Art club is composed of students who are interested in the visual arts and extend their interest beyond the class room.  We meet or do activities at least 3 times every month.  Our activities consist of whatever opportunities come our way from the art community in our area. We explore a variety of techniques such as drawing, painting, and sculpting.

Meets Thursdays from 3:45-4:30

Room 102M 

Advisor

Mr. Jacob Bosmoe

Email: jbosmoe@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

This group meets for junior varsity and varsity home football and basketball games.  Meetings take place immediately after school on home game days, unless otherwise scheduled.  The club teaches and supports both social and pre-employment skills through the process of preparing popcorn for concessions.  Occasionally the club will meet for a social outing to a local play or gather for a movie and pizza.

This is a club that makes gaining work experience fun!

Advisor

Ms. Amy Campbell

Phone: (701) 499-1863

Email: acampbell@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

Close-up is a program designed to help students learn more about the United States Government and capital.   In just eight days on Close Up’s Washington DC and New York City High School Program, you will learn more than you ever thought possible, achieve more than you ever thought you could, and have more fun than we could ever explain! During our fast-paced, interactive programs in the nation’s capital, you will take part in exciting, challenging, and unforgettable activities as you breathe in all that Washington has to offer. From visits to the famous sites of Washington to meetings with government officials, Close Up not only allows you to see your government, but to experience your government.” To learn more visit www.closeup.org

As a group we will do many fundraisers  (mostly selling concessions at the Fargo dome events) to help pay for the trip.  All students in 11-12 grade are invited to participate.

Advisor

Mrs. Melisa Toepke-Peterson

Email: MTOEPKE@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

Advisor

Mr. Greg Borders

Phone: (701) 356-2050

Email: gborders@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

Drama Club works in collaboration with the WFHS Department of Theatre Arts. The club is open to all WFHS students interested in any aspect of theatre: acting, technical theatre, musical pit, directing, stage management, design, dramaturgy, etc. Club members are not required to be cast, crew, or tech members of the theatre productions, but they are encouraged to participate in them. WFHS Drama Club is also a part of the International Thespian Society, and members can become inductees of Troupe 3033.  Reach out to any Drama Club executive board member (listed below) or co-advisors Kelsey Johnson and Ms. Mary Gorman for more information.

Drama Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 3:45 to 4:15 in the theatre.  
For up-to-date information, join our Schoology Group: Drama Club & Thespian Society.  The access code is: 8K7X-H4B3-DP72V

Advisor

Purpose:  Learn about operational practices, opportunities and careers in the UAS field while gaining practical experience with fellow students

Activities:  Learn about Part 107 FAA regulatory guidelines and procedural practices while gaining experience operating a UAS operating equipment.  Activities will be based around school functions and other outdoor activities that occur on district property.

Goal:  Optain FAA Part 107 licensure.

Membership requirements:  Preference given to current or past Aviation students.

Advisor

Mr. Dave Gravdahl

The North Dakota Envirothon is a problem-solving natural resource competition for high school students.  Teams train the entire school year with their advisor or "coach" in preparation for the annual state-wide competition.  Study resources in the fields of soils, aquatics, wildlife, prairie (forestry and rangeland) and a current environmental issue are assembled by natural resource professionals and provided to the teams.  Using these resources, students learn the skills of thinking and working as a team to assess natural resource issues affecting the environment.  In late spring, each team has the option to select five members and one alternate to compete at the State North Dakota State Envirothon Competition, a 3 day competition involving outdoor trail tests and a brief presentation. There is no cost for the event as it is covered by our local soil conservation association. Students in grades 9-12 can compete!

Any student interested in wildlife, hunting, camping, fishing  or farming would enjoy the activities we engage in when preparing for state competition.

Advisor

Amanda Oanes

Phone: 701-356-2050

Email: aoanes@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

Esports is a competitive video game program designed to help athletes work in a team environment as they compete against teams across North Dakota and Western Minnesota. As it gains traction in the Midwest, more is being done for our students to help them connect to colleges and gain the skills needed for scholarships. Current games include competitive Chess, Rocket League, League of Legends, and Valorant (parent/guardian signature required), with plans for more to be added as the program expands.

