Mesa Academy PTO supports:
Academy Broadcasting Network
Academy Broadcasting Network
Academy Broadcasting Network
Club Sponsor: Tina Wylie
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: Natasia Afonin
Thursdays
Big Kid Lunch
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 (8/20-11/12)
7:00-7:50am
Room 12
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 8/12/25
Tuesdays
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.
Drama club will present a mystery theater on December 5, 2025 and perform their annual spring show on April 16 & 17, 2026.
FLL/ Robotics Club
FLL/ Robotics Club
Club Sponsor: Scott Riley
Beginning 8/11/25
Tuesdays
4:15-6:15pm,
Fremont, Room 14
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
3rd Monday each month
3:50-4:40pm
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
Club Sponsor: Veronica Sandoval
3rd Monday each month
3:50-4:40pm
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.
MesaAcademic League
Club Sponsor: Meridith Tietz
Beginning after October break
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, g
Club Sponsor: Meridith Tietz
Beginning after October break
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.
Novel Writing Club
Battle of the Books
Novel Writing Club
Club Sponsor: Amanda Thornell
Tuesdays (9/17-12/3)
7:15am to 7:50am
Room 9
Students 4th-8th grade will prepare for and participate in National Novel Writing Month, a yearly challenge to write as many words of a novel as possible during the month of November.
Service Learning
Battle of the Books
Novel Writing Club
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
5th and 6th Graders
Lunch Practices: Meeting dates will be e-mailed to teams
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.
The first battle is with the following books:
The Girl Who Could Fly- Forester
Where the Red Fern Grows -
Club Sponsor: Rachael Dematio
5th and 6th Graders
Lunch Practices: Meeting dates will be e-mailed to teams
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.
The first battle is with the following books:
The Girl Who Could Fly- Forester
Where the Red Fern Grows - Rawls
Earthquake Terror - Kehret
Number the Stars - Lowry
Choir Club
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books
Club Sponsor: Evan Dixon
6th-8th Graders
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Big Kid Lunch
Room 1 or 4
Come sing with us! Join the Mesa Academy Choir Club.
TAYLOR SWIFT Club
Sports with Fremont Junior High
Sports with Fremont Junior High
Club Sponsor: Amanda Thornell
Wednesdays
7:15-7:50am
Room 21
Taylor Swift Club is a great way for students 4th-8th grade to make new friends, complete service learning projects, and participate in fun, creative, and academic activities. Our goal is to encourage all of our "Swiftie" students to take the lead in spreading the joy of Taylor Swif
Club Sponsor: Amanda Thornell
Wednesdays
7:15-7:50am
Room 21
Taylor Swift Club is a great way for students 4th-8th grade to make new friends, complete service learning projects, and participate in fun, creative, and academic activities. Our goal is to encourage all of our "Swiftie" students to take the lead in spreading the joy of Taylor Swift's music and her love of giving back to the community throughout our school and beyond.
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)
- 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: Robyn McFarland
Wednesdays
1:45-4:00pm
Room 7
Yearbook staff members are responsible for taking pictures, designing and organizing pages, promoting yearbook sales, and monitoring yearbook progress throughout the school year.
Debate Club
Sports with Fremont Junior High
Yearbook Club
Metal Club
Wings of Fire Book Club
Wings of Fire Book Club
Club Sponsor: Rachael Brown
Mondays
Big Kid Lunch
Room 8
Metal Club is a great way to experience new, school-appropriate metal music.