Clubs & Activities

This is a partial list of current clubs and activities at De Pere High School. Each year, new clubs and activities are added. Watch for updates to this page.

All students and families should review the Co-Curricular Code. A completed Co-curricular Code Receipt and Authorization Form must be returned to the school office before students may participate in school clubs/activities.

Academic Decathlon

Compete in ten areas: science, language and literature, music, art, mathematics, economics, social science, interview, essay and speech.

Eligibility Requirements: Any code approved DPHS student is welcome to participate.
Time Commitment: Practices before and after school daily.
Procedures for joining: See Mrs. Hawley.
Activity Time Period: September-March
Membership Limit: 9 Students (3 with 3.75-4.0 GPA; 3 with 3.0-3.74 GPA; 3 below 3.0 GPA).
Advisor(s): Mrs. Hawley, Room H116

Academic Teams

Compete against area schools in English, math, social studies, and science.

Eligibility Requirements: Any code approved DPHS student is welcome to participate.
Time Commitment: See coach; usually weekly practices.
Procedures for joining: See subject coach.
Activity Time Period: November-March; plus competition date(s)
Membership Limit: 10 Students per subject area Advisor(s): Mrs. Hawley (English), room H116; Mrs. Turriff (Math) room A205; Mr. Spice (Social Studies) room E111; Science coach to be determined

Anime Club

Each week, we come together to watch a few anime episodes or a movie. We also share resources to watch and find anime.

This club is perfect for all anime fans. Very casual and easy to simply show up. Everyone welcome!

Eligibility Requirements: Any code approved student.
Time Commitment: 3:15-4:45pm Wednesdays. You can attend as many or as few meetings as you want.
Procedure for joining: Come to a meeting!
Advisor: Mr. Wilson, Room A245

Archery Club

The club welcomes beginner and experienced archers in middle and high school.

Eligibility Requirements: Must be code approved.
Time Commitment: Attend practices on Tuesdays at the Middle School. In March and April, practice will be held Tuesday and Thursday leading up to the state tournament.
Procedures for joining: Sign up at orientation meeting in December.
Activity Time Period: December-May.
Membership Limit: Unlimited
Advisor(s): Coach Matt Secora, mattsecora@gmail.com
More info on the Redbird Archery Facebook page.

Art Club

A community of artists of varying skill levels and interests coming together to inspire, create and discuss art.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to ALL who love art!
Time Commitment: 1-2 meetings/activities per month
Procedures for joining: Contact an art teacher, be code approved, and come to our next meeting!
Activity Time Period: September - June
Membership Limit: Unlimited
Advisor(s): Mrs. Beyers, room J201; Mrs. Koehler, room D214

Book Club

This is a low-key, student-led group of people who like to read and discuss the latest books. Members help decide what to read and guide the discussions.

Eligibility Requirements: None
Time Commitment: Meetings are approximately every 6 weeks during a Flex session.
Procedure for joining: Email Mrs. Pearson to be added to the list.
Activity Time Period: Participate any month that works for you.
Membership Limit: None
Advisor: Mrs. Pearson, LMC

Crochet Club

A community of people with varying skill levels (beginner to experienced) gather to inspire each other and create various projects.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to all who love and want to learn to crochet.
How to join: Contact Mrs. Nipp, be code approved and come to our next meeting!
Activity Time Period: September - June
Membership Limit: Unlimited
Advisor(s): Mrs. Nipp, Room E213

Dog Club

We will work with local organizations to learn more about all aspects of dogs. We will also learn about therapy dogs as well as haveorganized dog walks. No need to own your own dog to join, everyone is welcome!

Eligibility Requirements: any code approved student
Time Commitment: members will meet every other Wednesday starting Oct. 3. We will also have occasional opportunities outside of this timeframe.
Procedures for joining: Contact Mrs. Enderby
Advisor: Mrs. Enderby, room A110

FBLA

A club for students interested in business.. Find out more about the business world by attending field trips and business-related competitions.

Eligibility Requirements: Be enrolled in one business class.
Time Commitment: We hold monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of every month.
Procedures for joining: Complete the membership form and pay $30 dues.
Activity Time Period: September-April
Membership Limit: Unlimited
Advisor(s): Mrs.Herrild, Room A214

FCA

Fellowship for Christian Athletes provides a positive space for students to connect, encourage one another, and develop strong leadership skills. Club members will learn to walk by faith and make a lasting impact on others.

Eligibility Requirements: All code approved students welcome.
Time Commitment: Weekly meetings.
Procedures for joining: See the advisor or come to a meeting.
Activity Time Period: School year.
Membership Limit: Unlimited
Advisor(s): Mrs. Mirkes, Room E209.

