Find your passion and get involved. There are many sports, activities, and clubs for students to join!
If you have an idea for a club all you need to do is find a staff member to be a sponsor, determine what the club is about, decide on meeting times, and submit an application for the club. Click here for the form.
Here is a list of current Activities and Clubs for the 2024-2025 school year. For more information and how to get involved, contact the Activity Sponsor:
| Club/Activity | Sponsor | Description | Meeting Details |
| Academic Decathlon | Ms. Chihak | Students are challenged with a different theme each year. They study the subject as it relates to the arts, sciences, language and literature and more. Students are provided study materials and then compete at a regional contest in January and a state contest in March. | Mondays from 3-4pm in room 71 |
| Amnesty | Mrs. Vest | Student led chapter of Amnesty International. Learn about human rights, create events to raise awareness and money to donate to the charity of the club’s choosing. | Tuesdays after school in room 233 |
| Best Buddies | Mrs. Chihak | The Best Buddies Club is dedicated to making sure everyone has the opportunity to have a friend. Students with and without disabilities are paired and participate in activities to promote inclusion and develop friendships. The Best Buddies leadership group plans events each month to enhance these friendship opportunities | Meets after school twice a month. Usually in the cafeteria. Contact the sponsor for more information. |
| Bible Study | Mrs. Langton | Student led study of the Bible. Contact Samuel Coventon or Isaac Van Zee for more information. | Tuesday at 7am in room 124 |
| Bio Club | Mr. Witmer | Students interested in biology and biology fields are invited to join. There will be speakers and activities. In the past, the club has organized blood drives and visited a cadaver lab. | Wednesday afterschool in room 205 |
| Black Student Union | Ms. Williams and Mrs. Williams Robinson | Black Student Union (BSU) creates a safe place for Black students and allies to discuss relevant topics, raise awareness of systemic concerns, and educate students about Black culture and history. | Tuesdays, 3-4pm in room 106 |
| Chess Club | Mr. Omar | Students who want to play chess or learn how to play the game are all welcome! Learn how to strategize while making friends. Be competitive, play for fun, or come watch others play. | A Day Mondays 3-3:50 in room 173 |
| Chinese Club | Mr. Omar | Open to all students-explore Chinese culture, movies, calligraphy, games, language, dance, music, Kung Fu & Tai Chi. | A Day Tuesdays from 3-3:50 in room 173 |
| Cougar Bandana | Mrs. Melone | Cougar Bandana is a student led peer to peer mental health support and advocacy group. An application is required to join. | Contact the sponsor for more information. |
| Cougar Electric Car | Mr. Wilson | Design, build, and compete with single passenger electric cars. Must be enrolled in the course to participate. | Meets during class time. |
| Dungeons & Dragons Club | Ms. Reminiskey | The group meets to play Dungeons & Dragons and to meet new people. | Tuesdays from 3-4 pm. Meeting location will alternate weekly between room 210 and 212. |
| FCA-Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Mr. LeClere or Mrs. LeClere | Fellowship of Christian Athletes focuses on seeing the presence of God in our lives. While learning more about God’s impact we focus on discipleship to spread the teachings of Jesus. | TBD |
| Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) | Mr. Ferrante | FBLA is the largest business, career, and technical organization in the world. Being a part of FBLA is good for your resume. Come and find out about events and competitions and how to prepare yourself for a career in business. | Room 68 |
| Gay-Straight Alliance | Mr. Joens | Gay-Straight Alliance is a club in which students may confide, learn, and share in LGBTQIA+ experiences. Joining GSA as a queer person or as an ally opens pathways, camaraderie, and exploration of queer culture and advocacy. | Room 162 |
| Japanese Club | Mr. Carolin | Explore aspects of Japanese culture like music, fashion, pop culture, and food. Students are also exposed to traditional culture in arts and crafts, tea ceremonies, and holidays. You do not have to be in Japanese to participate. This club is open to all students. | Tuesdays after school in room 121 (new room) |
| Kennedy eSports | Mr. Lester | Students enjoy competitive and casual esports gaming. | Room 220, Monday-Thursday after school |
| Key Club | Ms. Crowell | This is a volunteer and community service club. The group participates in activities to serve the community and raises money for local charities. | Every other Wednesday at 7 am in room 262 |
| Kinder Kennedy | Mr. Gerber | Kinder Kennedy is a group of students dedicated to living out and promoting the ideal that everyone at Kennedy deserves to be treated with kindness and respect. We plan activities of inclusion and wellbeing, and work to make Kennedy a welcoming community. | TBA |
| Magic the Gathering | Mrs. Langton | Students who enjoy playing Magic the Gathering or would like to learn are invited to join. Bring your own deck or if you are just starting, you can build one from our Cougar collection. | Wednesday from 3-4:30 in room 124 |
| Math Club | Mrs. McCauley Buenzow | Come improve your problem solving skills through participation in math competitions, doing logic puzzles, and other math activities. | Wednesdays from 3-4pm in room 207 |
| Model UN | Mrs. Koch and Mrs. Zwanziger | Learn how the United Nations works, learn about diplomacy and international relations, and participate in simulations and conferences. Students will represent a country, organization, or person and must solve a problem with other delegates from around the globe. | Thursdays 3-4 pm in room 175 |
| Robotics Team (Cougarbots) | Mrs. Langton | We design, code, and drive a robot to compete in FTC challenges. We work as a team and practice engineering skills to meet the demands of the game. We also participate in fundraising and community outreach. | Monday 3-4:30 and Thursday 3-4pm in room 64C |
| Speech Team | Ms. Steffensmeier and Mr. Nanke | The Speech Team prepares and competes in events like ensemble acting, readers theatre, group improv, and radio broadcast. | Tuesdays after school in room 102 |
| Speech and Debate Team | Mr. Kline | The debate team trains and competes against other teams across the country at in person and online tournaments. | contact coach for times |
| Students Against Human Trafficking | Ms. Woodhouse | Working together with “Chains Interrupted”, a local organization, we want to increase knowledge and raise awareness of human trafficking-to recognize the signs, how to respond appropriately, and work to prevent it in our school and community. | Tuesday 3-3:45 in room 128 |
| Trap Club | Mrs. Batterson | Trap Club is a spring season sport that competes in State sanctioned events. Students learn gun safety and education, sportsmanship, and team building. Organization and fundraising begins in the fall and a safety class and test, held in February, is required. | Fall meetings are once a month. Practices are Tuesday and Thursday, March through June at the Otter Creek Sportsman Club |