• Students at Bush Middle School are highly encouraged to get involved on campus. There are many opportunities including, clubs, organizations, and of course our award winning UIL Team.   

    We would like all of our students to enjoy the 360-degree experience while attending Bush Middle School. We do this by providing a welcoming atmosphere where students can explore and participate in meaningful enriching extra-curricular activities in addition to challenging coursework.

Robotics

Bush Middle School offers an extracurricular robotics program and a robotics class available to 8th grade students. Students are introduced to real-world engineering challenges with an opportunity to participate in VEX competitions. Students are able to design, build, test and program robotic technology, apply real-world math and science concepts, learn critical thinking, team-building and presentation skills, and participate in tournaments and celebrations. What our team has accomplished so far

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Thursdays 3:45 to 5

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Ms. Behnsch

sbehns@neisd.net

No Place for Hate

Our No Place for Hate Coalition is a group of students, staff and parents in the Bulldog community whose main objective is to help cultivate a positive school climate. We plan activities and lessons throughout the year on anti-bullying, inclusivity, respect for yourself and how to unite our community. These activities and lessons help us educate our students, staff and Bush community on these topics and help facilitate and reinforce a positive and respectful climate throughout the school year.

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Ms. Cheslock

dchesl1@neisd.net

The Military Child Education Coalition

The Military Child Education Coalition’s Student 2 Student Program (S2S) is a student-led organization that welcomes incoming students to their school and helps departing students prepare for their next school. This is done by bringing together both military and civilian connected students. This allows for a well-rounded group of students. S2S welcomes all new students.

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Tuesday 7:45 to 8:15

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McClain, Taylor, Rawls and Wilkes

mmccla@neisd.net

Bush Botanical Garden Club

Help us create and build our CAMPUS Garden. Activities include constructing beds, mixing soil, planting, growing and harvesting vegetables, fruits and herbs. BUT WAIT…there’s more! Beautify our campus with plants and flowers, conduct campus “Trash Pick Up”. Projects reusing and recycling paper, plastic and glass.

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Kristen Aceves

kaceve@neisd.net

PALS (Peer Assistance Leadership Service)

The 8th grade PALS stand-in as extra “buddies” for 6th grade students that are in need of extra support and encouragement as they transition into their first year at Bush .Additionally, the PALS students provide ideas, solutions, and time to the various (and continuously changing) needs of the school and community from year to year.

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Daily 11:05 am to 11:50 am.

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Brooke Williams

bwilli8@neisd.net

PVSA (Presidential Volunteer Service Award)

America has a long and proud tradition of volunteer service. Now more than ever, volunteers are renewing their commitment to helping others and making new connections that bring us closer together as families, as neighbors, as communities, and as a Nation. The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation (the Council) was established in 2003 to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers are making in our communities and encourage more people to serve. The Council created the Presi

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Barbara Keeper

bkeeper8423@gmail.com

National Jr. Honor Society

The National Junior Honor Society is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Our goal as NJHS members at Bush is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership and to encourage the development of character

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https://www.neisd.net/Page/17506

Heather Thurston and Kristen Aceves

hthurs@neisd.net kaceve@neisd.net

Student Council

Student Council (STUCO) gives students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. In addition to planning events that contribute to school spirit and community welfare, the student council is the voice of the student body.

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First Thursday of each month. Officers will meet twice a month.

Mrs. Ruiz’s room - A107

Dede Ruiz

druiz4@neisd.net

UIL

North East School District has a strong tradition in the University Interscholastic League academics competition. Students have the opportunity to compete in all of the 29 contests offered at the high school level and 15 of the contests for grades 2 – 8. The contests complement the academic curriculum, motivate students to acquire higher levels of knowledge, challenge students to confront issues of importance, and provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of specific skills.

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ben4UPm-A8hD2DrW1OSCKyssmlFryrUU22NLoqBz7CI/edit?usp=sharing

https://www.neisd.net/Page/32954

Mark Wilder

mwilde@neisd.net

National Spanish Junior Honor Society

Spanish National Honor Society (Spanish: Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica) is an academic honor society focused on Spanish language excellence in secondary education and promotes a continuity of interest in Spanish studies. Our motto "SOMOS" ("We are..") is a reminder that our cultural differences unite us and that we are more alike than different. Our diverse community here at BUSH is visible and in the celebration of our multilingual campus the NSJHS lead with the Spanish language along with empat

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Meetings once a month

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Sra. Alejandra Sanchez

asanch11@neisd.net

Spirit Club

The purpose of the Bush Spirit Club is to show support for all the organizations across campus by promoting and participating in a variety of spirit theme days. This committee will consist of 6th, 7th and 8th grade students who will work together to bring greater awareness to the events taking place on or off campus that will encourage students, staff and the Bush community to support throughout the school year.

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Once a week (TBD)

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Cory Griffin

cgriff6@neisd.net

Bush Theatre

Bush Middle School offers many opportunities for experiencing live theatre that may include a fall musical, winter UIL OAP (One Act Play) and spring one act. Roles on and off the stage are open to all students on campus. It is a great way to be a part of a safe, creative, and encouraging community here at Bush.

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Varies by show

Cafeteria stage and classroom

Mrs. Moy

pmoy@NEISD.Net

Bush UIL Speech

Take a step towards your future when you become a part of Bush’s UIL SPeech program. Try out your skills in public speaking, performance, and debate. Mrs. Moy coaches the dramatic events of Duest, Monologues, Poetry and Prose and Mrs. Starkweather coaches Debate, Oratory, and Impromptu. There is a contest in December and in April.

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Mrs. Moy Mrs. Starkweather

pmoy@NEISD.net