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1 | SPAC - Student Performance, Academic & Competition | ||||
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3 | DECA | Heather Distefano heather.distefano@janesville.k12.wi.us | $30.00 | DECA is a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Serving students in high schools and colleges globally, the organization offers a Comprehensive Learning Program that integrates into classroom instruction. It focuses on applying learning, connecting with the business community, and promoting competition through various events. DECA Inc. helps the next generation become academically prepared, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders. | |
4 | DRAMA Guild | Katelyn Wiegel & Heather Last katelyn.wiegel@janesville.k12.wi.us hlast@janesville.k12.wi.us | Free | Drama Guild is a club devoted to theatre. In the fall, it centers around putting on a play. Students who join are encouraged to audition for the fall production and/or participate in stage crew. In the spring, students can enjoy theatre games, participating in play selection, and talking about the arts. | |
5 | FCCLA | Sarah Wiskie swiskie@janesville.k12.wi.us | $15.00 | FCCLA involves promoting personal growth and leadership development via Family and Consumer Sciences education. The organization aims to equip members with life skills, including character development, critical thinking, and career readiness. Students connects learning to real-world applications through programs and activities. Members participate in competitive events (STAR Events) covering various career paths. | |
6 | FFA | Gretchen Kamps gretchen.kamps@janesville.k12.wi.us | FFA, or the National FFA Organization, is a youth leadership development organization that provides agricultural education to middle and high school students to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. Students can take part in Career and Leadership Development Events to improve their skills in agricultural and natural resources careers. The Craig FFA meets monthly for our member meeting, but also hosts several other leadership and social activities. | ||
7 | FORENSICS | FORENSICS | Katelyn Wiegel katelyn.wiegel@janesville.k12.wi.us | Free | Forensics at its core is comptetive public speaking. Its goal is to train students in the art of public speaking. Students choose from a variety of different forms of public speaking and recieve coaching on their speech and delivery. They then will attend competitions to compete against other students from other schools. Students also have the opportunity to attend state based on their success. |
8 | HOSA | Sarah Wiskie swiskie@janesville.k12.wi.us | $20.00 | HOSA is an international career and technical student organization for students who are interested in healthcare careers. The organization provides hands-on experience, leadership and technical skill development, and networking opportunities through community service, chapter activities, and competitions, with the mission of empowering future healthcare leaders. HOSA offers nearly 100 annual healthcare-related competitive events at the regional, state, and international levels. | |
9 | FBLA | Melanie Marks melanie.marks@janesville.k12.wi.us | $30.00 | FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) is the largest business Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) in the world. It prepares students for careers in business and business-related fields. The mission is to inspire and prepare students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences. FBLA serves middle school through college students, and members participate in competitive events and conferences to develop their skills and network with business professionals. Official website, FBLA.org | |
10 | ROBOTICS CLUB | Jeff Leider, Nick Lima, Jacob Korf jleider@janesville.k12.wi.us nlima@janesville.k12.wi.us | Free | Primary goal is to compete in FIRST Robotics (team 3692). The team consists of both high schools. We meet @ Parker 3 days a week preseason, and 4-5 days a week during the season. We also participate in running/spupervising the LEGO league for the primary schools. | |
11 | SKILLS USA | Mike Groessel mgroessel@janesville.k12.wi.us | $20 | SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization that serves middle-school, high-school and college/postsecondary students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations. The organization is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. | |
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15 | AMERICAN RED CROSS | Emily Knoerr emily.knoerr@janesville.k12.wi.us | The American Red Cross Club is dedicated to supporting the humanitarian mission of the American Red Cross by mobilizing the power of youth! We focus on service, education, and preparedness within our school and local community. Our activities include organizing blood drives and countless volunteer opportunities to make our community better. We provide students with unique leadership opportunities and a chance to make a tangible difference in saving lives and alleviating human suffering. Join us to learn essential life skills and become a community leader! 10 hours every year is expected for the club! | ||
