Activities

Debate is for students who enjoy research, logic, and analysis of a topic. Students work with their peers to prepare cases on a current topic determined at the state level.

This co-curricular activity is for students who enjoy acting or speaking. There are eight events available for competition, including Original Oration (persuasive), Extemporaneous Speaking, Informative Speaking, Humorous Interpretation, Dramatic Interpretation, Duet Acting, and Interpretation of Poetry and Prose.

Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Pep Band and Orchestra play an important role in the school's identity, performing at sporting events, concerts and community functions.

Future Business Leaders of America is a club that will give students an opportunity to develop soft skills while competing in business competitions and a participating in a business conference. Students will compete in a distrist competiton and state competition where you'll have the opportunity to qualify for a national competition. 

Yearbook and newspaper staff members develop skills in journalistic writing, layout, photography, advertising, and technology. While learning to balance freedom of expression with legal and ethical responsibilities, these students gain valuable experience in the field of journalism.

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The Kansas Association for Youth (KAY) is a character building, leadership training, service program directed by the Kansas State High School Activities Association. This nationally acclaimed organization provides students an opportunity to learn to assume their citizenship responsibilities and to enrich their personalities through well organized programs, projects, and parties. Programs educate, inspire and direct members into carefully planned service projects. These projects emphasize four areas of service-school, community, nation, and world.

ProStart gives students an opportunity to learn culinary and restaurant management skills. Students compete against other teams in the Kansas ProStart Invitational.

Selected students learn the value of giving to others and being positive role models and work on projects in the school and community. The guiding principles of the group are leadership, scholarship, service, and character.

Robotics is a place where students will get to experience real world STEM applications. Students will learn, participate, and lead mechanical fabrication and design, electrical wiring and design, and programming using various languages with the end goal of building and constructing a robot and going to compete in competitions with and against other schools/teams. Robotics is about getting those experiences and seeing STEM in the real world. You will have the chance to work alongside engineers who are professionals in their respective fields (automation, mechanical, electrical, etc.) and get advice and assistance along the way.

Scholars bowl is a fast-paced activity that helps students build a large knowledge base. Students who are quick thinkers and have a competitive nature will find scholars bowl a rewarding activity.

Stuco is a group of student leaders who want to serve the school and the community.

Science Olympiad is a competitive club where students compete in scientific challenges. Teams explore subjects like biology, chemistry, engineering and more.

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Concert Choir, Women's & Men's  Ensemble, and Select Mixed Chorus sing a variety of music, and individual members perform solos or participate in small ensembles and participate in contest and festivals.