SHS Activities

Cross Country
Head Coach - Greg Henning

Football
Head Coach - Scott Hentges

Soccer - Boys
Head Coach - Matt Hager

Soccer - Girls
Head Coach - Andrea Benninghoff

Swim & Dive
Head Coach - Hannah Nelson

Tennis
Head Coach - Sarah Crandall

Volleyball
Head Coach - Riley Marod
 

Basketball - Boys
Head Coach - Marcus Oistad

Basketball - Girls
Head Coach - Katie Martin

Dance
Head Coach - Kelly McCarney

Gymnastics
Head Coach - Tyler LaBonne

Hockey - Boys
Head Coach - Ryan Hacker

Hockey - Girls
Head Coach - Bre Hess

Nordic Ski
Head Coach - Anders Meier

Swimming & Diving
Head Coach - Hannah Nelson

Wrestling
Head Coach - Cody Olson

Baseball
Head Coach - Jerome Nemanich

Golf - Boys
Head Coach - Jason Huschle

Golf - Girls
Head Coach - Brad Scherer

Lacrosse - Boys
Head Coach - Tron Trondson

Lacrosse - Girls
Head Coach - Alexa Martin (SRR)

Softball
Head Coach - Karlee Pfaff

Tennis
Head Coach - Jared Saue

Track & Field - Boys
Head Coach Ross Anderson

Track & Field - Girls
Head Coaches - Vanessa Brenny & Darin Morrison

Advisor - Angie Heckman
Learn about different art mediums and explore techniques. Choose an independent project or one planned by the Art Department Staff. The Art Club plans field trips throughout the year to visit various art hot spots. Join us for trips to places like the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the Walker Art Center, and other local places that are connected to the art world. For information on upcoming events, join the Art Club Schoology page using code: Z3SGD-CB2W6. Meetings are held once per month.

Advisor - Mark Krippner
The Astronomy Club welcomes all students who are interested in the study of constellations, celestial objects, and current events in space. Morning meetings occur 1-2 times a month and once the weather gets warm, the club will hold night meetings where members use telescopes to have some hands-on experience. Usually these night meetings will align with astronomical events (lunar eclipse, meteor shower, etc.).

BAND (Marching, Jazz and Pep)
Director - Dave Lumley

BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS
SHS Advisor - Kaitlin King ~ BB/BS Program Coordinator - Callie Huus
BB/BS partners with parents/guardians, volunteers, and others in the community and holds themselves accountable for each child in their program achieving higher aspirations, greater confidence, better relationships, avoidance of risky behaviors, and educational success. Please use this link to register. 
 

CHAMBER CHOIR
Advisor - Joanna Richards
 

CHESS CLUB
Advisor - Open

CROCHET & KNITTING CLUB
Advisor - Jenny Richason
The Crochet & Knitting Club was created to expand interest in the needle arts for SHS students. Members are encouraged to use their skills to help others by participating in charitable knitting drives, teaching club members new skills, and serving as a resource for others. Meetings are held on Thursdays at 7:45am in room M203 where members work on current projects and help one another learn new skills.

FALL PLAY
Director - John Ronyak
The Fall Play is a process of auditions, rehearsals, and performances of a full-length play on the Performing Arts Center stage at SHS. Each year the play rotates from a comedy to a drama to challenge students in both genres of theatre. This activity includes not only acting, but lights, sound, construction, costumes, rigging, and prop creation and usage for the play as a whole. Auditions occur at the beginning of the school year with performances approximately eight weeks later. Registration Required.

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (F.C.A.)
Advisor - Nick Koubsky
Meetings are held every Thursday from 7:15am to 8:15am in room M101. 

FEMINIST & EQUALITY MOVEMENT CLUB (F.E.M. CLUB)
Advisory - Kelsey Box
The Feminist and Equality Movement Club (F.E.M. Club) is a student-led club that strives to create a safe, compassionate, and respectful space for everybody to address aspects of our community and to empower women and other minority groups. Upcoming events we’re planning are fundraising money for important causes, organizing a march for women's equality, and many more exciting projects. Recently, we have helped attain access to free menstrual products for Sartell students in grades 5-12. All are welcome to attend our 8:00am meetings every Tuesday morning in Pines 203.

