KHS offers a wide range of activities for students. Take a look through the list below and find the activity or activities that suit your interests. For more information about any of the clubs and activities listed below, contact the club advisor or KHS Activities Director Kasey Smith.
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This club is for any students that share a passion for the genre known as Anime or Manga. The club meets during Flex Time, typically on Thursdays.
Open to students in grades 5-12, Archery Club runs from November through April. For more information, check out our Facebook Page.
This club is for anyone who wants to play or learn how to play chess. No experience needed and boards are provided. Meets Wednesdays during Flex Time.
DECA is meant to prepare students for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. This global organization has competitions against other schools that start at the local level which can lead to state, national, and even the global level. If you'd like to read more about DECA and what we do, check out www.wideca.org.
Join the KHS Diversity Club - We meet Friday mornings at 7:30 in room E111. Diversity Club (DC) is a group of students who believe that life can be better from learning about and gaining an appreciation for the differences among all of us.We seek out learning about other cultures, lifestyles, beliefs, ethnicities, etc., and try to spread the knowledge we gain to others. Here are some of the things we've done in the past:
- We raised nearly $2,000 in aid in the Darfur region of Africa where human genocide and other atrocities have been going on for too long.
- We participated in the “Adopt-A-Family” program and donated cookie baskets to local shelters.
- We organized the Verona Grove concert and donated the proceeds to a local food pantry.
- We brought in Manuel Scott (a former Freedom Writer) to speak to KHS students and staff.
- We created KHS’ first Post Secret book where students and staff shared their secrets.
- We volunteer time and resources to local charities and organizations.
- We participate in the RVMS ELL Family Nights
- We have “Lunch and Learns” which present information and food from various cultures.
- We bring in speakers to present information on various topics and social issues.
- We attend events at the PAC.
- We host cultural Film Fests throughout the year.
- We plan dinners out at local ethnic restaurants.
To be part of Diversity Club, you must attend our weekly Friday meetings, attend TWO garbage clean-ups at Bayorgeon (to fund club events) and attend or participate in TWO events (club, community, or school) each trimester. You can get more information by checking out our Facebook page, contacting and DC member or Advisor, Mrs. Xiong in E111. Be the change!
The Drama program at KHS involves students in production and preparation of a play in the fall and a musical in the spring. Recent Musicals include Peter Pan, Mamma Mia! Footloose and The Little Mermaid. Recent plays have included Almost, Maine, The Mousetrap and 12 Angry Jurors.
Students can participate by being case in a role or joining the crew in the technical production and running of a show (lighting, painting, carpentry, properties or running crew). Auditions take place in September and January. Students are encouraged to try out, even if they have not done so before. There are numerous male and female roles to be filled, as well as chorus/ensemble parts. Rehearsals begin in September and again in January. For more information, contact Roslyn Bauer.
This club will challenge your engineering skills. Take part in designing and problem solving a vehicle that runs without the use of gas. The team will take part in several competitions all throughout the state to test their design.
Engineering Club is an open club for students to explore their creativity. Students can use this club as a "Marker Space" to do creative projects with electronics, CNC, 3D printing, robotics, and much more.
For more information, contact club advisor Kevin Otradovec.
This is formerly known as GSA. This club works to improve school climate for all students, regardless of secual orientation or gender identity/expression. Members work together to make sure their school is a safe, supportive environment for ALL students. This club is made up of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning) student who support, educate, and advocate for human rights. Meetings are held regularly during flex time and host events such as Words Hurt/Words Heal Week, Day of Silence, Safe Space Ally Campaign, provide Health Class presentations, and are always open to anyone on campus committed to their mission.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is a student-led club where students encourage each other to grow in their faith. FCA is open to athletes and non athletes alike. Meetings are held on Friday mornings from 7:15 to 7:45 AM in the student services classroom. No sign up is necessary, just attend a meeting to join!
