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Stay connected to your WA community through these clubs and activities that are available during our hybrid on-campus and eLearning schedule.
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American Legion Oratorical
Posted by:American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program is "A Constitutional Speech Contest" for students who are looking for an academic challenge and an opportunity to gain scholarship funds. Students will learn about our country's constitution in a contest that has been held by The American Legion for more than 80 years. Participants must be United States citizens or permanent residents to be eligible. The local contests begin around December- March and culminate nationally in April. This is a great opportunity to enhance your public speaking skills or to overcome a fear of public speaking while in a friendly and supportive environment.
Advisor: Mr. Resnick sresnick@woodstockacademy.org -
Athletic Council
Posted by:The Athletic Council is an organization that supports athletics as The Woodstock Academy. Any athlete may be a member. Activities include the Wellness Fair, Pep Rally, Trick-or-Treat Street, and service activities.
Advisor: Mrs. Welch twelch@woodstockacademy.org -
Book Club
Posted by:Meetings: Mondays at 2:30 p.m. Email advisor to be added to the Teams meeting.
Advisor: Mrs. Sharpe dsharpe@woodstockacademy.org -
Chess Club
Posted by:The Chess Club provides instruction in chess play and notation as well as opportunities for students to compete against each other. Strategies and tactics will be reviews.
Advisor: Ms. Lovegreen slovegreen@woodstockacademy.org -
Class Council 2021
Posted by:Class Council for students in the class of 2021. As leaders of the class, the council plans fundraisers, activities, and events including Prom.
Meetings: Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
Advisors: Mrs. Jolliff csjolliff@woodstockacademy.org
Mrs. Grube hgrube@woodstockacademy.org
Mrs. Gosselin dgosselin@woodstockacademy.org -
Class Council 2022
Posted by:Class Council for students in the graduating class of 2022. As leaders of the class, the council plans fundraisers, activities, and events including Prom.
Meetings: Fridays at 8:15 a.m. on Teams
Advisors: Mrs. Cramer acramer@woodstockacademy.org
Ms. Drogosz sdrogosz@woodstockacademy.org
Mr. Musumeci jmusumeci@woodstockacademy.org -
Class Council 2023
Posted by:Class Council for students in the graduating class of 2023. As leaders of the class, the council plans activities, events, and fundraisers.
Advisors: Ms. Dziedzic sdziedzic@woodstockacademy.org
Mr. Favreau bfavreau@woodstockacademy.org -
Class Council 2024
Posted by:Class Council for students in the class of 2024. As leaders of the class, the council plans fundraisers, activities, and class opportunities.
Meetings: Last Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. on Teams
Advisors: Mr. Washington dwashington@woodstockacademy.org
Ms. Gagnon lgagnon@woodstockacademy.org -
Drumline
Posted by:This is an audition-based indoor percussion ensemble. All band and chorus members are eligible to audition for this group in December of each school year.
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Advisor: Mr. Tyler Campbell tcampbell@woodstockacademy.org -
Earthsave
Posted by:Earthsave is open to students who are interested in promoting awareness about environmental issues and acting to protect the environment at school, in our towns, and worldwide. Activities include campus and community cleanups, community Earth Week activities, science outreach, grant writing and anything else that comes from student interest and passion. All are welcome!
Meetings: Thursdays from 2:40-3:00 p.m.
Advisor: Mrs. Gronski mgronski@woodstockacademy.org -
Envirothon
Posted by:A hands-on group that competes every May at the state level. The outdoor competition consists of 5 categories: forestry, wildlife, soils, aquatics and a current issue, which changes each year. Students work as teams of 5 and can be in any grade.
Advisor: Mrs. Cremers lcremers@woodstockacademy.org -
Faith, Hope, & Love Club
Posted by:The Faith, Hope & Love Club's mission is to empower WA students to make a positive impact on the community by following in the footsteps of Christ. The group is also involved in service work in which they give back to the community.
Advisor: Mr. Norman bnorman@woodstockacademy.org -
FRESH: Family Related Effective Solutions for Humanity
Posted by:FRESH is a student-run nonprofit operating out of The Woodstock Academy that works toward poverty relief and awareness in the "Quiet Corner" area of Connecticut. Additionally, FRESH runs a mentoring program in the local middle schools and plans monthly events on South Campus. FRESH operates the Caring Continues program, a food-assistance program for local families.
