Clubs and Activities
Holdingford Public School offers a variety of clubs to get involved with.
Art Club - The Art Club consists of High School students who love the Arts and cannot seem to get enough of them throughout the school day.
Business Club - The Business Club strives to provide its members with the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge about the business and professional world.
Chamber Singers - Chamber Singers is an auditioned group of students in grades 9-12 consisting of anywhere between 10 and 18 singers. These singers must also sing in one of the two curricular choirs meeting during the school day. Chamber Singers rehearses once per week for 50 minutes, meeting at 7:10ambefore school. The group frequently performs the national anthem at school sporting events, sings at choir concerts, competes at contest, and carols on the last day of school before the holiday break in December.
Drama - Drama will give students in grades 7-12 an opportunity to participate in creative dramatic activities including a final production. Students will be exposed to different aspects of theater including costume design, set design, props and tech crew. The goals of this activity are to enhance creative thinking skills, encourage teamwork, and provide students with enriched learning experiences in the area of performing arts.
Future Educators' Club - The Future Educators' Club (FEC) is designed to encourage high school students to pursue post-secondary careers in education. Those careers include, but are not limited to, teaching administration, psychology, nursing, social work, counseling, and community education.
Future Farmers of America (FFA) - The FFA is an intercurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership. It is one of three components of agricultural education.
Jazz Band - Allows students to learn and perform many different jazz styles culminating in an overnight trip to a Jazz Festival and a home performance, often with professional guest artists.
Knowledge Bowl - Knowledge Bowl is an academic trivia competition in which students are challenged to answer questions across many subject areas. Students answer questions in oral and written rounds and compete to get the most questions correct. There are several meets throughout the year, and points carry over in each meet to a culmination of points at the end of the season.
Knowledge Bowl (JH) -
Leadership Council - Leadership Council is made up of Jr/Sr students involved in various activities. Students gain an understanding of the dedication and responsibilities of being a leader in the school. They learn how to communicate and listen. They are the main communicator between the team and coach/advisor.
Lunchtime Singers - Lunchtime Singers is a volunteer group of students in grades 7 and 8. These singers must also sing in one of the four curricular choirs for the Junior High. Lunchtime Singers rehearses once per week for about 25 minutes, meeting just after the students' lunch period. The group performs at concerts and occasionally sings the national anthem at school sporting events.
Math Counts - MathCounts is a national middle school coaching and competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and engaging "bee" style contests.
The program typically runs October - March with optional practices, a school competition, and a regional competition. There are challenging practice problems called Warm Ups and Work Outs for Mathletes to complete either at practice times or on their own time. A minimum of eight students is requested. Practice times are decided once participants’ schedules are known, but practice is usually before school or during one block of 4th hour study hall.
The competition consists of 2 individual contests, one without a calculator, and a team contest. The eight students performing the best at the school level will represent Holdingford in the Central Lakes Regional Competition held at SCSU. High performing teams or individuals can advance to the State and National Level.
Minnesota Math League (JH) - The purpose of the MNJHML is to encourage students to participate in math contests and to provide recognition for students excelling in mathematics. It also serves as preparation for the annual MathCounts competition.
There are 5 meets held during the months of October - February. Member schools belong to a division of two to fifteen schools that often are aligned with their athletic conference competitors. Each school has a team (or teams) with a maximum of six students with no more than four eighth graders. Individual participation is also encouraged for those not on the official team.A minimum of 6 students with no more than four 8th graders. Practice times are decided once participants’ schedules are known, but practice is usually before school or during one block of 4th hour study hall.
Minnesota High School Math League - The Minnesota Mathematics League offers a series of extremely challenging contests throughout the year that are given within each individual district. A minimum of 8 students including 2 Freshmen and 2 Sophomores is needed to consider participation. Practice times are decided once participants’ schedules are known, but practice is usually before school or during one block of 4th hour study hall.
National Honor Society - The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921.
Peer Helpers - A unique group of people eager to reach out to other classmates, peers, and all Holdingford students. By being good listeners, trustworthy, and giving individuals respect through true friendship and acceptance, we aim to be positive role models and set good examples. Although each student has different problems, each situation and student is of equal importance. We feel, "Acceptance should be who we really are, not what we are made out to be."
Pep Band - Students perform 25-30 times per year at various sporting events. This offers students the opportunity to receive a letter in band.
Project 4 Teens - P4T is a leadership group consisting of approximately 10 sophomores, 10 juniors, and 10 seniors. Students are selected via an application process each spring. The group members strive to be positive role models within the school and community settings. The group specifically works with 6th-8th graders to assist in transitioning from elementary to high school. In addition P4T sponsors the 50/50 cash drawing at volleyball matches and basketball games to help with expenses involved with the annual training retreat.
Prom Committee - Juniors begin meeting monthly in November to determine the theme for the annual Prom. Once the theme is determined the committee begins purchasing items for invitations and decorations. Then, the detailed planning for Grand March and the dance begins. Students are excused the Friday before prom to decorate and set up. They are expected to attend each meeting and the entire day of decorating.
Spring Musical - Spring musical auditions typically take place in December just before the holiday break, with rehearsals beginning shortly after school starts again in January. The musical goes up in mid to late March for 3 shows, a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Details about the musical or what show is being performed this year can be found on the school's website.
Student Council (JH) -
Student Council - The student council seeks to provide a valuable leadership partnership between students and their school. It creates the opportunity for students to become effective leaders, thus encouraging and influencing a positive school climate.
Yearbook - is a great way to meet new friends and express oneself creatively. After being trained in how to use the Jostens Yearbook Online Design Program, students are given the opportunity to design a yearbook spread that they can work on at our monthly meetings or at home. In addition to designing pages, throughout the course of the year students also help-out with various other yearbook-related tasks including selling yearbooks, photography, and fund raising.
