Clubs
Kelly Mill offers many after-school activity options for students.
Some activities run for the entire year, while others run for shorter periods of time.
After-school activity payments are made through SchoolPay.com
After-School Activities Options
Ambassadors:
Sponsor(s): Ms. Anderson and Mr. Burbrink
Grades: 5th Grade Only (Second Thursday of Each Month)
Cost: Free
Dates: Year-Long
Description: We are proud to highlight our 5th Grade Ambassadors Program—Our Kelly Mill Ambassadors are outstanding students who exemplify our school's values and serve as role models for their peers. Being selected as an ambassador is a special honor, recognizing students for their exemplary behavior, leadership, and character. Ambassadors take on important responsibilities throughout the school, including serving on safety patrol one morning each week, assisting teachers and staff, helping in the media center, supporting our Helping Hands food program, participating in team-building activities, and volunteering at school events. These student leaders truly make a positive impact on our school community!
Chorus:
Sponsor(s): Ms. Fulkerson and Ms. Myers
Grades: 4th - 5th (Monday)
Cost: $175
Max Students: 95
Dates: August 18th - November 17th
Description: The Kelly Mill Chorus is for 4th and 5th grade students who enjoy singing and being part of a large musical ensemble. Members will meet new friends while singing and learning music in rounds, two-part harmonies, and executing simple choreography to accompany the music. We perform Tuesday, Sept 2nd at the Hendricks Middle School football game, on the field at a Braves game (Saturday, Sept. 13th), the KME Veterans Day celebration, and end our season with a final concert on Thursday, November 20th (Dress Rehearsal on the 18th). As part of this experience, students will learn more about reading music, blending voices, and how to perform for an audience. Participation in chorus will provide students experience that will help them develop their singing voices, prepare them for other experiences in the fine arts, and the opportunity to audition for the district wide Honors Chorus in the spring. Fees for chorus include t-shirts, sheet and digital music for performances, equipment, decorations, director, and choreography fees.
Drama:
Sponsor(s):
Grades: 4th/5th Grade Only (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday)
Cost: $200
Dates: Dec. - March
Description: KME Drama Club is a club that fourth and fifth grade students may audition for in the Fall. The 2025-2026 music will be Seussical Junior! Once cast, students will rehearse Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and some Saturdays to learn the blocking, music, and choreography. Students will perform on the West Forsyth High School stage. The club fee is $200 and includes production fees, a tee shirt, and meals for the week of dress rehearsal. For more detailed information, please email Mrs. Ariel Tithof at atithof@forsyth.k12.ga.us
ECO Team
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Fedorchuk and Stephanie Sumner
Grades: 2nd - 5th (Fridays/Application Process)
Cost: $125
Max Students: 80
Dates: August - May
Dates: Aug 22, Sept 19, Oct 10, Mar 20, Apr 17, May 15
Description: Apply to be on the KME ECO TEAM this school year and become a leader who makes a difference for our planet. As a member of this team, you’ll gain leadership skills and develop a deeper love for the Earth while helping the environment through hands-on activities. The ECO TEAM recycles weekly, creates and maintains outdoor growing areas, and takes part in exciting projects like building terrariums, raising monarch butterflies to release, and producing environmental awareness videos. Join us to take action, learn new skills, and help create a greener future for our school and community.
Math:
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Gibbons and Mr. Westbrook
Grades: 4th/5th Grade Only (Tuesdays)
Cost: $160
Max Students: 35
Dates: Sept. - March
Description: The Kelly Mill Math Team is designed for students who are ready to stretch their thinking and take their math skills to the next level. This is more than just solving problems — it's about digging deep into complex concepts, approaching challenges from different angles, and working as a team to find creative solutions.
Members will sharpen their reasoning skills, tackle advanced math problems, and learn to communicate their ideas clearly and confidently. The team thrives on collaboration, encouraging students to support each other as they explore rich mathematical ideas together.
As part of this high-level experience, students will compete in prestigious contests like the Math Olympiad and Math League. Top-performing team members may also earn a coveted spot on the KME Pi Fight Team, where they'll face even more advanced challenges.
This is a place for students who love math, want to be challenged, and are eager to grow as thinkers and teammates.
Robotics:
Sponsor(s): Ms. Ballweg and Mr. Robertson
4th/5th Grade Only (5th Grade: Monday and Thursday/ 4th Grade: Tuesday)
Cost: $400 for 5th Grade (Year Long)/$200 for 4th Grade (Semester Long)
More information can be found here.
