Clubs at ND
All the cool clubs and ways to get involved at Notre Dame!
Please fill out this Student Activities Registration Form to help us ensure students get involved in extra-curricular activities from the start of freshman year. Please complete this and return it to us at your earliest convenience.
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School Clubs 2023-24
3D Printing
Moderator: Mrs. Valencia
Meeting Day: C @ 11:45
Meeting Room: Engineering Room
Google Classroom Code: 5ihsuseThe 3D Printing Club encourages and supports students in their efforts to learn, design, and develop 21st century skills utilizing 3D Printers and computer-aided-design (CAD) programs. In this club, students will have the opportunity to 3D print designs they have created in CAD programs.
Goals:
- Learn and develop 21st century skills
- Develop knowledge of CAD programs & 3D printers
- Design and 3D print objects
Anime Club
Moderator: Dr. Valencia
Meeting Day: G @ 11:30
Meeting Room: 008
Google Classroom:To explore and have fun with the unique Japanese form of animated videos known as Anime and how these inform other forms of popular culture such as food, fashion, and social conventions. Additionally, we will explore how animated video in other countries represent those cultures.
Art Club
Moderator: Mrs. Dempsey
Meeting Day: Day E @ 11:30
Meeting Room: Art Room
Google Classroom Code:The mission of the Art Club is to promote visual art education and awareness on the Notre Dame campus as well as within the community as a whole. Members meet socially and are encouraged to express their unique ideas and interests within the group; they are involved in the visual activities of the school, such as creating murals, flyers, posters, and art displays. The Art Club prides itself in the nurturing of individual skills and portfolio building.
Black Student Union
Moderator: Carella Barrett-Rafala
Meeting Day: D Day @ 11:28
Meeting Room: 202
Google Classroom Code: trwo5sjThe mission of the Black Student Union is to offer a supportive environment for black male students that fosters integrity, respect, and brotherhood. Its goals are threefold: to offer a supportive environment for students of color; to provide educational and historical experiences; and to raise funds for the BSU scholarship.
Chess Club
Moderator: Mr. Koomson
Meeting Day: D Days @ 11:45am
Meeting Room: 102
Google Classroom Code: bozgmtoThe mission of the Chess Club is to foster the members’ interest in the game. Students develop their skills by competing against each other and also against teachers.
Flight Sim and Drone Club
B Days @ 11:30 AM
Moderator: Dr. Valencia
Engineering Room 205
Classroom Code: 2lljm6sStudents will learn how to control and fly flight simulators and drones.
Dungeons and Dragons
Moderator: Mr. Laput '89
Meeting Day: D Days @ 11:48
Meeting Room: 104
Google Classroom Code: 3caposwThe Dungeons and Dragons club was formed to give our peers the chance to experience a game system that may be foreign to them, to give our peers a chance to meet and talk to people they probably would not have talked to. The game we play, even though it is a fictional game, gives the opportunity for the players to think in a more outside the box manner, encouraging critical thinking. Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role playing game that allows its players to use their imagination, thus helping creativity. The game is one that encourages players to think differently and problem solve. As a party, players must work together to achieve their goals within the game, helping build teamwork and interpersonal skills. The Game Master is the person who is running the game, it is their responsibility to give their players a challenging and engaging story, which can also help build leadership.
ESports
Moderator: Mr. Greg Diaz
Meeting Day: G Days @ 12:00
Meeting Room: 109
Google Classroom Code: ritqqjxEsports at NDHS is an award winning extracurricular that allows students to compete in the digital arenas of the 21st century. Dedication, collaboration, precision, and strategic thinking are tested and improved as the boys work to be the best at what they do. Esports is all about working hard and playing even harder.
Fantasy Sports
Moderator: Mr. Espinosa '97
Meeting Day: n/a
Meeting Room: Virtual
Google Classroom Code: vbehvxoThe Fantasy Sports Club’s mission is to teach students the value of friendly competition, statistical analysis, and bringing a wide range of people together over a common interest.
