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Notre Dame believes that extracurricular activities are essential to a well-rounded educational experience. All students are urged to participate as fully as possible. Click to see other opportunities available.

High School Clubs
Club
Description
Room
Meeting Day
Time
Campus Ministry Students participate in social service, special events, or liturgy. Rm. 29 Mondays 3:15 p.m.
Chess Club Open to experienced players and beginners - challenges members to play the game and learn new strategies C202 3rd Wednesday 9th period
Dance Groups Meets throughout the year to prepare presentations. Recital Hall; Gym Various Various
Dodgeball Club Gives students the opportunity to enjoy the many formats of the game. Gym 3rd Wednesday of the month 9th period
Ensemble Student who are taking music lessons and have instruments give performances Recital Hall Wednesdays 9th period-3:45 p.m.
French Club Celebrate the French culture through movies, language, and specially planned opportunities 11A 4th Wednesday of the month 9th period
Gospel Choir Open to High School only Recital Hall Thursdays After School
Health Careers Open to students in grades 11 and 12 only. Examines the opportunities in the health field and promotes healthy living. Room 1 2nd  Wednesday of the month 9th period
Hi-Q Offers students the opportunity to prepare for and participate in interschool academic competition. 11A Wednesdays 7:45 a.m.
Knitting An opportunity for beginning and advanced knitters to work. Room 5 Mondays 7:45 a.m.
Literary Magazine The magazine is a student compiled collection of art, poems, and prose by ND students and artists. Lab 12 Tuesdays
(starts 2nd Semester) 		3:10 p.m.
Living Poets Society A time for poets to write and share their own work and to appreciate the works of others. H101 2nd Wednesday of the month 9th period
Mastersingers All are invited; performances include a Christmas and a Spring concert Recital Hall Tuesday 8:00 a.m.
Mathletes Prepares during Resource, before and after school for interscholastic math competition. Room 6 Various Various
Mock Trial Develops both prosecution and defense for a case prepared for student competition by the Young Lawyers of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Room 24 Tuesday and Thursday 3:10 p.m.
Motley Maskers Assists with production on fall and spring plays, competes in PHSSL Drama Festival. NC5 The 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.
 3:00 p.m.
Multicultural Club Sponsors events which encourage students to appreciate and share in each other's cultural heritage. Room 4 The 2nd Tuesday,
3rd Wednesday,
4th Thursday
of each month		 3:00 p.m.
9th period
8:00 a.m.
Newspaper Produces The Gates with the help of student journalists, artists, photographers, and layout artists. H 103 4th Wednesday of the month 9th period
ND Ambassadors Open to students in grades 6-11 - recognizes the contributions of students who give of their time and talent to Notre Dame NC3 Quarterly 9th period
Open Studio Gives time for students to develop their own projects C102 Wednesdays 9th period
Respect for Life Recognizes and promotes a respect for all facets of life. NC4 1st Wednesday of the month 9th period
SADD Promotes good decision-making skills in teens in an effort to prevent tragedies from occurring. Room 26 The 3rd Thursday of the month 7:45 a.m.
Science Club A fun approach to science topics. Room 26 The 3rd Wednesday of the month 9th period
Social Service Opportunities Ways for the students to offer service Various Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturday and Sundays After School
Spanish Club Celebrated the Spanish culture through movies, language, and specially planned opportunities Cafeteria Wednesday (specific dates-see web page) 9th period
Speech Club Offers the opportunity to participate in one or more oratorical competitions. 5A 1st Wednesday of the month 9th period
Student Council Representatives for student government elected through self-nomination and yearly elections Cafe. Lounge Mondays 3:15 p.m.
Students for Justice Expresses concerns for injustice and works to make meaningful changes in the world. Room 26 4th Wednesday of the month 9th period
Theatre Two plays are presented each year: a fall drama/comedy and a spring musical Gym Director will hand out a schedule After school
Women's Chorale Membership is by audition and offers additional performance opportunities. Recital Hall Wednesdays 9th period
World Affairs Shares their interest in political awareness and participates in a "Model U.N.", "Model Senate", and other forums examining the political scene. Room 8 The first and second Wednesdays of each month 8:00 a.m.
Yearbook Produces Launfal, the school yearbook, editors begin at the end of their junior year. Room 12 Wednesdays and various other days 9th period and after school

Junior School Clubs
Club
Description
Room
Meeting Day
Time
Art: Open Studio Open to all grades. The only restrictions are that they must do art work. Sign-up required. Limit - 20 students. C102 Wednesdays 9th period
Book: Titles & Treats Begins September 20 and is called Titles & Treats, encourages reading for recreation, with discussion NC1 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 9th period
Campus Ministry Works to build the faith-life of school or participate in outreach opportunities. Room 24 Tuesday 3:00 p.m.
Dance Prepares presentations for the Christmas and Spring Concerts Gym 4th Wednesday 9th period
Ensemble Students who take music lessons and have their own instruments participate Recital Hall Wednesdays 9th period - 3:45 p.m.
Knitting Open to all grades. Offers instruction in knitting Room 5 Mondays 7:45 a.m.
Literary Magazine Creates a publication of student work Room 21 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 9th period
Mastersingers Starting in October, for both junior and high school singers. Participates in the Christmas and Spring Concerts. Recital Hall Tuesdays & Fridays 8:00 a.m.
Math Olympiad Open to 7th and 8th grade. We have our math Olympic tests on 5 Wednesdays, one each month starting in November.   TBA 9th period
Mathletes Polishes math skills TBA Mondays 3:00 p.m.
Newspaper Called the Sunflower Seed and published by students. Click here to see the latest issue. Room 28 Thursdays 7:45 a.m.
Readers' Theater 8th Grade - 1st quarter Room 25 Wednesdays 9th period
Speech Starting September 20, to practice public speaking , to participate in forensic events,& to improve speaking skills Room 25 Wednesdays 7:45 a.m.
Student Council Holds yearly elections for student government and plans activities. Room 24 Thursdays 3:00 p.m.
Yearbook Starting in October, this is an 8th grade project to highlight memories. Room 24 Mondays 3:00 p.m.
   
   
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