Student Led Clubs
Request Form
Request Form
Fill out the request form below.
- You must secure a staff advisor BEFORE submitting the form.
- Clubs must complete this form each year to stay active.
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Student Led Club Guidelines and Responsibilities
Student Led Club Guidelines and Responsibilities
2023-24 Clubs
- Acapella Club
- Anime Club
- Architecture, Construction, & Engineering (ACE)
- Art Club
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Student Union
- Badminton Club
- Business Club
- Career Exploration Club
- Ceramics Club
- Chess Club
- Community Service Club
- Composition/Songwriting Club
- Computational Linguistics Club
- Computer Science Club
- Contemporary Music Club
- Creative Writing Club
- Drone Racing Club
- Dungeons & Dragons
- Edina Reads Creative Writing Contest
- Edina Volunteer Club (EVC)
- EHS Knitting Club
- EHS Thespians
- Ethics in Science Club
- Fashion Club
- Fashion History Club
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
- Game Club
- Gigi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center Volunteer Club
- Girls Book Club
- Girls United
- Girls Workout Club
- Healthcare Career Speakers Club
- Hornet Volunteering Club
- Investments Club
- JSU (Jewish Student Union)
- Just Dance Fitness Club
- Key Club
- Kpop Club
- Latino Hispanic Student Association (LHSA)
- LEGO Club
- Letters of Love
- Lifting Club
- Love by Bracelet
- Love For Our Elders
- Morgan Message
- Music Production Club
- Muslim Student Association (MSA)
- Paper Making Club
- Philosophy Club
- Pickleball Club
- Political Science Club
- Project Earth
- Say Hey Hornets Boosters
- Science Bowl
- Science Olympiad
- Somali Student Association
- South Asian Society
- Spanish Club
- Student Research and Discussion Club
- Students Demand Action
- Technovation Girls
- Upcycling Club
- Video Production Club
- Women in Public Speaking
- Women in STEM
Acapella Club
Tommy Molldrem
Student Club Leader
Julia Benson
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Tuesdays - 7:45 AM - 8:20 AM
- Location: E230
- Description: We sing without music in the background!
- Club Rules:
1. Be respectful of others.
2. Include others in the club.
3. No matter others singing ability, don't make fun of them!
Anime Club
Samuel Gendry and Luca Benedetto
Student Club Leader
Brandon Russell
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Thursdays 3:20 - 4:30 PM
- Location: E333
- Description: Anime club is a welcoming community to the world of anime and manga. We will be watching a wide variety of Anime, attending conventions and cooking a selection of traditional Japanese cuisine. Anime club is an inclusive space where anyone can openly share their passion.
- Club Rules:
1. Be respectful, anime is a privilege not a right. If someone is repeatedly being disrespectful or discriminatory they will no longer be a member of the club.
2. Members will clean up the classroom to keep it ready for teaching the next day.
3. Club members will keep there voices to a respectable level as to not disturb the rooms around them.
Architecture, Construction, & Engineering (ACE)
Jimmy Vu
Student Club Leader
Jodi Ramirez
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Thursdays 3:45 - 5:00 PM
- Location: N203
- Description: Under the ACE Mentorship program, a specific topic each year is introduced for high school teams across the state and nationally to solve during a designated time (usually from October - March/April) using their knowledge of "Architecture, Construction, & Engineering." There will be help from mentors who have backgrounds as civil engineers, architects, and construction managers. Things we learn in this club are simulating construction models using 3D CAD software and working in a collaborative setting. We will present the solution of the topic at the end of the program (March/April) to industry experts in Architecture, Construction, and Engineering at the U of MN.
- Club Rules:
1. Be respectful to other people and their ideas.
2. Active attendance throughout the program.
Art Club
Lillian Gundberg
Student Club Co-Leader
Lainey Maniak
Student Club Co-Leader
Dalen Towne
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Thursdays 3:16 - 4:30 PM
- Location: S392 (The Drawing and Painting Room)
- Description: This club is for students to have a place to work on school or personal art projects. They can do their own thing or seek advice and help from club leaders or Ms. Towne. Students can come and create art with snacks and community.
- Club Rules: Respect others and their work. Do not under any circumstances touch anyone else's work without their permission. Respect the art materials and the art room. Be kind to one and other.
- Club Rules:
1. Respect other art work (do not touch/trace).
2. Keep art supplies in good condition.
3. Only provide criticism when asked. Provide criticism in a constructive manner.
4. Avoid hate speech (hateful symbols/actions).
5. Respect your fellow artists.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Student Union
Lexi Han
Student Club Leader
Susan Phetsamone
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Bi-Weekly - Wednesdays 7:45 AM - 8:25 AM
- Location: College and Career Center
- Description: Creating a safe space for AAPI students where they feel they can relax and have fun at meetings as well as room for discussion around culture.
- Club Rules:
1. Be respectful to other's thoughts and ideas.
2. Remain open minded to other's experiences.
3. Remain inclusive.
Badminton Club
Claire Watz
Student Club Leader
Bergen Pickett
Student Club Co-Leader
Divyesh Thirukonda Gowri Shankar
Student Club Co-Leader
Matthew Nilsen
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Thursdays during flex time (Sign up for commons)
- Location: EHS North Gym
- Description: Bring your friends to hang out and play badminton! No experience required. Equipment will be provided.
