Clubs & Activities

Art Club

Kohler High School offers opportunities for students interested in art. This club is designed to help bring awareness of the arts to Kohler High School.

Advisor: Mrs. Ott

BioClub

BioClub offers opportunities for students to engage in scientific explorations and independent research. From ecological surveys, DNA barcoding, and possible collaboration with scientists, this club is for students who are interested in developing their research skills and keen on learning advanced lab techniques.

Advisor: Mrs. Maner (all year)

DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America

DECA is an organization that provides opportunities for students to learn “business concepts in preparation for college and careers. A powerful instructional component, DECA brings the classroom to life by empowering the teacher-advisor to make learning relevant with educational programs that integrate into classroom instruction, apply learning, connect to business and promote competition. The successful integration of each of these four interconnected components, also part of DECA’s guiding principles, results in a strong program that produces college- and career-ready students.” (DECA.org)

Advisor: Mrs.O’Laughlin

Drama Club

Kohler High School offers interesting opportunities for students who'd like to become more involved in acting and musical theatre. Every other year, KHS joins with Howard’s Grove High School to put on a large-scale musical. Previous productions include High School Musical (2008), Grease (2006) and Anything Goes (2004). On opposite years, KHS produces its own play or musical. These productions include: The Imaginary Invalid (2009), Our Town (2007) and A Little Princess (2005). The Drama Club raises funds through concessions sales, Kohler drama performances, and at the Distinguished Guests Series.

Advisor: Ms. Balistrieri (Fall/Spring)

Forensics

Forensics is an extracurricular activity that focuses on the art of communication. Whether one gives a speech or performs an acting event, forensics has it all. Team members compete in a sub-district, district, and conference contest. Those who perform well enough will advance to state competition in Madison. Weekly rehearsals with their coach are required by team members.

Advisors: Mr. Schad & Ms. Grimm (Winter/Spring)

GSA - Gay Straight Alliance

The goals and purpose of this organization are to educate, support and advocate for a safe

and inclusive LGBTQ school community.

Advisor: Mrs. Fitchko

HOSA - Future Healthcare Professionals

HOSA-Future Healthcare Professionals is an international organization that provides opportunities for secondary and post-secondary students to plan and participate in educational experiences that prepare them for careers in the healthcare professions. Involvement showcases the application of classroom knowledge and technical skill attainment while implementing communication skills, leadership development, and community service.

Advisor: Mrs. Maner (all year)

Jazz Ensemble

Open to all band students in grades 9-12. This group performs music of all styles. Foundations in jazz style and basic improvisation will be taught. The ensemble performs at the Fall Band Concert and the Spring Cabaret. Jazz Ensemble may also participate in selected Jazz Festivals and the Solo and Ensemble Festival.

Advisor: Ms. Dickson (Fall/Spring)

Key Club

Key Club is the largest and oldest high school service club that is entirely led by students. It is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Kohler. In addition to holding various fundraisers for causes around the community and around the world, Key Club does service projects and holds exciting events that are packed with fun. Members are also highly encouraged to find volunteer opportunities of their own throughout their community. This club could potentially help you meet new and interesting Key Clubbers from all around the state, country and world through weekend-long conventions and through different volunteer activities. Being a member of this Kiwanis sponsored club not only stands out on your college applications and scholarships, but also helps you to make a difference in the lives of others. The club will meet approximately once per month during lunch to discuss upcoming service opportunities. Some examples of past Key Club events include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Neighborhood leaf rake 
• Football and basketball clean-up
• Babysitting during conferences and other events
• Craft fair volunteers
• Bowl-a-thon
• Benefit concert

In the fall of 2011, the Key Club is expanding its mission to include a component called “Making a Difference”. This component will involve students in activities and learning opportunities with global implications and include presentations and discussions about global issues with local impact.

Advisor: Mrs. Romanoski (Fall/Spring)

Yearbook - Kohian

Yearbook is a club. Activities include selling ads, taking & cropping photos, article writing, laying out pages, editing, attending events, & meeting deadlines. In addition to class pictures, there are 12 pages of candid shots. Also, every major school activity, sport & club is covered. No prerequisites, but experience in Desktop Publishing and photography are helpful.

Advisor: Mrs. Ott

Kohler Madrigal Singers

The Kohler Madrigal Singers is an auditioned group of 9-12 grade choir students. The madrigals sing music from the Renaissance Era and an assortment of Christmas songs. This group performs for various audiences in the Sheboygan area in November and December. Madrigals will also sing at the winter concert, district solo & ensemble, and at state music. The group practices one evening a week. Members of Madrigal enjoy both the camaraderie of fellow classmates interested in singing and the challenge of singing 4-5 part A cappella music.