Expectations include that students be accountable and punctual when games are scheduled, have good communication on their availability, and they must be eligible to play – grades before games. Captain and leadership opportunities are also granted to students that demonstrate these skills. Depending on the game schedule, we meet Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday during the season, with games slotted for a 5PM start time. The Preseason starts late November and regular season runs through the end of March finishing off with a state tournament. Additionally, we meet Tuesdays (and sometimes Fridays) in the off season. Recruiting for the next season will begin in March and will run through the Preseason. We stream our games when we can, so we are always looking for individuals wanting to learn how to stream and shout cast.

This is an inclusive environment where all are welcome. We have some coaching options available in-person and others offered through our vendor for those that want to learn more about the games they currently play, or want to learn something new. We ask for a positive attitude, respectful conversation, and being open to learning and growing as a team member.

Advisor

Jamie Odum

Email: jodum@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

Description: A literary magazine allows students to showcase creative products through a published document.  The West Fargo literary magazine is created and published by students.  It includes student art work, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, photography, and graphic design.  The publication is published in the spring.

Goals/Objectives:

Showcase student artwork/writing through a medium easily accessible to a large audience.

Highlight exemplary work among West Fargo students throughout the community.
Offer students the opportunity to be published and recognized for their hard work.
Offer students experience in graphic design.
Enhance community relations.
Offer students the opportunity to showcase their work and compete at state and national competitions.

Advisor

Ms. Beatrice Hill

Phone: (701) 356-2050

Email: bhill@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

FCCLA
(Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America)

Mission Statement: To promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, and community leader, members develop skills for life through character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.

Purpose:

Activities & Events

-Service Learning Projects
-STAR Events (District, State, & National Competitions)
-Chapter Outings
-Fundraising

1. to provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life
   2. to strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society
   3. to encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community
   4. to encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony
   5. to promote greater understanding between youth and adults
   6. to provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities
   7. to prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today’s society
   8. to promote Family and Consumer Sciences and related occupations

Advisor

Ms. Annalise Duffy

Phone: (701) 356-2050

Email: aduffy@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

At West Fargo High School, FCA seeks to provide students with the opportunity to grow in their relationships with others, service to their community and in their faith through activities and weekly student meetings. FCA is open to any student and is part of the national FCA organization.

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is touching millions of lives…one heart at a time. Since 1954, FCA has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful platform of sport to reach every coach and every athlete with the transforming power of Jesus Christ. FCA focuses on serving local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel. 

VISION

To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.

MISSION

To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.

VALUES

Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.

Integrity

We will demonstrate Christ-like wholeness, privately and publicly. (Proverbs 11:3)

Serving

We will model Jesus’ example of serving. (John 13:1-17)

Teamwork

We will express our unity in Christ in all our relationships. (Philippians 2:1-4)

Excellence

We will honor and glorify God in all we do. (Colossians 3:23-24)

https://www.fca.org/aboutus/who-we-are/vision-mission

Interested in learning more about French culture and language?  French Club is for all levels of French or for those who simply have an interest in the culture.  What happens twice a month in French Club?

We learn and cook French foods from French-speaking countries, , create French-theme crafts, meet students from France and French Africa, enjoy French music, watch French films, play French board and card games, and simply connect with each other sharing the same love of the French Culture.  No membership is required, and students can come to as many or as few French Club events as they wish.  Meetings are announced in the daily student bulletin, through posters school-wide, and in French classes.

Advisor

Ms. Suzanna Thibert

Phone: (701) 356-2050

Email: sthibert@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

FBLA, Future Business Leaders of America, is the largest student business organization in the world. Students from across the globe compete in events like accounting, business law, business finance, website design, and computer applications. These events prepare undergraduates for college and their career. FBLA conferences are also a great opportunity for members to network with each other and business professionals.

 FBLA prepares students for lives in the business world and supply them with leadership skills. These skills can be cohesively used to achieve the maximum potential in their careers. Business is prevalent in anything you do in life. By preparing our members for their future careers in business, our organization believes that we are creating a better tomorrow for everyone.

Advisor

Mr. Richard anderson

Phone: (701) 356-2050

Email: randerson@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

Gay-Straight Alliance is a student-led club for students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and their friends. The club’s goals are to create a safe space for lgbt kids and their friends to interact socially and to create opportunities for the school community as a whole to have positive interactions with students who fit under the lgbt umbrella.

