Student Activities
There is something for every learner at Farmington High School. Check out our student activities!
| CLUB NAME | DESCRIPTION | MORE INFORMATION |
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| Astronomy | Curious about the night sky, other planets, or any part of outer space? The FHS Astronomy Club is a place for anyone with a passion for space, curious about astronomy, or who simply wish to learn more about what lies beyond earth's atmosphere. In this club, you will have the opportunity to listen in on speaker talks from professional scientists, engineers, and astronomers at NASA, work on passion projects, participate in movie or game nights, write a monthly space newsletter, attend night observations, and even visit observatories! There is no prior knowledge required to become a member, and everyone is welcome! |
Staff Advisor: Tyler Wells |
| Bands and Color Guard |
The Farmington High School Band Program is a comprehensive instrumental music education program serving over 300 students. Comprising five concert bands, four jazz ensembles, competitive marching band, pep band, solo/ensemble contest, winter percussion, and many other small ensembles, FHS band students collaborate with professional conductors, composers, and college ensembles on a regular basis. Color Guard is the non-musical and main visual ensemble for the fall marching band. Color guard includes a variety of equipment such as flags, swing flags, rifles, and sabres but is heavily influenced by dance. |
Staff Advisors: Erin Holmes and Taylor Meeks |
| Best Buddies | Friendship and Leadership Development programs for individuals with and without disabilities. More info coming soon! |
Staff Advisor: Coming soon |
| Business Professionals of Ameriaca (BPA) | BPA (Business Professionals of America) is an organization that provides all students (grades 9-12) with the opportunity to demonstrate workplace skills learned through business curriculum by competing in various regional, state, and national events. BPA has 43,000 members in over 2,300 chapters in 23 states. The Farmington BPA Chapter prepares each year to compete at the Regional BPA competition in various business related events. BPA members have the opportunity to select from events based on their own personal skills (over 60 different events for students to choose from). Event categories range from Financial Services, Information Technology, Management/Marketing/Human Resources, and Administrative Support – there is something for everybody. Students qualifying in the top level of their event have the opportunity to advance to the state and national levels. |
Staff Advisor: Jason Kriegel |
| Choir | Do you love to sing and want to get better at it? The Farmington Choir Program is the place for you! We offer a number of ensemble groups- you can sign up for choir classes (Chanté for Sopranos/Altos and Con Brio for Tenors/Basses), but there are also extra-curricular choirs that anyone can join, even if they aren’t in choir classes. These groups are called Vocé (for Sopranos/Altos) and Vox (for Tenors/Basses). Joining these groups is a great way to develop your singing voice and get a chance to shine onstage! The groups sing a variety of music from classical to contemporary music and are a great way for students to become more involved in the program. For more info on how to join, please contact Megan Dimich. |
Staff Advisor: Megan Dimich |
| Creative Writing Club | If you like to read and write poetry, fiction, screenplays, plays, anything, then come join us! We begin our session with a writing prompt, learn about the craft of writing, share writing with others to receive feedback, and participate in genre study. We meet every Tuesday from 3-4pm in the Writing Center. We hope to see you there! |
Staff Advisor: Mrs. Langdon Schoology Code: 2MJJ-JBNN-SXM5X |
| Debate | This Activity involves an Activity Fee. The FHS Debate Team is part of the South Suburban Conference and the Minnesota State High School League. Competing against teams in competitive academic policy debate both in the Twin Cities metro area, and nationally, Farmington Debate researches topics and issues both for and against the national policy debate resolution, which changes every year. Taking that research, debaters then develop arguments and use those arguments to debate against other high school students. Debate is fast paced. It is a place where students develop their thinking and reading skills, improve their speaking and advocacy skills and become better critical thinkers about their world. Future lawyers, professors, business leaders, educators, journalists, politicians, entertainers and scientists started out as high school debaters, and you can too! Debate provides an opportunity to become a member of the National Speech and Debate Association and to earn a letter. The competition season is September through January. |
Staff Advisor: Rachel Baumann |