- Club Rules:
1. Respect the property.
2. Respect your opponents.
3. Respect the equipment.
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Business Club
Jack Meagher
Student Club Leader
Ryan Gallagher
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30 PM
- Location: W323 (DECA room)
- Description: The Business Club is a club for business enthusiasts and entrepreneurial students to come together and further their business abilities.
- Club Rules: We ask that students show up ready to meaningfully contribute to our discussions or gain knowledge from our lectures.
Career Exploration Club
Dylan Magnuson
Student Club Leader
Julia Benson
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Once or twice every other week after school - Specific meeting dates and times are TBD.
- Location: E232
- Description:
The Career Exploration Club provides an oversight of careers or professions that would benefit young students in educating themselves on future roles they can pursue. People from the community and/or students would come in and teach curious students on what they do; their profession, career path, etc.
It is our goal for students to find some direction in an occupation before they leave high school and start their lives. We know from my personal experience it's hard to research or find jobs that suit what you want to do. However, with this club we think being able to talk and ask questions with someone that already has, or is going to have, their desired profession helps students trying to find who they want to become.
- Club Rules:
1. Always respect speakers/guests and each other.
2. Come to discussions, classes or lectures with questions and an open mindset.
3. Treat everyone with kindness.
4. Leave the room how you entered it (leave it clean and organized).
Ceramics Club
Rishika Anasuri
Student Club Leader
George Lundgren
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Tuesdays 7:45 AM - 8:20 AM
- Location: S391
- Description: Ceramics Club is a student lead club where students are welcome to learn all there is about pottery! Ceramic students can use this time to work on assignments and Non-ceramic student can come and learn how to throw on the wheel or just make sculptures for fun! Since Food and Clay don't mix, Snacks are available after clean up (Clay is very messy).
- Club Rules:
1. No eating food while using clay, only before and after.
2. No messing around the ceramics room, equipment is expensive.
3. Clean up after yourself and make it easier for Mr. Lundgren.
4. Be nice to others and don't bother people who are trying to get work done.
5. Have fun making your ceramic sculptures or pottery!!
Chess Club
Christian Kuehl
Student Club Leader
William Doescher
Student Club Leader
Macgregor Duffy
Student Club Leader
Charlie Pankratz
Student Club Leader
Matthew Minowitz
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Bi-Weekly - Thursdays 7:40 AM - 8:20 AM (Starting 11/1)
- Location: E341
- Description: We play chess. This club is a community for all ranges of players looking to improve and enjoy the game. Anyone is welcome, your skill level does not matter.
- Club Rules:
1. Be respectful.
2. Include others.
3. Don't cheat.
Community Service Club
Angela Langsweirdt
Student Club Co-Leader
Anna Schenk
Student Club Co-Leader
Melody Taylor
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Monthly - Specific dates and times are TBD
- Location: W211
- Description: Whether you are just starting out on volunteering, or have many hours done, this club serves as a community of students who enjoy spending their time giving back. Members can use this space to discuss how their volunteer experience is going. This club helps share volunteer opportunities and targets gaining enough hours to potentially letter in the spring.
- Club Rules:
1. Be Inclusive - No harassment or hate speech.
2. Be Respectful - To members, the school grounds and equipment.
3. Be honest on your completed hours.
4. Have fun and make a difference!
Composition/Songwriting Club
Anna Schenk
Student Club Leader
Nick Gaudette
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Fridays 7:45 AM - 8:20 AM
- Location: S350 (Orchestra Room)
- Description: Composition + Songwriting Club is a group of musicians who love to create music! We meet each week to talk about the music we are creating or music that we want to create.
- Club Rules:
1. Be kind and respectful to everyone.
2. Be encouraging: creating music can be vulnerable! It's important in discussion to prioritize constructive comments.
3. Have a healthy mindset! Making music is a skill you can use for the rest of your life! It doesn't need to be immediately perfect.
4. No matter if you have played piano for 10 years or picked up a clarinet a month ago- you are totally welcome! This club is open to anyone and everyone who enjoys music.
Computational Linguistics Club
Stephen Kanti Mahanty
Student Club Leader
Matthew Minowitz
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Tuesdays 7:45 AM
- Location: E310
- Description: We are a club that works to solve problems and puzzles related to linguistics. They are run by the NACLO competition group (https://nacloweb.org) and have varieties of puzzles. Some are based on solving puzzles off of obscure languages while others are based on solving computer/human generated puzzles.
- Club Rules:
1. Students must be respectful of the environment and learning space.
2. Students must be respectful to one another.
3. Students must be open to participation in puzzles/activities.
4. Students must have fun!
Computer Science Club
Tagore Ciccone
Student Club Leader
Jodi Ramirez
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Wednesdays 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- Location: N203
- Description: Computer Science club is a space where any student, regardless of experience, can come and enrich their knowledge of programming. We seek to teach programming as a skill as well as provide an environment for those already proficient at programming to code with like-minded individuals and seek help and collaboration on their projects.
- Club Rules:
1. Every member must engage only in good faith, respectful discussions.
2. Every member must be treated the same, no matter if they hold any identities traditionally marginalized in Computer Science.
