Activities

North High School students can participate in a variety of co-curricular activities which promote pride, build character, and instill good sportsmanship while developing personal and team excellence. We strive to provide activities that appeal to a wide range of students because we believe students involved in activities benefit greatly through their participation.

Activities provide students countless teachable moments during which values such as empathy, courage, fairness, and responsibility, as well as respect for self and others, can be developed.
Activities connect students to caring adults in their learning environment who foster social-emotional growth and academic success.
Activities provide students with opportunities for moral, social, emotional, and civic growth. In order for activities to help students grow and develop their own moral compass, we must move beyond defining success by the scoreboard.

We must create an atmosphere where student participation focuses on a higher purpose. Through well-defined pathways, supportive leadership, and intentional coaching, students can develop the capacity to lead productive, rewarding, and empathetic lives that result in the betterment of society.

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Application for Educational Benefits

By completing the Application for Educational Benefits, your child and family may qualify for benefits which include reduced activities and athletics fees.

Online Application

Jed Helwig

Activities Director

North High School

School: 651-748-6022

All schedules can be found here

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North High Activities

ASA (Asian Student Alliance)

Advisors:

A Yang

September-May

Open to all North students

The ASA will promote cultural awareness, and organize events to celebrate various Asian cultures and traditions. Activities may include cultural nights, to showcase traditional dances, music, clothing and food from different Asian countries.

Band

Black Student Union (BSU)

Advisors

Deron Drummond

ddrummond@isd622.org 651-748-6012

Walt Whittaker

wwhittaker@isd622.org

Executive Board

President: Mistura Tiamiyu

Vice President: Damyre Perry

Treasurers: Breonna Smith & Tierra Hinkkle

Marketing Executives: Naomi Inez & Natalia Fisehaye

Registration will be via SmartSchoolK12

Meetings

Our mission for BSU is to create a safe space for black students, and anyone interested in learning about the African American community. We are a group that sponsors and promotes cultural and social events, provides leadership opportunities, community outreach, student empowerment and holds a space for African American students to have a voice.

We embrace unity, love, diversity and our cultural heritage. Our members are goal-driven leaders who actively seek out ways to make an impact on their community through volunteering and participating in social causes.

To fulfill our mission, BSU is committed to the following core Values:

Be a voice for the larger student body
Share input and ideas for school-wide events
Facilitate student group discussions
Serve our community through volunteering
Create lifelong learning opportunities

Bowling Club (Co-Ed)

Head Coach

Jenell Kreuger
jlkreft@comcast.net

Registration will be via SmartSchoolK12

MSHBL bowling is a co-ed activity in the fall. Minnesota High School Bowling is administered by the bowling proprietors association of Minnesota (BPAM) and is governed by a set of rules that have been modeled after those of the MSHSL League. All students with minimal knowledge of bowling are welcome to join.

Cost: $100.00

August-May

Open to all North Students

Practices

Tuesdays & Thursday's

4:00pm-5:30pm @ Saxon Lanes

Competitions

Fridays

Choirs

Director

Amy Johnson

Northern Lights Show Choir, North High Choirs - including Concert Chorale, Concert Choir and Varsity Choir

Who can participate? Students in grades 9-12 by audition in January. The students are also enrolled in choir.

Combo & Crew: Students are also needed for the Show Choir crew and instrumental combo, which rehearse outside the school day.

Cost: Costume fee. Supplemental costs and competition travel expenses. Fundraising opportunities available.

Start/end date: August—June

Parent Booster Club: Parents assist with fundraising, chaperoning, costuming and other activities

Show Choir

About the Northern Lights

Show Choir students learn popular songs and dances to perform during regional and national competitions. Many activities help with this preparation including a show choir camp in August prior to the start of school, weekly rehearsals, a show choir clinic for youth and shows for the community.

Debate Team - Spanish

Debate Team

Advisor

Laura Greenlee-Karp

Cost: No fee

Date: September - December(January for Varsity)

Open to all students

The debate team is a Minnesota State High School League and MN Urban Debate League activity that runs from September through December (with more competitive opportunities for Varsity debaters continuing into the later Winter/Spring months). We participate in “Policy Debate,” which has a national topic for the year and requires debaters to compete in pairs against students from other schools around the Twin Cities metro area.

Why debate?

Debate can improve overall academic performance via ACT scores, engagement in class, & MCA testing.
Debate helps foster critical thinking & research skills. Debate teaches students how to advocate for their beliefs to make change! Students who participate in MNUDL High School debate for at least two years may become eligible for the Augsburg Promise Scholarship (which covers the cost of tuition at Augsburg University)

Want to learn more about the team? Interested in joining? Reach out to lgreenleekarp@isd622.org

Want to learn more about the debate? Visit:

https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/outcomes-impact/

https://www.mshsl.org/sports-and-activities/debate

https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/about-us/

DECA

What Is DECA?

