Mesa Academy PTO supports:
Academy Broadcasting Network
Academy Broadcasting Network
Academy Broadcasting Network
Club Sponsor:
Tina Wylie
Max Bray
Weekdays
7:15-8:00am
Room 17
6th, 7th, and 8th grade students are invited to help create the daily announcements shown on the Academy Broadcasting Network. Crews are assigned on morning per week to come into school early for filming. Many positions available!
Animal Club
Academy Broadcasting Network
Academy Broadcasting Network
Club Sponsor: Bonny Hayward
2nd/4th Thursday each month
Big Kid Lunch
Room 21
This club is a fun way to research and learn about animals. Sometimes we get to create and present new animals to each other!
Art Club
Academy Broadcasting Network
Chess Club
Club Sponsor: Lori Evans
Tuesdays
6th-8th grade: lunch time
4th-5th grade: 8th hour
Room 20
Students meet to make art outside of class. Students are encouraged to bring in lessons of their own to teach to peers. Students may need to bring in supplies for specific lessons.
Chess Club
Academy Broadcasting Network
Chess Club
Club Sponsor: Chess Emporium
Wednesdays ( start date TBD)
7:05-7:55 am
Room 10
All ages, grades, and skill levels welcome!
If your student is interesting in learning chess or improving their game, this is the club for them!
Drama Club
FLL/ Robotics Club
Club Sponsor: Robyn McFarland
Begins TBD
Wednesdays
3:45-5:30pm
MPR
Students will learn skills such as acting basics, stage direction, voice, stage presence, and more in weekly workshops taught by performing art professionals.
FLL/ Robotics Club
FLL/ Robotics Club
Club Sponsor:
Tina Wylie
Gina Boesch
Beginning 8/11/25
Tuesdays and Thursdays
4:00-6:00 PM
MPR
FIRST® LEGO® League introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children ages 4-16* through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem solving experience through a guided, global robotics program, helpi
Club Sponsor:
Tina Wylie
Gina Boesch
Beginning 8/11/25
Tuesdays and Thursdays
4:00-6:00 PM
MPR
FIRST® LEGO® League introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children ages 4-16* through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem solving experience through a guided, global robotics program, helping today's students and teachers build a better future together.
National Junior Honor Society/ UKnighters
Club Sponsor: Veronica Sandoval
2nd Monday each month
3:45-4:30pm
Library
An international student organization that consists of chapters in middle schools. This is for 7th-8th grade students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Members strive to make an impact, not just for themselves, but for the community and for the world. Students participate in community and school-wide outreach activities.
Mesa Academic League
Club Sponsor: Meridith Tietz
Sign up by 9/4/26
Tuesdays and Thursdays
7:30 AM
Room 14
The philosophy of MAL is that young academic athletes in our society should be motivated and recognized in the same way as other young athletes. Our games consist of fast-paced questioning on various topics, including math, science, literature, geography, hi
Club Sponsor: Meridith Tietz
Sign up by 9/4/26
Tuesdays and Thursdays
7:30 AM
Room 14
The philosophy of MAL is that young academic athletes in our society should be motivated and recognized in the same way as other young athletes. Our games consist of fast-paced questioning on various topics, including math, science, literature, geography, history, and current events. There is also a presentation portion of the competition during which team members prepare a discussion on a particular topic and present it to the judges/audience.
Running Club
Battle of the Books
Service Learning
Club Sponsor: Andrea Treese
Mondays (start date TBD)
2:50-3:50 PM
Room 18
4th-5th grade students will meet to walk, run, or jog together.
Service Learning
Battle of the Books
Service Learning
Club Sponsor: Gina Boesch
Service Learning is available to 7th and 8th grade students, starting after the last day of 6th grade. The goal of students taking part in Service Learning is to earn at least 50 service hours by the end of 8th grade. This will earn them recognition and a Silver Service Award Certificate. Students can participate
Club Sponsor: Gina Boesch
Service Learning is available to 7th and 8th grade students, starting after the last day of 6th grade. The goal of students taking part in Service Learning is to earn at least 50 service hours by the end of 8th grade. This will earn them recognition and a Silver Service Award Certificate. Students can participate in activities to count towards their Service Learning hours through Option A and Option B.
Note: Service Learning is not NJHS. However, if a student filled out an application, they could count their NJHS hours toward their Service Learning hours.
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books
Club Sponsor: Rachael Dematio
Library
Lunch Practices: Meeting dates will be e-mailed to teams
5th and 6th Graders
Each season, teams of students will read a set of books and compete to see who can earn the most points on book related questions.
Choir Club
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books
Club Sponsor: TBD
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Come sing with us! Join the Mesa Academy Choir Club.
Origami Club
Sports with Fremont Junior High
Sports with Fremont Junior High
Club Sponsor: Rachel Brown
TBD
Big Kid Lunch
Room 8
Unfold your creativity with the Origami Club!
Whether you’re new to origami or a pro, this club is the perfect place to relax, hang out with friends, and learn the satisfying art of paper folding. We supply all the paper—you just bring your imagination.
Sports with Fremont Junior High
Sports with Fremont Junior High
Sports with Fremont Junior High
Mesa Academy partners with Fremont Junior High for 7th and 8th grade boys and girls sports. Check Fremont's Sports Website for try out dates, practice times, and more:
https://fremont.mpsaz.org/o/fremont/page/athletics
First Quarter (Aug - Sept)
- Girls Basketball
- Wrestling
Second Quarter (Oct - Dec)
- Girls Badminton
- Baseball
- Softball
Mesa Academy partners with Fremont Junior High for 7th and 8th grade boys and girls sports. Check Fremont's Sports Website for try out dates, practice times, and more:
https://fremont.mpsaz.org/o/fremont/page/athletics
First Quarter (Aug - Sept)
- Girls Basketball
- Wrestling
Second Quarter (Oct - Dec)
- Girls Badminton
- Baseball
- Softball
- Boys Volleyball
Third Quarter (Jan - Mar)
- Boys Flag Football
- Girls Flag Football
- Girls Volleyball
- Cross Country
Fourth Quarter (Mar - May)
- Boys Basketball
- Boys Soccer
- Girls Soccer
Yearbook Club
Sports with Fremont Junior High
Yearbook Club
Club Sponsor: Veronica Sandoval
Last Monday of each month
7:10-7:45 AM
Room 12
Yearbook staff members are responsible for taking pictures, designing and organizing pages, promoting yearbook sales, and monitoring yearbook progress throughout the school year.
Wings of Fire Book Club
Wings of Fire Book Club
Wings of Fire Book Club
Club Sponsor: Mylinda Whalen
1st/3rd Tuesday of the month
Little Kid Lunch
Room 16
Meet and discuss the Wings of Fire book series!
Board Game Club
Wings of Fire Book Club
Wings of Fire Book Club
Club Sponsor: Adalin Mena
Thursdays
3:45-5:30 pm
Room 17
Details TBD