16 | AVIATION CLUB | Barry Twitchett barry.twitchett@janesville.k12.wi.us | N/A | Interested in aviation? Come join the Craig Aviation club! The club is for anybody interested in any aspect of Aviation. The club is run by Mr. Twitchett, a student Pilot. We aim to meet monthly in room 903. | |
17 | BLACK STUDENT UNION | Amanda Begovatz amanda.begovatz@janesville.k12.wi.us | To create a community of students who celebrate and advocate for the needs and understanding of Black Culture at Craig. | ||
18 | BLUE RIBBON OF PROMISE | Danya Ward dward@janesville.k12.wi.us | 9-11th = $5.00 and 12th = $10.00 | Blue Ribbon of Promise was started as an effort to end school violence and create a safe space for all studendts to larn and grow socially. We promote school unity and strive to build connections with our peers and staff members. If you consider yourself to be positive, friendly, and welcoming to all people then this club is for you. During the school year you must participate in club activities, attend meetings, and complete 10 hours of volunteer service offered in our club. | |
19 | BROTHERS REACHING OUT (BRO) | Devontae Potter devontae.potter@janesville.k12.wi.us | Free | BRO (Brothers Reaching Out) is a club that focuses on the personal growth and development of young men. We provide a judgement free zone where students can drop the mask and be 100% authentic for 47 minutes of real, meaningful connection. Our meetings are centered around building life skills and confidence. We openly talk about real-world scenarios and instill the knowledge and strategies to navigate complex situations inside and outside of school. | |
20 | CHESS CLUB | Mr. Herset nathan.herset@janesville.k12.wi.us | We primarily just PLAY CHESS. (Newcomers are welcome, we can teach you how to play!) | ||
21 | CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | Sean Jauch | The Christian Fellowship Club is a student-led group open to everyone. We are a welcoming community that comes together for fellowship, discussion, and encouragement. Our goal is to build positive friendships and support one another through shared values. | ||
22 | COMPUTER CLUB | Dennis Dalida dennisjon.dalida@janesville.k12.wi.us | Free | Student compete in programming competition both on-line and at colleges including Milwaukee School of Enginnering, Marquette, AdvenofCode.com and codingQuest.io | |
23 | DISC GOLF CLUB | John Domann john.domann@janesville.k12.wi.us | A fun and inclusive group dedicated to the sport of disc golf. We welcome students of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned players. Our club focuses on learning the fundamentals of throwing, understanding rules of the game, course etiquette, and enjoying the great outdoors on local courses. Members can expect weekly practice sessions, friendly competitions, and opportunities to improve their technique for drives, approach shots, and putting. It's a low-cost, low-impact sport that promotes physical activity, strategy, and camaraderie. Join us to hang out, learn a new skill, and hit those chains! | ||
24 | DUNGEONS & DRAGONS | Dave Holmquist dholmquist@janesville.k12.wi.us | The Dungeons & Dragons Club exists to give students an opportunity to learn about and play this immersive-experience game. Our club is strengthened by individuals who share a passion for this popular game. We meet twice week, after school, from 33:30-4:30 in the LMC or J-Room. We have a Google Classroom for posting announcements and club news. We march in the Homecoming parade. Students do not need any experience to join. Character and spell sheets are always available! | ||
25 | FRENCH CLUB | Sarah Shea sshea@janesville.k12.wi.us | $5.00 | French Club is open to all CHS students who have an interest in French language and culture. We celebrate francophone holidays, do arts and crafts, play games, and eat! French Club meets 1-2 times per month. | |
26 | FUTURE EDUCATORS | Dr. Bjoin/Kristen Worm abjoin@janesville.k12.wi.us; kworm@janesville.k12.wi.us | Free | For students interested in a career in education. This club provides opportunities to explore the teaching profession, gain practical experience through mentorship and tutoring, and network with other aspiring and current educators. Activities may include service projects, panel discussions, and helping with school-wide events. | |
27 | GLOBAL SCHOLARS | Olivia Wright/Sarah Shea olivia.wright@janesville.k12.wi.us; sshea@janesville.k12.wi.us | Free | Students seeking to engage with their local communities within a global context are encouraged to join Global Scholars. Through this organization, students will build their porfolios demonstrating that they are a global citizen who wishes to interact with various cultures and communities around the world. Students who complete the requirements are awarded honors cords at graduation and a special acknowledgement on their transcript. | |
