Activities & Clubs

 

STUDENT CLUBS

 

Akimel A-al offers a variety of clubs, activities, and organizations for students. 

For questions, please reach out to the sponsor of the club you are interested in.

District Policy: Permission slips, signed by a parent/guardian are required for student participation in all extracurricular activities.  If a student is interested in participating in a club, activity or organization, please have them reach out to the sponsors or stop by the front office to get a permission slip. The permission slip must be signed by both student and parent/guardian prior to attending the meeting.

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AKI Rock Band

CNM (Campus News Magazine)

Creative Writing Club

Drama Club

Jewelry Club

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)

Softball Club  (2nd Quarter)

Student Council

Yarn & Thread Club

Yearbook

 

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AKI Rock Band

Sponsor: Bobby Norman

Meeting Date: Friday (First meeting Friday, August 22, 2025)

Meeting Time: After school, 3:05pm-4:15pm

Where: Room D6

Mission:

If you love music, want to jam with others, or just want to learn something new — this is your spot. All instruments and skill levels are welcome! Currently we have a bass, electric and acoustic guitar, drums, keyboard, and some mics. Feel free to bring in your own instrument!

We will be meeting on most Fridays after school until 4:15. 

Open to everyone — come make some noise and have a blast!

 

 

 

 

CNM - Campus News Magazine

Sponsor: Nikki Monaco

Where: L2

The club is for CNM students who stay after school to cover events. These students attend games, performances, and other school activities to capture the moments that matter most. They will put the videos together to create our weekly CNM show!

 

Creative Writing Club

Sponsor: Susan Hatfield

Meeting Days:  Monday

Meeting Time:  3:15pm-4:15pm

Where: Library

The creative writing club is to provide a safe place to express written ideas, to learn creative writing techniques and tips, and to receive constructive feedback from peers.  

 

Drama Club

Sponsor: Vicki Jumpe

Meeting Days: Mondays

Meeting Time:

Where: Room B5

Rattler Pride Drama Club is a place where students can further their Theatre Arts education while having a great time! Drama Club will consist of theatrical games, concentration workshops, working with Desert Vista Speech and Debate and Theatre and Mountain Thespian Club, outings to see other middle school and high school shows and more!!!!

 

 

 

Jazz Club

Sponsor: Ian Grzyb

Meeting Days: Friday (will not meet on a early release Friday)

Where: Room D3

Jazz Band is an extension of the Akimel A-al band program for students to explore and perform various styles of Jazz music. Students will learn how to listen to, perform and improvise with these styles of music in a group setting. Students will perform at concerts and at local festivals.

 

 

 

Jewelry Club

Sponsor: Mindy Rohman

Meeting Days: Every other Thursday

Meeting Times: 3:05pm-4:15pm

Where: Room A11

Jewelry club is a place where student artisans can meet to learn new jewelry-making techniques and create items such as friendship bracelets, pip-cleaner rings, beaded bracelets, necklaces, keychains and more!

 

 

National Junior Honor Society

Sponsor: Meredy Smith

Where: Room A1

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.  NJHS students and their peers volunteer in their communities at the highest rates and make connecting with and serving within the community a priority.

 

 

Softball Club -  COMING SOON

Sponsor: Sarah Price

Meeting Day: Tuesdays (2nd & 3rd Quarter)

Time: 

 

 

Yarn & Thread Club

Sponsor: April Lara Baldovinos

Meeting Days: Thursdays

Time: 3:05 pm-4:15pm

Where: Room C4

Mission:  Provide a safe space for like-minded, creative students to join and explore yarn and thread crafting.

 

Yearbook 

Sponsor: Nikki Monaco

The club is for Yearbook students who stay after school to cover events. These students attend games, performances, and other school activities to capture the moments that matter most. Their photos help tell the story of our year and bring our yearbook to life.