Activities

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
HS Activities Office: 860.379.8525 x 2250

ART CLUB
The Art Club explores group concepts and individual growth in art. The students design and create murals for school and in the community. Meets after school every Monday (or more when there is a large project) with advisor .

CHESS CLUB
Ideal for beginners and advanced players alike, the Chess Club promotes an atmosphere where students can meet, socialize and engage in friendly but competitive play. Casual play and instruction is available. The club meets on Thursday afternoons from 2:15 to 3:15. The advisor is Mr. Coulter.

CULINARY CLUB

Culinary Club 

Advisor – Ms. Blazys– cblazys@nwr7.org

The culinary club is open to all students.  Activities include learning new cooking skills and community projects.  

 Please email Ms. Blazys to join or stop by Room 301 for more information and club dates. 

DEBATE TEAM
Students prepare for and participate in Debate Competitions against other schools from Connecticut. Our main activity is the Great Connecticut Debate. The group meets after school on Tuesdays, and “as needed” when competitions are upcoming. The advisor is Mr. Sullivan.

DRAMA CLUB
The Drama Club produces a Fall Drama work and a Spring Musical each year. Production work is done by the students, with assistance from parents. Costumes have been made by theatre parents and students for some of the shows. The set is designed with the help of theatre students, constructed by theatre students and parents, and painted by theatre students. Students also learn how to hang, aim and focus the lights for the productions under faculty supervision. As a result of all their experience, each performance is run by the theatre students which, is quite an accomplishment for them. The Director Mr. Winegar.

ENVIROTHON TEAM
The award-winning Envirothon team is ready for 2020-2021. The team is composed of 10-12 students who meet to learn about environmental issues (Forestry, Wildlife, Aquatics and Soils). Two final teams with five students each will compete against other schools in May.  Meetings are held every Wednesday via Google Meet from 11am to 11:30, with extra practice/planning time before the competition. The advisors are Mrs. Leach and Ms. Perga.  Contact one of the advisors to get the Meet code.  All are welcome to join.

EUROPE TRIP CLUB
Students go on a 12 day study visit to various locations in Europe during the summer before their senior year.  Students can begin signing up for the trip in ninth or tenth grade.    The advisor is Mr. Rodenberg

FBLA (FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA)
Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. (FBLA-PBL) is the oldest and largest national organization for students preparing for careers in business. FBLA-PBL prepares students for “real world” professional experiences. Members gain the competitive edge for college and career successes. More than a quarter of a million students participate in this dynamic leadership organization. Members have the opportunity to compete for awards and recognition on the local, state, and national levels in more than 50 different event categories including Web site development, marketing, business plan, public speaking, job interview, network design, and many more! The group meets twice a month. The advisor is Mrs. Wilson.

FFA (FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA)
FFA is a the largest youth organization which prepares Agricultural Education students for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. AgEd works to prepare students for future careers in agriculture through three integral components: classroom/laboratory work, FFA involvement, and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). Leadership is provided by student officers and the agriculture teacher. A Program of Activities (POA) serves as a road map for goals at the local level: student development, chapter development, and community development. Each member is assigned specific responsibilities to ensure total involvement. The group meets on the first Monday of the month at 2:15 (except November and February have evening meetings). All teachers are advisors.

F.I.R.S.T. ROBOTICS TEAM
For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.  Robotics team is international, kids play games, solve puzzles, and build robots with kids all over the world! If you have an interest in finance, there is a large budget that needs oversight, graphic designers for logos and marketing, public relations, website development.  Many opportunities for scholarships.  Meetings take place twice a week at Whiting Mills on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30.  Please email: contact@nrg4055.org for info.

GSA (GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE)
The Northwestern Gay-Straight Alliance is here to help promote equality, understanding, and tolerance among students and staff. We believe this is important because you can’t live in a world of fear and misunderstanding. Our group is here as a support system where you can meet and discuss problems and issues. The goal is to create an atmosphere of understanding within the school by reaching out to each and every student. Mrs. Gallaway is the advisor.

HIGHLANDER POETS SOCIETY (POETRY OUT LOUD)
Meets Mondays Mrs. Machowski

HIKING CLUB
Our group hikes on mountains and in state parks, about once a month (weather permitting). We cross country ski and snow shoe as well. The club meets once a month. The advisor is Mrs. Machowski and Mrs. Jakobsen.

HS JAZZ BAND

The HS Jazz Band will meet once a week after school.  One week it will meet either Monday or Tuesday (depending on kids schedules and which day they would prefer) and the next week it would meet on Thursday.  All rehearsals will go from 2:15-3:15, unless we are not allowed to go past 3:00.

MODEL UN

Model UN allows students who are interested in global affairs and relationships to participate in a simulation of the United Nations.  We participate in two conferences a year whereby we represent different countries and work to resolve issues that range from humanitarian to financial to nuclear among many others.  Additionally, we make an annual trip to tour the United Nations in NYC while also having the experience of meeting with the real delegates of the United Nations.  This takes place through our membership of the World Affairs Council of CT. The World Affairs Council also provides the opportunities to hear many experts speak on topics that address global issues.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (NHS)
The National Honor Society is an organization that works to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to render service, promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in students of Northwestern Regional High School. Members meet monthly and officers meet weekly. The advisor is Mrs. Anna Norland.

NEW ENGLAND MATH LEAGUE
Students compete in a National Math Contest six times per year. The club meets on six Tuesdays during the year (after school from 2:12 – 3:00). Students can attend any meeting and earn points to improve their grade. Mrs. Jakobsen and Mr. McClave are advisors for 2017-2018.

PEP CLUB – THE RED ARMY
The club shows its support of the school sports teams by attending the games, wearing red Northwestern shirts and cheering for the team.

SENATE
The Senate consists of a selected group of high school students who provide the connection between the student body and the Board of Education. We provide activities and information for the entire high school and our focus is on community service. 

SKI CLUB
Ski Sundown program!  Mrs. Cady and Mrs. Perga are advisors.

STUDENT COUNCIL
Student Council is a charity based student organization dedicated to improving our school, our community, and the world by raising the level of awareness concerning school, local, national, and international issues. The activities include JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) walk, blood drives, Thanksgiving turkey baskets, a school dance, Bunnies for Babies, and teacher appreciation week. The student council continues to seek out projects and organizations that need their support. They meet on the first Tuesday of the month after school and in homeroom daily..

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YEARBOOK
The Yearbook students produce a high school yearbook using a web-based program. Production includes theme development, layout of pictures and text, and all other aspects of producing and marketing.  Students who participate in Yearbook are selected through an interview process and receive one college level credit. The advisor is Mrs. Wilson.

YOGA CLUB   
Meets on Tuesdays after school.  Attending Yoga Club can be used to make up missed PE classes.  Mr. Mittesser is the advisor