FCCLA

FCCLA is the only in-school student organization with the family as its central focus. FCCLA is a career and technical student organization that functions as an integral part of the Family and Consumer Sciences education curriculum and operates within the school system, and it provides opportunities for active student participation at local, state, and national levels.

De Pere FCCLA focuses specifically on community service for the family, school, De Pere Community, and WIsconsin as a whole.

Eligibility Requirements: Students must have taken at least one family and consumer science course.
Time Commitment: We hold monthly meetings for our community focus of the month, and a meeting for socialization and bonding.
Procedures for joining: Attend a meeting and pay $20 dues.
Activity Time Period: September-May
Membership Limit: Unlimited
Advisor(s): Mrs. Yahnke

Forensics

The Forensic team prepares and presents speech-related and dramatic activities. Students prepare individually or in groups to present a speech, interpretive reading, or dramatic piece for competition at contests at the conference, subdistrict, district and state levels. Individual activities include:demonstration speech, extemporaneous speech,farrago (prose and poetry)
reading, four-minute speech, moments in history speech, oratory, poetry reading, prose reading, public address speech, special occasion speech, solo acting, and storytelling.

Eligibility Requirements: Any code approved DPHS student may participate.
Time Commitment: Weekly practices at student and coach agreed time.
Procedures for joining: See Mrs. Hawley.
Activity Time Period: November-April Membership Limit: unlimited

Advisor(s):Mrs. Hawley, Room H116, Mr. Miller, Room A122

French Club

French Club is dedicated to making our school - and community better! We have various events including homecoming, powerpuff, and spirit decorating. We also raise funds that we donate to various charities throughout the year. It is open to everyone - even if you don't take French!

Eligibility requirements: Open to all code-approved students
Time commitment: 1 event per month throughout the year. Fundraising activities are on-going.
Procedure for joining: See Mr. Mohar in Room A147
There is no membership limit.
Advisor: Mr. Mohar

Friday Morning Basketball

Friday Morning Basketball is held on almost all Friday mornings during the school year from 6:00-7:00 am. This club is open to all staff and students who want to come and just have fun playing basketball. All skill levels are encouraged to come and play. Teams are formed each morning and games are played to 7 points using 1’s and 2’s. This is not an overly competitive environment and is meant to allow staff and students to have a good time and get in some great exercise on a Friday
morning.

Eligibility Requirements: Code Approved
Time Commitment: Friday AM
Procedures for joining: Show up and be ready to play
Activity Time Period: Sept.- June
Membership Limit: Unlimited
Advisor(s): Mr. Steger

HOPE Squad

Hope Squad is a student-to-student suicide prevention support team. The goal of Hope Squad is simple: to provide friendship, encouragement and support for peers who may be struggling.

Students are not asked to act as counselors, but rather trained to look for warnings signs of struggles, be effective listeners and to understand the importance of referring their peers to trusted adults for help if needed. The Hope Squad program is facilitated by trained staff, but students nominate their peers to serve.

Eligibility Requirements: Code Approved
Time Commitment: Varies
Procedures for joining: Must be nominated by staff
Activity Time Period: Sept.- June
Membership Limit: None
Advisor(s): Mrs. Willihnganz, Mr. Pagel, Mrs. Haese, Mrs. Beyers, Mr. Schmidt

Intramurals

The De Pere High School intramural program affords both boys and girls an opportunity to participate in a wide variety of individual and team sports, including dodgeball, volleyball, badminton and table tennis. Activities are held on Monday nights in the gym. The intramural program is open to all students of De Pere High School.

Eligibility Requirements: Must be code approved.
Time Commitment: Show up on Mondays and have fun.
Procedures for joining: Just show up whenever you can make it and sign in.
Activity Time Period: 7:00 P.M. until finished.
Membership Limit: No limit
Advisor(s): Mr. Newton

Jam Session

Competitive Show Choir, Show Band, and Stage Crew.

Eligibility Requirements: Audition ONLY and must be registered in the class for the Choir members. Band members audition and do not need to take the class. Crew members are open to whomever is interested and do not take the class.
Time Commitment: Tuesday night; rehearsals all year, competition performances January through March, and workshops in September and October.
Procedures for joining: Talk with Mrs. Cummings if interested.
Auditions are in April/May (Choir/Band) for the following year.
Activity Time Period: all year
Membership Limit: Yes, but varies each year
Advisor(s): Mrs. Cummings and Mr. Andersen, Room B249

Key Club

Key Club is a student-led organization sponsored through Kiwanis International, which provides its members with opportunities for community service, character-building and leadership development.

