Abraham Lincoln Book Club
The Abraham Lincoln Book Club is a club that celebrates Illinois authors who are nominated for the prestigious Abe Lincoln Book Award. It is open to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors whose English teachers choose to participate in the program (most, but not all, of them do). Interested students pick up a brochure from either campus LMC or their teacher and review the list of titles that we have chosen to include for this year's club. Then, students select and read a book (or books depending on the teacher's requirements) from the list, write a paper about the book(s) (the writing prompt is provided by the student's English teacher), and attend one of the scheduled, mandatory book talks at either campus. Book talks are held on three different Mondays each semester in the LMC at the freshman building and on three different Tuesdays in B125 at the main campus. In addition to reading a cool book and meeting like-minded peers, after reading the book, writing the paper, and attending the book talk, the participant will be awarded extra credit in English class. For many English classes, this is the only way to earn extra credit for the semester.
Chess Club
We accept all newcomers and veterans to our chess club. Players can earn a chance to play competitively on one of our top 8 boards on the varsity chess team. Chess club is a great way to meet new friends while having fun and learning how to play chess. Chess club runs through early February. The chess club welcomes students that are involved in other activities and will accommodate students that have busy schedules.
Competition Programming Club
Computing Team, we do a variety of activities, mostly revolving around programming and computer science topics. In our meetings, we cover many computer science topics, practice solving programming problems, and do fun programming competitions. Most of the activities we do are to practice and prepare for two major contests:
Computing Team, we do a variety of activities, mostly revolving around programming and computer science topics. In our meetings, we cover many computer science topics, practice solving programming problems, and do fun programming competitions. Most of the activities we do are to practice and prepare for two major contests:
- American Computer Science League (ACSL)
- USA Computing Olympiad (USACO)
Finance Club
Finance Club is designed for students interested in Finance and Economics. Each week there are student-lead discussions over interested financial topics as well as time to informally learn about the material. Throughout the year students have the opportunity to compete in a personal finance challenge, economics challenge, Federal Reserve challenge, InvestWrite competitions, multiple stock market portfolio challenges, and a Youth about Business (YAB) summer program. All of these events are free to enter and have exciting prizes for the winners. In the past we have had multiple state competition winners, a two-time National Stock Market Game team winner (earning trips to Washington D.C.), and a YAB national winning team! T
Interactive Gaming Club
The mission of the Interactive Gaming Club is to organize and facilitate game enthusiasts of all kinds through our gamers' network, friendly and accepting atmosphere and conversations. The members are dedicated to playing strategy, war, board, role-playing, miniature battle, and collectible game cards. All levels of skill and interest are welcome.
Girls Who Code (GWC)
Don't just play on your phone - program it! Girls Who Code (GWC) is an extracurricular program for 9th-12th grade girls that teach participants about Computer Science in a fun and safe environment! Resources for beginning, intermediate, and expert coders are provided. GWC is much like a "think tank" of students that want to come together and explore app making, game and web design, tech trends, and various coding languages. It meets about twice a month and you can find meeting times and more info at our website
Literary Magazine
The Essence is a yearly literary publication produced entirely by Neuqua Valley students and supervised by Gillian Schneider. In the fall, we encourage students to join staff as editors or to submit through our bit.ly link on our website. Once we start receiving submissions, staff rates submissions and looks at how highly-rated pieces relate to our chosen theme for the year.
We try to select a variety of writing and art to be published in the magazine, and we are open to any Neuqua student who has original work to share with us. We hope to encourage students to join us for writing workshop sessions and will give priority to students who attend and hope to be publishe. Our magazine is published once a year and put up for general sale at the Fine Arts Festival in May. Staff members receive free copies the week before. If you have questions about joining, submitting, or receiving a copy of the magazine, feel free to email Ms. Schneider.
We try to select a variety of writing and art to be published in the magazine, and we are open to any Neuqua student who has original work to share with us. We hope to encourage students to join us for writing workshop sessions and will give priority to students who attend and hope to be publishe. Our magazine is published once a year and put up for general sale at the Fine Arts Festival in May. Staff members receive free copies the week before. If you have questions about joining, submitting, or receiving a copy of the magazine, feel free to email Ms. Schneider.