Advisor: Ms. Balistrieri (Fall/Winter)

Musical

The Kohler/Howards Grove High School Musical is a biennial (normally in the Fall) music production sharing the talents between Kohler and Howards Grove High School. This year, it is Fall 2027. Musicals are open to all students from both schools. Opportunities include acting, singing, and dancing. Students from both schools are welcome to audition for roles on stage. Non-acting students are also encouraged to participate as musicians, stage managers, stage crew, set construction, costumes, make-up, lighting, and audio operators. In fall semesters of odd years, a Kohler only High School Musical will be offered. All shows are subject to change.

Advisor: Ms. Balistrieri

National Honor Society (NHS)

Early The National Honor Society (NHS) is one of the oldest, largest, and most widely recognized co-curricular student organizations in American high schools. Its purpose is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, recognize outstanding students, encourage a commitment to service, promote leadership, and develop character in high school students. Membership in the Kohler High School chapter is bestowed upon students by a Faculty Council and is based on the four pillars of NHS: scholarship, character, leadership, and service. At the beginning of the school year, juniors and seniors who have demonstrated the first pillar (scholarship) by earning an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher will be invited to apply. The application is their opportunity to demonstrate the remaining three pillars to the Faculty Council. Selected candidates will be inducted at a ceremony held in late October or early November. NHS members are then expected to continue exemplifying all four pillars throughout their time in the organization while attending monthly meetings and participating in ongoing community service projects.

Advisors: Mrs. Bruder-Ebert & Mrs. Romanoski

Nature Club

Nature Club inspires students to enjoy the outdoors during all seasons. Students will have field trip opportunities to encourage time spent exploring nature. A goal of the nature club is to promote mindfulness and reduce stress by participating in activities in nature. Nature Club encourages an appreciation for nature as well as supporting the community.

Advisor: Mrs. Cole

Pep Band

The Pep Band is open to all enthusiastic band students in grades 7-12. Pep Band performs music of the rock and modem pop idiom. Performances are scheduled during basketball games, pep rallies and other special occasions.

Advisor: Ms. Dickson (Winter)

Science Olympiad

The Science Olympiad provides an opportunity for students to explore various fields of science through participation in multiple invitational and regional tournaments, including a state qualification and invitation to participate in the state tournament. Not only do they engage in healthy competitions with other schools but also hone their science and engineering skills through exam and build events.

Coaches: Mrs. Maner and Ms. Baragenio (September - April)

Student Council

The purpose of the student council is to act as a representative body for the general student population of Kohler High School and to familiarize students with representative governmental structure and parliamentary procedure. Members of the student council will coordinate several student dances including Homecoming and Winterfest, will act as an advisory group to the administrative team, will plan activities to promote school spirit and involvement, and will provide service to the school and community by promoting recycling and raising funds for various causes throughout the year. Elections for class representatives are held in May for the following school year. Council meetings are held once a week during lunch hour.

Advisors: Mrs. Karoliussen & Mrs. Wolfenberg (all year)

VOCE

The Kohler High School Voce Ensemble is an auditioned group of 16-24 vocalists. This ensemble sings contemporary pop a cappella music and jazz selections throughout the spring semester. Voce meets weekly during advisory and occasionally for an evening or weekend rehearsal. During the spring semester, Voce performs at many events and locations around the Sheboygan area in addition to performances at Kohler Cabaret, Solo & Ensemble and the PAO Auction. Kohler Voce members must be enrolled in high school choir.

Advisor: Ms. Balistrieri (Winter/Spring)

Young Womens’ Professional Leadership Council (YWPLC)

The club, Young Women's Professional Leaders Council (YWPLC), will provide members with the opportunity to learn about the professional world, and be able to meet and visit with professional women leaders in SE Wisconsin. For example, meetings could include panel discussions with women leaders at local companies, meeting with women leaders in law firms, or touring the capitol while learning from women elected officials. The goal is that these experiences will inspire members to pursue leadership roles themselves. Additionally, members will engage with each other in a positive and encouraging environment. This engagement with each other and interactions with other women leaders will grow members’ knowledge of what they can do with their bright future. This will result in members’ increasing confidence in themselves and expanding their knowledge about what they can achieve professionally. Overall, YWPLC will ensure that members leave with an understanding that they too can become a strong leader in a professional career.

Advisor: Mrs. Schutzkus

FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) is a student-ran, parent-sponsored faith-based club for students seeking to grow spiritually. Everyone is invited to attend for fellowship and encouragement. A student does not need to be an athlete to join.