3. Members must not engage in evil..
4. Members may not be artificial intelligences pretending to be humans.
Contemporary Music Club
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - 3:20 PM - 4:00 PM
- Location: N106
- Description: The club is about playing modern music in a band composition: Drum, Bass, Guitar, Vocalist. With some changes in the composition depending on the songs we play. All the songs are selected by students. Once the students decide what songs they are going to play, the rest of the meetings will be practice and community building.
- Club Rules:
1. Be kind to yourself and others.
2. Create connections with your peers.
3. Be aware of the practice days.
4. Try to attend mostly to the practice meetings.
5. Be responsible.
6. Have fun.
Creative Writing Club
Natalie Mosakowski
Student Club Leader
Andrea Brua
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Thursdays 7:45 - 8:20 AM
- Location: W316
- Description: The Creative Writing Club is an opportunity for creative minds to gather together to share ideas and tell stories. Using writing and storytelling strategies, we will have opportunities to work together on one collaborative project per year. We will also have opportunities to work individually on our own ideas, as well as have time to share writing prompts and excerpts from our writing. The Creative Writing Club is a great way for 9th-12th graders who love all forms of writing and creating to share that love with people who have a similar interest.
- Club Rules:
1. Be respectful of other club members and their ideas.
2. Be kind with all creative/artistic choices.
3. Be respectful of Mrs. Brua when she comes in to supervise.
4. Strive to listen as much as you share (if you are comfortable).
5. Try to be open to giving and receiving constructive criticism.
6. Try your best to have fun, and speak up when you need something! We are more than happy to help!
Drone Racing Club
Tom Kouchoukos
Student Club Co-Leader
Max Willmuth
Student Club Co-Leader
Shannon Seaver
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Tuesdays 73:20 PM - 5:20 PM
- Location: N202
- Description: We are a competitive drone racing club looking to have fun, improve our skills, and try our best in tournaments.
- Club Rules:
1. Club members will be expected to respect the equipment, each other, the space that we are in, the club leaders, and any mentors.
2. We will have designated no fly times that must be respected.
3. If we call drone shutoff the members must land immediately.
4. Equipment must be inspected before takeoff to insure safety.
Dungeons & Dragons
Samuel Brezee
Student Club Leader
Nicholas Meersman
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Wednesdays 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- Location: W316
- Description: Play Dungeons and Dragons with your peers.
- Club Rules: Be nice, be safe, have fun.
Edina Reads Creative Writing Contest
Nora Hart
Student Club Leader
Sara Swenson
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Bi-Weekly - Thursday (during Advisory and/or FLEX Time)
- Location: Media Center
- Description: A local creative writing contest open to submissions from all EPS students and Edina community members.
- Club Rules:
1. Maintain respect for all those associated with the contest.
2. Maintain a friendly, professional attitude towards all those associated with the contest.
3. Ask questions and don’t be afraid to reach out for help.
Edina Volunteer Club (EVC)
Ruby Dypwick
Student Club Co-Leader
Brooke Budlong
Student Club Co-Leader
Anushka Narielwala
Student Club Co-Leader
Courtney Major
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Bi-Weekly - Thursdays 3:30 PM - *Starting on 9/14
- Location: S282
- Description: The Edina Volunteer Club (EVC) helps people find opportunities to volunteer.
- Club Rules:
1. Be respectful.
2. Share ideas.
3. Be flexible.
EHS Knitting Club
Jane Porter
Student Club Leader
Greg Pokorski
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Mondays 3:30 - 4:00 PM
- Location: E337
- Description: We are a club that hopes to build community and a space for those who want a part of their day blocked off to all kinds of crafts! Any skill level of any craft is welcome. Whether it is friendship bracelet making, crocheting, or (of course) knitting, feel free to stop by Mondays to chit chat with like-minded crafters and even get some guidance if you are hoping to learn to knit.
- Club Rules:
1. Members will be respectful of others, only providing constructive criticism and encouragement about others projects.
2. Members will respect materials either brought by others or provided by the club through not being wasteful and taking only what they need.
3. Members will strive to create a welcoming and uplifting atmosphere every meeting.
EHS Thespians
Jane Porter
Student Club Co-Leader
Bennett Smalley
Student Club Co-Leader
Natalie Moskowski
Student Club Co-Leader
Kourtnee Baukol
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: 3x a Week - Specific dates and times are TBD
- Location: Black Box/EPAC
- Description: Theater club for students interested in the fine arts
- Club Rules: We expect you to behave “like professionals”, and illustrate with some basic rules of the theater.
1. Respect your fellow company members (We are a team!).
2. Respect each other’s jobs and do not tell others how to do their jobs.
3. Pay attention, work hard, follow directions and refrain from unnecessary talking during rehearsals.
4. If at any point you have questions or concerns, please feel free to speak to me directly. I will do my best to address any issues as they arise.
5. Come prepared with your script and a pencil and look over ahead of time what we will be doing that day.
6. It is your job to memorize your lines and music and to practice your choreography. -
7. Be on time to every practice. You are expected to be at all scheduled rehearsals and performances for all plays in which you accept a role. Please remember that we are a team – and must rely on each other for a successful performance. Your attendance is very important! If you are unable to attend a rehearsal for any reason, you must notify your director in person. (except in the case of school absence).
8. Please come to rehearsal ready to WORK! This is not the social club. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated, and will result in you being relieved of your role.
