As stated in our philosophy, "through academic, spiritual, athletic, extracurricular, and service programs, St. Dominic provides the opportunity for students to discover, develop, and use their God-given talents". Many extra-curricular activities are available at SDHS to help meet this goal outside of the formal classroom environment. We encourage our students to become involved in activities of their interest. These activities build character, confidence and promote mental, physical and moral development. Students from diverse backgrounds are offered a means to learn positive life skills needed to be valuable members in society. Participation promotes teamwork, dedication, commitment, self-discipline, unity and school pride.
In addition to our Athletic programs St. Dominic High School offers a vast assortment of co-curricular activities. Click on a link below to learn more about that activity:
St. Dominic High School has an award winning music program and offers several opportunities for students to participate in ensembles. All of these except groups except Mass Choir perform in four concerts each year, and the students travel to an out of town festival in the spring. Concert Band coincides with a class within the school day. This group performs at football and basketball games, pep assemblies, and several festivals. The Concert Band is often invited to perform in community events. Concert Choir and Mixed Chorus also align with classes in the school day. Mixed Chorus is for beginning singers, and Concert Choir is for the more experienced singers. Jazz Band is a group that rehearses outside of the school day, usually one morning and one evening per week. This group performs in several festivals and community events each year. Chamber Choir is a select group that rehearses before school two days per week. This group performs in several festivals each year, and is invited to perform for events in the community. Liturgical Musicians are singers and instrumentalists that lead the music at our all school masses. The group also sings at the Graduation Mass. Rehearsals are held before school. Director: Mr. G. Cissell
The Ambassadors consist of students who serve as representatives of the school. They host prospective students in our Shadowing program, provide tours at Open House, assist local grade schools when needed and perform other activities of a public relations nature throughout the school year. Moderator: Mr. M. Wade
Members discuss and share good books, hear about new books which are being added to the school library and are encouraged to suggest books for purchase. Moderator: Mrs. M. Fridley
For athletes and those interested in athletics, to gather for Christian fellowship around the common bond of sports and Jesus Christ. Moderator: Mr. J. Haug
This club promotes an understanding of the French culture. Moderator: Ms. L Fassero
FBLA is a national organization for high school students interested in business. Membership is open to students in grades 9 - 12 who are enrolled in or have completed a business or computer class. Club members learn about business and compete in district and state competitions. Moderator: Mrs. E. Felty
Created to beautify and maintain the school's landscaped areas. Students will learn to identify and distinguish between native perennials and nuisance plants. Members will understand the importance of proper soil additives and mulching, as well as plant additional shrubbery, fall bulbs and spring annuals. Meetings will decrease over the winter. There may be a limited summer watering obligation. Moderator: Mrs. K. Jansen
Students help with the everyday activities of the library. Their duties are checking books in and out, cleaning, shelving, filing, and helping students with the computers. Moderator: Mrs. M. Fridley
This team is for students who like math and are interested in learning about topics not studied in regular math classes. Emphasis is on problem solving and preparation for math contests during the year. The team sponsors the St. Dominic Math Festival for our elementary schools. Moderator: Mr. E. Imgrund
Presented each spring, the musical showcases musical, dramatic, and artistic ability as students give generously of their time and talent. Director: Mrs. J. Potthast
The NAHS is a local chapter of a national organization that recognizes students who excel in art and have personal qualities of good citizenship, leadership, service, and character. Minimum eligibility requirements are: student must be in grade 10-12, currently enrolled in an art class or have successfully completed at least one year of art at SDHS. Transfer students must have a letter from their art teacher and must fulfill requirements of this chapter. Eligible students are asked to complete an application form. Enrollment is limited. Moderator: Ms. M. Nasser
The purpose of the National Honor Society is to give recognition to outstanding students. Membership in the NHS is recognized nationally as one of the highest honors that a high school student receives. Membership is an honor bestowed upon a student based upon a combination of scholarship, good citizenship and personal qualities of leadership, service, and character. Moderator: Ms. E. Palazzolo
Members organize and participate in service projects to benefit the local and greater community. Students also sponsor the weekly mission collections for organizations that help those in need. The club is open to all students who are interested in helping others. Moderator: Mrs. D. Johnson
This is a select group of seniors nominated by teachers, administrators and former participants in the peer listening program. After participating in a summer workshop, these students offer their service to other students throughout the senior year. They are to offer assistance, guidance, tutoring and listening services in a peer-to-peer relationship. They are involved in orientation of new students, Junior Retreats, Freshman, Sophomore and Senior Days of Recollection. To be eligible to apply, a student must have completed at least 50 hours of community service and maintained a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Moderator: Ms. C. Pescarino
The Pep Club is open to all students. The basic goal is to promote school spirit. The main annual responsibility is Homecoming. Pep Club is also involved in several smaller projects throughout the year. Moderators: Mrs. R. Banks, Ms. R. Thomas, Mr. A. Wilson
This club is open to all students. The basic goal is to promote respect for life from conception to natural death. The club sponsors a Respect for Life Mass in October, a diaper drive, and a trip to the Pro-Life Rally and March in Washington D.C. in January. Moderator: Mrs. C. McClure
This group is for students interested in hands-on learning with computers, math and science. The team works together to design robots and prepare them for competitions sponsored by the FTC (First Tech Challenge). Moderator: Mrs. L. Savant
These students help set up and clean up for the all-school masses celebrated in St. Dominic's gym. Moderator: Fr. B. Lane
Shalom is the International Network of the Congregation of the School Sisters of Notre Dame for Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation. The Shalom Club seeks to foster a way of life based on Gospel values and a global perspective among the members. The Shalom Club plans four all-school prayer services, regularly conducts information discussions and communicates news and events to the SDHS community throughout the year. Moderator: Mr. R. Overberg
This club promotes an understanding of the Spanish culture. Moderator: Ms. K. Booth
The purpose of this group is to encourage writing outside of the classroom, to generate contest entries and/or run writing contests. Moderator: Mrs. J. Potthast
The purpose of the student council is to provide a forum for student expression; promote good morale, school spirit and unity; provide direction and implementation of those school activities assigned to it; encourage school and community service and awareness; promote student leadership and representation. Voting members consist of the elected executive board and one representative from each homeroom. All regular meetings are open meetings for any student wishing to attend. Moderators: Ms. K. Sullivan and Mr. A. Kuebler
Usually a comedy, this non-musical showcases student acting talent and is done in conjunction with the Acting for Theater and Intro to Acting Classes. Director: Mrs. J. Potthast
Through yearbook class and out of class time the members produce the yearbook. They learn InDesign, page layout and photography. Moderator: Mrs. T. Goins
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