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Art Club

Joni Zimmerman

Art Club

To enjoy a variety of 2-D and 3-D art projects.

Meeting Times

Wednesdays from 2:30-4pm

How To Join

Full- Applications go out each fall but fill up quickly

Club Sponsorship

Joni Zimmerman - Send an Email

Cheerleading

Kim Gilliam

Cheerleading

School Spirit!!!!

Meeting Times

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 and also for games on scheduled dates

How To Join

Tryouts in March/April

Club Sponsorship

Kim Gilliam - Send an Email

Chess

Mr. Salove

Chess

Experienced and novice players learn and practice chess.

Meeting Times

Thursdays, 2:30-3:30; Tuesday, Friday at 8:00-8:40

How To Join

Contact Mr. Salove

Club Sponsorship

Mr. Salove - Send an Email

We want to give the students of MAT a chance to showcase their talents through singing and performing. If you weren't able to fit Chorus on your schedule this year, come on out to chorus club as we meet once a week. Meet new friends, make some great memories, and improve your music skills!

Meeting Times

Middle School Club - Thursdays 8:15 a.m. in the Chorus Room - High School - Fridays 8:15 a.m. in the Chorus Room

How To Join

Just show up in the Chorus Room Thursday and Friday mornings at 8:15 a.m. and sign up to participate!

Club Sponsorship

Gentle Hamilton - Send an Email

Clay Target Club

Beth Batson

Clay Target Club

Clay target sports of skeet and Trap

Meeting Times

We have practice Friday nights at 6:00 in Winter Haven

How To Join

Fall season signups have ended, but spring season is right around the corner. Please contact Beth Batson for more information

Club Sponsorship

Beth Batson - Send an Email

Coding Club

Becky Stacey

Coding Club

Are you interested in learning programming? Come and join Coding Club! This club is open to all high school students in grades 9 - 12, and no prior coding experience is necessary. Throughout the year, we will teach you how to develop your own personal website from scratch using Atom.io! You'll learn something new each meeting!

Meeting Times

Every Tuesday at 8am

How To Join

Email Evan Ho (president of Coding Club): evanho@mckeelschools.com.

Club Sponsorship

Becky Stacey - Send an Email

Cooking Club

Matt Francis

Cooking Club

Kids learn how to cook different items

Meeting Times

Thursdays at 3:30

How To Join

Email: mattfrancis@mckeelschools.com

Club Sponsorship

Matt Francis - Send an Email

Creative Writing Club

Mrs. Dyer

Creative Writing Club

Students get together to write creatively (no essays!) and share their writing.

Meeting Times

Tuesdays, 2:30 - 3:15

How To Join

Show up! (HS students only)

Club Sponsorship

Mrs. Dyer - Send an Email

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Drama Club

Kenneth Wasemann & Melanie Weitz

Drama Club

The McKeel Drama Club provides an opportunity for students to participate in the production of a theatrical stage play. Roles in the Drama Club can include acting on stage, set design and building, backstage and technical crew, promotion and media design, or writing and directing. The goal of the Drama Club is to create an inclusive environment for creative expression through the performing arts.

Meeting Times

Club meetings and rehearsals are usually Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 2:30 - 4:00. Performance dates are determined per semester, with evening performances starting at 7:00pm.

How To Join

The McKeel Drama Club is open to all students. The Drama Club produces one play each semester. Open auditions are held at the beginning of the semester, usually mid-August and mid-January. Student performers are selected by audition. Backstage and tech crew are selected from club members as needed closer to the date of the performances.

Club Sponsorship

Kenneth Wasemann & Melanie Weitz - Send an Email

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Bobby Billings

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Dungeons and Dragons Club is devoted to playing the table top role playing game Dungeons & Dragons. The game inherently requires a community of people and a space to play it, and the club is designed to provide those things to the student body.

Meeting Times

Thursdays; 2:30-4:30

How To Join

Show up in Mr. Billings' room (15-103) on a Thursday between 2:30 and 4:30 (a.k.a attend a D&D Club meeting).