Peer Helpers -
Math Masters -
Trap Shooting -
Business Club - The Business Club strives to provide its members with the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge about the business and professional world.
Chamber Singers - Chamber Singers is an auditioned group of students in grades 9-12 consisting of anywhere between 10 and 18 singers. These singers must also sing in one of the two curricular choirs meeting during the school day. Chamber Singers rehearses once per week for 50 minutes, meeting at 7:10ambefore school. The group frequently performs the national anthem at school sporting events, sings at choir concerts, competes at contest, and carols on the last day of school before the holiday break in December.
Drama - Drama will give students in grades 7-12 an opportunity to participate in creative dramatic activities including a final production. Students will be exposed to different aspects of theater including costume design, set design, props and tech crew. The goals of this activity are to enhance creative thinking skills, encourage teamwork, and provide students with enriched learning experiences in the area of performing arts.
Future Educators' Club - The Future Educators' Club (FEC) is designed to encourage high school students to pursue post-secondary careers in education. Those careers include, but are not limited to, teaching administration, psychology, nursing, social work, counseling, and community education.
Future Farmers of America (FFA) - The FFA is an intercurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership. It is one of three components of agricultural education.
Jazz Band - Allows students to learn and perform many different jazz styles culminating in an overnight trip to a Jazz Festival and a home performance, often with professional guest artists.
Knowledge Bowl - Knowledge Bowl is an academic trivia competition in which students are challenged to answer questions across many subject areas. Students answer questions in oral and written rounds and compete to get the most questions correct. There are several meets throughout the year, and points carry over in each meet to a culmination of points at the end of the season.
Knowledge Bowl (JH) -
Leadership Council - Leadership Council is made up of Jr/Sr students involved in various activities. Students gain an understanding of the dedication and responsibilities of being a leader in the school. They learn how to communicate and listen. They are the main communicator between the team and coach/advisor.
Lunchtime Singers - Lunchtime Singers is a volunteer group of students in grades 7 and 8. These singers must also sing in one of the four curricular choirs for the Junior High. Lunchtime Singers rehearses once per week for about 25 minutes, meeting just after the students' lunch period. The group performs at concerts and occasionally sings the national anthem at school sporting events.
Math Counts - MathCounts is a national middle school coaching and competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and engaging "bee" style contests.
The program typically runs October - March with optional practices, a school competition, and a regional competition. There are challenging practice problems called Warm Ups and Work Outs for Mathletes to complete either at practice times or on their own time. A minimum of eight students is requested. Practice times are decided once participants’ schedules are known, but practice is usually before school or during one block of 4th hour study hall.
The competition consists of 2 individual contests, one without a calculator, and a team contest. The eight students performing the best at the school level will represent Holdingford in the Central Lakes Regional Competition held at SCSU. High performing teams or individuals can advance to the State and National Level.
Minnesota Math League (JH) - The purpose of the MNJHML is to encourage students to participate in math contests and to provide recognition for students excelling in mathematics. It also serves as preparation for the annual MathCounts competition.
There are 5 meets held during the months of October - February. Member schools belong to a division of two to fifteen schools that often are aligned with their athletic conference competitors. Each school has a team (or teams) with a maximum of six students with no more than four eighth graders. Individual participation is also encouraged for those not on the official team.A minimum of 6 students with no more than four 8th graders. Practice times are decided once participants’ schedules are known, but practice is usually before school or during one block of 4th hour study hall.
Minnesota High School Math League - The Minnesota Mathematics League offers a series of extremely challenging contests throughout the year that are given within each individual district. A minimum of 8 students including 2 Freshmen and 2 Sophomores is needed to consider participation. Practice times are decided once participants’ schedules are known, but practice is usually before school or during one block of 4th hour study hall.
National Honor Society - The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921.
Peer Helpers - A unique group of people eager to reach out to other classmates, peers, and all Holdingford students. By being good listeners, trustworthy, and giving individuals respect through true friendship and acceptance, we aim to be positive role models and set good examples. Although each student has different problems, each situation and student is of equal importance. We feel, "Acceptance should be who we really are, not what we are made out to be."
Pep Band - Students perform 25-30 times per year at various sporting events. This offers students the opportunity to receive a letter in band.
Project 4 Teens - P4T is a leadership group consisting of approximately 10 sophomores, 10 juniors, and 10 seniors. Students are selected via an application process each spring. The group members strive to be positive role models within the school and community settings. The group specifically works with 6th-8th graders to assist in transitioning from elementary to high school. In addition P4T sponsors the 50/50 cash drawing at volleyball matches and basketball games to help with expenses involved with the annual training retreat.
Prom Committee - Juniors begin meeting monthly in November to determine the theme for the annual Prom. Once the theme is determined the committee begins purchasing items for invitations and decorations. Then, the detailed planning for Grand March and the dance begins. Students are excused the Friday before prom to decorate and set up. They are expected to attend each meeting and the entire day of decorating.
Spring Musical - Spring musical auditions typically take place in December just before the holiday break, with rehearsals beginning shortly after school starts again in January. The musical goes up in mid to late March for 3 shows, a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Details about the musical or what show is being performed this year can be found on the school's website.
Student Council (JH) -
Student Council - The student council seeks to provide a valuable leadership partnership between students and their school. It creates the opportunity for students to become effective leaders, thus encouraging and influencing a positive school climate.
Yearbook - is a great way to meet new friends and express oneself creatively. After being trained in how to use the Jostens Yearbook Online Design Program, students are given the opportunity to design a yearbook spread that they can work on at our monthly meetings or at home. In addition to designing pages, throughout the course of the year students also help-out with various other yearbook-related tasks including selling yearbooks, photography, and fund raising.
Peer Helpers -
Math Masters -
Trap Shooting -