For information on any of our clubs please email the office at office@smsvb.net and we will put you in touch with the appropriate coordinator
God’s Helpers (Mrs. Voltz)
This club for students in second through eighth grades is a community service and outreach organization. The club teaches students to use their gifts from God to give back to their community and make it a better place to live.
Drama (Mrs. Graham)
Each year, students in 5th – 8th grade have the opportunity to audition and perfom in a full scale musical. Mrs. Hannah Graham, MFA directs the play each year. In 2013, 49 student cast members participated. See the “School Play” tab for more information.
Chinese Language Classes (Mrs. Doyle)
This introduction to Chinese is designed to be an overview of the Chinese language and culture at the basic level. Instruction is intended to acquaint the young learner with entry level conversational tools through peer interaction, and encourage further learning of a language that is growing in international importance.
Middle School Tutoring Club (Ms. Keller)
St. Matthew’s Middle School students have the opportunity to volunteer as student tutors working in the after-school homework room. Tutors are paired with peers or younger students and provide help in various academic areas.
Forensics (Mrs. Foster)
Forensics is competitive public speaking. Categories of competition involve formal speech, performance, interpretive reading, and storytelling. It is a team academic sport that requires dedication, practice and a desire to have fun while improving self-confidence and communication skills. The team meets once per week during the school year and competes in the Forensics League of Tidewater Catholic Middle Schools tournament in March. Open to Middle School Students.
Martial Arts (Ms. Olivar)
Ms. Olivar offers Martial Arts training at St. Matthew’s with Sifu Frank Delgado’s blessing. Ms. Olivar is continuing the traditions and beliefs as passed down from Karazenpo-Go-Shinjutsu and Kenpo Karate Systems originating from James Mitose, founder of the “Official Self Defense Club” in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Junior Lego-League (Mrs. Roadfuss)
The Junior Lego League is open to students in first through third grades. The “SMS Lego Masters” meet twice each month and work on the basics of building, simple machines, use of a motor and teamwork. By the end of the school year, the league will complete the project assigned by the international Junior FIRST Lego League and will present it in a public forum.
Senior Lego-League (Need Coordinator)
FIRST LEGO League is open to students ages 9-14 committed to working on mental teamwork. Students should be able to collaborate on ideas and concepts required for the annual theme. The team meets once a week from August to November and more frequently before the local competition. The team completes programming of the robot challenge, a presentation to the judges and questions from the judges on how the work was created, collaborated on and how interpersonal communication of the team was handled. The team has to create solutions for a real world problem relating to the annual challenge and for the robot to complete tasks at the challenge table.
Student Council (Ms. Chesney)
SMS Student Council is a service organization run entirely by the student members. Although the club is responsible for many fun events, like pep rally’s and school socials, the primary goal is to encourage student leadership in schools and communities, and empower young adults to use these skills throughout their lives.
Boy Scouts (Mr. Hoffman)
Saint Matthew’s sponsors Boy Scout Troop 303 and Cub Scout Pack 303. For detailed information about scouting at SMS please click on: Scouting.
Also Available
Girl Scouts
After-School Art Classes
(Band & Chorus practices are held during the school day, but concerts occur in the evenings or on weekends.)