallways to promote school spirit.

Students interested in showcasing their knowledge about a variety of topics might want to consider trying out for the Scholar Bowl team. Our Scholar Bowl team competes against teams from other conferences.

Student Council consists of approximately 10 members from each grade level, including the sixth through eighth grades. Of the ten members at the eighth grade level, 4 students will be elected to the executive board, serving positions of president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.  All remaining members at each grade level will serve as class representatives.  Student Council selection will take place in the early Fall, after the Student Council Advisor, Ms. Vise, attends the IAJHSC Advisor's Workshop.  Member selection will be based on completion of an application and contract, and approval by the sponsor and a team of staff.  

The Student Council gives students a voice in school affairs and helps build leadership skills. It works closely with teachers and administrators to plan events, support school activities, promote school spirit, and give back to the community. Specifically, we are excited about a Beginning of Year Ice Cream Social, Spirit Week and the Homecoming Parade, Holiday Candy Grams, Food Drives, and School Dances.  We look forward to a fun and productive year!

Staff members help prepare the annual WJHS yearbook. Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students may apply. Staff members have the opportunity to take take pictures during school events. The yearbook staff also helps select the yearbook cover, organizes and plans pages, and reviews pages to make sure as many students as possible are included in yearbook photos.