Meetings: Mondays at 2:30 p.m.
Advisor: Ms. Dziedzic sdziedzic@woodstockacademy.org -
Gender & Sexualities Alliance (GSA)
Posted by:The Gender & Sexualities Alliance promotes tolerance, knowledge, understanding and the appreciation of diversity in our community. GSA's primary objective is to contribute to a safe environment for all students. GSA provides students with a non-threatening atmosphere in which they meet and talk about issues relating to sexual orientation. Its intent is to diminish prejudice in the school community through education.
Meetings: Mondays from 2:30-3:00 p.m.
Advisor: Mr. Young tyoung@woodstockacademy.org -
Hill Singers
Posted by:Hill Singers is the advanced a cappella choir of The Woodstock Academy. Students must audition to be part of the group and also must be a member of a choral ensemble class at The Woodstock Academy.
Meetings: Mondays from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Advisor: Ms. Ranta aranta@woodstockacademy.org -
Jazz Band
Posted by:This auditioned-based group meets once per week on Thursdays from 3-5 PM. Jazz Band consists of students who wish to advance their musicianship through the medium of jazz. Auditions take place at the beginning of each school year. Regular attendance is required at rehearsals for participation. Students must be a member of one daytime full-year instrumental ensemble to be eligible for participation in this group. All students in grades 9-12 are eligible to audition.
Advisor: Mrs. Churchill lchurchill@woodstockacademy.org -
Knitting Club
Posted by:Knitting and conversation through Teams. Even if you aren't knitting something at the moment, you are welcome to come and chat with us! Everyone is welcome, so if you know of someone who is interested in knitting and/or social interaction, please feel free to invite them as well.
Meetings: Mondays at 2:30 p.m.
Advisor: Ms. Danielson kdanielson@woodstockacademy.org -
Math Honor Society
Posted by:Math Honor Society has monthly meetings, provides math tutoring, fundraises for scholarships, and competes in math competitions including the AMC. Math Honor Society is a chapter of Mu Alpha Theta. In order to be eligible for membership, students must take three math classes at The Woodstock Academy and get at least a 3.7 or higher in each of them [A- for Honors, B+ for AP/ACC).
Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month from 8:15-8:45 a.m.
Tutoring:
Advisor: Mr. Jordan rjordan@woodstockacademy.org -
Math Team
Posted by:The Math Team competes each month in the Eastern Connecticut Mathematics League with 14 other high schools. We hold weekly practices to prepare for the competitions. Whether you are in Algebra 1 or Calculus, if you enjoy working on math problems you should consider joining the team! Email Mr. Tyler for more information.
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Advisor: Mr. Tyler styler@woodstockacademy.org -
Medical Club
Posted by:The Woodstock Academy Medical Club provides students with insight into the medical field. The club invites medical professionals from various specialties and fields to speak about their experiences. The club is open to all students who are interested.
Meetings: Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Advisor: Mrs. May vmay@woodstockacademy.org -
Model United Nations Club and Team
Posted by:Model United Nations, also known as Model UN or MUN, is an extra-curricular activity in which students typically roleplay delegates to the United Nations and simulate UN committees. Students, referred to as Delegates, are assigned a country to represent in one of the UN’s numerous committees with pre-set topics to debate. They research the background of their country, their country's position on the topics at hand, and prepare notes on possible solutions to the problems faced.
Meetings: Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. on Teams
Advisor: Ms. Dziedzic sdziedzic@woodstockacademy.org -
Multicultural Club
Posted by:The Multicultural Club promotes multicultural understanding and empathy, and to creates cultural awareness on campus.
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Advisors: Ms. Gosselin dgosselin@wosodstockacademy.org -
National Honor Society
Posted by:NHS is an organization whose members are selected on the basis of the commitment they have exhibited to scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Juniors and seniors are invited to apply at the beginning of the school year if their grade point average is 3.65 or above.
Meetings: Thursdays at 8:30 a.m.
Advisor: Ms. Dziedzic sdziedzic@woodstockacademy.org -
Ocean Bowl Club
Posted by:Ocean Bowl is open to all students interested in science, particularly in oceanography. The main objective is to prepare for the Ocean Bowl competition at MIT. Teams of 5 students compete against other teams from area schools.
Meetings: Thursdays at 2:30 p.m.