Club Sponsorship

Bobby Billings - Send an Email

Environment and Animal Activist Club

Tina Newland

Environment and Animal Activist Club

Educating and giving students the opportunity to make positive changes in their community by improving the environment and protecting animals.

Meeting Times

The first Monday of every month at 8 a.m. in Mrs. Newland's classroom.

How To Join

Attend the next club meeting and let the leaders know you're new and they will put you on the email list.

Club Sponsorship

Tina Newland - Send an Email

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Terry Stanley

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

The FCA's vision is to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches, athletes and students of all ages.

Meeting Times

Devotional Group - Wednesday, 8:15 - 8:45, Room 09-120, Huddles will vary week to week based on sport activities

How To Join

Contact Mr. Terry Stanley, FCA Sponsor at terrystanley@mckeelschools.com

Club Sponsorship

Terry Stanley - Send an Email

Fencing Club

Kenneth Wasemann & Anthony Ransom

Fencing Club

The McKeel Fencing Club is recreational club for students interested in learning the sport of fencing. At club meetings we will practice the fundaments of Olympic-style, competitive fencing; including footwork, bladework, competition rules and scoring.

Meeting Times

Tuesdays, 2:30 - 3:45

How To Join

Fencing Club has open registration for students grades 8 -12 starting in September. Registration forms can be picked up from Mr. Wasemann (for grades 9-12) or Mr. Ransom (grade 8)

Club Sponsorship

Kenneth Wasemann & Anthony Ransom - Send an Email

Fishing

Carrie Toy

Fishing

We are a competitive fishing team that competes against other Junior and High School teams throughout the state of Florida.

Meeting Times

We do not currently meet regularly.

How To Join

This is a team that you must join at the beginning of the year. Be on the Lookout for information at the end of this school year to prep for next year if you are interested.

Club Sponsorship

Carrie Toy - Send an Email

Future Business Leaders of America

Mrs. Terri Hickman

Future Business Leaders of America

The mission of FBLA is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs and business-competitive events.

Meeting Times

FBLA Meets twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 2:30-3:15

How To Join

Complete the online FBLA Membership Form https://forms.gle/x28WpikDbBNvQbSP6 and pay the $35 FBLA Membership Dues.

Club Sponsorship

Mrs. Terri Hickman - Send an Email

Girls Who Code

Becky Stacey

Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code is dedicated to supporting and encouraging girls in computer science. We strive to create a fun and positive learning environment for any female students who want to learn more about programming, or want to join a community of girls with similar interests. No coding experience is necessary.

Meeting Times

Every other Friday, 8am

How To Join

Email Alea Atkinson, president of GWC: aleaatkinson@mckeelschools.com.

Club Sponsorship

Becky Stacey - Send an Email

Green Team

Tawni Fishburn

Green Team

The Green Team serves McKeel Academy of Technology in recycling, and we seek to support our local community.

Meeting Times

Daily pickup four days a week.

How To Join

Email tawnifishburn@mckeelschools.com for a club contract to join.

Club Sponsorship

Tawni Fishburn - Send an Email

HOSA

Amy Lowery and Angel Fowler

HOSA

This club is for students who are interested in learning more about the medical field through leadership development, skills training and competitions. This organized club is student driven.

Meeting Times

HOSA meets the 2nd Thursday of each month. Dates: October 6th, November 10th and December 8th. Club meetings will increase in January when competitions begin.

How To Join

Show up to the next meeting! The last call is October 31st, as HOSA affiliation must occur November 1st.

Club Sponsorship

Amy Lowery and Angel Fowler - Send an Email

History Guild (History Fair)

Beth Boyd and Tawni Fishburn

History Guild (History Fair)

We are bringing back HISTORY FAIR!! This is open to all students in grades 7th thru 12th grade! If you are interested in competing and would like to learn more, please submit your name and grade level. We will contact you with further information VERY SOON!! The NHD Theme is "Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas" The National History Day website is the website for all things History Fair! Be sure to check it out!!

