Clubs & Activities

The Academic Junior High Decathlon is a competition for students in grades 6-8. There are ten events. Two are collaborative team efforts – a logic quiz with 20 rigorous thinking problems, and a super quiz with 50 multiple choice questions on five broad academic themes. The remaining eight events test individual knowledge of the Roman Catholic doctrine, English, Literature, Science, Mathematics, Current Events, Social Studies, and Fine Arts (Art and Music). Awards are given for individual and team performance, and the winning school team from each geographic diocese competes in a state championship the first Saturday of March each year.

Battle of the Books (or “BOB”) is a reading program for students in Grades 4 and 5. Participants will attend meetings discussing the books and compete in a local tournament against other schools.

Singing and music have been a long-standing tradition at Mission Basilica School. From the early days, at our Mission, our children have greeted the return of the Swallows in song.

JUBILEE SINGERS is our elementary school choir for GRADES 3-5 rehearsing every Tuesday after school until 4:15 in the music room.

CAMARATA is our middle school choir for GRADES 6-8 rehearsing every Thursday after school until 4:15 in the music room.

Our choirs focus on liturgical music, both contemporary and traditional. They perform for various community events, choir festivals and most importantly, our choirs enhance worship through song at our special school Masses throughout the school year: United Nations Day, Catholic Schools Week, St. Joseph’s Day, May Crowning and Moving Up Mass.

The children are learning correct vocal posture and breathing techniques along with excellent intonation and harmonization. MBS choirs focuses on using our talents to serve the Lord. All children from 3rd through 8th grade are welcome to join us, without auditions. All the children need is a love of music and a desire to serve the Lord!

Members of CAMARATA are invited to audition for our CANTOR PROGRAM. Every Friday at Mass, this small group of 8th grade singers lead our school community in song. These students are learning the importance of their role as a link between the congregation and our Eucharistic table, as they encourage the community to participate through song. This is a wonderful opportunity for the singers to blend their musical skills with their leadership skills and share their talents by encouraging the congregation to participate in worship. Our cantors rehearse every Wednesday during lunch in the music room.

Students in Middle School will be able to join our Junior Mock Trial Team. Students will compete at JSerra Catholic High School against various junior high schools in the area and will participate in mock trials in various courtrooms around the campus! 

Student Council helps share students' ideas, interests, and concerns with the Student Council Advisor. Students help raise funds for school-wide activities, including social events, community projects, and helping people in need.

Mission Basilica School uses Creative Kids Playhouse to produce two musicals each year.  Students in kindergarten - fifth grade have the opportunity to participate in our Lower School Musical which usually takes place in the fall. Students in grades sixth - eighth grade have the opportunity to participate in our Upper School Musical which usually takes place in the spring. 

Our newest club on campus, Yearbook Club,  involves writing, proofreading, taking photos, creating and editing pages, and more! Students work directly with Mrs. Bullock and Mrs. Watson on completing various sections of the yearbook.