Clubs 2020-21

Moderator: Mr. Kern

Meeting Day: Wednesday 

Meeting Room: Virtual 

Google Classroom Code: bbs42ik

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

Moderator: Mr. Delavan and Dr. Valencia

Meeting Day: TBD

Meeting Room: 006 

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. 

Moderator: Mrs. Evans

Meeting Day: TBD

Meeting Room: Music 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.

Moderator: Ms. Nappi

Meeting Day: Tuesday 

Meeting Room: SSC

Google Classroom Code: ajoj62k

The Asian Culture Club is to create awareness of and celebrate the Asian cultures of our students and allow them to unify and represent the Asian communities, and to provide a space for students to share and express various cultural aspects. A major event includes the celebration of Chinese New Year with their peers. 

Moderator: Mrs. Graham

Meeting Day: TBD

Meeting Room: 105

Google Classroom Code: 

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). 

Moderator: Mrs. Johnson

Meeting Day: Monday 

Meeting Room: Student Success Center

Google Classroom Code: 2stu6tm

 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 three-fold: to offer a supportive environment for students of color; to provide educational and historical experiences; and to raise funds for the BSU scholarship.

Moderator:  Mrs. Abbott

Meeting Day: once a month on Wednesdays

Meeting Room: 111

Google Classroom Code: dmywqt7

The Notre Dame Book Club meets to discuss a selected book.  The club reads a wide variety of genres and provides an environment to explore and have a unique literary experience. 

Book Club Goals

1. In addition to discussion once a month the book club will meet to discuss current literary news and make plans for upcoming events

2. Each book discussion day will also feature a hands on activity

3. Students will help organize and attend John J. Schread author event

4. Students will help organize and facilitate the Read to Grow Book drive

Moderator: Mr. Koomson

Meeting Day: Wednesday, 1-2pm 

Meeting Room: Virtual 

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. 

Moderator: TBD

Meeting Day: TBD

Meeting Room:

Google Classroom Code: TBD

Moderator: Mr. Wilson

Meeting Day: Monday

Meeting Room: Annex 3 

Classroom Code: yz6x5f6

Students will learn how to fly drones and take interesting footage to be used in promotional videos and just for fun!

Moderator: Mr. Laput '89

Meeting Day: Wednesday

Meeting Room: Virtual 

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.

Moderator: Mr. Fallon 

Meeting Day: Wednesday

Meeting Room: Virtual 

Google Classroom Code: ritqqjx

Esports at NDHS is an award winning extracurriculra 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. 

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.  

Moderator: Mr. Fallon 

Meeting Location: 109

Meeting Day: 

Google Classroom Code: j4btmbs

Moderator: Mrs. LaMonaca and Mr. DeCaprio

Meeting Day: as needed

Meeting Room: Team Room 

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. 

Moderators: Mrs. LaMonaca and Mr. Joe DeCaprio

Meeting Day: TBD

Meeting Place: Team Room

Google Classroom Code: qyl3j3f

The Green Machine is Notre Dame's student fan section. The purpose of this club is to promote school spirit.

Moderator: Mr. Yacono '07

Meeting Day: Thursday 

Meeting Room: 209

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. 

Moderator: Mr. Warrick

Meeting Day: 

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.

Moderator: Mrs. Lawrence 

Meeting Day: Thursday 

Meeting Room: 212

Google Classroom Code: mxwwfpy

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. 

Moderators: Mrs. LaMonaca and ?

Meeting Day: TBD

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! 

Moderator: Mrs. Abbott

Meeting Day: Thursday 

Meeting Room: Campus Ministry Lounge

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.

Moderator: Mr. Espinosa '97

Meeting Day: Friday 

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.

Moderator: Mr. John DeCaprio

Meeting Room: 101

Meeting Day: TBD

Google Classroom Code: 

Moderator: Mrs. Abbott

Meeting Day: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month 

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 art work. Writings include first person narratives, poetry, short stories, and other works that they may like to submit.  

Moderator: Mr. Kern

Meeting Day: TBD

Meeting Place: 108

Moderator: Mrs. Evans

Meeting Day: TBD

Meeting Room: TBD

Google Classroom Code:

The Notre Dame Marching Band is a talented group of musicians who perform during halftime of football games. 

Moderator: Mr. Koomson and Mr. Smith '07

Meeting Day: Thursday

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. 

Moderator: Mrs. Mirabelle

Meeting Day: Wednesdays at 11am

Meeting Room: Virtual

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. 

