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:  5ihsuse

    The 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: trwo5sj 

    The 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: bozgmto  

    The 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: 2lljm6s

    Students 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: 3caposw

    The 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: ritqqjx

    Esports 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: vbehvxo

    The 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: j4btmbs

  • Green Machine Leadership

    Moderator: Mrs. LaMonaca and Mr. DeCaprio
    Meeting Day: E Days @ 11:30
    Meeting Room: Auditorium
    Google Classroom Code: qyl3j3f

    The 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: qyl3j3f

    The 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: x7vv7sn

    The 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: 54gmvzm

    Intramural 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 Saturdays

    Google Classroom:  z4gtv6u

  • Knightly News

    Moderators: Mrs. Lamonaca
    Meeting Day: C & F Days @ 11:45
    Meeting Room: Video Production Room

    The 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: xbifjk5

    Knights 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: 3nnry5x

    The 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: bggkkkv

    The 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: xn5mnrt

    The 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: wgceyok

    The 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: dq6jbh3

    The 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: qppqof3

    The 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 Room

    Do 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: z6q4aq5

    The 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: sfpb6my

    The 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: 2ef4x

    The 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:3b4xdgj

    The 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: kfhcevf

    The 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:bu2qmdl

    The 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 Lounge

    The 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: 27gj7km 

    Team 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/Auditorium 

    Notre 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. 

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  • 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: y7fglm2

    The 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: nxpangd

    Brothers 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: j7iwhdi

    This 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: 2pvwezf

  • St. Brother Andre Bessette Committee

    Moderator: Mr. Abbott '95
    Meeting Day: Daily 
    Meeting Room: Chapel 
    Google Classroom Code: hyfj7ih

    The 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.

 

 

Important Student Classrooms

Green Machine Classroom: qyl3j3f
Service Ministry Classroom: 2az5y3e
Student Activities Classroom: rm2pcyh
Writing Center Tutors Classroom: vdb3ziw

 

All Clubs are subject to change depending on interest. 

All clubs, unless otherwise noted, will meet during Community Period. Please see the daily schedule on the TV screens for most up to date information. 

If information isn't listed here about a particular club, please email [email protected] for details.