Advisor

Mr. Eric espinoza

Phone: (701) 356-2050

Email: eespinoza@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

Ms. Kelsey Fehl

Phone: 701-356-2055

Email: kfehl@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

German Club is a fun way to make and eat German food.  It is also a great place to practice your German with other speakers. Anyone interested in the German language is welcome to attend.

Advisor

Ms. Lisa Mulvaney

Phone: (701) 356-2050

Email: lmulvaney@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

HOSA-Future Health Professionals

• HOSA-future health professionals provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for secondary, postsecondary, adult, and collegiate students enrolled in health science education and biomedical science programs or have interests in pursuing careers in health professions. HOSA is 100% health care!

Key Club is a service organization that helps with fundraisers and does service projects for children’s charities.   Our motto is “helping the world, one child at a time”.

Key Club helps organizations like the Children’s Miracle Network,  Sanford Children’s Hospital,  UNICEF, the March of Dimes, Feed My Starving Children, and the Thirst Project.

Key Club also offers leadership training and is sponsored by the Kiwanis. 

Advisor

Mr. Jodie Reed

Phone: (701) 356-2050

Email: jreed@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

Ms. Lisa Mulvaney

Phone: (701) 356-2050

Email: lmulvaney@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

Knowledge Bowl:

Mission Statement; To advance general knowledge and promote fellowship among students.

Organization Expectations:

Knowledge Bowl constitutes a co-curricular organization.

The Club meets to practice one or twice each week at times to be determined.  Practice times are determined by what is convenient for the majority of the members.  

Practice begins early in the fall and lasts until the EDC spring meet late March or early April.  

We compete in two to four Knowledge bowl meets in Minnesota.  Transportation to these meets is provided. These meets take place during the school day.

We complete in four to five local meets at area schools.  These meets are after school, no more than three hours.  Transportation is on the students own.

As with all organization, academic eligibility is required to participate.

Appropriate behavior is expected at each meet.

Must attend at least five practices prior to a meet.

Must attend no less than 15 practices throughout the school year.

Teams are composed of four to five members. Teams are formed by academic interest and strong suitability.

There is no fee to participate in this organization.

If the team does concessions to raise money, you are expected to be present.

Advisor

Ms. Jessica Keys

Email: jkeys@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

Ms. Jeannette Molivigny

Email: jmolivigny@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

National Honor Society (NHS) is an organization that focuses on scholarship, leadership, service, and character. It is available to all juniors and seniors, but you can be inducted at the end of your sophomore year.

Advisor

Mr. Jamie Zuel

Phone: (701) 356-2050

Email: jzuel@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

Ms. Tarah Dahl

Phone: (701) 356-2050

Email: tdahl@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

Packer Pride:

Mission Statement: The Packer Pride Organization’s mission is to enhance school climate and culture by actively involving student body and staff in modeling relationships, rigor, responsibility, and respect and rewarding such behaviors.

Organization Expectations:

There is no fee to be involved in this club.

Meetings take place during period eight and after school once every two months, possibly more if needed. To be considered a member, you are expected to attend five meetings as well as actively participate in three or more of the club’s activities

Activities this club organizes and jobs it entails:

Sorts staff of the month ballots.

Award student of the month winners

Serve hot chocolate before finals both semesters

Provide and labels granola bars for perfect attendance winners each quarter

Hand out fruit snacks as welcome first week of school

Hand out candy canes before winter break

Organize and run the staff talent show in the spring

Work in other capacities to enhance Packer Pride and the four R agenda of our building

This is a fun club with a minimal amount of work involved.

Advisor

Ms. Jessica Keys

Email: jkeys@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

Ms. Joan Baltezore

Phone: (701) 356-2050

Email: jbaltezore@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

• Peer to Peer/Unified Sports creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships and leadership development for people with disabilities. Our school friendship program matches individuals with disabilities in a one-to-one friendship with an individual without an disability. Within this friendship, the match is required to see each other in person at least twice a month and speak to each other at least once a week. Our hope is that this is the minimum that your student would see their friend, as our goal is a true friendship that hangs out and talks throughout the year and beyond.

Advisor

Holly Friedrich

Phone: 701-356-2050

Email: hfriedrich@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

Deb Pieper

Phone: 701-356-2050

Email: dpieper@west-fargo.k12.nd.us