Clubs and Activities

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NHS Clubs :

The 2025 – 2026 Club List below is being continuously updated as new club leadership reactivates their programs. If the club you expect to see is not here, check back soon.

club list with descriptions

The Bellevue School District offers students opportunities to extend their learning through extracurricular and after school activity programs. It is the District’s intention to provide high quality opportunities for student participation in extracurricular and after school activity programs.

Club Name	Days	Location	Advisor	Description
ACS Chemistry Club	Tuesday (every other)	3118	S Nehring Email	ACS Chemistry Club is a high school chemistry club that provides students with a unique opportunity to experience chemistry beyond the classroom. Our goal is to build a strong community united by a shared love for chemistry and science. We will meet every other week on Tuesdays from 3:35pm-4:00pm to engage in a variety of chemistry related activities such as experiments, demonstrations, presentations, and providing a welcoming environment to study chemistry. We encourage students who are looking for support in chemistry, want to develop their experimental skills, or have any interest in the subject to join our club!
Acts of Random Kindness	Tuesday (every other)	2116	R. Valaas Email
AI Club	Thursdays (every other)	1613	TBD (active once advisor identified)	We host meetings where we discuss different forms and uses of AI. Additionally, we host educational workshops and collaborative projects regarding AI with the help of mentors, guest speakers and fun activities!
American Cancer Society	Monday (every other)	2609	L Streckenbach Email	In American Cancer Society, we raise cancer awareness and support cancer research and patients with various activities including fundraising. We hope to create a positive environment where people who want to help cancer patients/research can come together.
Archaeology Club	Tuesday	3109	D Thompson Email	Archaeology Club provides a welcoming space for any students interested in archaeology, anthropology, paleontology, or just history in general. Join us to learn more about pathways in archaeology, famous archaeological sites, and more! Everyone is welcome and no prior knowledge about archaeology is needed.
Architecture & Interior Design	Wednesday (every other)	2116	L Streckenbach Email	This club will demonstrate students' creativity skills. We are a welcoming community that strives to help everyone at Newport learn the basics of interior designing and architecture. Not only that, but we will most importantly have fun and build projects together.
Art in Action	Tuesdays (every other)	1612	J Bitter Email	Students lead art projects that service the community and earn service hours
Artisan Alley	Monday (every other)	1610	TBD (active once advisor identified)
ASL Club	Wednesday	2606	K Boschkerk Email	In ASL club, we teach beginners and experienced signers a variety of American Sign Language signs and grammar as well as deaf culture and awareness. Join us for fun games and a great community to learn and practice ASL no matter your starting knowledge.
ASPEN	connected to Advanced Health Class	3119	M Feder Email
Astronomy Club	Monday (every other)	1110	M Soetrisno Email	In Astronomy club, we learn about a wide variety of astronomical facts, history, and innovation. Join us for fun discussions, activities, and a motivated community that shares a passion for astronomy and all things space related!
Badminton	Wednesday	Main Gym	F Nimmo Email	Badminton Club is an inclusive space where badminton enthusiasts can participate in tournaments, play casually, and hang out, no matter their identity, background, or skill level. Learn badminton fundamentals from experienced peers while enjoying fun moments of physical exercise!
Band	connected to band classes	1401C	T Mahaffey Email
Biology Club	Fridays	1606	J Walker Email	Biology club is a place for curious individuals to explore the field of biology and learn about intriguing topics while preparing for the optional Biology Olympiad. We often do fun hands-on labs and have short lectures. The club will also occasionally have opportunities for members to go on field trips and listen to guest speakers talk about their personal experiences. We also regularly offer snacks! The club is open to people of all experiences, so make sure to check us out!
BioTech Club	Thursdays	1105	D Calinog Email
Book Club (previously Literature Club)	Tuesday (every other)	Library	A Cook Email	Book club is a place for curious students who love reading or want to get into reading to get together and read, discuss and analyze all genres of literature. Our goal is to foster a welcoming environment that encourages leisure reading as a pastime and share passion for literature with all members.
BSU	Thursdays	2116	J Blanton Email	The Black Student Union is a club that serves as an affinity group where people who identify as racially black or people who are interested in black culture can learn more about black experience and culture. This can help reduce the stigma around talking about race as well as create a closer black community at Newport.