Gamers Club
Moderator: Mr. Fallon
Meeting Location: 109
Meeting Day: E Days @ 12:00pm
Google Classroom Code: j4btmbsGreen Machine Leadership
Moderator: Mrs. LaMonaca and Mr. DeCaprio
Meeting Day: E Days @ 11:30
Meeting Room: Auditorium
Google Classroom Code: qyl3j3fThe Green Machine is Notre Dame's fan squad for our athletic competitions. The leadership is comprised of students dedicated to facilitating healthy and appropriate sportsmanship during games. The leadership creates fun themes for fans to wear to games to promote school spirit and unity.
Any student may join the Green Machine without being a member of the leadership.
Green Machine
Moderators: Mrs. LaMonaca and Mr. Joe DeCaprio
Google Classroom Code: qyl3j3fThe Green Machine is Notre Dame's student fan section. The purpose of this club is to promote school spirit.
Heavy Metal Music Club
Moderator: Mr. Yacono '07
Meeting Day: C Days @ 11:30am
Meeting Room: 208
Google Classroom Code: x7vv7snThe Heavy Metal Music Club is a group that meets to listen to and discuss the genre of music and introduce each other to new songs and artists.
Intramural Sports
Moderator: Mr. Warrick
Meeting Day: C, F, G @ 11:30
Meeting Room: field and gym
Google Classroom Code: 54gmvzmIntramural sports are provided for all students who may have an interest in team games as part of their physical fitness program. Intramural sports offer a vigorous workout, good competition, and friendly student fellowship, without the routine, regulation, and time commitments of interscholastic sports.
Italian Club
Moderator: Dr. King
Meeting Day: B Days @11:30
Meeting Room: 212
Google Classroom Code:The Italian Club's goal is to spread awareness of Italy's cultural heritage in the US and in our community by sponsoring and attending heritage and cultural events, like the Columbus Day Parade. You do not need to be enrolled in Italian classes to join this club.
Knights Errant Hiking Club
President: Jordan Northrup '24
Moderator: Dr. Gleason '03
Meetings: Hikes will take place usually on SaturdaysGoogle Classroom: z4gtv6u
Knightly News
Moderators: Mrs. Lamonaca
Meeting Day: C & F Days @ 11:45
Meeting Room: Video Production RoomThe Knightly News is a student written, directed, and produced news program. Join us behind the camera or in front of it!
Knights of the Round Table
Moderator: Mrs. Abbott
Meeting Day: A Days @ 11:45am
Meeting Room: 208
Google Classroom Code: xbifjk5Knights of the Round Table is a discussion group for anyone who wants to be an ally or needs an ally. Discussions form around issues students may be facing such as family conflicts, identity issues, stress, and/or bullying or having trouble making friends. Anyone who wants to join is more than welcome. It is a safe and secure place to have or to provide an empathetic ear.
Latino Student Union Club
Moderator: Mr. Espinosa '97
Meeting Day: Day A @ 11:45
Meeting Room: Annex 2
Google Classroom Code: 3nnry5xThe mission of the Latino Student Union is to create awareness of the Latino culture, allow Hispanic and Latino students to unify and represent the Latino community, and to provide a space for students to share and express various cultural aspects.
Leadership Club
Moderator: Mr. John DeCaprio
Meeting Room: 006
Meeting Day: E Days @ 12:00
Google Classroom Code:Literary Magazine
Moderator: Mrs. Abbott
Meeting Day: C Day @ 11:48
Meeting Room: 111
Google Classroom Code: bggkkkvThe award-winning literary magazine is compiled and edited by students to showcase the talents of Notre Dame students in the forms of writing and artwork. Writings include first-person narratives, poetry, short stories, and other works that they may like to submit.
Math Team
Moderator: Mr. Koomson and Mr. Smith '07
Meeting Day: Day C @ 11:45
Meeting Room: 102
Google Classroom Code: xn5mnrtThe Notre Dame Math Team is made up of students who love mathematics and excel in it. This competition group competes against other schools in the New Haven area.
Model UN
Moderator: Mrs. Mirabelle
Meeting Day: F Days @ 11:45
Meeting Room: 210
Google Classroom Code: wgceyokThe mission of Model UN is to provide an opportunity for Notre Dame students to understand the real functioning of the United Nations and to gain a greater awareness of member states and the value of peaceful diplomacy to resolve international problems (real-world issues).Students in our Model UN club use 21st Century skills. They research, debate, use critical thinking skills, collaborate with others, communicate, and use leadership skills. Students frequently attend Model UN conferences to engage with students from other schools.
