Future Teachers of America

ABOUT:  
Future Teachers of America (FTA) is a national organization that promotes the field of education as a career and allows students to participate in realistic education activities to assist in making decisions about choosing education as a career. 

SPONSOR(S): 
Kim Jordan

WHO CAN JOIN:  
Any high school student who is interested, or even just thinking about choosing education as a future career.

HOW/WHEN CAN JOIN:  
Students can join any time during the year by emailing Mrs. Jordan at the elementary, and/or by attending a monthly meeting that is held at the high school.  

Aveidum

ABOUT:
Aevidum is about leadership within the school community. Student’s learn awareness of mental health surrounding depression and suicide. Students spread messages of caring and hope. They let others know that “I’ve Got Your Back!”

SPONSOR(S): 
School Counselor

WHO CAN JOIN:
Any student can join.

HOW/WHEN CAN JOIN:
Meetings occur every 2 weeks. Students can join at any time throughout the school year.

National Honor Society

The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character.

SPONSOR:
Don Gimlen

WHO CAN JOIN:
Sophomores and Juniors who have accumulated a 3.5 Grade Point Average while in high school are identified as potential candidates. Candidates are invited to submit an application to be considered by a designated faculty council. The faculty council screens the applications to identify areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Students who the faculty council recommends, are presented to the building principal for final approval.

WHEN CAN JOIN:
The selection process begins at the start of the 2nd Semester and concludes with an induction ceremony held in the April - May time period.

Concert and Chamber Choir

I am the director of chamber and concert choir.

Concert choir is a place for students who love to sing, but maybe are not as competitive or do not want to sing solos at district level. Concert choir is also a place where students move at a slightly slower pace (easier sight reading passages, slower development of tone and sound, easier pieces of music for concerts and contests) and no student auditions are required. Concert choir also has less expectations of extra/outside performances (such as the national anthem, community performances, caroling, etc.) Every student is welcome here and all students can learn to sing, as we will start with the basics and build up.

Chamber choir is an auditioned choir class. I plan to hold auditions the 2^nd to last week of May where students sing a song of their choice by themselves (it can be a pop song, choir song, church song, etc.), sight read a small passage, and do a memory pattern game. Chamber choir is also a faster moving class (harder sight reading, faster development of tone and sound, harder pieces of music for concerts and contests). Students in Chamber choir are expected to compete at districts in some way (groups or solos) and are expected to work toward more performance opportunities (national anthem at games, community performances, caroling, etc.).

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America

ABOUT:
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education in public and private schools through grade 12. FCCLA offers intra-curricular resources and opportunities for students to pursue careers that support families. Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference in their families, careers, and communities by addressing important personal, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education. 

SPONSOR(S):
Kristi Stults

WHO CAN JOIN: 
Any student in 9-12 grade who has had at least one Family and Consumer Sciences class. 

HOW/WHEN CAN JOIN:
We do a membership drive every fall at the beginning of the school year. There will be membership dues when joining.

Chess Club

ABOUT:
A time after school where students can get together to socialize and play chess to better enhance their strategic thinking skills.

SPONSOR:
Paul Finley

WHO CAN JOIN:
Anyone can join.

WHEN CAN JOIN:
Join at any time. Meets every Wednesday after school

Student Council

ABOUT:
The purpose of the student council is to give students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. In addition to planning events (dances, blood drives, Herbstfest) that contribute to school spirit and community welfare, the student council is the voice of the student body.

SPONSOR:
Ta’lor Gold

WHO CAN JOIN:
Anyone can join.

WHEN CAN JOIN:
Join at the beginning of the year. See the sponsor for information about becoming a member. We have biweekly meetings on Tuesdays.

Art Club

ABOUT:
A time after school where students can get together to socialize and create their own art 

SPONSOR:
Judy Hopper

WHO CAN JOIN:
Anyone can join

WHEN CAN JOIN:
Join at any time. Meets every Wednesday after school until 5 pm