Clubs

Amaranth is a creative and literary arts journal to highlight student, faculty, and staff art, photography, and creative writing. Published each spring, it is student edited and designed.

Moderator:  Mrs. Conetta

Times & Location:  Every other Friday starting 9/20/24 in OK3.

Google Classroom Code: tqx6c5h

In Art Club, we experiment with different mediums and explore many artistic topics, whilst learning how to be creative in a group atmosphere. Moderator: Ms. Pellegrini 

Times & Location: Every Wednesday in the Art Room beginning Sept. 27

Google Classroom Code:  uayov5z

The Asian Studies Club raises awareness of pertinent racial, social, and political issues. We hope to address these issues and cultural diversity between international students and their experience in school. 

Moderator: Mr. Delancy

Meeting Time & Location: Every Monday in Room 209 beginning Sept. 9, 2024

Google Classroom Code: 62juf7w

The Asset Club explores core principles of creation, innovation, and management in business while fostering a sense of community and responsibility. Activities include brainstorming exercises, interviews with business owners, and an annual SJ Shark Tank event.

Moderator: Mrs. Piatak

Times & Location: 1st, 2nd, and 4th Thursdays of each month. 

Google Classroom Code: rh6jihy

SJHS Aviation Club is a student-led organization dedicated to exploring the exciting world of aviation. We cover a wide range of topics, including aviation history, famous pilots, aircraft systems, rocketry and opportunities in the industry. The club also stays up to date on aviation news, such as advancements in technology and aviation systems. Our meetings include discussions, presentations, and hands-on learning experiences, making it a great place for students passionate about flying, aerospace engineering, or simply learning more about the skies.

• Room: 211

• Google Classroom Code: scfxuzu

• Moderator: Ms. Vincent

• Club President: Henry Silberger

All students are welcome to join!

The Black Student Unity Club creates a supportive and inclusive community that celebrates the diversity of our student body while empowering, teaching, discussing and exploring the Black experience. The club strives to promote unity and understanding through cultural events, discussion and collaboration that identifies the importance of shared differences and similarities. The Black Student Unity Club is open to all students who share a love and eagerness to learn about Black culture.

Moderator: Ms. Clarke

Google Classroom Code: 6uj55f6

Meeting Time & Location: Every other Wednesday in the Student Commons. Dates listed below are from 2:25pm-3:15pm in the Student Commons.

Sept. 11, 2024 - Welcome Meeting
Sept. 25
Oct. 9 & Oct. 23
Nov. 6 & Nov. 20
Dec. 4 & Dec. 18
Jan. 15 & Jan. 29
Feb. 12 & Feb. 26
Mar. 12 & Mar. 26
Apr. 9 & Apr. 23
May 7 & May 21

St. Joseph High School supports Camp Sunshine by volunteering as Counselors during the summer. Camp Sunshine provides respite, support, joy, and hope to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families 

Moderator: Mrs Piatak 

Meeting Time & Location: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month. 

Google Classroom Code: ipuok72

Chess Club brings together students who would like to share an interest in chess with each other. The club promotes increased knowledge and understanding of the game of chess as a hobby, an art, and as an intellectual sport. Skill levels range from beginners to advanced. The Club is open to any student, regardless of his or her experience or playing ability.

Moderator: Mr. Gaccione 

Club Meetings: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays in Room 204

Google Classroom Code: wmjo53b

Where students of all levels of dance come together to learn and share their love for all things dance. 

Meeting Times: Tuesdays in Room 202. 

Google Classroom code: EUSYE7W. 

You can also reach out to the Club's Moderator, Mrs. Carroll for more information! 

The Debate Team seeks to foster the intellectual and critical thinking skills in each student. Through weekly meetings and monthly competitions, the team will debate multiple social and political issues from different perspectives, which will acquaint them with the complex world of the 21st century.

Moderator: Mr. Tyrell

Times & Location: Every Wednesday in Room 203.