Advisor - Mr. Binsfeld - Binsfeldm@kaukaunasd.org
Forensics provides student an opportunity to hone their speaking abilities in a competitive setting. participants can choose from a wide variety of categories, including extemporaneous speaking, interpretive reading of poetry and prose, and solo acting. Practices usually begin in November and tournaments begin in January. Tournaments are held on Saturdays. Contestants have the opportunity to speak several times at each tournament and can win trophies and medals if they make the "power round."
This is a lunch time club dedicated to providing a social atmosphere for all students. The goal is to create a network of students with similar interests who may have not met otherwise.
Ghost Crew is a high school transition program that welcomes freshmen and makes them feel comfortable throughout their first year at KHS. Built on the belief that students can help students succeed, this group trains members of the Junior and Senior classes to be leaders. As positive role models, leaders are motivators and teacher who guide the Freshmen to discover what it takes to be successful during the transition to high school and help facilitate Freshman success. For more information about Ghost Crew, contact advisor Betsy Brooks or Tina Scott.
Graphic Arts Club offers all students an opportunity to learn about the various details in the screen printing field. This is accomplished through experiences in the graphics lab in our high school and having the opportunity to go on field trips throughout the year.
We design, screen print and sell items used in the school community such as our annual homecoming shirt, club t-shirts, sweatshirts, team shirts, window stickers and many other products that can be screen printed. Money acquired through the sale of these items is used to purchase equipment, computer hardware and software, tools and other things that can benefit all students in graphic arts classes.
The club is open to all students in grades 9-12. No experience is necessary. General meetings are every two weeks, with an open lab once a week in the evening.
Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) develops leadership and technical skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition, integral parts of the Health Science Education Instructional program.
A great organization for future health professionals, HOSA's mission is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science education students, therefore, helping the student meet the needs of the health care community.
This group is meant to get students together who share a passion for the outdoors. Specifically, the group competes in the state ice fishing championships towards the end of winter.
K-Pop is a popular form of music and dance that originated in South Korea. This group gets together on Wednesday for Flex TIme to study the genre and learn new routines.
Key Club is a high school community service organization, sponsored by the local Kiwanis Club. More than 10,000 students belong to Key Club worldwide. Our mission is to make a positive contribution to our school, local community and beyond, while developing leadership and problem solving skills, as well as our knowledge and compassion.
In the past, the Kaukauna Key Club has raised money for many projects and charitable organization, has worked to increase awareness about issues that affect our society, and volunteered thousands of service hours to our school and community.
Key Club regularly makes breakfast at the Emergency Shelter of the Fox Valley for their residents. We provide childcare for parents attending PAC meetings and tutoring help for students at the middle school. We do clean-ups on school grounds, in parks and the Environmental Center. We sell Christmas trees with the Kaukauna Kiwanis to raise money for worthy projects and charities. We are always looking for new ways to give back to our community, and new students with energy to make it happen.
Key Club is open to any student who would like to work hard, work as a team, learn, have fun and make a difference in our community. For more information, contact club advisor Vicki Becker.
This was formerly known as DREAM. LEAD is Living Everyday Alcohol and Drug Free. LEAD's mission is to create a safe drug and alcohol free environment for committed Kaukauna High School students to express themselves freely while having enjoyable high school memories.
The goal is to eliminate drug and alcohol use in students, give students a reason not to use, reward students who don’t use with fun activities, and create awareness for students and community members on the issues of related to drug and alcohol abuse. Activities LEAD has done include the cookout at the homecoming game, along with various trips for members to sites like Great America, Brewer game, and Gurnee Mall.
The Math League participates in six Fox Valley Math League meets, which are held once a month on Monday evenings, beginning in November and ending in April.
KHS is also a member of the Wisconsin Mathematics league, whose six, 30-minute contests are held once a month on Tuesdays during different periods of the school day beginning in November and ending in April.