FLAG FOOTBALL (GIRLS)
Advisor - Scott Hentges
The Flag Football club (sponsored by the Minnesota Vikings) was established to help introduce the game of football to female athletes. Flag Football is a pilot program previously available to Metro area schools, with the goal of growing the sport into a statewide MSHSL activity. Overall goals include providing a positive learning environment for athletes to gain knowledge of the sport, improve leadership and football skills, and to have fun while playing the game of football. Practices are planned to begin after spring break and will be 2 - 3 times per week. Additional details will be added as they become available.

FUTURE EDUCATORS CLUB
Advisor - Angie Heckman
Learn what it's like to be an educator and how to make teaching your career path. Receive insight from guest speakers and current teachers, complete volunteer projects and shadow educators to gain insight on teaching as a profession. For more information, join their Schoology page using code: M7V2M-6NRSB.

GENDER SEXUALITY ALLIANCE
Advisor - Open
The Gender Sexuality Alliance is a group of students that are part of, or allies to, the LGBTQIA+ community.  Led by co-captains, the meetings consist of sharing support, information, and important topics with the group.  Members themselves select topics that resonate with them personally, then present and educate the group.

HONOR SOCIETY MN
Advisor - Karrie Fredrickson
Membership in the Sartell Chapter of the Minnesota Honor Society is both an honor and a responsibility. Students selected for membership are expected to demonstrate the qualities of scholarship, service, leadership, and character while in MHS. Requirements for application include a 3.67 grade point average, 30 hours of volunteer service in the past year or 40 in the past 2 years, demonstrate leadership in at least 3 extracurricular activities of which 2 are school sponsored, be in grade 10 or higher and be in good standing. Applications for MHS are due in February. Members are selected by the faculty council and inducted in April. Meetings take place on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Members take part in service projects, leadership training, and scholarship recognition throughout the school year and summer.

KNOWLEDGE BOWL
Advisor - Alex King
Compete with classmates and against other schools to answer trivia questions! Questions are from all areas including; history, biology, literature, math, geography, chemistry, music, sports, current events, and more! Practice is held after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm from late November until early March. At practice, we do a shortened written round and a complete oral round with real questions. We have buzzers and need to use speed to get our team the chance to answer. Meets are held on Saturdays in January and February. Registration Required.

LETTERS OF LOVE
Advisor - Nathan Schultz
The Letters of Love club meets on the 2nd Friday of every month to write letters and cards for children who are hospitalized. Their goal is to write 50 letters/cards each month. Meetings are held before school or during Sabre Time in S104.

MATH LEAGUE
Advisor - Amy Yu
The Math League runs from early November to early February. Each school competes with an unlimited number of individual participants, along with a team event that has a maximum of 8 participants. The schools in each division compete in five meets each season. At each meet, every student participates in two individual events, and 8 students from the team participate in a team test to end the meet. Registration Required.

MOCK TRIAL
Advisor - Anthony Weigel
Clear thinking, confidence, quick reactions, the Mock Trial team puts these skills to the test. To prepare for the tournament, team members read and memorize a 100-page document outlining a case based on actual civil or criminal court action. From this document the lawyers write the cross-examination as well as opening and closing statements. After this, the case is performed in front of a series of real-life judges and attorneys to be scored. Registration Required.

MODEL UN CLUB
Advisor - Alex King

MUSICAL
Director - Kelli Killmer
Spring musical auditions are held in February with performances the last week of April/early May. Incorporating acting, singing, and dance to tell the story, the musical is typically the largest scale production of the school year. Rehearsals are after school with an occasional Saturday for eight weeks. A total of four performances are held. Students may audition if they would like to perform in the production. Students may also participate behind the scenes on set building, painting, design, operating lights and sound, costuming, hair, makeup, props, directing, stage managing, publicity, and playing in the orchestra. Between cast, crew members, and pit orchestra members, there are about 50-70 students per year who participate in the musical. Join the Theatre Schoology course for information on happenings in the theatre program; use code F7RDW-3CJHW. Registration Required.

ONE ACT PLAY
Director - Kelli Killmer
The One-Act Play is a unique theatre experience in that the show competes with other schools across the state. Rehearsals take place after school for six weeks and must follow a very specific set of rules for production. The show can be, at most, 35-minutes long and is disqualified from competition if it goes over. The set not only has to be transportable but must also fit into a 10'x10' square. Subsection competition is against five other schools and is critiqued by three judges who determine which three shows will advance to sections. The winner of the section tournament advances to state (the school that takes 2nd place at sections is the alternate for the state competition). Join the Theatre Schoology course for information on happenings in the theatre program; use code F7RDW-3CJHW. Registration Required.