Card Club	Mondays	2104	G Grimes Email	Card Games Club is a space to play fun card games and learn new ones as well. You don't need to know how to play any card games to come, just show up and we'll help teach you! We'll also have the option of a little more competitive tournaments once everyone gets good at a game.
Chess Club	Thursday	1113	C Lamb Email	Chess club is a fun club that allows people to socialize and play chess recreationally or competitively. You can play casually with friends, or if you're interested in competition you could play against other schools in the KingCo League. We have a wide range fo players from all different levels, so anyone is free to come!
Chinese Chess Club	Friday (Every Other)	1105	L Yang Email	A recreational, loosely structured club that allows students from every age to socialize and play Chinese Chess with each other. We will introduce the basic rules of Chinese Chess, provide a platform to play with friends, and sometimes hold small contests.
Chinese Culture Club	Monday	2106	M Chuang-Mendel Email	We hope to help our community learn about Chinese culture, teach each other about cultural diversity, and help welcome new immigrants.
Choir	connected to choir classes	2406	N Fisher Email	A leadership club to support all choir activities.
Cisco Project Club	connected to CISCO class		J Mason Email	A club to fund, setup and manage projects related to Cisco charitable causes
Cover and Choreography	Thursdays	Circuit Room	L Falkenhagen Email	Cover & Choreography (C&C) is an inclusive dance club for all experience levels that perform hip-hop, K-pop, and other styles at different school-wide events! We perform at many of Newport’s assemblies & events, including Winterfest Assembly, FKL, Multicultural Night, & Senior Farewell Assembly. We also do many outside events such as Tyee dances, K-Play Fest, and many more! We welcome dancers of all levels to join, and have a fun experience performing!
Cross Disability Solidarity	TBD	TBD	C Drawe Email	A club focused on education, engagement and entertainment on topics of the disability justice principles and disability representation.
Cybersecurity	Tuesdays	TBD	G Haswani Email	A club for students interested in computer science and cybersecurity. We participate in capture the flag competitions in order to learn valuable real-world cybersecurity skills, while also covering various cybersecurity content along the way!
Days for Girls	Tuesday (every other)	3108	R Eastman Email	We raise awareness about menstrual health and period poverty around the world and within our community. We increase access to menstrual care and education by innovating sustainable solutions that shatter stigma and limitations for women and girls. Everyone is welcome!
DECA	TBD	TBD	J Borth Email	DECA is a Student Leadership Organization whose mission is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. DECA's core values and attributes are competence, innovation, integrity, and teamwork. We actively participate in competitions, community service projects, fundraising, and recreational activities.
Drama Club	Thursday	Stage	J Nonis Email	Newport Drama aspires to foster a theatre community that values artistic growth, quality productions, and effective communication through mentorship, positivity, and total support. We offer many in-class and out-of-class opportunities to participate in theater, including semester productions, student-directed one acts, FKL sketch comedy, improv training, and weekly club meetings. Club members can also participate in a regional individual events festival and attend the State Thespian Festival. Students can also receive a varsity letter in Drama each year and become an inducted member of the International Thespian Society.
Dungeons & Dragons	Wednesday (every other)	(Temporary) Choir Room	N Fisher Email	A club for people to join and play Dungeons and Dragons (or other tabletop roleplay games)! All experience is welcome, and we can help you learn to play!
Eco Club	Fridays (every other)	3108	J Doran Email	Eco Club is a place for students to meet and do fun and sustainable DIY projects, learn more about the environment, and plan eco-friendly events for our school.
Entomology Club	Friday (Every Other)	3114	D Calinog Email	Entomology club is fun organization where students can learn about and examine various insects’ anatomy and behaviors. With 75% of all described animal species being insects, the study of them is a very large, important, and extremely diverse field! In this club, we learn about insects' role in agricultural systems, diseases, and ecosystems as well as the various fields of entomology such as agricultural, medical, and forensic!
FCCLA	Thursdays	2601	D Church Email
Filipino American Student Association	Friday (every other)	3114	D Calinog Email	An inclusive community dedicated to exploring and celebrating Filipino culture, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, whether Filipino or not.
Filmmaking Club	TBD	TBD	S Hamada Email	Our club focuses on the act of filming and editing. Club members will be able to learn videography skills, or they will be able to work on their own projects during club time. We will do group projects over the year to utilize the skills taught.