9. All costumes, props, etc. must be properly taken care of. YOU are responsible for your own costumes and props. Please do not touch or move anything that does not belong to you.
10. It is YOUR responsibility to remain academically eligible to participate in Drama Club activities.
Ethics in Science Club
Inge Schmidt
Student Club Co-Leader
Regina Loria-Procel
Student Club Co-Leader
Jeffrey Krause
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Bi- Weekly - Mondays 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM
- Location: E348
- Description: We are a club that talks about ethical issues in the newly advancing world of technology and science! We will have presentations to teach about these issues, and then collaborate with our peers!
- Club Rules:
1. Respectful Communication:
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Treat all club members with respect, regardless of differing opinions.
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Listen actively during discussions, and avoid interrupting others.
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Be open to diverse viewpoints and perspectives on ethical issues. *Encourage healthy debate and constructive criticism.
2. Participation and Engagement: -
Strive to actively participate in club meetings, events, and activities.
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Try to contribute to discussions, share ideas, and ask questions.
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Support and encourage fellow members in their contributions.
3. Attendance and Punctuality: -
Make an effort to attend club meetings regularly and arrive on time, but we understand that is not always possible.
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Try to notify club leadership in advance if you cannot attend a meeting or event.
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Fashion Club
- Meeting Days & Times: Bi-Weekly - Friday mornings from 7:45-8:20 AM
- Location: Flex space right outside of W320
- Description: The Fashion Club is a space where people can talk about things they love about fashion trends/choices, and where people can debate why they dislike/like a fashion choice/trend. We will watch shows, red carpets, and more to see/discuss outfits. Once every month there will be donuts/treats for those who attend.
- Club Rules:
1. We are respectful of each others opinion.
2. Always make sure everyone is included.
3. Be nice.
4. Have fun!
Fashion History Club
Odetta Schrempp
Student Club Leader
Lydia Sour
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Bi-Weekly - Mondays 7:45 AM - 8:20 AM
- Location: E132
- Description: Learn about the history of fashion. Everything from clothing styles, fabrics, patterns, or political/societal changes which would impact what people wear. Members will work together to understand design and the history of it. Plus, learn tons of cool fun facts.
- Club Rules:
Be kind and respectful to all members and participate as much as you can!
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Luke Hoekstra
EHS Student Club Leader
Molly Bennett
SV Student Club Leader
Michelle Gharbi
VV Student Club Leader
Troy Beckman
EHS and SV Staff Advisor
Hannah Groenendyk
VV Staff Advisor
Edina High School
- Meeting Days & Times: Every other Monday 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM
- Location: 5841 Ashcroft Ave, Edina
- Description: We meet every other Monday for an hour and a half to study the bible, foster community through fun games and activities, and grow in our relationship with God.
- Club Rules:
Each group member will be expected to be respectful and kind.
South View Middle School
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Fridays 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
- Location: Room 214 (SV Middle School)
- Description: Fellowship of Christian Athletes exists to bring together athletes in fellowship and fun through games and a message from God’s word. We aim to spread the good news of Jesus and have fun every time we meet! We gather for food, fun and fellowship.
- Club Rules:
1. Maintain respect for all peoples thoughts and ideas.
2. Treat each person with respect.
3. Don't take personal disagreements as an offense. Stick to ideas and not criticism of people.
4. FCA’s statement of faith is to be the official position of the group on disagreements and not an individuals thoughts or ideas on a particular topic.
5. Everyone is welcome to attend, but no one should disrupt the activities and discussion of the group in a negative way.
Valley View Middle School
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Fridays 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
- Location: Room 230 (VV Middle School)
- Description: Fellowship of Christian Athletes exists to bring together athletes in fellowship and fun through games and a message from God’s word. We aim to spread the good news of Jesus and have fun every time we meet! We gather for food, fun and fellowship.
- Club Rules:
Each group member will be expected to be respectful and kind.
Game Club
Adrian Hansen
Student Club Leader
Greg Pokorski
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Tuesdays 3:16 - 4:30 PM
- Location: E337
- Description: Game club is an inclusive space in which members can participate in many forms of games, such as video games, board games, and even role play.
- Club Rules: Everyone should be kind and respectful so that every member feels welcomed. We hope that members will get along to create a pleasant space for all.
Gigi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center Volunteer Club
Eloise Molepske
Student Club Leader
Julie Mickschl
Staff Advisor
Mellanie Pusateri
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Monthly - Specific meeting dates and times are TBD. A bi-monthly newsletter will be sent.
- Location: Wellness Center Lounge
- Description: The Gigi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center Volunteer Club provides students opportunities to volunteer and/or tutor through Gigi's Playhouse in St. Louis Park, MN. Gigi’s mission is “to change the way the world views Down Syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all”. Students at Edina High School will have the opportunity to volunteer in various events and programs in order to support people of all ages who have Down syndrome. In addition, students sixteen years or older can choose to participate in one-on-one tutoring in literacy and/or math.