Time Commitment: meetings are every other Tuesday. We encourage as many community service hours as you can get!
Procedures for joining: attend a meeting, get code-approved, and pay $10 dues
Activity Time Period: September - June
Membership Limit: unlimited
Advisor(s): Mr. McGill, Room A203

Link Crew

Link Crew welcomes freshmen and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year, built on the belief that students can help students succeed. Our diverse members help create a climate of community and work to break down social barriers at school.

Eligibility Requirements: Junior or Senior status
Time Commitment: Late summer, first day of school, various times throughout year
Procedures for joining: The application process begins in April.
Activity Time Period: August - May
Membership Limit: 80
Advisor(s):Mrs. Gajewski, Room A229; Ms. Venstrom, Room E205

Math Team

The De Pere Math Team prepares for and participates in both individual and team math contests during the academic year (September to April). The team meets approximately once per week for practice or for a contest. The team has not historically traveled for contests – they are generally taken onsite and the results sent to the contest sponsors. A typical year will find the team competing in the Wisconsin Math League (6 rounds), the Mandelbrot Competition (5 rounds), the Rocket City Math League (Interschool plus 3 rounds), and the Purple Comet.

Eligibility Requirements: A positive attitude and a liking for math and math-related activities.
Time Commitment: Team meets once per week for 1 1/2 hours on either Tuesday or Thursday night, 5:00-6:30pm. Absences due to conflicts are understood and do not preclude joining the team. Additional personal practice time at one's own pace is recommended but optional.
Procedures for joining: Contact Mrs. Rohde at srohde@depere.k12.wi.us, who will pass on your name and contact information to Volunteer Coach Rob Bermke.
Activity Time Period: September to April
Membership Limit: Approaches infinity
Advisor(s): Mrs. Rohde/Mr. Bermke

Metro Math

A math team that competes against 11 area schools. Each meet consists of 4 individual rounds and 1 team round, and concludes with cookies and an award ceremony.

Eligibility Requirements: De Pere student, 7th grade and above, who is code approved.
Time Commitment: 5 meets throughout the year, with possible practices in between (the team decides on practices each year)
Procedures for joining: Contact Mr. Jorgensen
Advisor: Mr. Jorgensen, Room A238

National Honor Society

The primary purpose of National Honor Society is to embody leadership, service, character, and scholarship in the choices we will make throughout high school and life. Commitment to not only academic excellence, but to a desire to serve our community and improve leadership skills are major components of NHS as well. The advisors and officers only want to see effort and improvement of these skills regardless of where you may start from, and we are here to help you do it.

NHS Candidate Form - due Friday, March 21, 3:10 pm

FAQ

Advisor(s): Mrs. VanArk, Mrs. Schneider

Redbird Productions

Redbird Productions sponsors a musical and two additional productions in late winter and early spring. We also organize a student-directed evening of one-act performances in December.

Eligibility Requirements: An interest in theatre, on stage or behind the scenes.
Time Commitment: Club meets several times throughout the year especially before tryouts for a production.
Procedures for joining: Show up to a meeting and/or give your name to a club officer or Ms. Voskamp.
Activity Time Period: Be involved with one or more productions/activities per your schedule.
Membership Limit: Unlimited
Advisor(s): Mr. Mohar, Room A147

Redbird Robotics

If you are looking for a club that is open and fun to everyone, it's Redbird Robotics! We meet in the fall to build a robot using Computer Aided Design, mechanical assembly, electronics and programming. Our main build season begins in January when a challenge is released, giving us 6 weeks to build a competitive robot for state-wide competition.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to anyone interested! Beginners are welcome and encouraged!
Time Commitment: Weekly meetings, with an intensive six-week build season starting in January
Procedures for joining: Come to one of our Tuesday meetings, 3:15-5:15pm in room D141.
Activity Time Period: September-June, build season in early January-February.
Advisor(s): Mr. Allen, Mr. Oli A. Mentor: Quinten Lisowe.

SKILLS USA

Skills USA is an organization that empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. Skills USA improves the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce through the development of framework skills that include personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics.

Eligibility Requirements: code approved
Time Commitment: 1 meeting each month
Procedures for joining: Stop by or email Mr. Allen
Activity Time Period: State competition in Madison (2 nights in the Spring)
Membership Limit: 15 students
Advisor(s): Mr Allen, Room D129

Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica

La sociedad honoraria hispanica (Spanish Honor Society) is a national organization that recognizes high achievement in Spanish classes.