Advisors: Mrs. Jolliff csjolliff@woodstockacademy.org
Mr. Lusa plusa@woodstockacademy.org -
Production Club
Posted by:Are you interested in video production? Do you want to support our school by attending and recording special events? Or do you have a project of your own in mind? All are welcome to join, there will be many great opportunities to learn video and radio production techniques, enter contests like the Graduation Video Contest, and work both volunteer and paid positions. We hope to see you there!
Advisor: Mr. Collelo ecollelo@woodstockacademy.org -
Public Speaking Club
Posted by:Looking to improve your public speaking skills through competition and constructive criticism? If so, the Woodstock Academy Public Speaking Club is perfect for you! In this club, members can practice, compete, and receive feedback on their speaking abilities. The club is open to all grades and we highly encourage you to join!
Meetings: Thursdays at 2:25 p.m. on Teams
Advisor: Ms. Dziedzic sdziedzic@woodstockacademy.org -
Robotics Club
Posted by:Engages students in several STEM activities and competitions. Starting in September students meet to design, develop and construct several robots using multiple robotics platforms- VEX- TSA- Seaperch and this year we are laying the foundation for our Multigp drone race team. All of the competitions are nationally recognized and can be previewed on YouTube.
Meetings: Tuesdays from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Teams
Advisor: Mr. Sumner psumner@woodstockacademy.org -
Scholar-Athlete Honor Society
Posted by:Meetings: Every other Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Advisor: Sean Saucier ssaucier@woodstockacademy.org -
School Climate Activists
Posted by:The school climate activists work to better the school's atmosphere (environment) by informing peers on how to make the school a welcoming place for every individual. SCA plans school-wide activities that promote inclusion and help everyone feel accepted.
Advisor: Dr. Harten mharten@woodstockacademy.org
Ms. Danielson kdanielson@woodstockacademy.org -
Science Bowl
Posted by:The group prepares for a Regional Science Bowl held at UCONN each March. Teams of 5 students take part in the quiz bowl that covers areas of math and science. Students also build fuel cars to race in competitions.
Meetings: Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. on Teams
Advisor: Mrs. Lovegreen, slovegreen@woodstockacademy.org -
Science National Honor Society
Posted by:Meetings: Tuesdays, twice per month at 2:20 p.m.
Advisors: Mrs. May vmay@woodstockacademy.org
Mrs. Lovegreen slovegreen@woodstockacademy.orgEmail scienceNHS@woodstockacademy.org for science tutoring help.
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Science Olympiad
Posted by:Science Olympiad competes in 25 separate events at the Science Olympiad competition at UCONN in the spring.
Meetings: Thursdays at 2:30 p.m.
Advisors: Mr. Lusa plusa@woodstockacademy.org
Mrs. Jolliff csjolliff@woodstockacademy.org -
Senegal Exchange Club
Posted by:The Senegal Exchange Club is for students who are interested in learning Senegalese culture and building relationships with students from the Mariama Ba School. Every 3 to 4 years we host an exchange program when students from Mariama Ba stay with WA host families and then in April, WA students have an opportunity to travel to Senegal.
Meetings: Tuesdays at 2:35 p.m.
Advisor: Mrs. Gronski mgronski@woodstockacademy.org -
Student Council
Posted by:The purpose of the Student Council (StuCo) is to act as a student representative organization and to use student body opinions for the benefit of the school and the community. The council meets with the administration to discuss issues of school community activities. Elected from grades 10-12 in May and grade 9 in the fall. Officers are elected in April and overlap the school year. A number of at-large members join the council each year.
Meetings: Tuesday and Thursday, E-Board on Tuesday and full Council on Thursday every other week at 2:20 p.m. on Teams
Advisor: Mr. Musumeci jmusumeci@woodstockacademy.org -
Table Top Gaming Club
Posted by:TTGC (Table Top Games Club) is the perfect activity for students who enjoy gaming activities such as Dungeons and Dragons, Magic the Gathering, Settlers of Catan, or Risk. It offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for all who attend. If you don’t know how to play, don’t worry, we will teach you how to play and you will make friends in the process! To join a D&D or MTG Pod via Teams, please contact club advisor.