- Club Rules:
1. Sign up to be a volunteer through the Gigi's Playhouse (St. Louis Park location) website.
2. Attend the organized Gigi's Playhouse activities and/or tutoring.
3. Show respect towards others.
4. Attend and participate in the regular meetings.
5. Track volunteer hours.
6. Maintain good communication. Have fun and make a difference!
Girls Book Club
Ava Holley
Student Club Leader
Jenn Carter
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Monthly - Mornings - Specific dates and times are TBD
- Location: Normally in Community Room W222
- Description: Girls only club to read books and make friends
- Club Rules:
1. Be kind.
2. Have fun.
3. Be safe.
4. Be respectful.
Girls United
Tenzin Kunsel
Student Club Leader
Heidi Degener
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Bi-Weekly - Specific meeting dates and times are TBD.
- Location: W212
- Description: Girls United focuses on empowering girls, offering a space to support experiences, participate in service projects, and discuss relevant events.
- Club Rules:
1. Be respectful.
2. Have an open mind.
3. Treat everyone equally, respect opinions.
Girls Workout Club
Ava Hales
Student Club Leader
Mellanie Pusateri
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Fridays 7:30 AM - 8:20 AM
- Location: EHS Weight Room
- Description: This club will be a girls only club with the focus of encouraging girls to use the weight room at EHS. GWC welcomes girls with any level of experience in the gym and encourage girls with no experience to come in and learn the basics.
- Club Rules:
1. Be inclusive!
2. When working with weights and other gym equipment BE CAREFUL. You must know how to use a machine before using it. If you don’t know how the machine works, please ask!
3. Treat equipment and people with respect.
4. This is a girls only club. This means that membership is only open to girls.
5. Be kind to others! Everyone will be at a different level and members need to respect that. GWC is a judgement free zone and there is zero tolerance of bullying or judging.
Healthcare Career Speakers Club
Sonja Holtey
Student Club Leader
Stephen Sanger
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Two meetings each semester. Specific dates and times are TBD.
- Location: E346
- Description: The Healthcare Career Speakers Club consists of meetings where a healthcare worker comes in to answer questions about their work, such as their schooling, how they chose their career, and what their day-to-day work is like.
- Club Rules:
1. We will be kind and respectful to our speakers and club members.
2. We will be engaged and respectful with our speakers.
Hornet Volunteering Club
- Meeting Days & Times: 1-2 times a month - Wednesdays 7:45 AM - 8:20 AM
- Location: S270
- Description: The Hornet Volunteer Club allows for students to feel inspired to devote their time to helping others. Additionally, this allows one to work with a kind group of students reaching towards similar goals, may that be to obtain a service letter and/or to simply help the community. Each time this club meets, we will discuss new volunteer opportunities that we will attend as a group, as well as opportunities that you can fulfill on your own. These events will expose students to diverse age groups and backgrounds.
- Club Rules:
1. Be respectful to every individual.
2. Create an environment that harvests purpose.
3. Participate and be kind :).
Investments Club
Rayaan Rana
Student Club Co-Leader
Vihaan Shah
Student Club Co-Leader
Kaushik Chava
Student Club Co-Leader
Ryan Gallagher
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Bi-Weekly - Wednesday 7:45 AM - 8:20 AM
- Location: W323
- Description: The Investments Club is the perfect platform for students who want to learn about smart money management, stock trading, and building passive income streams. Join us to discover the exciting world of investing, make new friends, and have fun with virtual trading competitions. We'll teach you all the basics and help you grow your financial knowledge. Let's build a supportive community together and unlock the secrets to a brighter financial future! See you at our next meeting!
- Club Rules:
1. Respectful Communication: Members must communicate respectfully and constructively during discussions and activities.
2. Active Participation: All members are encouraged to actively participate in workshops, events, and investment simulations.
3. Responsible Investing: Members should make informed investment decisions and manage risk responsibly, avoiding speculative strategies.
4. Inclusivity and Collaboration: The club values diversity and promotes a collaborative environment, where every member's ideas are respected and appreciated.
JSU (Jewish Student Union)
Harrison Eyngorn
Student Club Leader
Haydn Hewson
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Thursdays at 7:45 AM (Even Days).
- Location: S287
- Description: This will be a safe space for other Jewish students to create connections and to learn and share their ideas about rising issues surrounding the Jewish community, whether in school or globally.
- Club Rules:
Zero toleration for anti-semitic comments within the club.
Just Dance Fitness Club
Meredith Moore
Student Club Co-Leader
Maisy James
Student Club Co-Leader
Stacey Martin
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Fridays - Time is TBD
- Location: EHS Yoga Studio
- Description: A fun and creative way to get involved in fitness and dance! Everyone is welcome and no dance experience is necessary.
- Club Rules:
1. Be inclusive and welcoming of everyone in the club.
2. Be respectful of any models or equipment the presenters bring.
3. Collaborate with other students.
Key Club
Sara Hudson
Student Club Co-Leader
Dylann Deal
Student Club Co-Leader
Elizabeth Hillstrom
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Monthly - Before School 8 AM - 8:30 AM
- Location: W215
- Description: Key Club is an international organization that has clubs in over 40 countries which promote learning and skill building through service and volunteering. We will do a variety of projects around the school and community such as food and clothing drives, card making, outdoor clean-ups, etc. We are also always open to other ideas regarding new project ideas! This is a great way to get involved, meet new people and stay connected to the community!