Upper level mathematics students are invited to participate in the Mathematical Association of America contest held during two consecutive periods of the school day in early December. We also attend the Milwaukee School of Engineering Contest in November. This contest is conducted before Thanksgiving and requires students to miss a full school day.
There is also a State Mathematics Contest held in April. Practices are held the week before meets and are open to all students.
For more information, contact club advisor Kevin Meyer.
During the spring of their sophomore and junior years, students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher are eligible to apply for membership. A faculty committee selects candidates for induction based on their scholarship, leadership, service and character. During their junior (if selected) and senior year, candidates complete at least 30 hours of community service, maintain the standards for which they were first selected, and adhere to the co-curricular policy and by-laws in order to be inducted as full members in spring prior to graduation. Fore more information about our activities and how to join, contact Karla Miller-Flynn.
The Partner School Club connects students from Kaukauna High School to students at the Maria Auxiliadora Fabretto School in Esteli, Nicaragua through blogs, videos and fundraising projects. Students have an opportunity to make new friends from Nicaragua to help the Fabretto Foundation provide education, medical assistance and food for some of the poorest students in Nicaragua. Our annual Nicaragua Night allows us to share all that we learn from our friends in Nicaragua with the greater Kaukauna community. Other projects have included sponsoring a Miracle Minute at basketball games, prom Package give-aways and the opportunity to travel to Nicaragua to meet the students that we work with! You do not need to know Spanish or be in a Spanish class to be part of the Partner School Club.
The Papyrus yearbook is a vital piece of property all students should have. In addition to remembering the year, students can look up faces in the book to put names to the faces. Long after graduation, yearbooks are cherish memories of days gone by.
The yearbook is a cooperative effort between students and advisors. Staff members design the pages, type the articles and take the photos using the most up-to-date technology. The students also help manage the business aspect of publishing a book. The completed layouts are then sent via the internet to the printing plant in Kansas where the book is produced. Traditionally, the book is completed right after graduation and published for delivery in August. This allows the staff to include many senior moments, including the commencement ceremony.
The yearbook offers hands-on experience working with other people, computers, writing, photography, layout and design. Many skills acquired by working on the yearbook staff prove to be beneficial for future endeavors. Students can also qualify for admission to the Kaukauna High School Quill & Scroll Chapter, a Journalism Honor Society.
Here is the link for submitting photos: https://images.jostens.com/415468899
The code is 415468899
For more information contact advisers:
Sonja Schimmers-Wood
schimmerswoods@kaukaunasd.org
920-766-6113 (Ext. 5919)
Brian Roebke
broebke@timesvillager.com
920-585-3563
PRIDE is an international drug prevention program for youth. At KHS, students participate in this program through presentations using song, dance and active learning techniques to reinforce a drug-free lifestyle. Fore more information, contact PRIDE Advisor Heather Lambie.
Join the KHS Ski Club for the opportunity to take trips to local and regional hills. The club generally holds four to five trips annually. You can read more about our club and check out some photos from our previous trips on the Kaukauna HIgh School Ski Club Facebook page.
This club meets during flex time and is a place for students to be themselves and be around other students who share a passion for the Star Wars franchise. Students will be encouraged to connect with their peers and meet new people who share their interest in Star Wars.
This club's purpose is to engage females in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. The group will meet during Flex Time and have several events in the community to expose students to careers in these fields.
Student Council is an organization designed to represent the concerns of the student body, serve the needs of the school, and promote a positive image of high school students through involvement in the community.
We have helped shape school policies, promoted positive school morale, organized events to benefit the community, and developed activities to provide social activities for the school. We have sponsored fundraising events in an effort to return the monies in the form of social events, scholarships and charitable donations.
Students are elected from each grade level by their peers, commit to attend meetings every other week before school, promise to represent the voice of the student concerns, act as liaisons between the school and community and serve on a number of community service committees.
For more information, contact Student Council Advisor Kyle Dunphy.
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