5th Grade Dates: August - Jan/Feb for 5th Grade
4th Grade Dates
First Semester Opportunity Tuesdays for 10 sessions (Sept 2, 9, 16, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11)
Description: 5th-grade students will collaboratively build and compete in Vex Robotics IQ across the county. 4th-grade students will learn how to build and construct robots with the Vex Robotics program and compete in-house. We will offer two opportunities and students are only allowed to sign up for one. Spots will be limited to 20 students per session.
Science Olympiad:
Sponsor(s): Ms. Ballweg
Grades: 3rd-5th (Fridays)
Cost: $250
Dates: August - February/Year-Long
Description: Science Olympiad is a competition-based science activity where students will explore a variety of scientific disciplines, including biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, and engineering practices through collaborative experiments and activities. The activity meets every Friday to prepare for scrimmages and ultimately our county-wide regional competition in February. The fees associated with the club cover the cost of team shirts, competition and lunch fees, as well as the cost of materials for the year.
Try-outs for Science Olympiad will be held after school on August 8th from 2:20-3:30 pm in the science lab. Complete this FORM to sign-up!
Show Choir:
Sponsor(s): Ms. Myers
Grades: 1st-5th Grade Only (Tuesdays)
Cost: $150
Max Students: 125
Dates: August - October
Description: Students will learn about the Entertainment industry through Singing, Choreography, and music production. We will spend several weeks creating music and choreography to current Pop hits (think High School Musical and Glee!) We will then put on a culminating show to present to our peers and family!
Show Choir with Ms. Fulkerson and Ms. Myers
Grades: Kindergarten - 3rd (Mondays)
Cost: $150
Dates: Feb. - April
Description: Students will learn about the Entertainment industry through Singing, Choreography, and music production. We will spend several weeks creating music and choreography to current Pop hits (think High School Musical and Glee!) We will then put on a culminating show to present to our peers and family!
Show Choir with Ms. Myers
Grades: 4th & 5th Grade (Tuesdays)
Cost: $150
Dates: Feb. - April
Description: Students will learn about the Entertainment industry through Singing, Choreography, and music production. We will spend several weeks creating music and choreography to current Pop hits (think High School Musical and Glee!) We will then put on a culminating show to present to our peers and family!
Pathway Passion Activities Options
2:20-3:45 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday
Session 1: August 18th - October 24th
Session 2: October 27th - December 12th
Session 3: January 26th - March 23rd
Session 4: March 30th - May 11th
Monday Options:
Lego with Mrs. Cortes
Grades: K-5
Cost: $125
Max Students: 28
Quarters Offered: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
Dates: (1st Quarter) Aug 18, 25, Sept 8, 15, 29, Oct 6/(Quarter 2) Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, Dec 1, 8 /(Quarter 3) Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 23, Mar 2, 9/(Quarter 4) Mar 30, Apr 12, 20, 27, May 4, 11
Description: Hello! I am so excited to start building with you all!! Mrs. Cortes will lead the Lego Masters Builders this year. Come join us to participate in fun Lego building
challenges after school! We'll supply the bricks; you bring the
imagination! Legos can help all children with the following: Improved eye/hand
coordination, development of spatial skills, persistence, and patience, enhanced fine motor
skills, problem-solving skills, achieving a sense of accomplishment, learning how to plan, and
teamwork when playing with others.
Kind Kids with Mrs. Goldsberry
Grades: 1st-5th
Cost: $115
Max Students: 25
Quarters Offered: 1st, 2nd, and 4th
Dates: (Quarter 1) Aug 18, 25, Sept 8, 15, 29, Oct 6/ (Quarter 2) Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, Dec 1, 8/ (Quarter 4) March 30, April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11
Description: Do you have a passion for showing kindness and making people happy? If so, then the KIND KIDS is for YOU! This activity will be held during quarter 4 and will have different activities than before
We will have fun spreading kindness through things we make like canvas and banner painting, clay making, friendship bracelets, door wreaths and posters, secret bookmarks, window art, etc. to give to friends, family members, display around our school, and even give to local nursing homes. In addition, we will host school scavenger hunts to help encourage others to spread kindness as well!
Please join Mrs. Goldsberry for a fun and creative way to display kindness and show we are Colts Who Care!
Math Challenge with Mrs. Gibbons
Grades: 3rd- 5th
Cost: $100
Max Students: 30
Quarters Offered: 1st
Dates: Aug 18, 25, Sept 8, 15, 29, Oct 6
Description: Is your child interested in taking their math competition skills to the next level? This Math Challenge is designed specifically for 3rd through 5th grade students who want to improve their performance on contests like Math League, Math Olympiad, and Noetic Math.