PICKLEBALL CLUB
Advisors - Marty Anderson
The Pickleball Club was created as a fun way to learn the sport of pickleball, while making new friends, getting exercise, and learning new skills. Students meet once per week at the RIS pickleball courts to practice and hold games.

PROM
Advisors - Angie Heckman
Planning for Prom is done by the prom advisors and any students who choose to participate on the prom committee. Meetings are held to select a theme and to finalize details such as DJ, decor, snacks, and more! Contact the prom advisors if you'd like to be part of the Prom committee.

ROBOTICS
Advisor - Ryan Swanson
Practices are held after school from 4-6pm, from late November through early March. Team projects include a Game Design Challenge, VEX Mentorship at SMS, and other engineering challenges, incorporating the use of design, development, and manufacturing skills paired with critical thinking and collaboration in an environment of creativity. The 4 core values of the team are hard work, determination, open-mindedness, and fun. Registration Required.

SHOW CHOIR
Advisor - Brandon Nordhues
Show Choir is a non-competitive activity where students sing and dance in costume from the musical theater genre. Auditions are held in early September with 3 - 4 performances throughout the year. Rehearsals are Thursday mornings with a few Friday night/Saturday morning rehearsals for choreography. Students can also participate as a choreographer or by playing in the stage band.

SPANISH CLUB
Advisor - Jen Madrigal
Spanish Club is a fun activity that allows students to experience the cultural piece of learning a language. No Spanish experience is needed, just a love of the culture or a desire to learn more! Meetings take place approximately every other month and are most often connected to a celebration around that time of the year (día de los muertos, cinco de mayo, navidad, etc.). Join us for some fun! ¡Qué divertido!

SPEECH
Advisor - Ryan Olson
This MSHSL competitive activity has 13 categories that range from Drama to Discussion and Duo to Poetry. Students are asked to perform a 10 minute selection and a judge ranks them based on the contestants in the room. Individual and team awards are given at meets which occur on Saturdays throughout the winter season. The season starts on Tuesday after Thanksgiving and runs through early April. Students are required to attend practice and team meetings as well as competitions. Many students participate competitively for the Speech team, while others use it as an opportunity to sharpen acting and public speaking skills.
Registration Required.

STUDENT ADVOCATES FOR EQUITY (S.A.F.E CLUB)
Advisor - Michele Nelson & Adonis Majette
The SAFE Club pridefully honors individuals while working to build connections by showing empathy, respect, and understanding. The Club stands up against exclusion, prejudice, stereotyping, and injustice. The SAFE Club goals are to inform the student body about issues relating to equity, to advocate for equity in every aspect, and to create a safe and supportive environment for students who are struggling with equity. Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month @ 8am in C228.

STUDENT COUNCIL
Advisor - Karrie Fredrickson
The purpose of Student Council is to create an atmosphere that includes all members of the school to increase school spirit. To provide leadership through service to the school and community and to provide a voice for students in our school. To be members of the process of creating and changing policy within the school and to work with administration in positive leadership roles. To develop the practices of good citizenship within our school and community. Each class has elections for their 12 representatives every spring. Meetings are held every Friday at 7:45am in room M108. Students have opportunities to network with other schools for leadership training and activities at the division, state, and national levels.

SUSTAINABILITY CLUB
Advisor - Jenny Richason & Joe Schulte
The Sustainability Club is dedicated to improving the Sartell community by making it more environmentally friendly, eco-conscious and sustainable by bringing issues impacting our environment to the community's attention, improving our overall environmental footprint, organizing cleanups without our community, and providing educational information to the community.

UNIFIED CLUB
Advisors - Jake Sailor & Emily Stoebe
The Unified Club was created to provide inclusive experiences for students with disabilities, to increase the relationships between students with disabilities and general education students, to promote social inclusion, to fight the stigma around people with disabilities, and to create an inclusive environment for ALL at Sartell High School.

YEARBOOK
Advisor - Angie Heckman
Yearbook is a credit earning course you may take in grades 10-12 to create the annual yearbook. Yearbook classes can be taken in multiple quarters, and across multiple years. Learn valuable skills including; design, leadership, time management, and team work. Creating the yearbook is a big responsibility, but it is a very rewarding experience!