28 | HARRY POTTER CLUB | Dayna Clark, Douglas Bailey dayna.clark@janesville.k12.wi.us; douglas.bailey@janesville.k12.wi.us | Free | Open to anyone who likes Harry Potter and wants to play trivia/games, talk Harry Potter facts and get to know people who like Harry Potter as well! Also, get sorted correctly into your house and earn points for your House! We meet Fridays 3:30-4:30pm | |
29 | INTERACT CLUB | Albert Elsen aelsen@janesville.k12.wi.us | 9th-11th = $5.00 / 12th = $10.00 | Think global, act local. Interact is a service club for grades 9-12 sponsored by Janesville's Morning and Noon Rotary clubs to develop leadership skills through community and international service projects. This club is self-governing and organizes a multitude of service projects each year to foster goodwill locally and internationally. Through these activities, members gain hands-on experience, build friendships, and learn about responsibility, integrity, and the value of service. | |
30 | INTERNATIONAL BUDDIES | Albert Elsen/Melissa Baier de Garcia aelsen@janesville.k12.wi.us; mbaierdegarcia@janesville.k12.wi.us | free | Connecting Cultures. Building Friendships. The International Buddies club is for students in grades 9–12 at Craig High School. This cultural exchange and friendship program is a chance to support and learn from international students while attending fun field trips and social events. We promote inclusivity and global awareness, build long-lasting cross-cultural friendships and support our international students as they adjust to life in Janesville, all while making Craig high school a more connected and enriching experience for all. | |
31 | INVESTMENT CLUB | Hunter Salmon hunter.salmon@janesville.k12.wi.us | Investment Club is open to anyone that is interested in learning about investing! We start the year by covering the basics of investing in the stock market, move to different areas of the stock market you can invest in, then venture outside of the stock market to look at other ways of investing. We also take educational trips to get hands on learning experiences. | ||
32 | KIWANIS KEY CLUB | Brian Schram brian.schram@janesville.k12.wi.us | Key club is the oldest and largest student-led service and leadership organization for high school students, as a part of the global Kiwanis family. Members develop character, leadership, and life skills by performing service in their schools and communities. Students develop and expand social networks and leadership opportunities within the community and as part of the Kiwanis international network. Key club core values are; Leadership, character building and caring; The Key club motto is "caring - our way of life." | ||
33 | LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS (LULAC) | Julia Puentes-Avalos & Melissa Baier de Garcia julia.puentesava@janesville.k12.wi.us, mbaierdegarcia@janesville.k12.wi.us | LULAC will help students learn more about their Latin American roots. They will have a voice and be able to speak their mind. We will give them advice and support with making cross-cultural connections. | ||
34 | LEGACY STEPPERS | Niki Shucha, Becky Boylan nshucha@janesville.k12.wi.us; rebecca.boylan@janesville.k12.wi.us | The Legacy Steppers are a group that mixes step and dance to create routines performed at special events held during the school day. Step combines footsteps, claps, synchronized movements, and spoken words to produce complex rhythms; it has roots in African dance and military marching. The goal of the group is to provide a safe place to express oneself and to promote culture and diversity through the routines. A try-out is needed to be part of the step team. | ||
35 | LETTERWOMEN'S CLUB | Kristen Worm kworm@janesville.k12.wi.us | Open to females who have earned an athletic letter. Participate in Powder Puff football, support our girls' athletic teams, and join additional trips or activities related to girls and women in sports. | ||
36 | LINK CREW | Shelly Learned, Dayna Clark, Josh Smith & Becky Boylan slearned@janesville.k12.wi.us; dayna.clark@janesville.k12.wi.us, joshua.smith@janesville.k12.wi.us, rebecca.boylan@janesville.k12.wi.us | Grade 11: Free Grade 12: $5 for seniors who earn Graduation Cords | Applications for next year are due the friday before spring break, group interviews follow. The current school year is closed to new members. There are no dues. | |
37 | SHOW CHOIR BAND & CREW | Andrew Redler andrew.redler@janesville.k12.wi.us | This is a group that is reserved for band students. You must be in a band class in order to join show band. There are execeptions for bass, piano, and guitar players. You play the back up music for the Craig Spotlighters. We travel to competitions and compete against other show choirs. We meet after school on Wednesdays. | ||
