Clubs
Whitman Middle School Clubs!
Whitman MS Student Clubs 2025-26
Check back for all of the clubs that will be offered for the School Year 2025-26!
Dungeons & Dragons Club
The D&D Club is in need of a Dungeon Master. It’s a high interest club, so I really hope someone will step forward. The only day we can’t do it is Wednesdays. Please contact Ms. Dunnett: dkdunnett@seattleschools.org
Robotics Club & LEGO Spike Prime
In the News!
Robotics Club Advances to the Next Round
On Sunday Dec 7, 2025 at the Seattle qualifier competition for FIRST LEGO League, the “Robotic Rebels” team from Mr. Shigenaka’s Robotics Club was among the 5 teams to earn a spot at the next competition! In addition, the Rebels were awarded the “Core Values” award which states: This team displays extraordinary enthusiasm and spirit; exemplifies teamwork, discovery, inclusion, innovation, impact, and fun; and shows each other and other teams respect at all times.
This all-day competition included 29 different robotics teams representing 21 different SPS schools. We are so proud of our Wildcats and grateful to Mr. Shigenaka for his time and effort supporting this club! Team members: June Clark, Hazel Hinshaw, Braylon Marshak-Fragnoli, Olivia Wunar, Nora Beckner, and Almog Gortler.
Robotics Club Details
The Whitman Robotics Club will meet every Tuesday after that (except breaks and holidays). We will be switching formats this year and will now be a part of FIRST Robotics! Instead of VEX robotics, which has been a big challenge when only meeting once a week, we will be using LEGO Spike Prime this year. This will lead to much quicker builds and more success, so our goal this year is to finally compete with other schools!
Students can stop by the STEM Lab to sign up for the club, which is open to all grade levels. Please email Mr. Shigenaka with any questions: bjshigenaka@seattleschools.org
Performing Arts at Whitman (PAW)
PAW is a PTSA sponsored after school activity/group. Kelly Germann is the Director and Coordinator, but the students run the rest of the productions! We are excited to welcome all students who are interested in acting, marketing, stage crew, set design, costume design, lighting and sound. We have more jobs for students to take on this year! Visit the Performing Arts of Whitman (PAW) for more information about the program.
Music Clubs: Choir & Drumline
Drumline and Choir Sign Up. Questions to Melanie Gunn, Director of Music, magunn@seattleschools.org.
Music clubs are open to all students. We welcome all levels of experience, including those who are trying it out for the first time! You do not need to know how to read music.
Choir
Whitman Music is excited to be able to offer Choir again this year! We are happy to share that Ms. Karen Lee is back to lead our singers. Ms. Lee is an experienced middle school choir teacher within the Issaquah School District. Refer to the Choir Sign Up Form.
Meets: Mondays till 4:50 p.m.– starts September 15, 2025
Fee: $25/semester (need-based scholarships available)
Concert Dates: December 11, March 25, June 10
All concerts are at Whitman and begin at 6 p.m. Students may be asked to arrive earlier to warm up with the choir.
Drumline
Whitman Drumline performs at parades, events, and in the local community. This year we will offer one Drumline inclusive of all students and ability levels. Refer to the Drum Line Sign Up Form.
Meets: Thursdays till 5:00 – starts September 18, 2025
Fee: $25/semester (need-based scholarships available)
Everyone should plan on attending both weeks as if they are sports tryouts! We use this time to assess levels, allowing us to place students on level-appropriate instruments and prepare teaching materials at the level of our group.
As of December 12, 2025