MMS Student Activities

Academic Games have been an integral part of the District's after-school program for more than 20 years. The players become involved in problem-solving activities, critical thinking, quick recall, and research skills. Intra School and interschool competition occurs on all levels from 5th grade through high school. Participants are expected to attend twice-a-week practices.

Contact: Mr. Locke

Cello Ensemble meets on Tuesday afternoons in the orchestra room and is open to any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade cello player in orchestra or student who has been taking cello lessons for at least 1 year. We perform 3 - 5 times yearly and focus on a wide variety of 4 - 6-part cello music - everything from classical to holiday to pop! 

Chamber Orchestra meets on Friday afternoons on the auditorium stage and is open to any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student in orchestra who has at least 2 years of string playing experience and is currently taking lessons. We perform 3 - 5 times yearly and focus on music of the standard classical repertoire like Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Haydn, etc etc. 

Meets twice a week from November to February in Mellon's Fitness Room. Students have supervised access to both Aerobic and Strength Training equipment. All grades are welcome.

Contact: Mrs. Tanner

The Forensics Club is Mellon's competitive speaking and drama club. Each member of the club selects a piece in one of the following categories: Drama, Poetry, Prose, Extemporaneous, Impromptu, Declamation, or Multiple Reading. Students practice their chosen piece at weekly meetings. The team attends three or four tournaments from November to March, where they perform their pieces and compete against teams from other schools in the Pittsburgh area. All tournaments occur on Saturday mornings.

Mellon Middle School Forensics Website

Mr. Raitano & Mrs. Raitano

An extra-curricular opportunity for band members held during the second semester. A sixth grade jazz band and a separate combined seventh and eighth grade jazz band meet once a week beginning in January. Students learn to play in a more independent ensemble with more individualized parts. This activity culminates in an evening jazz concert in April.

Mathcounts runs from November to February and is a program that prepares students for a series of competitions designed to produce high levels of math achievement. Mathcounts is more than a competition; it promotes logical thinking and helps students at all levels improve their problem-solving skills.

Contact: Mr. Smith

In order to provide an enrichment opportunity for students who are in Chorus, Band, or Orchestra and love to sing, Mellon Middle School features an a cappella singing group called,

“The MelloTones”

Entrance to this ensemble is audition based, and all 7th and 8th grade students enrolled in Chorus, Band, and Orchestra are eligible to audition. 

Pops Orchestra meets on Thursday afternoons on the auditorium stage and is open to any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student in orchestra or who has at least 2 years of string playing experience and is currently taking lessons. We perform 3 - 5 times yearly and focus on Pop, Rock, Movie, and Theatre music. 

Science Club is an activity based program that is open to 7th and 8th grade students at Mellon Middle School. Students meet once a month and engage in activities that explore scientific concepts that are generally not covered in the curriculum. These activities allow inquisitive science students to explore exciting concepts, develop content knowledge, and build communication skills as students work together to solve problems and become part of a learning community.

Meetings begin twice a week in the fall. This is great preparation for 7th and 8th grade competitive Cross Country.

Contact: Mrs. Tanner

Meetings begin twice a week in the spring. This is great preparation for 7th and 8th grade competitive Track.

Contact: Mrs. Tanner