Meeting Times

Coming Soon!!

How To Join

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Club Sponsorship

Beth Boyd and Tawni Fishburn - Send an Email

Hospitality Club

Paula Esposito

Hospitality Club

We strive to make the campus a more welcoming environment for all students, staff, and parents. We have a few plans, such as making decorations for each season in some of our halls.

Meeting Times

Second week of the month on Thursday mornings @ 8:00am.

How To Join

Attend meetings and help by volunteering with various projects.

Club Sponsorship

Paula Esposito - Send an Email

House Leaders

Emily Backes and Jennifer Stiverson

House Leaders

The purpose of House Leaders is to cultivate student leadership within the Middle School.

Meeting Times

All meetings are at 7:45 a.m. in the Auditorium. We will meet the following days: 10/6, 11/4, 12/2, 1/13, 2/10, 3/3, 4/14, 5/12. Individual Houses may meet other days.

How To Join

Leaders are selected based on previously submitted applications and participation and scores from The Gauntlet, which takes place in the summer.

Club Sponsorship

Emily Backes and Jennifer Stiverson - Send an Email

Interact Club

Beth Boyd

Interact Club

Interact Club is the high school branch of Rotary, an international organization serving to create positive, lasting change in local and international communities. Our interact club facilitates this improvement through local service events and fundraisers. We are sponsored by the Rotary Club of Lakeland. We are a service-group with a focus on our McKeel community needs and greater Polk County needs. We are known for our Veterans Day Celebration and look forward to it each year. If you are interested in joining, please sign up below and look for further information SOON!

Meeting Times

2nd Wednesday of the Month: 8:05 AM or 2:35 PM

How To Join

If you are interested in joining, please sign here: https://forms.gle/La2WdrrFgmLzmsiz5

Club Sponsorship

Beth Boyd - Send an Email

Key Club

Joy Davis, Samantha Rogers

Key Club

Provide members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.
Serving our school and community, working alongside community partners such as the Kiwanis Club as well as other McKeel organizations will help us better our community.

Meeting Times

The 4th Wednesday of each month at 8:00 am

How To Join

Contact Joy Davis, joydavis@mckeelschools.com

Club Sponsorship

Joy Davis, Samantha Rogers - Send an Email

Math Counts

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McKeel TV

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Middle School Robotics Club

Davina Fallaw

Middle School Robotics Club

Compete in First Lego League Challenge Events

Meeting Times

Monday and Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30pm

How To Join

Email davinafallaw@mckeelschools.com

Club Sponsorship

Davina Fallaw - Send an Email

Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)

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National Honor Society

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National Jr. Honor Society

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Origami Club

Katie Holder

Origami Club

Getting students together, creating and learning the art of origami.

Meeting Times

Wednesday at 7:40am

How To Join

Contact Katie Holder katieholder@mckeelschools.com

Club Sponsorship

Katie Holder - Send an Email

Rho Kappa (History Honor Society)

Beth Boyd

Rho Kappa (History Honor Society)

Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. We are in the process of applying for our charter and fulfilling all of the requirements as a future service club. We will also work hand in hand with the RAC Juniors Program!

Meeting Times

Coming Soon

How To Join

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Club Sponsorship

Beth Boyd - Send an Email

Robotics

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Rock Around the Clock

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Rowing Club

Kaci Gingras

Rowing Club

Rowing offers the bond of team sports along with the deepest of individual challenges. Tenacity, discipline, camaraderie, self-discovery, resilience — these benefits and more await rowers who want to learn and excel.

Meeting Times

practices days and times vary due to weather

How To Join

Email kacigingras@mckeelschools.com

Club Sponsorship

Kaci Gingras - Send an Email

Science Fair

Laura Gillespie

Science Fair

Students complete a scientific research project and may be chosen to participate in the Polk County Regional Science Fair.

Meeting Times

Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 8am

How To Join

Please attend a meeting before the end of September in order to join.