Google Classroom Code: ixegp5e

The Drama Club is the largest club on campus with over 100 members. We perform in three shows a year: a fall play, a senior showcase, and a spring musical. The drama club is welcoming to all students and represents the entire student body at SJHS with our varied membership.

Moderator: Mrs Cardillo

Times & Location: To be announced. Auditorium. All are welcome!

Google Classroom Code:  o42vluq

Feelings First: The Mindfulness Club -- where all students are welcome and can learn about ways to promote mental health awareness. The Mindfulness Club focuses on education, peer support and advocacy. Our vision is to create a safe space where students will learn strategies for increasing one’s overall well-being as members support each other in their journeys. We will offer tool building lessons on physical movement, art expression,  breathwork and meditation, among other activities all while spreading positivity, awareness and encouragement throughout campus. Please note that this club is educational in nature and does not provide counseling services; for counseling support, students should seek out the services of the school counselors and/or the school social worker.

Meeting Times/Dates: Wednesdays after school in Room 308.  

Google Classroom Code: oximujj

Moderator: Ms. Loehfelm

The Film and Literature Club offers students the opportunity to explore pieces of classic and modern literature through film. They will also be exposed to creating their own movie trailers, creative short movies, and awareness PSAs. Students will be able to recreate classic works and discover new “film making” techniques throughout the year.

Moderators: Ms. Lowell

Times & Location: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2nd & 4th, beginning Sept. 12 in Room 310 after school. 

Google Classroom Code: nzqcpqd

Watch the 2023 Film Festival Trailer!

The Future Healthcare Professionals Club focuses on  developing an understanding of the medical field through guest speakers in the field and activities.

Moderator: TBA

Google Classroom Code:  7armhpc

Meetings: TBA

The French Club promotes the study and understanding of French culture, music, art, and food. French Club activities include: creating french artwork, celebrating french holidays, and discussing french pop culture! 

Moderator: Ms. Bartholomew

Times & Location: Room 107, every other week on Mondays and Fridays after school. 

Google Classroom Code: og4yt5m

The club focuses on two activities: Ultimate Frisbee and wiffleball.Ultimate Frisbee is an excellent team sport that involves running around, passing and catching the Frisbee. Disc Golf is similar to golf - there is a target and players count how many throws it takes them to hit the target.

Moderator: Mr. Delancy

Times & Location: Every other Thursday outside the convent beginning September 5.

Google Classroom Code: vrwbqou

Information coming soon! Moderator: Mr. Fatsy

The Game Development Club gives students the opportunity to see what it's like to create their very own video game! The mission is simple: develop a game, and have fun along the way! Members contribute their own skills in design, art, music, coding, marketing, and more!

Moderator: Mr. Lasecki

Google Classroom Code: o73y4w2

Meeting times: 2:30pm-3:00pm after school every other Monday.

Meeting room: Room 202

The Guitar Club is open to students who play guitar and would like the opportunity to discuss popular music and learn how to play various songs with the input of other club members. This is also an outlet for the sharing of talents and an opportunity for self- expression.

Moderators: Mr. Weiss

Times & Location: Every Friday in Room 302

Google Classroom Code: heqn4fu

The interior design club will experiment with creating dream interiors for specific spaces, design models, and learn how to apply color theory and elements of design  during modeling process.

Moderator: Ms. Pellegrini

Meeting Time & Locations: Every Monday after school in the art room. 

Google Classroom Code: xadpjay

The Irish Club invites all students to explore and to celebrate the language, recipes, history and culture of Ireland. It focuses on community service projects, educational field trips, and representing the SJ community in the Bridgeport St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Moderator: Mrs. Sorrentino 

Times & Locations: The following Thursdays from 2:50-3:15 in Room 105: 

Google Classroom Code: unp6ix4     

The Italian Club promotes the study and understanding of Italian culture, music, art, food, etc. Italian Club activities include: visiting centers of Italian culture, attending operas and plays, making trips to museums and restaurant, and playing bocce!