Finance Club (formerly Investment Club)	Monday	1109	H Tate Email
French Club	Monday (one a month)	2108	R Eastman Email	Bonjour Newport! French Culture Club is a super easy, fun, and stress-free club that is available to everyone, even if you don't speak French. You can look forward to learning about French language, culture, geography, and so many more topics.
Game Design Club	TBD	TBD	A Channita Email	In this club, we learn game design in a variety of coding languages (Java, C, C++, C#, Python, etc.). We host team competitions and mentor sessions. Prior programming experience is preferred, but not needed.
Gender Sexuality Alliance	Thursday	3119	M Feder Email	In this club, we learn game design in a variety of coding languages (Java, C, C++, C#, Python, etc.). We host team competitions and mentor sessions. Prior programming experience is preferred, but not needed.
HOSA	Thursday	3114	K Bollinger Email D Calinog Email	HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) helps develop leadership and technical medical competency through guest speakers, club activities, and competition to prepare students to become future health professionals.
Immigrant Student Union	Thursdays (every other)	1103	Dan Milton Email	This club is dedicated to helping non-English native speaker students understand the high school classroom model, grading system, and college applications. It provides specific guidance in areas such as course selection, volunteering, and registering for exams. At the same time, we also form advisory groups for each subject to help immigrant students succeed.
Interact Club	Thursdays	2121	H Warrior Email	Interact Club works with Bellevue Rotary and local organizations to offer volunteer opportunities to Newport students to help better the local community. We meet every other Thursday in room 2121 from 3:40 to 4:15pm.
Japanese Culture Club	Friday (Every Other)	1110	M Soetrisno Email	A space for everyone interested in learning and experiencing both old and new aspects of Japanese cultures and traditions while socializing with those who share similar interests.
Key Club	Friday (Every Other)	Lecture Halls & Commons	L Faulkenhagen Email	Key Club is a global, student-led community service club. As a club, we plan service projects, volunteer with a variety of organizations, and attend conventions with clubs across the PNW. We also give you the resources to volunteer around the community so you can fulfill the graduation requirement of 40 service hours!
Knight Pics	Tuesdays (every other)	1604	A Foti Email	Knight Pics is a club for anyone interested in photography – no experience is necessary. We explore several genres of photography such as portraiture, still life, landscapes, and any other genre members are interested in. Cameras are available for use, and we will teach you how to use them properly as well as skillfully. If you are interested in submitting for photography competitions, this club is a great place to receive feedback on your photos as well as information regarding both the competitions available and the submission processes. Also, we occasionally collaborate with other clubs to photograph events they host. Joining this club is an accessible way to gain real-world photography experience.
Knights Who Care	Mondays (every other)	1104	K Hauser Email	A club that offers students a way of giving back to the community through projects fundraisers and donation drives
Knights Who Code	Mondays	1606	J Walker Email	Knights Who Code, partnered with international organization Girls Who Code, aims to introduce Java and other coding languages in a less intimidating environment. Not only do we focus on algorithms and objects, but we also prioritize the strategical thinking process before tackling a problem. We also lead projects and help prepare students for other coding activities like hackathons. Everyone is welcome regardless of gender identity and the primary work we do is focused on closing the gender gap in technology. No experience is required to join!
Knowledge Bowl Club	Mondays	2121	N Wong-Heffter Email
Link Crew	connected to Link Crew class	1106	J Nonis Email M Soetrisno Email
Math Club	Monday	TBD	J Andrews Email	Math Club is a space for everyone to have fun learning the art of mathematics. We talk about a range of topics, from applied mathematics to competition math and beyond. Math Club participates in multiple competitions each year, notably AMC10/12 and AIME. In addition, we host the annual Knights of Pi Math Tournament, a regional math tournament for middle schoolers. Students who need help with math homework/concepts may also come for additional support.
Model United Nations	Tuesdays	2105	K Webb Email	Model United Nations simulates the United Nations regarding global current events and international relations. Our club attends four conferences apart of the larger MUN Northwest organization. Our club through these conferences provide students with the opportunity to participate in international politics, learn more about current events, exercise speaking skills, and collaborate and cooperate with students across the Northwest and Canada. Our club trains, prepares, and aids students to participate in these competitions and helps prepare them to staff the competitions, which is an opportunity to be apart of the organization, staff and help administer major competitions, and gain volunteer hours.