- Club Rules:
1. Attend meetings regularly.
2. Be active in GroupMe/respond to polls.
3. Respect each other.
4. Keep an open mind.
5. Attend events.
6. Bring positivity.
Kpop Club
Raja Chinnakotla
Student Club Leader
Madelynne Steenwyk
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Bi-Weekly - Specific meeting dates and times are TBD.
- Location: S272
- Description: Kpop Club is a space for those who currently listen or are interested in Korean Pop music, colloquially known as Kpop. The club is meant to educate those on the industries and economic scale involved with running such popular global bands. Furthermore, it's a space where conversations about Kpop can flourish, including differences between gendered groups and news about Kpop. Overall, Kpop Club is meant to be an inviting space where Kpop can be discussed!
- Club Rules:
1. Be Respectful - No racism, xenophobia, homophobia, etc.
2. No personal attacks against those in the Kpop Industry.
3. Have an open mind with others' opinions.
4. No solicitation of goods from other members.
5. Have fun when in the club!
Latino Hispanic Student Association (LHSA)
Joaquin Loftin
Student Club Co-Leader
Regina Loria-Procel
Student Club Co-Leader
Ronnie Guerra
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Wednedays 7:30 AM - 8:20 AM
- Location: W214
- Description: We will create a respectful and welcoming community for all Hispanics and Latinos by letting members speak freely about their cultural traditions, sharing their experiences, and offering resources and opportunities for students.
- Club Rules:
1. Be respectful to other students.
2. Be respectful of the environment.
3. No non-school-appropriate language allowed.
4. If you have food allergies, let us know (we will have food).
LEGO Club
Aditya Suresh
Student Club Leader
Claude Sigmund
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Thursday 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
- Location: S273
- Description: Lego Club is a space where students can freely express their love for legos. As a club, we strive to help students explore their passions for design and prototyping through the use of legos. Here at Lego Club, you'll have the opportunity to hang out with friends, eat some good food, listen to retro music, and, of course, BUILD LEGOS!
- Club Rules:
1. Every member will respect the LEGOS. Leave the LEGO set better than you found it and make sure to pick up any pieces of the ground.
2. Be mindful of the space LEGO club is being hosted in and keep it as neat as possible.
3. Every member shall be respectful of other members and treat them how they want to be treated.
Letters of Love
Sophia Stattine
Student Club Co-Leader
Abigail Murphy
Student Club Co-Leader
Jenn Carter
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Monthly - 7:30 AM, with some lunch time meetings. Specific dates and times are TBD.
- Location: Community Room/Library
- Description: Letters of Love is a non-profit global organization where we make letters for children’s hospitals!
- Club Rules: Everyone is kind, inclusive, and making sure you are consistent in showing up.
Lifting Club
Gavin Sendar
Student Club Co-Leader
Alex Kelman
Student Club Co-Leader
Reed Boltmann
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Right before school or during FLEX - Specific meeting dates and times are TBD.
- Location: N300 (Weight Room)
- Description: We will teach lifters proper lifting technique, diet, how to build strength and muscle, and how to get in shape.
- Club Rules:
1. Students must truly be in the gym to lift weights and exercise.
2. No messing around.
3. No slamming weights.
Love by Bracelet
Hailey Bergeson
Student Club Leader
Elizabeth Hillstrom
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Bi-Monthly - Wednesdays 7:30 AM,
- Location: W215
- Description: We will be making friendship bracelets for hospital patients! We will provide beads and string!
- Club Rules:
1. Come with a good attitude!
2. Be ready to have a lot of fun while making an impact!
3. Be kind and respectful to everyone!
Love For Our Elders
Petra Borggreve
Student Club Leader
Eric Payne
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Monthly - Wednesday 7:45 AM - Specific meeting dates and times are TBD.
- Location: S283
- Description: Love For Our Elders is a United States-based nonprofit organization that aims to alleviate social isolation among seniors. Our club comes together to create hand-written cards for seniors. These cards are donated to local senior living facilities. Our goal is to encourage students to spread love to our elders by writing letters and embracing the elders in their lives and community.
- Club Rules:
1. Attend LFOE meetings as best as you can.
2. Put your best effort into creating a thoughtful card.
3. Be open to making new friends.
4. Come with a positive attitude.
Morgan Message
Suri Austin
Student Club Leader
Christine Hanson
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Monthly - Specific meeting dates and times are TBD.
- Location: TBD
- Description: Spreading mental health awareness while building a community of strong leaders.
- Club Rules: Bring a positive energy and be willing to share Morgans Message.
Music Production Club
Andrew Piela
Student Club Leader
Nick Gaudette
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Wednesdays 8:00 AM - 8:25 AM, Fridays 7:45 AM - 8:25 AM
- Location: S350
- Description: Learn music production techniques and explore new genres of music. We will collaborate with other producers (new or experienced) every week, and discover unique melodies, harmonies, and chords.
- Club Rules:
1. Be respectful to each other and all equipment.
2. Remain open to advice.
3. Come prepared to every meeting (computer and headphones).
Muslim Student Association (MSA)
Ahlam Saleh
Student Club Leader
Sam Paulison
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Alternating Wednesdays and Fridays 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM *First meeting is 9/13*
- Location: Community Room
- Description: A club that brings Muslim and non-Muslims students together to gain education and have fun.