Moderator: Ms. DiConstanzo

Times & Location: Room 103. We will generally meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month after school.

Google Classroom Code: 4qtbr2d

Open to all students with a background in instrumental music, the jazz band will meet weekly in preparation for the winter and spring concerts.

Moderator: Mr. Miller

Times & Locations: Tuesdays from 2:20pm-3:00pm

Google Classroom Code:  hhs7juo

The Jeopardy Club is intended for all students interested in a mental challenge. Questions are designed for high school knowledge and just like the television show, the first one to buzz in will be the first one allowed to respond.

Moderator: Mr. Mamrus

Times & Location: Every Tuesday in Room 211

Google Classroom Code: ezxgxww

The Letters with Love Club invites students to appreciate the art of letter writing.This is achieved through participation in the Feroleto Center Pen Pal program. Participants are involved in community service projects and meet with their penpals during the year.

Moderator: Mrs. Sorrentino 

Times & Location: Meets on Thursdays from 2:20-2:45 in Room 105:

Google Classroom Code:  fzs27lb

Music Ministry involves those who sing and play an instrument to play at school Masses and other services, such as Stations of the Cross and the Christmas service. All who love music are welcome to participate! 

Moderator: Mr. Weiss

Times & Location: Varied, depending on school mass shedule. (follow the Google Classroom Page), Room 302

Google Classroom Code:   bhs2a22

Mock Trial is a competition in which teams from different schools act as attorneys and witnesses while trying cases against each other in a courthouse. Mock Trial helps students hone public speaking skills, practice critical thinking skills, and gain a deeper understanding of the American legal system. In addition to exploring the legal system, Mock Trial is a lot of fun and looks great on a college resume.

Moderator: Mr. Souza, ksouza@sjcadets.org

Google Classroom Code: j2hkm3b

Meets: Sundays around 12-2pm from Sunday, September 15 - Sunday, October 13.
After October 13, we will break into small groups and meet virtually by appointment for the rest of October.
In November, we will start in-person meetings again to prepare for our trial which will be a weekday in early December.

The Multicultural Club makes the community aware of interracial, intergenerational, and intersectional overlapping and independent systems of discrimination and disadvantage within interconnected social categorizations of race, class, and gender as they apply to a given individual or group. 

Moderator: Ms Lowell, Ms. Rivera 

Times & Location: Tuesdays & Thursdays (1st & 3rd) 

Google Classroom Code:   xlwarq3

Pep Club is all about bringing energy, excitement, and SJ pride to our school and community! From planning pep rallies and the Homecoming parade to cheering on our teams and decorating in maroon and gold, we spread school spirit and create unforgettable events.

Moderators: Mrs. Marino '01 and Mrs. Baird '01

Meets in Room 303. The first Tuesday of every month.

Google Classroom: b77g22ll   

Information coming soon! Moderator: Mrs. McMahon

Google Classroom Code: exxhwfe

SJ tennis coach, Matt Ruben, along with Ms. Eldridge, will be moderating the Pickleball Club this year and we hope to have many students participate! Beginning September 10, Pickleball Club will play on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30pm-4:00pm up at the tennis courts. There will be an information meeting for all students interested in joining the club on Thursday, September 5 at 2:45pm in room 106. No prior experience needed!

Ping Pong Club is to create a fun, friendly and enjoyable environment that is conducive to learning the way table tennis is played, while fostering the development of its fundamental skills.

Moderator: Mr. Delancy

Times & Location: Every other Tuesday in the convent

Google Classroom Code: ikxubhc

Description: Planting Seeds is a prayer and fellowship based club. Club members meet every other week to come together to pray, talk, support one another and promote faith and joy in our school. The club welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds! Come pray with us!

Moderator: Mr. Melnikov

Meeting Date and Time: every other Thursday from 2:20 - 3:30 

Location: Room 301 / Chapel 

Classroom Code: b4ogjn4

No longer a class, SJTV is now a club that is open to all students! 