Moderator: Mr. Milano '07

Meeting Day: Friday 

Meeting Room: 101

Google Classroom Code: a2h7bao

Mountain Bike Club has group rides/meetings as follows:

Monday 4:30-6pm Racebrook Tract, Orange

Weds 2:30-4:30 Racebrook Tract, Orange

Friday School Meeting at 2:35 in Room 101/Virtual

The mission of the Notre Dame Mountain Bike Club is to build camaraderie and brotherhood through the common passion for mountain biking. 

The Notre Dame Mountain Bike Club (NDMTBC) is both a club and race team. In school NDMTBC meets during Community Period to discuss events and share biking enthusiasm. Outside of school NDMTBC hosts weekly group rides throughout the year during Fall and Spring and participates in the Spring Connecticut High School racing series with more experienced riders who join the race team. This club is for all levels of riders: novice, recreational, freestyle, moderate and advanced. Thus, giving our members riding tips, bike skill development and guidance is built into the mission and goal of the club. The club strives to expose riders to the local and New England mountain biking community through regional and local event participation. Additionally, we hope to expose members to the professional riders and events that inspire us everyday through fandom and fantasy sport league participation. 

Moderator: Mr. Celentano '86

Meeting Day: TBD

Meeting Room: Auditorium

Google Classroom Code: yzoq2y5

The Movie Appreciate Club is for students who love movies! A movie is selected for each meeting for students to watch and then discuss. And usually, there's pizza involved! 

Moderator: Mr. Furtak '02

Meeting Day: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month

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.

Moderator: Mrs. LaMonaca

Meeting Day: as needed

Meeting Room: 008

Google Classroom Code: 2ty2isf

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! 

Moderator: Dr. Mountcastle

Meeting Day: TBD

Meeting Room: Engineering Room

Google Classroom Code: 

The Robotics Team's goal is to learn how to build robots for competition. Students work together under a faculty advisor to learn about the mechanics and engineering of robots to ultimately bring to competition. 

Moderator: Mrs. Gunneson

Meeting Day: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month

Meeting Room: 

Google Classroom Code: z6q4aq5

The RRPDC is meant to bring together students for lively conversation about current events and topics of interest. 

Moderators: Mr. Celentano '86 and Mr. Smith '04

Meeting Day: 1st Thursday of the month

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. 

Moderator: Mrs. Dalo 

Meeting Day: Wednesday

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.

Moderator: Mr. Milano '07

Meeting Day: Friday starting in November

Meeting Room: 101

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.

Moderator: Mr. Stewart

Meeting Day: Thursday

Meeting Room: 006

Google Classroom Code: v444eej

This club offers an opportunity for students to practice their Spanish in a relaxed context. Food will be occasionally provided. As a teacher, I am working on my Spanish and would like an opportunity to encourage and be encouraged by students. This is for novice learners, advanced learners, and native speakers interested in helping their peers. 

Moderator: Mrs. Evans 

Meeting Day: as needed

Meeting Room: Music Room 

Google Classroom Code: kfhcevf

The Notre Dame Stage Crew is a branch of the award winning Drama Club 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 Drama Club productions and also school events. 

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. 

Moderator: Ms. Matthews

Meeting Day: TBD

Meeting Room: Academic Center

Google Classroom Code: 

The SaCTC promotes critical thinking skills by engaging students in board games and other games of skills. 

Moderator: Mrs. LaMonaca

Meeting Day: Monday

Meeting Room: Auditorium

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.

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.

Moderator: Mrs. LaMonaca

Meeting Day: as needed 

Meeting Room: 008/Auditorium 

Google Classroom Code: kfhcevf

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. 

For more information visit: https://www.notredamehs.com/arts-at-nd/drama

Moderator: Mr. Kern

Meeting Day: Wednesday 3pm

Meeting Room: Virtual 

Google Classroom Code: gbtwhad

This virtual club gives students who love cooking and baking a chance to discuss favorite recipes and engaged in a Top Chef style competition. The moderator gives a theme and each week, students compete virtually against each other to come up with the most photo worthy and creative dish. 

Moderator: Mr. Wilson

Meeting Day: TBD

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. 

Moderators: Ms. Dolan and Ms. Schulken 

Meeting Day: Monday

Meeting Room: 102

Google Classroom Code: lgqxjwc

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. 

Moderator: Mrs. Evans

Meeting Day: TBD

Meeting Room: TBD

Google Classroom Code:

The yoga club meets to unwind and have a moment of Zen in otherwise hectic days. This year, yoga will meet virtually. Students do not need to have any experience with yoga to join.