All Clubs and Activities

All students are encouraged to participate in activities, join a group (or a few), become involved, and develop a passion.  (Scroll down to see the full list of clubs and their descriptions.)

High School Clubs meet from 2:45 P.M. until 4:15 P.M.  Students in attendance at club meetings will be provided with a pass to utilize the late bs.

The following are clubs that we anticipate running during the school year:

All-County Chorus                                                                           9^th – 12^th Graders
This select vocal group meets during rotation for six weeks in February and March, then with other students from Ulster County to work with a guest conductor. This experience culminates with a concert at Ulster County Community College. Selection is done by audition.

All-County Chorus, Band and Orchestra                                       9^th – 12^th Graders
These select vocal groups meet during rotations, then with other selected students from Ulster County to work with a guest conductor. The experience culminates with a concert at Ulster County Community College. Open to students enrolled in the high school music program.

All-County Vocal Jazz Ensemble                                                    9^th – 12^th Graders
This select group meets during rotations for six weeks in February and March for rehearsals, then with other selected students from Ulster County to work with a guest conductor. The experience culminates with a concert at Ulster County Community College. Open to students who are members of the Sounds of Jazz.

All-State Mixed Chorus and Vocal Jazz Ensemble                       10^th – 12^th Graders
These highly select vocal groups are made up of students from across New York State. Admission into the groups is based on NYSSMA scores and teacher recommendation. The festival takes place at the end of November over a period of four days.

All-State String Orchestra                                                               9^th – 12^th Graders
These highly select string orchestra groups are made up of students from across New York State. Admission into the groups is based on NYSSMA scores and teacher recommendation. The festival takes place at the end of November over a period of four days.

AMA All-State Mixed Chorus, Band and Orchestra                    10^th – 12^th Graders
These music groups are selected by a committee based on NYSSMA scores from the previous spring solo and ensemble music festival. The groups meet during rotations in November to learn the pre-selected music. On the third Friday and Saturday in November students meet with other students from Ulster, Orange, Sullivan and Rockland counties. The experience culminates with a concert. Open to students enrolled in the music program.

Belleayre Bash Committee                                                               11^th - 12^th Graders
The Belleayre Bash committee is for seniors to help organize an all-night, alcohol/drug free event for graduating seniors. 

Book Challenge                                                                                  9^th – 12^th Graders
The High School Book Challenge is a chance for readers and book lovers to gather to discuss books, play book-themed games and have fun. The club meets monthly to discuss the “book of the month” have snacks and talk about what we are reading outside of school and the club. Participants team up for a final Book Challenge where teams compete to answer questions, solve puzzles, and perform challenges based on 4-6 books that have been read during the year.

Chamber Ensemble                                                                          9^th – 12^th Graders
This is an audition group who rehearses once a week after school and performs a variety of chamber music for assemblies and community service. Auditions take place in September. Participation is open to orchestra students.

Distributive Education Clubs of America – DECA                      10^th – 12^th Graders
This club is for high school business students and focuses on community service and business/marketing competitions. DECA students man the bookstore blood drives, Coats for Kids, Toys for Tots, football and basketball concessions. Trips include a fall conference, regional and state competitive events and National Senior Citizen Day.

Diversity Club                                                                                   9^th – 12^th Graders
The goal of this club is to raise awareness of bullying and name-calling across all grades and to encourage a positive and safe school environment through various activities: participation in creative expression contests, creating banners and posters, awareness activities during lunch periods, and delivering presentations at elementary/intermediate schools.

Fitness Center                                                                                   9^th – 12^th Graders
Our state-of-the-art fitness center is open Tuesday - Friday after school to middle and high school students on a first come, first served basis. Students sign up outside of the Athletic Director’s office and take the 4:20 bus home. The goal of the fitness center is to offer students supervised access to strength and cardio equipment so they can develop the skills and knowledge for building a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

French Club                                                                                      9^th – 12^th Graders
This club is available to students taking French as a second language.  Students attend meetings and participate in travel, field trips, and activities.

Gifted/Talented Community Mentor Program                             9^th - 12^th Graders
The Community Mentor Program is a challenging learning experience for students in 9th through 12th grades.  The program provides a unique opportunity for students to engage in an in-depth exploration of an area of interests. Students are paired with community members who have expertise in that area. With the program coordinator facilitating, they create an individualized education plan, culminating in a final project.