38 | SISTERS INSPIRING SISTERS (SIS) | Stephanie Gates sgates@janesville.k12.wi.us | Free | Goal of SIS {Sisters Inspiring Sisters}: To unite and empower female Students Of Color and All students with Respect and Support to achieve academic, community, and home life success by actively encouraging leadership, self-advocacy, and cultural confidence. | |
39 | SPANISH CLUB | Margarita Torres margarita.torres@janesville.k12.wi.us | Free | A Spanish club is focused on the Spanish language and the diverse cultures of Spanish-speaking countries through educational and social activities. Members can participate in events like cooking, dancing, watching movies, and celebrating holidays, while also practicing the language through conversation, and sometimes tutoring. The club welcomes all students, regardless of their Spanish proficiency, to foster appreciation for Hispanic culture. | |
40 | STUDENT COUNCIL | Stefanie Hanson shanson@janesville.k12.wi.us | Free | Student Council is a group of elected student leaders who act as a voice for the student body to address concerns, organize events, and promote school spirit and citizenship. They work with a faculty advisor to plan activities, manage projects like fundraisers, and serve as a bridge between students and school administration. This experience helps students develop leadership, communication, and civic responsibility skills by participating in a democratic process. | |
41 | TEEN BOOK CLUB | Christine Pumilia cpumilia@janesville.k12.wi.us | Free | This club is for students who have an interest in reading and sharing books with their peers. Activities include reading, discussing books, playing games, crafts and etc... Field trips to meet authors or host authors here at Craig Private premiere of movies that are released based on books Movie nights here at Craig Mini-Lock in the library Field trip to Mitsuwa Marketplace - A Japanese market in Chicago. A highlight is the Manga/Anime Bookstore called Kinokunikya and the food court with authentic Japanese foods. This club is open to all students at Craig. No dues, except for field trips. We meet once a month in the Craig Library from 3:45-4:30PM Join the Google Classroom by using this code: sp2zrk6 | |
42 | World Culture Club | Christine Pumilia cpumilia@janesville.k12.wi.us | Free | World Culture Club (WCC) is an exciting new way to learn about the cross-cultural backgrounds that we all share! It is a club that celebrates different cultures from around the world, allowing students the opportunity to participate in cultural experiences from various regions. The goal of the World Culture Club is to show the importance of all cultures, learning through sharing, and building community with one another. Members of WCC will learn about different languages, cultures, and traditions each meeting through music, food, games, videos, movies, and other activities like guest speakers or foreign exchange students sharing their firsthand experiences. All are welcome to join! See Mrs. Pumilia in the LMC for more information. | |
43 | YEARBOOK | Cindi Haberkorn chaberkorn@janesville.k12.wi.us | Free | Students will publish a yearbook for their school & peers. They will learn the basics of yearbook journalism – theme development, financial responsibility, page layout and design, copy writing and editing, graphics and special effects, indexing, and student press law. Students interested in photography will study photo composition, organization, and editing. Students participate in this activity during class time as well as outside of class, especially the photography aspect. The class atmosphere is fun and energetic, with an emphasis on collaboration, creativity, problem solving, and hands on creation. | |
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47 | National Honor Society | Jessica Lawton jlawton@janesville.k12.wi.us | $15 | National Honor Society is an organization dedicated to serving others. NHS members are held to high academic and personal standards in Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Character. Students that apply and are accepted into NHS will earn a white stole for graduation after completing requirements of service, character, leadership, and scholarship. Students must have taken and passed at least one honor, TC or AP class for admission. In addition, applicants must demonstrate leadership, servie and academic excellence. Second semester juniors apply in late January and/or first semester senior semesters apply in September of senior year. | |
48 | National Art Honor Society | Amy Cossette & Meghan Negus meghan.negus@janesville.k12.wi.us, acossette@janesville.k12.wi.us | $20 seniors, $10 juniors | The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is an organization dedicated to involving its members in various art-oriented projects both within their school and the local Janesville community. The purpose of these projects is to create a better environment through the creation of various art forms. Membership is open to Juniors and Seniors who have participated in art for at least one year and are able to maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Continuing membership requires regular attendance, participation in fundraising, and the completion of specified Community Service Requirements. | |