Outdoorsmen/BASS Fishing Club
Moderator: Mr. Furtak '02
Meeting Day: E Days @ 12:00pm
Meeting Room: 004
Google Classroom Code: dq6jbh3The purpose of the Outdoorsmen Club is to bring students together with a shared interest for outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, hunting, but especially fishing and give them an opportunity to expand upon that interest.
The purpose of the award winning Bass Team is to give students an opportunity to compete in High School bass fishing through several tournament trails. Student competitors need to maintain a good GPA and complete community service. Students receive the benefit of learning about the sport and ensuring its future, as well as the pride that comes with representing their school.
Pep Rally/Tailgate Club
Moderator: Ms. Schulken
Meeting Day: D Days @ 11:28
Meeting Room: 008
Google Classroom Code: qppqof3The Pep Rally and Tailgate Club is made up of students who want to help plan and organize the annual Green Bowl Pep Rally and also plan and run tailgates before home football games. You can check out videos on Notre Dame's Facebook page from last year's successful Pep Rally!
Robotics
Moderator: Dr. Valencia
Meeting Day: A Day @ 11:48
Meeting Room: Engineering Room
Google Classroom Code:Students will design and build a robot to compete against other teams in task-oriented VEX Robotics competitions. Students learn lifelong skills in teamwork, leadership and communications. Tournaments are held year-round at the regional, state, and national levels.
Rockband Club
Moderator: Mr. Yacono
Meeting Day: G at 12:00pm
Meeting Room: Music RoomDo you want to take your musical ability to the next level as part of a band? The ND Rockband Club seeks to find musicians that enjoy learning, writing, and performing music. The band will feature instruments such as guitar, bass, keyboard, percussion, and vocals to create set lists of songs for performance. Rock on!
Ronald Reagan Political Discussion Club
Moderator: Mrs. Dacia Mirabelle
Meeting Day: B Day @ 11:30
Meeting Room: 211
Google Classroom Code: z6q4aq5The RRPDC is meant to bring together students for lively conversation about current events and topics of interest.
Sci-fi Fantasy Club
Moderators: Mr. Celentano '86 and Mr. Smith '04
Meeting Day: D Day @ 11:45
Meeting Room: 106
Google Classroom Code: sfpb6myThe Sci-fi Fantasy Club brings together students with interests in the genre of sci-fi. Students watch movies in the genre and come together to discuss them.
Science Club
Moderator:
Meeting Day: B Day @ 12:00
Meeting Room: 202
Google Classroom Code: 2ef4xThe ND Science Club is for students who are interested in exploring science through research projects. You can participate in various science fairs, join the Science National Honor Society, and possibly win university scholarships. There are potentially opportunities to work in a hospital or lab. Please contact Braedon Outen or Mrs Dalo for more information. Students can choose to study and research biology, chemistry, physics, or other scientific fields.
Ski/Snowboard Club
Moderator: Mr. Noah Wilson
Meeting Day: B Day @ 12:00 (winter)
Meeting Room: 208
Google Classroom Code:3b4xdgjThe mission of the Ski and Snowboard Club is to expose and promote the sports by bringing students who are interested in skiing and snowboarding together to plan trips to local mountains and also Vermont with members of the Notre Dame High School community.
Stage Crew
Moderator: Mrs. LaMonaca
Meeting Day: as needed
Meeting Room: Music Room
Google Classroom Code: kfhcevfThe Notre Dame Stage Crew is a branch of the award winning ND Theater whose main activities include: building sets and props, acting as a run crew during a show to move set pieces, and also running the technical aspects of the auditorium (lights and sound) for the Theater productions and also school events.
Stock Market Club
Moderator: Ms. Matthews
Meeting Day: it's an online game, so play when you can!
Meeting Room: Virtual
Google Classroom Code:bu2qmdlThe Stock Market Club is a self running virtual stock market game for students interested in the world of finance and Wall Street.