| Diversity Club | This club is open to all students in grades 9-12 who are interested in promoting & celebrating diversity at FHS. One of the functions of the club is to help the exchange students adjust to the new school and community. Another function of the club is to develop a greater understanding of our differences in various groups at school. |
Staff Advisor: Allen Edwards-Madding |
| Drama |
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Staff Advisor for Spring Musical: Megan Dimich Staff Advisor for Fall Play: Julia Ristow Staff Advisor for Drama/Theatre Club: Coming soon |
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Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) |
If you are interested in playing some Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) then this is the club for you! Brand new players, experienced players, and DM's are welcome. We meet in the Chamber of Silence on Tuesdays after school, plus one long session each month. Hope to see you there! |
Staff Advisor: Coming soon |
| Fishing Club |
This is a competitive fishing team. During the season, anglers will have the opportunity to compete in three different major youth bass fishing tournament trails – MN Jr Bass Nation, Student Angler Federation, and the Student Angler Tournament Trail. Anglers will have the opportunity to qualify to fish in the State Championship in each league, and based on those results, anglers can earn a spot to advance onto the High School National Championships. You will need a boat captain and partner. To learn more, contact the staff advisor. |
Staff Advisor: Andy Boyum |
| Farmington Faith Club (FFC) | Farmington Faith Club (FFC) is a club that welcomes everyone. More info coming soon! |
Staff Advisor: Mark Toutge |
| Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) |
FCCLA meets before and after-school. It is open to students in grades 9-12, focusing on leadership development and community service. There are board member opportunities for members. The affiliation fee registers the active students with the state and national organization. At a competitive level, students can choose individual and group projects of their own interest in the areas of their future career, personal and family development, technology, school and community needs. Participation in the competitions is a year-by-year choice that is made by the advisor. The group has bi-monthly meetings throughout the school year and participates in activities after school 1-2 times per month. Board members will have additional meetings. Volunteer hours can be earned. |
Staff Advisor: Laura Robertson |
| The National FFA Organization | The Farmington FFA Chapter is focused on building strong leadership skills and preparing students for successful careers in agriculture and beyond. Through fun competitions, hands-on projects, and community service, we gain valuable experience while developing teamwork and communication skills. Whether you're interested in farming, animal science, or exploring different career paths, FFA offers something for everyone. With a focus on leadership and career readiness, we work together to build a bright future while making a positive impact on our community. |
Staff Advisors: Bryanna Nelson and Alex Sommerfeld |
| FHS Video, Audio, & Media Club | A team of students who work together to create shows, videos, audio clips for pep fests, and offer video filming support for teachers, coaches and other district staff. We do many fun activities throughout the year including bowling, pizza nights, film nights and participate in the Homecoming Parade. |
Staff Advisor: Mark Toutge |
| Girls Who Code | Girls Who Code has three goals: Sisterhood, Code, and Impact
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Staff Advisor: Dave Stauffer Schoology Code: V3CR-77VB-C75QQ |
| Gender-Sexual ity Alliance (GSA) | GSA stands for Gender-Sexuality Alliance, a group where everyone is welcome. GSA is a safe space for allies and LGBTQ+ folks to make friends, hang out, learn from and about each other, and participate in activities as a group. Our goal is to make everyone feel valued and promote inclusivity at Farmington High School. |
Staff Advisor: Daniel Schroeder |
| Letters of Love | Letters of Love is a global organization that promotes love. Members of this club meet on a monthly basis to write letters to children who suffer from cancer and other serious illnesses. Join us to help spread the love! |
Staff Advisor: Ashley Boutelle Schoology Code: 4NQJ-7FDF-FFGHW |
| LINK Crew | Students who serve as Link Crew leaders are selected from the junior and senior classes to be mentors to the incoming freshmen. Extensive training is provided to the leaders during the summer. Training includes team building, cooperative group work and communication skills. The purpose of the mentoring is to assist freshmen in their orientation to a successful high school experience. The Link Crew program runs through the entire school year and focuses on both the social and academic aspects of high school. |