Eligiblity Requirements: As of April 1 of the current school year, student is a sophomore, junior or senior; is enrolled in Spanish 3 or higher; has completed at least 3 semesters of high school Spanish; is enrolled in the next level Spanish course; and has a 3.5 GPA or higher in Spanish classes taken at the high school.
Time Commitment: Minimum of 5 hours per school year.
Activity time period: October-May.
Procedures for joining: Membership by invitation.
Advisor: Sra. Holtebeck, Room A108

Spirit Club

Sting Cancer

We are dedicated to minimizing the effects of cancer by starting or supporting programs and beneficial activities for the school and the community.

Eligibility Requirements: Anyone can join! We ask for you to pay $10 dues to help make donations to cancer patients possible.
Time Commitment: We meet the first Wednesday of every month.
Procedures for joining: Attend a meeting
Activity Time Period: September through May
Membership Limit: Unlimited

Advisor(s): Mr. Conard, Mrs. Turriff

Student Council

StuCo promotes the welfare of our students and a spirit of cooperation among students, teachers, and administrators. We coordinate many of the school’s activities, provide students with experience in representative government, and develop leadership skills.

Eligibility Requirements: Freshmen reps are elected each fall. Sophomore - senior reps are elected in June for the following year. All must be code approved.
Time Commitment: Bi-weekly meetings, in addition to numerous activities throughout the year
Activity Time Period: September - June
Advisor(s): Mrs. Gajewski, Mrs. Turriff

Black Student Union

Clean and Green

This club will promote sustainability and helping the environment, through activities including compost bins, outdoor clean-ups, tree planting, and more. There will be monthly projects and informational meetings as needed.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to all code-approved students.
Procedures for joining: Contact an advisor or student leader.
Membership Limit: None.
Advisor: Mrs. Thor, room A107, and Mrs. Mirkes, room E209.

De Pere Sister Cities - International Club

A group of students who enjoy sharing about our culture and lifestyle with students from other cultures via Google Meets. Hoping to add a travel option as the club grows and expands.

Eligibility Requirements: This group is open to all students.
Time Commitment: 2 meetings a month for about 30-45 minutes
Procedures for joining: contact a teacher, be code approved, come to our next meeting, we are pretty flexible.
Activity Time Period: This group functions all year. Based on time zone differences we often meet at 7:00 in the morning.
Membership Limit: There is no limit to the size of our group.
Advisor(s): Mr. Soquet, room E110

Discover Monthly Music Listening Club

The club's purpose is to discover new tunes for music lovers. Members will discuss the meanings of new songs and rate them. Through fundraising and donations, members aim to purchase music devices and earbuds for those who can't afford them.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to all code-approved students.
Procedures for joining: Contact an advisor or student leader.
Membership Limit: None.
Advisor: Mr. Mohar, room A147.

Community Circle Club

The club's goal is to prioritize our mental health and create a tighter bond between the diverse groups at DPHS. Within a community circle, we share thoughts, feelings, current events, ethical questions, and more in a judgement-free atmosphere.

Eligibility Requirements: This group is open to all students.
Time Commitment: One meeting per week.
Procedures for joining: Contact an advisor or student leader, and be code approved.
Membership Limit: There is no limit to the size of our group.
Advisor(s): Mrs. Bielinski, room E112; Mrs. Jazdzewski, room E100

Criminal Justice Club

The club's main priority is to expand members' knowledge of the justice system. This will give students the opportunity to decide if criminal justice is a good fit for their future career. There will be speakers and field trips allowing students to explore different jobs in the field.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to all code-approved students..
Procedures for joining: Contact an advisor or student leader, or come to a meeting.
Membership Limit: None.
Advisor: Mrs. Weber, room A101.

Game Development Club

Girls Who Code

This club aims to open more opportunities for all students, but especially girls, in computer science. We hope to inspire a new generation of computer scientists while providing a plethora of resources to use to improve their learning.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to all code-approved students.
Procedures for joining: Contact an advisor or student leader, or come to a meeting.
Membership Limit: None.
Advisor: Mrs. Soquet, room A118.

Health Occupations Students of America

This club is designed for students who want to enhance or explore their interests in the global health community, including nursing or any other medical career. Members can compete in regional, state and national competitions.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to all code-approved students.
Procedures for joining: Contact advisor.
Membership Limit: None.
Advisor: Ms. A. Enderby, Room D201.

International Students Club

This club's goal is to build a stronger relationship between the international and local students, as well as with staff and members of the community. Activities will include fundraising, Zoom meetings with exchange students, sharing food dishes and game days.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to all code-approved students.
Procedures for joining: Contact an advisor or student leader.
Membership Limit: None.
Advisor: Mr. Mohar, room A147.