Club Sponsorship

Laura Gillespie - Send an Email

Science National Honor Society

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Science National Honor Society

Samantha Sessions

Science National Honor Society

SNHS is a prominent scientific organization that will engender a new group of young thinkers who will be the future of industry, research, and scientific exploration for America.

Meeting Times

2nd Wednesday of every month at 8am

How To Join

The application process is at the end of the school year, around May. An email will be sent out inviting qualifying students to apply.

Club Sponsorship

Samantha Sessions - Send an Email

Senior Council

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Spanish Honor Society

Milca Vazquez

Spanish Honor Society

The National Spanish Honor Society is Sponsored by The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portugues (AATSP) which is an organization established in the early 20s century in USA. NSHS is a program derived into helping students with the Spanish language and culture while helping their community. We have aided kids from Central/South America and the Caribbean and Collected clothes/toiletries to homeless within our city limits.

Requirements:

Two years of Spanish Class. Do not have to continue in Spanish class if the two years at met.
3.00 weighted GPA

Benefits:

Increases awareness of Spanish culture.
Chord after two years representing the NSHS for graduation
Pin with the numbers of Spanish courses taken
Becoming part of a prestigious society
Builds a better resume and profile
Benefits the local and global community

Meeting Times

First Tuesday of every month @ 8:00am

How To Join

Beginning of the school year. Applications in 09-101 Mrs. M Vazquez

Club Sponsorship

Milca Vazquez - Send an Email

Spin Club

Davina Fallaw

Spin Club

Learn about indoor cycling and build friendships and fitness!

Meeting Times

Every Friday from 4:15-5:00pm at Cycledelic

How To Join

Email davinafallaw@mckeelschools.com

Club Sponsorship

Davina Fallaw - Send an Email

Stomp & Shake

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Student Council (9th-11th)

Dr. Acocelli

Student Council (9th-11th)

This club is designed to promote and encourage student leadership development and is involved in building community here at MAT.

Meeting Times

Club Meeting dates for 1st semester: 8/16, 9/13, 10/11, 11/2, 12/13

How To Join

Student leadership applications are sent out each year at the beginning of May. Selections are done before the end of the school year, by a committee, based on applicants' responses and students' overall citizenship on campus.

Club Sponsorship

Dr. Acocelli - Send an Email

Ukee Dooks

Melanie Weitz

Ukee Dooks

Ukulele Club

Meeting Times

Every Tuesday from 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM

How To Join

Just come to Mrs. Weitz's classroom. No experience necessary. We have extra ukuleles.

Club Sponsorship

Melanie Weitz - Send an Email

Volleyball Club

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Women In Engineering (SWENext)

Davina Fallaw

Women In Engineering (SWENext)

To build friendships and explore various STEM careers and experiments.

Meeting Times

1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 2:30-3:15pm

How To Join

Email davinafallaw@mckeelschools.com

Club Sponsorship

Davina Fallaw - Send an Email

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Yoga Club

Sarah Sengsouvanna

Yoga Club

Yoga is not only a healthy stress-free exercise for the body, it is a stress reducing exercise for metal and emotional health as well. Please come learn how yoga can be used to manage stress, improve the mind-body connection, and increase strength and flexibility. No experience necessary!

Meeting Times

Wednesday 3:15-4:15 @ Yoga Pointe 2539 South Florida Ave (located in the Southgate Publix shopping center)

How To Join

Register on the Yoga Pointe website: https://rootdeepandgrow.yogapointe.com/calendar/embed?c1=ffffff&c2=339933&c3=333333&c4=666666&t%5B%5D=MHS
The link highlights the Private McKeel High School class every Wednesday on the studio calendar. Click LOGIN to register, fill in the information (name, email, etc.). Then you will be prompted to create a password and sign a waiver. After those steps, you can register for classes.
We have a total of 16 spots available each week so registration is first come first serve. If you register and then cannot make it, please deregister to free up the spot for another student!
Yoga mats are not required but please bring one if you have one! Wear comfortable gym clothes; leggings, shorts, t-shirts, tank tops.

Club Sponsorship

Sarah Sengsouvanna - Send an Email