49 | National Business Honor Society | Katy Engh kathryn.engh@janesville.k12.wi.us | 1-time $20 | The National Business Honor Society (NBHS) is an organization dedicated to recognizing students with high achievement and active involvement in the Business/Marketing curriculum. To qualify, applicants must be juniors or seniors (or applying sophomores) with a 3.0 overall GPA, a 3.5 GPA in Business/Marketing courses, and must have completed or be currently enrolled in their third Business/Marketing course. Additionally, membership requires the completion of 5 service hours in a business-related activity, with options including the School Store or the Job Fair. | |
50 | French National Honor Society | Sarah Shea sshea@janesville.k12.wi.us | $35.00 induction fee | The Société Honoraire de Français (SHF) was established through presidential order in 1949. Membership in this organization, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF), is the highest honor for students of French in the country. Students must be in at least their 3rd semester of HS French, maintain an A- average in French and B- average overall, and complete 15 service hours to be members in good standing and to earn honors cords for graduation. | |
51 | Music Honor Society (Tri M) | Andrew Redler andrew.redler@janesville.k12.wi.us | Tri-M is the music honor society. Any junior or senior may join through an application. You must have a gpa of 3.0 and must be enrolled in an ensemble class. Band, Choir, Orchestra, or Show Choir. We volunteer around the music wing and help out when needed. | ||
52 | Quill & Scroll | Dave Holmquist dholmquist@janesville.k12.wi.us | Quill and Scroll is the national honor society for outstanding high school journalists. Membership is an honor available to juniors and seniors involved in the publication of the Phoenix yearbook and Criterion newspaper. Students must be in the top one-third of their class and demonstrate a strong commitment to service and to their school through journalistic endeavors that exceed expectations. Members will wear an honor cord at graduation. TO QUALIFY, students MUST be SOPHOMORE standing or higher; have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be ranked in the top 25% of their graduating class. | ||
53 | Science National Honor Society | Christal Lippincott clippincott@janesville.k12.wi.us | Free | The Janesville Craig Chapter of the Science National Honor Society (SNHS) is a national organization that recognizes and honors high school students for their outstanding achievements in science. Our members are dedicated scholars who demonstrate excellence in their science coursework and a commitment to service. The SNHS fosters a community of future science leaders through peer tutoring, service projects, and activities that promote scientific literacy. | |
54 | Spanish Honor Society | Katy Nickols katherin.nickols@janesville.k12.wi.us | Juniors $15 Seniors $10 | The Spanish honor society, officially known as the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, is an academic honor society for students in Spanish.It recognizes high achievement and promotes interest in Hispanic studies.In order to be invited you must be enrolled in a Spanish class, receive 3 consecutive A's in Spanish 2 and 3 and then maintain an A- average in Spanish and a 3.0 overall GPA, pay an initial $15 fee for new members and $10 fee for continuing members (dues go towards your national membership, scholarship for graduating seniors, club activities, cords for graduation and other donations) and complete 5 service hours each year. | |
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58 | Bowling | Michelle Meier mmeier1@janesville.k12.wi.us | Fees are paid to the HS bowling association | Mid-October to March. Jamie from RiversEdge Bowl is the corrdinator. More Information can be found at: https://www.bowlwi.com/youth-bowling/high-school-bowling-club/ | |
59 | Esports | 2 | Video games may not be a physical sport, but they still contain plenty of competition and intensity, so we call them Esports. Come share screen time with friends at the YMCA. The Esports space is open to the sweatiest of try-hards, and to those just looking for a casual gaming sesh. Expect to improve your skills, and have a great time. https://www.ymcanrc.org/programs/3488/esports/?locations=-1 | ||
60 | High School Mountain Biking Team | Nikolas Lima (608) 743-5618 nikolas.lima@janesville.k12.wi.us | We build strong minds, bodies, character, and communities through cycling. We believe that every youth should have the opportunity to be part of a thriving and engaging cycling community. We practice and race through Wisconsin NICA from July to October https://www.jvlmtb.com/home | ||
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