Investor Center

Junior Scholars

This club focuses on connecting high school students with elementary school students through the Redbird Ready and other after-school programs. That might involve reading one-on-one, small group studying, or interacting with the students. The club will meet tri-weekly during FLEX to plan strategies to help the younger students.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to all code-approved students..
Procedures for joining: Contact an advisor or student leader, or come to a meeting.
Membership Limit: None.
Advisor: Mrs. Rohde.

Just Dance Club

This club aims to implement a fun brain break during Flex. Students can enjoy an energetic environment to socialize and express themselves through dance. Song suggestions welcome.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to all code-approved students.
Procedures for joining: Contact advisor.
Membership Limit: None.
Advisors: Ms. Englebert, Room A245, and Mr. Schmidt, Room A244.

LEGO Club

Students can unleash their creativity by building unique LEGO creations, while also participating in community service. Examples of service include building LEGO picture frames with assisted living residents, and fundraising to purchase LEGO sets for children in need.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to all code-approved students.
Procedures for joining: Contact advisor.
Membership Limit: None.
Advisor: Mrs. Kontny, Room E101.

Origami Club

Club members will collaborate, share ideas and create art together. This club also promotes peace of mind. Our goal is to present the origami to local nursing homes. Origami will be made from recycled or unwanted paper.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to all code-approved students.
Procedures for joining: Contact an advisor or student leader.
Membership Limit: None.
Advisor: Mrs. Yang, Room H107.

Passion for Paws

This club will work to support animals (mostly cats and dogs) and is a great opportunity for animal lovers to volunteer in the community. Activities can include dog walk events and volunteering at local animal shelters and sanctuaries.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to all code-approved students.
Procedures for joining: Contact an advisor or student leader, or come to a meeting.
Membership Limit: None.
Advisor: Mrs. Stoddard, room A249.

Pickleball Club

Redbird Riders

A casual bike club looking to enjoy the outdoors with similar minded folk going on group rides for 2 to 10 miles.

Eligibility Requirements: De Pere High School student who is code approved and has signed a waiver.
Time Commitment: 2-3 monthly rides right after school during the week.
Procedures for joining: Contact Ms. Nelson or join the google classroom using code “k2qgang”
Activity Time Period: Yearly with flexibility to ride based on weather conditions.
Membership Limit: None
Advisor(s): Ms. Nelson room E212

Rock Climbing Club

Scrapbook Club

The club's purpose is to provide a creative outlet and give an opportunity for students to relieve stress and relax through scrapbooking. The club will foster community and teach skills for crafting. Seniors can commemorate their high school years with their creations.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to all code-approved students.
Time Commitment: Flexible.
Procedures for joining: Contact an advisor or student leader, or come to a meeting.
Membership Limit: None.
Advisor: Mrs. VanRemortel, Room H116.

Self Defense Club

The club's goal is to enhance the student experience so that everyone feels safe and knows how to be alert. Members will learn new and easy tactics for getting away from danger and how to trust their instincts. No one will be hurt in training. Occasionally we'll have professionals contribute to our training.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to all code-approved students.
Procedures for joining: Contact an advisor or student leader.
Membership Limit: None.
Advisor: Mr. Oslund, room E104.

Tech Deck Club

This club can enhance the high school student experience by fostering creativity, collaboration and skill development. It provides a unique platform for students to engage in a hands-on activity promoting teamwork and camaraderie.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to all code-approved students.
Procedures for joining: Contact an advisor or student leader, or come to a meeting.
Membership Limit: None.
Advisor: Mrs. Jazdzewski, Room E100.

Ukelele Club

This club if for all experience levels, even if you've never before played the ukulele! The club can provide up to 7 instruments. Bring your own, or use one of the school's ukuleles. Meet in practice room 3 during Flex every other week. Request Mrs. Cummings for Flex.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to all code-approved students.
Time Commitment: About twice per month.
Procedures for joining: Contact an advisor or student leader, or come to a meeting.
Membership Limit: None.
Advisor: Mrs Cummings, room B229.

You Matter

This club focuses on the inclusion of everyone while helping to make the world a better place. Our main goal is to raise money for organizations that support causes such as disabilities, mental health, homeless shelters, and more. We also offer volunteer opportunities for students to earn service hours while helping raise money for a cause important to them.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to all code-approved students..
Procedures for joining: Contact an advisor or student leader, or come to a meeting.
Membership Limit: None.
Advisor: Mrs. Yahnke, room D201.