“A” Team
Academic awards are issued to students who earn “A’s” in all classes for their semester grades. The first semester that a student receives straight “A’s”, and is then known as a member of the “A Team”, he or she will receive an Academic Achievement Certificate. Each semester the student receives straight “A’s” he/she will receive a certificate.
After being a member of the “A Team” for three semesters, a student is awarded an “A Team” letter, a white “N” exactly like those awarded in the athletic area, with the “A Team” recognition printed on it. Membership in this select group can only be attained through high achievement in the academic area. It cannot be given to anyone; it has to be earned.
Chess Club
Chess Club is open to all students regardless of ability. You can participate in chess two ways. By joining club and playing for enjoyment or by competing on the Chess Team. We compete in the North East Wisconsin Chess Association. We also compete at the State Meet and have advanced on to the National Meet. Chess club begins in early September and ends in May. We meet on Tuesdays at AMS and on Thursday at Nekoosa High School.
FBLA
Future Business Leaders of America is a group for students that are interested in the Wonderful World of Business. This club gives students a chance to compete in local and national competitions in different areas such as Marketing, Business Management, and Sports Entertainment. You can earn awards and a trip to Nationals depending on your success with the competitions.
Math League
Central Wisconsin Mathematics League gives all students a chance to compete against students throughout Central Wisconsin. Some of the best students and schools in the state participate in this league, and Nekoosa is proud to be a member. Competition is held at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point at three meets each school year. Twelve students from each school participate in groups of four in three categories. The categories are Geometry, Algebra, and Advanced Math. The students take approximately an hour-long test covering almost everything in their category. The students and the school are then scored and are compared to others in and out of their respective school divisions.
Awards and prizes, of which Nekoosa has its share, are rewarded to outstanding members of the League. Sentry Insurance of Stevens Point and Employer’s Insurance of Wausau provide financial support for CWML.
National Honor Society
The Nekoosa High School Chapter of the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools is called the Vellum Chapter. The object of the Society is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership and cultural values, and to encourage the development of character in the student. Membership in the Vellum Chapter is based upon scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Juniors and Seniors eligible to the Chapter must achieve a 3.75 grade point average at the end of the 4th and 6th semester, respectively.
Pep Band
This band plays for a variety of athletic events: football games, girls and boys basketball games, volleyball, and wrestling meets. Participation in pep ban is limited to only those in the instrumental music program. Open to others who play instruments with consent of the instructor.
Student Council
The NHS Student Council is a group of students elected by their classmates during each year’s all-school election held in the Spring. All elected class officers become automatic members of the Council. Also, two additional representatives from each class become part of the Council. As part of the all-school election, Student Council officers are elected by the entire school-a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Student Council meets at least monthly and is intended to be an important communication link between the student body and staff. Primary goals include promoting school pride and instilling positive student attitudes.
Weight Lifting
The fitness center is operated as a partnership with the YMCA after normal school ours and during the summer. Hours of operation, acceptable use guidelines, and dress are in accordance with the partnership agreement.
Other Clubs include:
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