Multiracial Student Union	Tuesday (every other)	TBD	TBD (active once advisor identified)	Multi-Racial Student Union strives to create a comfortable space where biracial/multiracial students can come together and talk about challenges that they face belonging to 2 or more different cultures and feeling like they don’t belong in either one. Many multiracial students can connect with not feeling a sense of community at school. By identifying our commonalities as multi-race students we hope to expand the inclusivity at Newport by allowing students to have an outlet for self-exploration and going beyond just being labeled as “other”.
Muslim Student Union	Friday (Every Other)	TBD	R Prufer Email	The Muslim Student Association (MSA) at Newport is committed to fostering community, spiritual growht, and leadership. Out meetings are designed to create and inclusive environment where students can connect with fellow Muslims, strengthen our community, and promote understanding and acceptance.
National Honor Society	Wednesdays (monthly)	Main Gym	D Calinog Email	The National Honor Society (NHS) is an organization that recognizes outstanding high school students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. NHS aims to create enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to render service, promote leadership, and develop character in students. We strive to build a community of well-rounded individuals who are committed to making a positive impact both within our school and in the broader community.
New Gen	Thursdays	1610	M Faulk Email	New Gen is a casual Christian fellowship club where students can come to play games, make new friends, eat snacks, worship, and grow in their love of Christ and others. All are welcome!
Newport Bakes	Monday (every other)	1614	E Loaiz Email	A safe space were students can learn different recipes and baking techniques to feel more confident in their skills in the kitchen
Newport Knives			T Green Email	A Culinary Arts and Advanced Culinary Arts competition team, only open to Culinary Arts and Advanced Culinary Arts students.
NRG - Newort Robotics	Tuesday, Thursdays	ESC West	R Doran Email	NRG 948 is a First Robotics Competition (FRC) team operating under the FIRST Robotics Organization. No prior experience is needed to join the team! We train students in their chosen subgroup in the fall (Business, Marketing, Mechanical, CAD, Electrical Systems, or Programming) before we transition to building a robot for the competitive season spanning from January to March. There are plenty of opportunities for you to gain valuable STEM experience and career skills on our team. Furthermore, if you are not as technically inclined, we also have other opportunities to get involved, such as writing grants, designing merch, and networking with companies.
Ocean Science Club	Tuesdays	3111	M Gray Email	Ocean Science Club at NHS is a great place to make new friends, learn all about the oceans, and join a great team. We are a strong competitive team that has made it to the National Level of National Ocean Sciences Bowl Competition multiple times. In addition to our competitive prowess, we also like to have fun and share with each other our passion for the ocean and all things living in it! This year, we look forward to hosting fundraisers, doing labs, and many more fun activities! All are welcome regardless of experience, so be sure to come check us out!
Orchestra	connected to orchestra classes	2504	B Blough Email
Philosophy Club	Tuesdays (every other)	Math Classrooms Near Counselling Center	E Bosone Email	Philosophy Club is a space for both philosophical enthusiasts, intellectual thinkers, and eager learners to come together. We investigate the foundational schools of philosophical thought, learn about the scopes and limits of our individual beliefs about the world, and identify where philosophy plays out in real life and current day events. Join us to deliberate, discuss, and devour (both ideas and snacks)!
Physics Club	Monday (once a month)	3118	S Nehring Email	Physics Club is a hub to discuss ideas, discoveries, and problems related to physics! We cover a wide range of topics including mechanics, electricity, magnetism, relativity, and quantum mechanics. Physics Club aims to prepare members for Physics Olympiads while expanding their general physics knowledge. Everyone is welcome, whether you are new to physics, need some homework help, or are interested in competition.
Pickleball Club	Tuesdays 7:10 am	Main Gym	D Oliver Email	Open Pickleball play for anyone who loves the sport!
Programming Club	Thursday	1613	M Yang Email	We compete in the USA Computing Olympiad, WA Forge Hackathon, and have lectures on various topics (including competitive programming, web development, and AI).
Psychology Club	Monday	2122	D Calinog Email	Psychology Club is a welcoming space for everyone who is interested in Psychology! Join us for fun discussions, games, activities, and more! All are welcome, regardless of knowledge level.
Red Cross Club	Friday (Every Other)	3118	S Nehring Email	The Red Cross Clubs provides volunteer opportunities and information. The club seeks to serve the community through service, education, and leadership in order to promote the values of humanity, voluntary service, and unity. We meet every Friday at 3:30.