The Audio/Visual Arts Club introduces students to the technical and performance aspects of broadcast media through hands-on experience. The club also provides valuable services to the school in the form of sound system operation for school functions and assistance as needed for SJTV - our Monday news show!

Google Classroom Code: njwheps

Moderator: Mr. Forde

Meets: Every Thursday in the Commons.

The Spanish Club meets throughout the year. All students interested in the richness of the Spanish and Latin American cultures are welcome. Spanish Club activities include Mardi Gras, Fiestas celebrating the culture and cuisine of the Spanish speaking world, a cultural field trip, and other activities. ¡Ven y celebra con nosotros! Come and celebrate with us!

Moderator: Mrs. Rivera 

Times & Locations: TBA (follow the Google Classroom page), Room 110

Google Classroom Code: s6dgcys

Ambassadors are the students that greet you at the door! They serve as representatives for SJ during middle school visits, high school nights, and school events. With a wide range of extracurricular, and talents, our Students Ambassadors are happy to share their authentic and personal experiences at St Joes with prospective families.

Moderator: Ms. Fiala, Mrs. Costa

This program is highly selective and requires an application and interview. Applications will open in April 2025.

Moderator: Ms. Arneson (Freshman Moderator), , Mr. Dempsey (Student Council Advisor)

Club Meetings: Every Monday

Student Council is an organization of student leaders who work closely with faculty advisors to advance the mission of St. Joseph High School. Members are elected by their peers to present their interests and concerns to the school administration and community.  Student Council representatives are responsible for organizing and promoting a wide array of events throughout the year. 

The Women’s Studies Club strives to improve the self-esteem and cultural competency of high school students.  The members accomplish this task through meetings, learning opportunities, activities, projects, and speakers.  The mission of the SJHS Women's Studies Club is to foster the interdisciplinary study of women and gender, and provide, through teaching and research, information on the complex ways of knowledge, experience, and social systems.  Members of the club think critically about their own lives and that thinking inspires them to work as active citizens.

Moderator: Ms. Lowell

Times & Location: Mondays & Tuesdays of every month (1st & 3rd). 

Google Classroom Code:  kur2ee4

The Writing Resource Center at St Joseph High School is a student-centered learning, resource, and study environment for students to obtain and seek help concerning writing expository essays, creative assignments, and research/term papers for their classes.  This program endorses writing across the curriculum, and student-trained tutors are available for tutoring sessions after school. During a session, peer tutors and teachers engage in conversation with student-writers, focusing on ideas, organization, development, argument, synthesis, and writers’ concerns.  In serving as an audience, the Writing Resource Center staff fosters active learning, skill-set growth, and writing confidence while simultaneously providing support during any stage of the writing process: idea generation, brainstorming, outlining, drafting, or revision.  

Moderators: Ms. Lowell

Google Classroom Code: vutketn

Meeting Times:

• Mondays, in-person in Room 310 from 2:15-2:45PM
• Tuesdays, in-person, Rom 208, from 2:15-2:45 PM

Online Tutoring: (Email sjwriting@sjcadets.org )

• Tuesdays and Thursdays-Please email before 7pm

Moderator: Ms. Russell, Ms. Milositz, Mrs. Carroll-Lewis

Club Meetings: Room 315

Google Classroom Code:  HM3M7BV

Following Columbia University School of Journalism’s ideas, concepts and format, the Spectrum continues to be one of New England’s award winning premier high school medalist yearbooks. Although the staff (writers, editors, photographers, and business managers) is made up of mostly juniors and seniors, freshmen and sophomores fill 40% of the staff needs.

Be part of the team that produces one of the best high school yearbooks in New England. Meets 2-3 times a week. To be actively involved in the editorial process, students must commit to making the yearbook a primary activity. In the process, the students learn valuable skills such as digital photography, desktop publishing, copy editing, creative design, and management.