Each week, students will dive into the kinds of challenging, multi-step problems found in these competitions. They'll learn proven strategies, smart shortcuts, and effective time management techniques that can make a real difference in their scores. Although this club does not include actual competition participation, it’s all about helping students prepare like a competitor.
Whether your child has competed before or is just getting started, this is a great opportunity to build confidence, improve accuracy, and develop the problem-solving mindset needed for success in math contests—and beyond. The skills they gain can be applied not only in competitions, but also in the classroom.
If your child enjoys a challenge and wants to grow as a math thinker, this club is for them!
Math Magicians-Count Me In! with Mrs. Gibbons
Grades: 2nd - 3rd
Cost: $100
Max Students: 30
Quarters Offered: 2nd
Dates: Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, Dec 1, 8
Description: Join us for Math Magicians, a math activity designed especially for curious and creative 2nd and 3rd grade students!
Through hands-on games, math puzzles, and friendly challenges, students will explore number sense, build mental math strategies, and strengthen their problem-solving skills. This is not about worksheets or tests—this is math that feels like play.
Each session will include engaging activities that encourage students to think critically, explain their reasoning, and try multiple strategies. Whether they love math or just need a little extra confidence, this club is a great way to stretch their thinking while having a lot of fun.
Let the games (and learning) begin!
The Logic League with Mrs. Gibbons
Grades: 3rd - 5th
Cost: $100
Max Students: 30
Quarters Offered: 3rd
Dates: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 23, Mar 2, 9
Description: Ready to level up your math skills while having a blast?
Join us for The Logic League, a math activity where strategy, logic, and friendly competition come together!
Designed for 3rd–5th graders, this activity focuses on challenging games, puzzles, and math-based activities that stretch students’ thinking and build strong mental math skills. Each session will give students the chance to collaborate, compete, and grow as mathematical thinkers—all while having a great time.
We’ll explore multi-step problems, number patterns, and logic games that go beyond the classroom and spark a love of problem-solving. Whether your child is a math whiz or just curious, they’ll find a place to shine.
Please reach out to Benita Gibbons at bgibbons@forsyth.k12.ga.us with any questions.
The Math Quest with Mrs. Gibbons
Grades: 2nd - 3rd
Cost: $100
Max Students: 30
Quarters Offered: 4th
Dates: Mar 30, Apr 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11
Description: A NEW name and NEW games, but the same great fun!
Join us for the Math Quest, a math activity designed especially for curious and creative 2nd and 3rd grade students!
Through hands-on games, math puzzles, and friendly challenges, students will explore number sense, build mental math strategies, and strengthen their problem-solving skills. This is not about worksheets or tests—this is math that feels like play.
Each session will include engaging activities that encourage students to think critically, explain their reasoning, and try multiple strategies. Whether they love math or just need a little extra confidence, this club is a great way to stretch their thinking while having a lot of fun.
Let the games (and learning) begin!
Please reach out to Benita Gibbons at bgibbons@forsyth.k12.ga.us with any questions.
Tuesday Options:
Lego with Mrs. Cortes
Grades: K-5
Cost: $125
Max Students: 28
Quarters Offered: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
Dates: (1st Quarter) Aug 19, 26, Sept 2, 9, 16, 30/(Quarter 2) Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, Dec 2, 9/ (Quarter 3) Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 24, Mar 3, 10/(Quarter 4) Mar 31, Apr 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12
Description: Hello! I am so excited to start building with you all!! Mrs. Cortes will lead the Lego Masters Builders this year. Come join us to participate in fun Lego building
challenges after school! We'll supply the bricks; you bring the
imagination! Legos can help all children with the following: Improved eye/hand
coordination, development of spatial skills, persistence, and patience, enhanced fine motor
skills, problem-solving skills, achieving a sense of accomplishment, learning how to plan, and
teamwork when playing with others.
STEM through Makers Space with Mrs. Goldsberry
Grades: 1st-5th
Cost: $100
Max Students: 25
Quarters Offered: 1st, 2nd, and 4th
Dates: (1st Quarter) Aug 19, 26, Sept 2, 9, 16, 30/ (2nd Quarter) Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, Dec 2, 9/ (Quarter 4) March 31, April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12
Description: Where Imagination Meets Innovation!
Calling all creators, builders, and curious minds! Join our STEM Makerspace Activity, where students will explore hands-on learning through building, designing, and inventing.
Each week, students will be given exciting tasks that challenge their creativity and problem-solving skills. From constructing simple machines to designing their own inventions, they'll bring ideas to life using a variety of makers space materials.