Staff Advisors: Andrew Paul, Cortney Meyer, Jen Snobeck, Lea Bell |
| Math Team | Math Team is a part of the Minnesota State High School Mathematics League. The team has practices weekly and six competitions throughout the season. Math Team is a great way to engage in problem solving and higher-level thinking mathematics problems. The season runs late-October to early-February. (Requires Activity Fee) |
Staff Advisor: Cortney Meyer Schoology Code: 5MVH3-W47MT |
| Mock Trial | FHS Mock Trial is a 9th-12th educational program and academic competition where students simulate a court case by playing the roles of attorneys, witnesses, and court personnel to present both sides of a fictional legal dispute. The activity introduces students to the American legal system, procedures, and court rules, helping them develop critical thinking, public speaking, teamwork, and investigative skills. A great fit for those wanting to go into the legal profession, as well as those who enjoy acting - you can be our witnesses! Mock Trial goes from mid-October through mid-late February. We have multiple competitions against metro schools, some during the week and some on Saturdays. We have practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 pm in room 2211, and you will also be expected to do some practice at home as well. See Ms. Laube for more details in room 2211, we would love to have you! (Requires Activity Fee) |
Staff Advisor: Alison Laube Schoology Code: B9C6-3K7X-CSWF5 |
| Mythology Club | Mythology club is a place for students to learn more about myths and legends of the Ancient World. In this club students will discuss many different types of myth, folklore, fairy tales, and legends. Mythology Club welcomes and promotes diverse, critical thinking and acceptance of all cultures. |
Staff Advisor: Megan Henfling |
| National Honor Society | The Farmington Chapter of the National Honor Society was organized in 1958. Students in Grades 11 and 12 who meet the qualifications of leadership, character, scholarship and service are eligible for candidacy to the organization. Students who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher at the end of grade 10 or 11 will be invited to apply for membership for the following year. A committee of faculty members makes the final recommendation for membership. The object of this chapter is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership and to encourage the development of character in pupils at FHS. Students will be removed from the National Honor Society for falling below the MSHSL & FHS standards by which they were admitted. |
Staff Advisor: Megan Johnson |
| Outdoors Club | This is a group of teachers and students who meet periodically and brainstorm opportunities for experiencing the great outdoors. Hiking, biking, camping, canoeing and snowshoeing are some of the activities this group has enjoyed. |
Staff Advisor: Coming soon |
| Puzzle Club | We build puzzles! More info to come! |
Staff Advisor: Beth Breiland |
| Robotics Team | The FHS Robotics Team known as “Rogue Robotics” participates in the F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Competition. Over 7,000 teams from around the world compete with and against each other in fast paced, strategy filled competitions that change every year. Teams have six weeks to design, build, and test their robots before the competition season takes place. Winning teams move on to both state and the world championships. This competition is recognized by the Minnesota State High School League and students can earn a high school letter in robotics. |
Staff Advisor: Spencer Elvebak |
| Rugby Club | Rugby is a spring sport and offers both girls and boys teams. Practice begins in early March, games begin in early April, and the season ends in early June. We also run a summer "7s" rugby season, which is a reduced-number format (7 players per team, normally 15) as could be seen in the Olympics. The club rugby team is based out of the city of Eagan but draws from schools ISD 192 and ISD 196 as well as surrounding communities, with FHS athletes being able to letter for their school. The club rugby team plays in the Minnesota state league and typically has additional matches with out of state teams. On about a biannual basis, the team has toured overseas, thus far including England, Wales and Ireland. More details can be found at https://www.eaasports.org/rugby |
Staff Advisor: Eric Curtin |
| Science Olympiad | Science Olympiad is a competitive FHS activity where students grades 9-12 can compete against other schools in both tests of knowledge as well as hands-on activities that incorporate all fields of science. If you are interested in Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Astronomy, Computer Science, or Engineering, this team might be for you. Anyone with a curiosity in science will find enjoyment in this team, as there are dozens of competitions and we will be able to find challenges that fit your interests and skills. This is a great activity that you can earn a letter in and put on resumes and college applications. |