Rocketry	Tuesdays, Fridays	3104	J Brown Email	Newport Rocketry Club is a club open to all students interested in Rocketry and aerospace. No experience is required (everything you need to know will be taught). We have bi-weekly meetings on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3:35 PM -5:00 PM at Newport High School plus weekend launches at 60 Acres Park. Teams compete in the American Rocketry Challenge and aim to qualify for the national finals in Washington DC. Feel free to contact s-luob@bsd405.org with any questions you may have about our club!
Scarlet Knights Percussion			T Mahaffey Email	Scarlet Knights Percussion is Newport's competitive drumline club. We teach marching and playing fundamentals to create and perform a show in competitions throughout Washington.
Science Bowl	Tuesdays	2618	L Johnson Email	Science Bowl Club provides a fun space for students to learn about various STEM topics, ranging from physics to biology. We offer trivia-style buzzer games, AP science help, and a chance to compete in the widely-recognized National Science Bowl competition.
South Asian Student Association	Friday	2609	L Streckenbach Email	The SASA is club to share and connect different South Asian cultures, where we teach, learn, and love each other's
Speech & Debate	Monday & Thursdays	Library	M Troutman Email	Speech and Debate is a competitive club that refines students’ public speaking and critical thinking skills. The presentational and argumentative skills that are taught in this club are universally beneficial to all students regardless of what field they plan on going into. The team competes in and wins at numerous weekly local, state, and national tournaments across a variety of speech, debate, and acting events. Join the club if you’re looking for a team that will help you to challenge yourself to reach new heights with a supportive community!
STEM League	Monday (once a month)	3118	S Nehring Email	STEM League's mission is to expand STEM education by educating students through community outreach and inspiring them to pursue opportunities in STEM fields. We strive to promote STEM education towards the students of Newport and our community through interactive activities such as hands-on experiments, hearing from guest speakers in a variety of career fields, and community outreach at local libraries. Our club hopes to foster an inclusive and collaborative community where students can interact with others who share an interest and passion for STEM.
Table Tennis Club	Thursdays	Upper Gym	F Nimmo Email	Welcome to Table Tennis Club! Join us for an exciting, interactive s[ace designed for table tennis players with any skill level, Whether you are a serious player or just starting out, we make sure to maintain a fun environment for everyone. Come join us to engage in recreational or competitive activities, whichever you prefer!
Teaching Academy	Fridays	2112	M Baker Email
Tri-M Music Honor Society	Wednesday (once a month)	1221	T Mahaffey Email	Tri-M is a nationally recognized honors society for music students in high school. As a music honors society, Tri-M provides recognition for those who excel in music, academics, and service, promoting our music programs in the community through service. You must be enrolled in at least one semester of a music class with a minimum GPA requirement of 3.5 overall, and a 3.0 in music classes. You can apply on our Instagram bio!
Ultimate Frisbee Club	Tuesday	Football Field (winter), Base/Soft Field (fall)	E Loaiza Email	Ultimate Frisbee Club is a fun way to play a friendly game of pickup with your friends! All skills welcome!
UNICEF Club	Mondays (every other)	2116	R Valaas Email	Ultimate Frisbee Club is a fun way to play a friendly game of pickup with your friends! All skills welcome!
Volleyball Club	Fridays	Baseball Field	TBD (active once advisor identified)	An opportunity for students at Newport to have a space to play volleyball while exposure to the sport increases in Washington State.
Writing Club	Mondays (every other)	2613	A Florsheim Email	The Newport Writing Club is a place to foster creativity in primarily writing-based projects. Members can be new to writing and start projects using club resources and prompts or have entire book series written which the club will help peer review and submit for competitions or potential publication. The Newport Writing Club is a place for anyone to join regardless of writing skill level. The club offers opportunities to submit to writing competitions or newsletters, and the ability to utilize your creative talents to volunteer for the community. The writing club is also a place where you can share your writing to help inspire other writers and build your own confidence. Joining this club is joining a supportive and safe community that will encourage and help improve your writing.
Youth Economic Initiatives	Fridays (every other)	1105	L Yang Email	The Youth Economics Initiative empowers young leaders by providing them with a solid understanding of real-world economics, covering topics both contemporary and historical in a global context. Through nationwide competitions, club-wide projects, and engaging activities, students practice "thinking like an economist," fulfilling their civic duty while building a strong network and pursuing related career paths.