Strategic and Critical Thinking Club
Moderator: Ms. Matthews
Meeting Day: E Days @ 11:30
Meeting Room: Academic Center
Google Classroom Code:The SaCTC promotes critical thinking skills by engaging students in board games and other games of skills.
Student Government Association
Moderator: Mrs. LaMonaca
Meeting Day: A Day (full SGA) & D Day (Exec Board)
Meeting Room: Team Room & Senior LoungeThe Notre Dame Student Government Association is compromised of the Executive Board (student body President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasure) and the class Presidents and officers. Students are elected annually to these positions of leadership and serve as the student voice in planning events, spirit wear, discussions regarding school culture, and many other aspects of student life at Notre Dame.
Team ND
Moderator: Mr. Izzo '00
Meeting Day: as needed
Meeting Room: Auditorium/Gym
Google Classroom Code: 27gj7kmTeam ND is the student ambassador program at Notre Dame for students who love ND and want to shout it to the world! Team ND reps visit local schools in the fall and also help facilitate Open Houses.
Notre Dame Theater
Moderator: Mrs. LaMonaca
Meeting Day: as needed
Meeting Room: 008/AuditoriumNotre Dame Theater is a student driven, award winning extracurricular club designed to gives those students interested in theatre the opportunity to produce and perform plays and musicals for the public. This student-driven group is made up of highly dedicated student actors and a crew who builds the sets and run the tech. Whether you are interested in basking in the spotlight, running the spotlight, or want to stay backstage, there is a spot for everyone in Notre Dame Theater!
We have two shows annually- a play in the fall and a musical in mid-March.
Volleyball
Moderator: Mr. Wilson
Meeting Day: A and B Days at 11:30
Meeting Place: Gym
Google Classroom Code:The Volleyball club is a place for students who would like to play volleyball to play on fun intramural teams at ND.
Yearbook
Moderators: Ms. Schulken
Meeting Day: Day G @ 11:28
Meeting Room: 101
Google Classroom Code: y7fglm2The Yearbook Club is the team responsible for putting together the annual edition of The Shield, Notre Dame's yearbook. Students design the layouts, choose the pictures, and help edit the final copy. All grades welcome.
Cross and Anchor Clubs 2023-24
BRO (Brothers Reaching Others)
Moderators: Dr. Gleason '03 and Mr. Celentano '86
Meeting Day: the last Tuesday of the month from 5-7pm
Meeting Room: Auditorium
Google Classroom Code: nxpangdBrothers Reaching Others is a Cross and Anchor Club designed to allow students the chance to relax and hang out with each other and connect.
Expect great conversations and even better pizza!
CSMC (Christian Students Mission Club)
Moderators: Mr. Abbott '95 and Mr. Celentano '86 and Rev. Sinibaldo
Meeting Day: E Days @ 11:48
Meeting Room: 007
Google Classroom Code:Interact Rotary Club
Moderator: Ms. Matthews
Meeting Day: Day C @ 11:28
Meeting Room: 209
Google Classroom Code:Knights Errant (Hiking Club)
Moderators: Mr. Celentano '86, Dr. Gleason '03, and Ms. Matthews
Meeting Day: weekends and evenings
Meeting Room: hiking trails around CT
Google Classroom Code: j7iwhdiThis newly formed club's mission is to foster a strong sense of Notre Dame Brotherhood while going on beautiful hikes on the trails around Connecticut. Students will meet at a pre-arranged time and location with faculty advisors and hike.
Laudato Si (Environmental Awareness Club)
Moderators: Mr. Abbott '95, Mr. Celentano '86, Rev. Sinibaldo
Meeting Day: Day F @ 11:30
Meeting Room: Campus Ministry
Google Classroom Code: 2pvwezfSt. Brother Andre Bessette Committee
Moderator: Mr. Abbott '95
Meeting Day: Daily
Meeting Room: Chapel
Google Classroom Code: hyfj7ihThe St. Brother Andre Committee is one of Notre Dame 's Cross and Anchor Clubs . Members of this committee meet regularly to organize and participate in morning prayer, daily TA prayer, prayer services, Mass and other Liturgies throughout the school year.