An Association of Marketing Students
The DECA high school division was started in the early 1950s to fulfill a specific goal.
That goal was to lead young minds to lifetime skills while preparing them for careers in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship.
What began with a few hundred students in just 17 states has expanded to having chapters in 5,000 high schools and 200 colleges.
In Minnesota alone there are over 2,000 student members and 50 chapters.

Contact

Kelly Potthoff
KPotthoff@isd622.org
School Store
Polar Den
DECA Alumni

What is North High DECA?
The North High chapter has a long legacy of success. For the past decade, North DECA has been the number one DECA chapter in the state, turning the program into a DECA dynasty. The North DECA program incorporates three separate aspects: the classroom, the school store, and DECA competition. In the classroom, students have the opportunity to learn first hand about business fields of interest to them such as advertising, entrepreneurship and international business, as well as the art of sales. For students at North, learning goes far beyond the textbook. Rather, it implements skills and strategies that can be used in the real world. These skills include technical, communication, human relations, and employability skills. Next, the students put what they have learned into action by running the school store. Skills utilized include retail floor sales, cashiering, and even bakery. Finally, all of this knowledge is showcased in DECA competition. Events range from role-plays, to written business plans, and even sales demonstrations. Through competition students are given the chance to be recognized for all of their hard work. However, in the end, the trophies aren’t what really matter to North High. It’s about the experience, growth and foundational beginnings of success, which will allow the students to jumpstart their career.

An Association of Marketing Students
The DECA high school division was started in the early 1950s to fulfill a specific goal.
That goal was to lead young minds to lifetime skills while preparing them for careers in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship.
What began with a few hundred students in just 17 states has expanded to having chapters in 5,000 high schools and 200 colleges.
In Minnesota alone there are over 2,000 student members and 50 chapters.

Drama

Environmental Club

Advisor

Courtney Johnson

Email: cjohnson5@isd622.org

Cost: Free

Year-Round

Open to all North students

A student-organized group, the Environmental Club works to "Create Awareness, Respect, and Sustainable Practices for the protection of our environment and natural resources" at North High. This group is an opportunity to meet after school with like-minded peers interested in exploring how North High can become an exemplary school or sustainability and environmental awareness.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Advisors

Eric Berg

Bob Hackney

Dan Salava

Learn more about FCA: fca.o rg

Cost: No fee

September-May (TBD) Room 214

Open to all North students

Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a faith-based group that teaches the importance of competing in athletics in a way that is positive and respectful for all involved. This includes the athletes, coaches, parents, officials and fans.

FCA Mission Statement: To see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of athletes and coaches.

Fishing Team

Fusion Drumline

Director: John Povolny

Start Date: September-April

Cost: $185

Who can participate:
Grade 7-12 students of ISD 622

Fusion Website

Fusion Calendar

The Fusion Drumline is an enjoyable extra-curricular activity for students in grades 7-12 throughout all of ISD 622. We are a percussion group that performs inside during the winter months. Our show is a combination of marching, acting and musical performances. Instruments played include snare, tenor, and bass drums; mallet instruments such as marimbas, xylophones, and vibraphones; electric and bass guitar, cymbals, piano and other percussion instruments. We compete in the MPA (Minnesota Percussion Association) sanctioned events, as well as playing at some school events.

Contact your school's band director for more information on becoming a member or contact the Fusion Drumline Director.

Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

Golden Prom

Advisor

Ms. Simon
651-748-6151
esimon@isd622.org

Open to 11th and 12th Grade Students

Golden Prom is a prom for local senior citizens hosted by North and Tartan students. It is held at Envision Catering in Oakdale and consists of a live band, dancing, bingo and a full buffet dinner.

Students who attend will help with set up and clean up as well as hosting and running the event.

For tickets to Golden Prom for senior citizens, please contact Gladstone 651-748-7252.

Knowledge Bowl/Quiz Bowl

Latinx Club

Advisor

David Echavez Valdez

Cost: Free

September-May

Open to all North students

Latinx Club connects Latino/a students to their roots and is a place where students can feel comfortable speaking Spanish. Meets once per week from 2:45-4pm. College visits, cultural traditions, field trips and guest speakers are just some of the fun things that happen in Latinx. It is also open to all students who share a passion for the Spanish language and Latin/Hispanic culture. Todos son bienvenidos!

Link Crew

Contact

Link crew is a high school transition program. Students will develop leadership and mentoring skills to help welcome freshman students and make them feel comfortable during their first year of high school. Students apply in April the year prior to their 11th and/or 12th grade year. Applicants must be in good academic standing, have no prior discipline referrals, and be enthusiastic about making a positive impact.

