Clubs
Whitman Middle School Clubs!
Whitman MS Student Clubs 2026-27
Find a Club that interests you. Some Clubs meet before school, some meet after school or some of them meet during lunch. To join a Club, go to the room on the day and time and talk to the Advisor!
BBESU: Black, Brown, Ethnic, Student Union
When: Every Other Wednesday | Lunch
Where: Room 11
Teacher Advisor: Mr. K: rpkoreski@seattleschools.org
Chess Club
When: Fridays from 8:30 a.m. until the bell rings.
Where: Room B01 (OT room)
Teacher/Advisor: Mr. Maranan: jtmaranan@seattleschools.org
All students are welcome, from beginners to experienced players. Learn new strategies, play with friends, and enjoy chess in a fun, supportive environment. No experience needed.
Chess Club is led by Mr. Maranan Jason, Occupational Therapist at Whitman. While the club is scheduled regularly, some sessions may be canceled due to district or school meetings. Any schedule changes will be communicated in advance.
New! Cube Club!
When: Thursday | After School | 3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Room 214
Teacher/Advisor: Mr. Fanning: tffanning@seattleschools.org
Join Us!
Dungeons & Dragons Club (DnD)
When: Tuesday | After School | 4 – 5 p.m.
Where: Room 10
Teacher/Advisor: Ms. Dennett: dkdunnett@seattleschools.org
Are you a D&D GURU or aspiring to become one? We’ve got the dungeon (and maybe some dragons), but we’re on the hunt for a Dungeon Master to help lead our epic adventures!
New! Dance/Cheer
When: Tuesday | During Both Lunches
Where: Room 212
Teacher/Advisor: Ms. Fraley: cfraley@seattleschools.org
and Ms. Harden: bvharden@seattleschools.org
Hope to see you there!
Feminists Club
When: Thursday | After School | 4 – 5 p.m.
Where: Room 11
Teacher/Advisor: Ms. Trent: jutrent@seattleschools.org
Game Show Club
When: Friday | After School | 4 – 5 p.m.
Where: Room 205 Theater
Teacher/Advisor: Mr. Shorb: nashorb@seattleschools.org
Join us!
Guitar Club
When: Friday | Lunch
Where: Room 209
Teacher/Advisor: Ms. Gunn: magunn@seattleschools.org
Garden Club
When: 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month | Lunch
Where: Library Courtyard
Teacher/Advisor: Ms. Moran: mjmoran@seattleschools.org
Join us!
Latino Student Union (LSU)
When: Wednesday (2 a Month) | During Lunch
Where: Room 207 & 1 Movie a Month | After School in Room 209
Teacher/Advisor: Ms. Bravo: lrbravo@seattleschools.org
Manga Club
When: 1st Monday of the Month | During Lunch
Where: Library
Teacher/Advisor: Ms. Johnson: sgjohnson@seattleschools.org
Rainbow Club
When: Tuesday | During Lunch
Where: Room 209
Teacher/Advisor: Ms. Wendy: wewalcoff@seattleschools.org
TRI-M
When: Friday | After School | 3:50 – 4:45 p.m.
Where: Room 220
Teacher/Advisor: Ms. Gunn: magunn@seattleschools.org
W.E.B. (Where Everyone Belongs)
When: Talk-o-Tuesday
Where: Room 203
Teacher/Advisor: Mr. Shorb: nashorb@seattleschools.org
At Whitman, ASB is the umbrella organization for our W.E.B, Leadership group, Clubs and School Events/Assemblies. Student officers are elected in January of each year and these officers will be asked to represent and be a voice of the student body. They are responsible for helping to build a positive school culture and climate. Learn more.
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 Performing Arts of Whitman (PAW) for more information about the program.
Music Clubs: Choir & Drumline
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. Questions to Melanie Gunn, Director of Music, magunn@seattleschools.org.
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.
Meets: Choir Mondays after school till 5 p.m.
Teacher/Advisor: Ms. Gunn; magunn@seattleschools.org
Concert Dates: TBD
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.
Meets: Drumline Thursdays after school till 4:40 p.m.
Teacher/Advisor: Ms. Gunn; magunn@seattleschools.org
Drum Line is a club for students of all grades and musical experiences. Students learn drums in a fun, community environment. We perform at parades and school events throughout the year. Drum Line: We will have more performances lined up this year and will have two separate “lines” that will meet at the same time. Both lines will be assisted by two Ingraham High School Drumline members.
As of October 26, 2026