Student Life
Clubs & Activities
Find Your Passion
Our school understands the importance of providing students with a well-rounded education. We offer a variety of clubs and activities designed to foster social development and leadership skills. Students have the opportunity to explore their interests and connect with others who share their passions. From sports teams to academic clubs, there is something for everyone at St. Joseph Catholic Academy.
J-Club
J Club- Middle and High School
J Club provides students with an opportunity to support and promote St. Joseph Catholic Academy Co-curricular activities during the school year. Club members assist in the management of concessions for all home sporting events, as well as spirit wear design, market and merchandising. Students support local parish events including Holy Rosary Sports night and summer festivals. Club members also take pride in gym and school grounds clean up.
National Art Honor Society
National Art Honor Society - High School (Grades 11 & 12)
Membership in this chapter is by invitation and is based upon the highest standards in art scholarship, service, and character. Students are required to take art classes every year and participate in 8 hours of community service. They must maintain an A in all art classes and a 3.0 average in all other classes. NAHS members bring art education to the attention of the school and community. Members in good standing wear rainbow cords at graduation. Meetings are as needed or in class.
Student Council
Student Council - High School (Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12)
The purpose of the student council is to give students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. In addition to planning events that contribute to school spirit and community welfare, the student council is the voice of the student body. Students plan various activities throughout the year including but not limited to dances, Homecoming events, fundraising, seasonal special days, blood drives, etc. Meetings are every other week as needed. Sometimes before or after school.
National Honor Society
National Honors Society- High School (11 & 12)
National Honors Society is an organization made up of four pillars; service, character, scholarship, and citizenship. Each of our students have to demonstrate that they meet these pillars in order to be eligible, and maintain their membership. This organization is only available to juniors and seniors who have 3.5 GPA. NHS students coordinate service projects, provide tutoring and are the model of exemplary leaders, scholars and stewards.
Marketing
Club
Marketing Club - High School
This club explores different platforms to help promote and market to different audiences in a social media driven world. Students have the opportunity to create material to showcase SJCA, including graphic design, videography and photography, that will be used on Facebook and Instagram. Students write, create and edit weekly video announcements to be viewed by the student body. Furthermore, we discuss how our SJCA Lancer Values are at the core of our social media presence.
Tech Club
Tech Club- Middle and High School
Tech Club will be focusing on a variety of "tech" fields, including electronics, programming, robotics 3D printing, rocketry and manufacturing (wood shop and/or metals shop).
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books- Middle and High School
The team reads 20 books chosen by the Wisconsin Educational Media & Technology Association. The team meets during lunch throughout the fall and winter. Students read the books deeply so that they retain information about plot, character, theme, setting, and other elements. It culminates in a statewide, online “battle” in February to find which teams have absorbed and retained the books the most. Battle of the books builds a love of reading, encourages students to read books they might not have chosen, engages students in an academic team competition, connects schools and teachers across the state and is lots of fun! Last year, our Middle School team placed 2nd our 123 teams!
Skiing & Snowboarding Club
Skiing and Snowboarding Club - High School
St. Joseph Catholic Academy wants to welcome you to Skiing and Snowboarding Club! The club is a comfortable and open setting for those who are passionate about skiing and snowboarding to socialize and enjoy the sport. It's a great place to meet fellow students and make lasting memories. We take multiple trips to Alpine Valley Resort over a three month span. All are welcome and we can't wait to have you.
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre- Middle and High School
St. Joseph Catholic Academy's commitment to excellence extends to all of our extracurricular activities. Our theatre program is no exception. With one of the most prestigious production teams around and an abundance of incredibly talented students, the SJCA theatre program has a spectacular reputation. Over the years we have produced many delightful shows that have found attention far and wide. On stage or behind the scenes, there is room for everyone to participate. Students that partake in the theatre program not only put on a production but they create lifelong memories, establish relationships with their peers and learn skills that can be applied to all aspects of life.
National Jr. Honor Society
National Junior Honor Society - (8th, 9th & 10th)
NJHS is an organization with a commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship. All of these values further support and enhance our Lancer Values here at SJCA. NJHS is an organization that requires the maintenance of a 3.5 GPA, service hours and a commitment to maintaining good behavior and citizenship. Meetings are primarily held during the Advisory period. The main objective of NJHS is to help middle school students develop the knowledge and skills to become well-rounded leaders in their school, community and beyond.
If We Shadows
If We Shadows - High School
If We Shadows is an after-school extracurricular student-centric theatrical troupe run by Mr. Edward Sheehan and Ms. Melissa Tolner. Employing their academic and artistic experience in Shakespeare Studies, the pair rehearse Shakespeare plays for the express purpose of student growth as artists through performance. While minimal costumes and props are used, these things, as well as set, are considered largely unnecessary as the language and story itself becomes the star and ultimate focus. Students are taught the methodology and approach used by actors and acting companies that were contemporaries of Shakespeare in the Early Modern period. This year’s performance of Macbeth had rehearsals commencing in November for shows beginning in early March. Students meet from 3:00 until 4:30 from four to five days a week to this end.
Mass Choir & Alter Service
Mass Choir and Alter Service- Middle and High School
Mass is an an important part of the SJCA experience. It is a time to to come together in worship, adoration and prayer. The experience and impact of attending Mass is deepened with the active participation by our students. All SJCA students are invited to participate in the Mass choir and Alter Services, to help reinforce and emphasize a deeper connection to our faith and relationship with Jesus.