Math Team
Any student interested in participating in Math competitions may join. Practices are held weekly throughout the year. This club participates in both local and state competitions.
Mu Alpha Theta
Mu Alpha Theta, the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society, was formed in 1957 at the University of Oklahoma. We are dedicated to inspiring a keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and two-year college students. As of June 2017, more than 110,000 students are Mu Alpha Theta members at more than 2,400 schools in the United States and in 20 foreign countries.
The NVHS Chapter of MAT was founded in 2012. It is open for all sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are interested in math and passionate about promoting math as a practical and fun part of our daily life. M Members participate in a number of mathematical activities throughout the school year, ranging from recreational mathematics (such as logic puzzles and scavenger hunts) to planning the Pi Day festivities at NVHS and organizing a middle school math competition (the M4TS) to taking national contests for prizes.
The NVHS Chapter of MAT was founded in 2012. It is open for all sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are interested in math and passionate about promoting math as a practical and fun part of our daily life. M Members participate in a number of mathematical activities throughout the school year, ranging from recreational mathematics (such as logic puzzles and scavenger hunts) to planning the Pi Day festivities at NVHS and organizing a middle school math competition (the M4TS) to taking national contests for prizes.
Rho Kappa
Rho Kappa is the Social Studies Honors Society. Students will participate in a series of social studies related activities throughout the year that may include days like September 11th Remembrance, Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day. To participate students must have a Social Studies GPA of 3.0 and a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students must be enrolled in at least 6 semesters of Social Studies classes and be recommended by a Social Studies teacher.
Scholastic Bowl
Scholastic Bowl is an IHSA competitive activity. Each match consists of 5 players competing against other area high schools-both a varsity and junior varsity squad. Questions come from Social Studies, Math, Science, English, Fine Arts and Miscellaneous-which can include pop culture, sports, etc. We have a conference tournament and state tournament. Matches will take place either Mondays or Wednesdays. Practices will take place on Monday.
School Newspaper
The Echo is produced monthly by the newspaper journalism class. Students with talent in writing, photography, design, and business are needed. To be on staff, students must apply to the newspaper journalism class and receive teacher approval.
Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad is a team academic competition. We have openings on both Junior Varsity teams and Varsity team. Students of all academic backgrounds and ages are welcome! We compete in 23 events covering aspects of life, earth and physical sciences. There are building and engineering events, as well. Topics may include: forensics, cell biology, electricity, water rockets and titrations. No player is expected to know all the material before joining. We have practice time to work on events.
Speech Team
Speech Team members participate in competitive public speaking. Students must audition to get on the team, where they will be placed in one of 14 events that cover acting, improvising, writing, and performing.
Anyone who's interested in auditioning or coming to our Summer Camp should visit NVSpeech.com for more information.
Anyone who's interested in auditioning or coming to our Summer Camp should visit NVSpeech.com for more information.
Spoken Word
Spoken Word Club Meetings offer you time and a space to write and build your poetry writing and performance skills. We accomplish this using writing prompts, example poems, team building activities and group and individual feedback. Club members can also try out for the NVHS Louder Than a Bomb Spoken Word competition which takes place in Chicago during second semester.
We meet every Thursday in B127 at NV Main Building:
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm - Writing Activities
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm - Individual / Group Share & Critique
We meet every Thursday in B127 at NV Main Building:
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm - Writing Activities
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm - Individual / Group Share & Critique
Student Council
Student Council aims to make an impact on school activities, enhance school spirit, and increase student involvement in the school community. If you're interested in organizing Homecoming, planning community service drives and fundraisers, or love school spirit, feel free to join at any time! Class Councils meet Tuesday mornings at 6:45 a.m. at the Main Building Forum Rooms or H111 at the Freshmen Center. Committees meet Friday mornings at 6:45 a.m. at the Main Building upper D-wing.
Neuqua Valley STEM
The following website provides information regarding STEM opportunities to students
The following website provides information regarding STEM opportunities to students