Staff Advisors: Tyler Wells and Morgan Abel Schoology Code: G8W3-SGBT-PN36C |
| Speech | Several types of public speaking talents can be developed in this activity. Students will practice to perfect their performances and then bring them to meets to compete against other schools. Conference and section competitions are available to team members. (Requires Activity Fee) |
Staff Advisor: Rachel Baumann |
| Student Council | “StudCo” Is a student government body composed of all grade levels. The council members are selected through an application process by the past and current executive councils. |
Staff Advisor: Jess Simmering
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| Superfans | This is a group of students that commit to promoting a positive student culture at sporting events. |
Staff Advisor: Chad Olson |
| Tigers SERVE | The mission of Tigers SERVE is to promote a culture of service that impacts our community by connecting learners to meaningful volunteer experiences that utilize their interests, skills, and strengths. We help youth find and track volunteer opportunities while building a service resume by the time of graduation, which is great for college, scholarship, and job applications! Youth can use volunteer hours to qualify for different awards associated with volunteering, including the FHS Varsity Service Letter and National Community Service Awards sponsored by the United Nations Association-USA! |
Staff Advisor: Sarah Erickson |
| Trap Team | Farmington Trap Team (FTT) has a mission of educating and training youth in grades six through twelve, who have their firearm safety certificate, in the extra-curricular activity of shooting sports. The Farmington Trap Team provides education and training to those qualifying students, and the opportunity for them to understand and experience the safe handling of firearms while competing in socially acceptable shooting sports. Through this the organization strives to emphasize a co-educational, safe, ethical, respectful, chemical free, dignified, learning experience. |
Staff Advisor: Dan Nicolai |
| World Cultures (International) Clubs | Culture: traditions, holidays, food, people, ideas, and more! Activities are planned by teachers of world languages and by STUDENTS! More information coming soon! |
Staff Advisors: Renee Kothe (French) and Angela Wells (American Sign Language) |
| Yarn Barn | The yarn barn is an organization where students teach students how to crochet. You could have 0 experience or be a professional and still learn something new. Those who know how to crochet can either come and hang out for free patterns or help teach beginners how to make adorable new creations. We do a group project for beginners! We provide optional kit that you can buy that comes with all the supplies you need for your first project or you can bring your own personal supplies and create along with us. Can't wait to see you there! |
Staff Advisor: Alex Sommerfeld |
| Yearbook | This is a class, not an after-school activity! The Tiger Yearbook is published by students with the support of FHS staff. The books are available in August. The Tiger Yearbook is produced in conjunction with the FHS course Tiger Publications. Tiger Publications is offered as a class each trimester but students do not need to be in the class to participate. Students are encouraged to talk to the Yearbook advisors if they would like to be a part of the yearbook process. |
Staff Advisor: Megan Johnson |
| Youth Teaching Youth | Youth Teaching Youth is a cross-age teaching program open to all grades at FHS. It's a great way to develop your leadership skills, acquire volunteer hours, visit your elementary or middle school, and teach with friends! Opportunities occur throughout the school year. You would visit 4th graders in Farmington and teach lessons about alcohol, tobacco, and peer pressure. The time commitment for 4th grade is 3 hours of teaching (total), during the school day, over the course of 3 weeks. You teach with other teens. Youth Teaching Youth also visits both middle schools and educates 7th graders on similar topics. The time commitment for this program is about 1 1/2 hours during their health class. These programs are easy to teach! All materials are provided and there are training sessions before you visit. Training is offered at a couple different times to fit into your busy schedule. If you are interested in learning more and being added to the Youth Teaching Youth Schoology group, please click on the link. If you are a returning teen you do NOT need to sign up. |
Staff Advisor: Kirsten Pederson |
| Women of Color and Empowerment (W.O.C.E.) | We are a safe space for women of color to express and find community in. Through our discussions and activities we find ways to advocate for ourselves and others. |
Staff Advisor: Mitch Grengs |