- Club Rules:
1. Food is allowed and so are phones.
2. Fights won't be tolerated.
3. Don't do things you aren't supposed to be doing.
4. Have fun.
5. Stay safe.
Paper Making Club
Jenna Ishani
Student Club Co-Leader
Eliss Diong
Student Club Co-Leader
Rakiya Sheikhosman
Student Club Co-Leader
Katrina Stern
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Bi-Weekly - Wednesdays - Time is TBD
- Location: E347
- Description: We meet once a week to recycle paper waste produced by the school into new paper.
- Club Rules:
1. Be respectful.
2. Help keep our space clean.
3. Be kind.
4. Don’t do anything deliberately unsafe.
5. Take care of our supplies.
Philosophy Club
Patricio Loria-Procel
Student Club Leader
Haydn Hewson
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Bi-Weekly - Tuesdays - Time is TBD
- Location: S287
- Description: A space for students to congregate and discuss ideas that are rooted within philosophy or critical thinking and analysis.
- Club Rules:
1. Be respectful of members, the teacher, and the environment.
2. No matter what views are presented make sure you respect each other and understand we all have different experiences.
Pickleball Club
Annabelle Blooston
Student Club Co-Leader
Libby Claar
Student Club Co-Leader
Mellanie Pusateri
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Once or twice a month before school. Specific dates and times are TBD.
- Location: Field House Gym at EHS
- Description: The Pickleball Club is a place for students to play pickleball. Students can also learn how to play and learn the rules.
- Club Rules:
1. Make sure everyone is having fun.
2. No one is excluded.
3. Show up with a good mindset.
4. HAVE FUN!!
Political Science Club
Stephen Kanti Mahanty
Student Club Co-Leader
Bridgette Roberts
Student Club Co-Leader
Erik Anderson
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Fridays 7:45 AM
- Location: S270
- Description: Political Science Club will discuss and debate current political issues seeking understanding. Additionally, we will learn about the political process. We plan to also bring in guest speakers.
- Club Rules/Norms:
1. Always respect all people debate the policy, not the other people.
2. No discrimination under any circumstance.
3. Respect the room keep a calm tone of voice, never yell at others.
4. Try to involve everyone in the discussion. Don't talk over people.
5. Try not to bring in parties, we are trying to talk about policy without the lockdown of immediate disagreement based off of political affiliation.
Project Earth
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Thursdays 7:45 AM
- Location: E231
- Description: Project Earth is an environmental club that focuses on projects to educate students and our community about different environmental issues and to make our school more environmentally-friendly. These projects range from awareness and policymaking, to events such as park and river cleanups.
- Club Rules: Be kind!
- Club Rules:
1. Respect everyone.
2. Choose kindness.
3. Choose sustainable practices..
Lead by example!
Say Hey Hornets Boosters
Sonja Holtey
Student Club Leader
Jenn Carter
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Meetings will be once a month in the mornings. Specific dates and times are TBD.
- Location: W222 (Community Room)
- Description: The goal of the Say Hey Hornets Boosters is to build stronger connections among the students at Edina Public Schools. We will meet to discuss activities to promote the message of Say Hey Hornets throughout the Edina School District.
- Club Rules:
1. We will be supportive, respectful, and kind to each other and to all students and staff.
2. We will be encouraging of different ideas for promoting the message of Say Hey Hornets among all students and staff.
Science Bowl
Stephen Kanti Mahanty
Student Club Co-Leader
Derrick Siu
Student Club Co-Leader
Liz Houtz
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Mondays 7:30 - 8:20 AM
- Location: E235
- Description: Science Bowl, like Quiz Bowl, is a buzzer-beater competition with team and individual portions. Unlike Quiz Bowl, Science Bowl is focused on science and science-related subjects. The club prepares students for competitions in the Twin Cities.
- Club Rules:
1. The member must be respectful to their surroundings and environment.
2. Students must be interested in science, or are interested in learning more about science.
3. The member are must participate frequently in the object of forum.
Science Olympiad
Stephen Kanti Mahanty
Student Club Co-Leader
Helen Chu
Student Club Co-Leader
Pranika Kumar
Student Club Co-Leader
Liz Houtz
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Wednesdays 7:30 - 8:20 AM
- Location: E235
- Description: Science Olympiad is an established national organization. This competitive program offers a unique opportunity for students to engage in hands-on scientific exploration, foster critical thinking skills, and develop a passion for science. It presents various state and national level competition opportunities as well, and more information about regional competitions can be found on https://www.soinc.org/. Competitions will be in written exam form, with questions involving scientific exploration in various topics such as Physical Science & Chemistry, Technology & Engineering, Life, Personal & Social Science, and Earth & Space Science.
- Club Rules:
1. Be respectful to the host and other people in the room.
2. Be respectful to the equipment provided.
3. Support teammates while in the club and be friendly to them.
4. Follow standard EHS rules.
5. Have fun in practice and in competitions! It's not supposed to be intense.
Somali Student Association
Sara Yusuf
Student Club Co-Leader
Jawahir Garane
Student Club Co-Leader
Yasmin Muse
Student Club Co-Leader
Nasrin Mohamed
Student Club Co-Leader
Sarah Jarrett
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Mondays Specific times are TBD
- Location: S286
- Description: We are creating a unity together to empower our culture.