Link Leaders who apply should be available for ALL of the dates. (check your calendars)

Link Leader Training

Freshmen Orientation:

First day of school: Tuesday, September 3rd wear your Link Leader shirt and help freshmen with directions and questions;

First Link Leader meeting: first week of school - we will let you know time/place.

Be available for follow up activities

Math Team

Contact

TBD

Each meet consists of 4 individual events and a team event. Each participant will complete 2 of the 4 individual events. There are 8 scoring members on a team (all others still compete for individual totals).

An individual event consists of four problems. Problem 1 is worth 1 point, problems 2-4 are each worth 2 points for a total of 7. The problems are scored based on the answers only (so a guess is much better than a blank answer). No partial credit is given.

Fee

$60

Letter

A student may letter in math team by attending at least 4 meets and earning at least 16 points in meets.

Register

Registration will be via SmartSchoolK12

Click here to register!

Or go to https://northstpaul2060.cf.affinetysolutions.com

Mock Trial Club

Advisor

Kelli Pottoff

kpottoff@isd622.org

Cost: $35.00

October-February

(Tryouts in Sept, practice begins in Oct, competitions from Dec-Feb. District competitive trials are every Tuesday in January from 5-8pm.

The Mock Trail program is a law-related education program that introduces students to the American legal system. Students exercise their critical thinking and teamwork skills, as well as the basic skills learned from an experienced trial lawyer. The program is run through the Minnesota State Bar Association. Students will prepare a case and perform both sides at trial. Civil and criminal cases alternate years. 2022-2023 is a civil case.

Model UN Club

Advisor

A Yang

ayang2@isd622.org

Cost: No Fee

Meeting times to be determined - once a week

Open to all North students

Model United Nations calls for students to role play delegates in a simulation of the United Nations General Assembly and other specialized UN committees. MUN will teach you how to be a good diplomat and will increase your diplomacy and negotiation skills. Model UN conferences are opportunities to practice research public speaking, teamwork, negotiation, and writing skills in a safe and structured environment.

Advisor: A Yang

ayang2@isd622.org

National Honor Society

Advisors

Erin Naughton
enaughton@isd622.org

Darla Armstrong
darmstrong@isd622.org

Who can participate?

11th and 12th graders with a 3.25 GPA or better, and selection by the NHS faculty committee.

Start/end date: Ongoing

Cost: No fee

Organization for students to demonstrate that they possess “leadership, character, service, and scholarship.” Once selected for membership, they work on service projects that benefit the school and the community. A service commitment of 32 hours minimum is required to maintain membership.

Northern Highlights-Online Newspaper

Advisor

Rachel Myers
Advisor
rmyers@isd622.org

Who can Participate? Open to all students. Students with no experience are very welcome.

Start/end date: September—June

Cost: No fee

see the latest update on the online newspaper.

We cover North High and the surrounding community—writing articles, taking pictures, and having a great time producing North’s school newspaper, Online Polar Prints.

Polar Buddies

PROM Committee

Polaris Yearbook

Advisor

Brian Reda
breda@isd622.org

Photo Criteria

JPEG file format, minimum 750x1050 pixels, vertical head/shoulder pose ( 2 1/2" x 3 1/2")
No studio or student names imprinted on the portrait.
File should be named Last Name, First Name ( Doe, John)

How do I submit my student's senior photo? Visit www.northstpaulyearbook.com to submit your Senior Portrait!

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Robotics

Advisor

Dave Moran
dmoran@isd622.org

Cost: $30.00

November-April

Open to all North Students

This club is about building a robot from a kit of parts and entering the national FIRST competition. During the building time, students are expected to take part in activities a minimum of three to four times a week. Be prepared to use all your skills to build a competitive robot in six weeks!

Speech/Debate Team

Student Council

Advisor

Jon Tschida

jtschida@isd622.org

Cost: $20.00

Year-Round

Open to all North students

Applicants must be in good standing with school authorities, have no prior discipline referrals, has a 3.0 GPA or better, and be elected by his/her class.

The North High Student Council is an elected group of students that provide leadership and input into the operation of the school. The council coordinates school events, dances, and community projects.

United Marching Band

World Cultures Club

Advisor

A Yang

ayang2@isd622.org

Cost: Free

September - June, meeting twice a month

Open to all North Students

Our mission is to celebrate cultures around the world as represented by students at North High School. We will seek to build community and understanding of each other. We will host community donation drives to help our North Community.

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Contact & Information

North High
2416 11th Avenue East
North St Paul MN 55109
651-702-6000

Phone 651-748-6021
Fax 651-748-6099

Office Hours 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Penny LaVick

Activities Office Administrative Assistant

North High School

School: 651-748-6021

Andrew Navis

Activities Coordinator

North High School

School: 651-748-6026