This activity will be held during quarters 1, 2, & 4 and will have different activities each quarter.
Please join Mrs. Goldsberry for a fun way to show your creativity!
Thursday Options:
The Art of Fashion with Mrs. Sumner
Grades: 1st - 5th
Cost: $125
Max Students: 25
Quarters Offered: 1st
Dates: Aug 21, 28, Sept 4, 11, 18, Oct 2
Description: Do you love art? Do you love fashion? If so, this is the club for you! Join me as we design and create outfits for some of the most unique customers. Each week, we will have a new client with a specific fashion request. Are you up for the challenge?
Say it in Spanish! with Mrs. Quintero
Grades: K-5th
Cost: $125
Max Students: 30
Quarters Offered: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
Dates: (1st Quarter) Aug 21, 28, Sept 4, 11, 18, Oct 2/(2nd Quarter) Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, Dec 4, 11/ (3rd Quarter) Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 5/(4th Quarter) Apr 2, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14
Description: Bienvenidos! Welcome to the Spanish After-School Activity. This session will focus on teaching Spanish as a second language, with an emphasis on grammar and conversation skills. Whether you're just starting or looking to strengthen your foundation, this is a great opportunity to improve your Spanish in a fun and supportive environment.
Each meeting will include engaging grammar lessons, practical vocabulary, and interactive speaking activities to help you build confidence and fluency.
Let’s learn together, speak more, and enjoy the journey of discovering a new language and culture. ¡Vamos a aprender!
Friday Options:
Chess with Mrs. Fedorchuk and Mrs. Sumner
Grades: 1st - 5th
Cost: $125
Max Students: 60
Quarters Offered: 2nd
Dates: Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, Dec 5, 12
Description: Hello! We are Laura Fedorchuk and Stephanie Sumner, and we are thrilled to
introduce the Chess and Games activity for students in grades 1st-5th. Join us to practice,
learn, and sharpen your chess and game-playing skills while having lots of fun! Our activity will
help you enhance your math and problem-solving abilities. Whether you are a beginner or
an advanced player, everyone is welcome. Will you be crowned the KME Grand Master
Chess Player? Come join us and find out!
Chess with Mrs. Fedorchuk and Mrs. Sumner
Grades: 1st - 5th
Cost: $125
Max Students: 60
Quarters Offered: 3rd
Dates: Jan 30, Feb 6, 20, 27, Mar 6, 27
Description: Hello! We are Laura Fedorchuk and Stephanie Sumner, and we are thrilled to
introduce the Chess and Games activity for students in grades 1st-5th. Join us to practice,
learn, and sharpen your chess and game-playing skills while having lots of fun! Our activity will
help you enhance your math and problem-solving abilities. Whether you are a beginner or
an advanced player, everyone is welcome. Will you be crowned the KME Grand Master
Chess Player? Come join us and find out!
Coding with Mr. RobertsonGrades: 2-5
Cost: $100
Max Students: 30
Quarters Offered: 3rd
Dates: Jan. 23, 30, Feb 6, 20, 27, March 20
Description: Join us for an exciting after-school adventure in coding! Students in grades 2–5 will learn the fundamentals of programming while having fun with hands-on activities using Sphero Indi, Wonder Workshop Dash robots, and Sphero Mini. Through engaging challenges and creative projects, students will progress at their own pace, building problem-solving skills and confidence in technology. Whether they’re navigating robots or designing interactive programs, this club is all about learning through play and innovation!
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can After-School Students Participate? A: Students who already attend the Kelly Mill After-School Program are welcome to register and join. These students will have to register and pay for this additional opportunity and after each session, they will return to the Kelly Mill After School Program.
- What if I'm late for pick-up? A: Students not picked up by 3:55 will be sent to the after-school program and charged for the day.
- Can we sign up for multiple activities? A: Yes. You may sign up for any activity as long as they don't overlap.
- How do we sign up? A: Sign-ups are located on SchoolPay.com when open.
- I have questions about an activity, who do I ask? A: Please direct your question to the specific sponsor (emails linked in the information below).
- When do we sign up? A: Sign-ups are communicated in our Colt Connection, website, and social media pages.
- Is there a minimum or maximum number required for activities? A: Yes. If the minimum number is not reached the activity will not be offered. There is a maximum number listed for each activity and registration will close for that activity once that number has been reached.
- May I get a refund? Activity sign-ups are non-refundable so we can ensure all spots are fairly allocated to students.
- My student will not be able to attend an activity day. What do I do? A: Fill out the Transportation Change form for the date of absence/change.
Click here to learn more about the FCS Pathway Options for middle and high school.