Meetings: Fridays from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Teams
Advisor: Mr. Fox jfox@woodstockacademy.org
Mr. Tyler styler@woodstockacademy.org -
Technical Theater Club
Posted by:Are you interested in live event production and technical theater? Do you want to support The Academy and the Loos Center for the Arts? This may be the perfect fit for you! Technical Theater Club meets weekly and supports events throughout the year in the Bates Memorial Auditorium, the Alumni Field House, and the Loos Center for the Arts. All are welcome to join, with many opportunities to learn about behind-the-scenes production technology like lighting, audio, projection and automation systems. Students will train at an individual pace with the goal of becoming a volunteer or holding paid positions on both Academy and professional productions.Advisor: Mr. Chalupka echalupka@woodstockacademy.org -
The B Club
Posted by:The B Club is a group of students committed to the well-being and support of individuals in the WA community who face medical hardships. The purpose of the group is to raise money to defray the health-care expenses of these students.
Meetings: Thursdays at 2:20 p.m. on Teams
Advisor: Mrs. Singleton hsingleton@woodstockacademy.org -
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Posted by:is a national honor society for high school musicians who have shown themselves to be academically capable and musically gifted. Through performance and community service, these students develop confidence, creativity, critical thinking, compassion, and a host of other leadership skills sure to serve them well in school and beyond.
Advisors: Mrs. Churchill lchurchill@woodstockacademy.org
Ms. Ranta aranta@woodstockacademy.org -
Unified Sports
Posted by:Unified sports pairs student volunteers with special athletes in soccer, basketball, and track or other physical activities such as kickball and fitness. Athletes work together to train and compete. Open to ALL WA students regardless of athletic ability.
Meetings: Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Advisor: Ms. Hotta yhotta@woodstockacademy.org -
Women's Leadership
Posted by:Women's Leadership provides a safe and supportive setting for young women to engage in discussions that encourage communication and connection, in order to promote self-confidence and awareness, which in turn fosters leadership. The group explores and engages in opportunities to develop these aspects through experiences and by inviting guest speakers.
Advisor: Ms. Garcia agarcia@woodstockacademy.org -
World Language Honor Societies
Posted by:The Italian, Latin, Chinese, Spanish, and German honor societies consist of students who have maintained excellence in language studies at The Woodstock Academy. Students are inducted annually.
Italian National Honor Society
Eligibility for membership in the Italian National Honor Society is based on three semesters of Italian with a 3.6 grade point average in Italian and 3.0 overall GPA.
Meetings: Third Tuesday of the month from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Advisor: Mrs. Monahan mmonahan@woodstockacademy.org
Latin National Honor Society
Application for membership is open to students who have completed through Latin 2 with an average grade of 90 or higher.
For Latin tutoring, email Mrs. Beck to be paired with a tutor.
Advisor: Mrs. Beck mbeck@woodstockacademy.org
Chinese National Honor Society
Application for membership is open to students who have completed through Mandarin 3 with an average grade of B or higher.
Advisor: Ms. Liaw yliaw@woodstockacademy.org
Spanish National Honor Society
Membership in the Spanish National Honor Society is open to students who have maintained a 90 average or better for three marking periods in Spanish classes (beginning with level two, not including level one) and submit a one page written response to 1) why they want to become a member, and 2) how they plan to contribute to the group.
Tutoring: On each Thursday, Spanish National Honor Society will offer tutoring from 2:30-3:00 p.m. to any students in Spanish 1-3 that need extra help. Please email your Spanish teacher or Sr. Fox if you want to participate so you can be added to the day's list.
Advisors: Mrs. Thibodeau athibodeau@woodstockacademy.org
Mr. Fox jfox@woodstockacademy.org
Mrs. Zolobkowski azolobkowski@woodstockacademy.org
German National Honor Society
For the German National Honor Society, the requirements for eligibility are three semesters of German with a 3.6 grade point average in German and 3.0 overall GPA. Eligible students must also submit a one page written response to 1) why they want to become a member, and 2) how they plan to contribute to the group.
Meetings: Third Tuesday of the month from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Advisor: Mr. Musko jmusko@woodstockacademy.org -
Yearbook
Posted by:Students work as a team and independently to create The Spire, the yearbook of The Woodstock Academy. Tasks involve photography, writing, drawing, organizing, editing, and creating. The club is open to all WA students.
Meetings: Mondays at 2:30 p.m.
Advisors: Mrs. Grube hgrube@woodstockacademy.org