- Club Rules:
1. No Buuq.
2. Be respectful.
3. Have fun.
4. Please participate.
5. Show up to meetings.
South Asian Society
Zoya Hasan
Student Club Co-Leader
Alisha Kalair
Student Club Co-Leader
Afshaan Abu
Student Club Co-Leader
Elizabeth Houtz
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: After school on Wednesdays, every other week
- Location: E235
- Description: The Desi club celebrates South Asian culture at Edina High School and is open to everyone who would like to join. We will hold events for typical South Asian holidays, watch Bollywood movies, and have various activities and games to do. We will also provide South Asian foods for people to eat.
- Club Rules: Respect others and their opinions, be kind and accepting of all people, and have fun!
Spanish Club
Angela Langsweirdt
Student Club Co-Leader
Regina Loria-Procel
Student Club Co-Leader
Stephanie Cahill
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Monthly- Thursdays 7:30 AM - 8:20 AM
- Location: E138
- Description: Whether you're a student studying Spanish in school, or a Spanish speaker at home, this club is designed with you in mind! Join us in exploring the beauty and diversity of the Spanish-speaking world through engaging activities and events. Our monthly meetings are a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow language enthusiasts, celebrate Hispanic traditions, and expand your Spanish language skills. From language practice to cultural immersion, the Spanish Club offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone! ¡Bienvenidos!
- Club Rules:
1. Be INCLUSIVE - No harassment or hate speech.
2. Be RESPECTFUL- To members, the school grounds and equipment.
3. Be MINDFUL (when Speaking)- No non-school-appropriate language allowed. No judgement allowed on anyone's language capabilities.
Student Research and Discussion Club
Carter Seifert
Student Club Leader
Evan Ward
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Bi-Weekly - Thursdays - Specific meeting times are TBD
- Location: S292
- Description: The Student Research and Discussion club will provide an opportunity to enrich your learning regarding all topics, while improving your public speaking, and communication.
- Club Rules:
1. Respect everyone.
2. Respect your surroundings.
3. Have fun!
Students Demand Action
Maggie Salmen
Student Club Leader
Joy Dunna
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Every other Wednesday after school.
- Location: S291
- Description: We will raise awareness about gun safety in our community and advocate for common sense gun legislation in our state.
- Club Rules: We will be respectful of different points of view and create an inclusive, safe space for ALL! We will conduct ourselves with empathy.
Technovation Girls
Lynn Carter
Student Club Co-Leader
Adeline Barmann
Student Club Co-Leader
Shannon Seaver
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Tuesdays 7:45 AM - 8:20 AM
- Location: N202
- Description: The Technovation club will be preparing a team to compete in the Technovation Girls global development challenge in January. The team will pitch either a mobile application or an AI technology project which would help to solve an issue in our community. As a team, we wil develop and code the program in order to prepare for a local judging event where ideas are pitched live alongside an awards ceremony. Technovation Girls is a program managed by Code Savvy in Minnesota, and the program is intended to encourage girls and non-binary individuals of all levels to pursue computer science.
- Club Rules:
1. Be respectful to your fellow teammates.
2. Contribute ideas to the discussion.
3. Try your best.
4. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.
Upcycling Club
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - Fridays 7:30 AM
- Location: W213
- Description: We repurpose old things and rejuvenate them to sell for money. Then we either donate the money or use it for a project beneficial to the school.
- Club Rules: Members must be kind and respectful to one another, their property and their ideas. We promote inclusion and our club will be a safe space for everyone.
Video Production Club
Rowan Eggum
Student Club Leader
Kimberly Raskin
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Bi-Weekly - Wednesdays 3:20 PM
- Location: S394
- Description: We will discuss, plan, and create video projects.
- Club Rules: Be safe and respectful.
Women in Public Speaking
Madina Elmi
Student Club Co-Leader
Chloe Meredith
Student Club Co-Leader
Katelyn Strauss
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Weekly - after school (Specific meeting dates and times are TBD).
- Location: E339
- Description: The goal is to foster self-confidence for girls at Edina High School through creating and presenting informational presentations. We want to improve women's public speaking skills within the comfort of their own community.
- Club Rules:
1. Respect all members no matter your differences.
2. Educate and help one another.
3. Respect the room which has been graciously provided to us.
4. More will be decided and discussed once we gather our members.
Women in STEM
Olivia Brinkman
Student Club Co-Leader
Zara Karimi
Student Club Co-Leader
Addy Morton
Student Club Co-Leader
Kathy Quito
Student Club Co-Leader
Lindsey Smaka
Staff Advisor
- Meeting Days & Times: Bi-Weekly - Fridays 7:45 AM - 8:20 AM
- Location: E232
- Description: The Women in STEM is a club that brings together and inspires women interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math fields. The club meets twice a month to listen to speakers, and these speakers discuss their current STEM-based career and share insight about achieving success in STEM fields! The club also seeks to empower women and encourage the growth of women involved in STEM fields, includes a wide variety of speakers from many professions, and provides treats at every meeting!
- Club Rules:
1. Be respectful and attentive while the speakers are presenting.
2. Be respectful of any models or equipment the presenters bring.
3. Bring an open mind to meetings.
4. Be respectful of other club members.
5. Be on time to meetings.
6. Be respectful of the room and clean up after yourself.