Harvard Model Congress                                                                 9^th – 12^th Graders
A government simulation in which students are assigned the roles of members of congress, cabinet secretaries, federal judges, lobbyists and national journalists. They interact in an effort to create public policy in the form of bills, executive actions and court decisions. The delegates compete in Boston-Cambridge yearly during the last week in February. Participation fees may be required

High School Art Club                                                                       9^th – 12^th Graders
Students work on artwork, collaborative art, murals, and other areas of interest. The art club will also help other groups (e.g., PBIS), participate in a fundraiser, and may attend one or two field trips during the year.

High School Literacy Magazine                                                      9^th – 12^th Graders
The High School Literary Magazine Club seeks to publish two journals of student poetry, prose, and artwork during the school year. The club may also attend a literary conference. Students will explore careers in publishing and writing.

High School Musical                                                                         9^th – 12^th Graders
Students participate in the creation of a fully staged musical featuring singing, dancing, lighting and costumes. Auditions take place in early January and the performances are in April.  Rehearsals are two to three days per week after school.

High School Newspaper                                                                   9^th – 12^th Graders
The School Newspaper Club seeks to publish approximately four editions of paper newsprint. Students will engage in journalism and media studies, computer layout studies, and various communication studies.

High School Olympics of the Visual Arts                                       9^th – 12^th Graders
The Olympics of the Visual Arts club provides an opportunity for students to participate in individual or group artistic problem solving. Students will create long-range solutions and then travel to the Albany area to compete on short-range problems in a daylong celebration of creativity.

High School Participation in Grade Level Class Activities           9^th – 12^th Graders
Each grade level class organizes activities including fundraisers under the supervision of a teacher. The adult responsible varies with grade and may change from year to year.

High School Science Olympiad                                                        9^th – 12^th Graders
Students in this activity prepare for the competition in the spring (usually mid-February). The activity is based upon student interest.

High School Student Affairs Council (Student Government)      9^th – 12^th Graders
Elected student representatives participate in regular meetings of the student government.

High School Teaming Up for Success (TUFS)                               9^th – 12^th Graders
The TUFS program provides students with positive and consistent connections with adults through enriching experiences in order for students to realize their significance and to fulfill their dreams. Students are paired with adult mentors to help accomplish this goal.

High School Yearbook                                                                     9^th – 12^th Graders
Students participating in this activity publish a yearly book featuring all the events of the year.

Lyceum Club                                                                                     9^th – 12^th Graders
The Lyceum Club was created to stimulate student interest in philosophy and is a forum for students to explore and build arguments addressing a range of unanswered questions regarding the human condition.

Marching Band (Pep Band)                                                             9^th – 12^th Graders
This group of band members is active during the fall and spring. The marching band participates at various competitions at the local and non-local areas. They may also march in the Kingston and New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parades along with performances at community Memorial Day parades.

National Honor Society                                                                    10^th – 12^th Graders
National Honor Society is an organization that recognizes and encourages academic achievement while also developing the ideals of character, service, and leadership.

Pride Alliance – (Formerly GSA)                                                   9^th – 12^th Graders
The Pride Alliance is a club that strives to build school community, increase student safety, and give all students a voice.  The Pride Alliance works to educate students and staff on the importance of celebrating diversity.  It sponsors activities such as, “No Name-Calling Week”, “Ally Week”, and the nationally recognized “Day of Silence.”

Rocket Club – High School                                                              9^th – 12^th Graders
This Club presents an opportunity to a wide range of students in the High School that includes hands on building and launching basic entry Level 1 rockets to building Level 2 and 3 rockets, to working with online flight simulators, applying the laws of physics to real life problems, and fine tuning, building and launching a rocket that could take a School Club Team to a National competition in Washington D.C. - and even to an international competition. 

Solo Ensembles Music Festival (NYSSMA)                                   9^th – 12^th Graders
This music festival takes place each spring at a neighboring school. Students work individually on a solo or duet of their choice during rotations beginning in February. At the festival, a qualified professional music educator evaluates students on their performance. NYSSMA is open to any 6th- 12th grader enrolled in music.

Sounds of Jazz                                                                                   9^th – 12^th Graders
This select group performs jazz music a number of times throughout the year. The ensemble rehearses weekly after school. Auditions take place in September.

Spanish Club                                                                                     9^th – 12^th Graders
This club is available to students taking Spanish as a second language.  Students meet after school for an enriching experience centering on Spanish culture and tradition.

Students Against Destructive Decisions SADD                             9^th – 12^th Graders
This activity supports school and community programs that encourage constructive decisions. They also work on a variety of fundraising activities for the Belleayre Bash.