Avedium Club – Moderator  Mrs. Lee Pavon 

Aevidum is a club that provides a strong, student-oriented, support system for all students—originally started at Cocalico High School by students, teachers, and administration out of refusal to stay silent about mental health after one of their students died by suicide. The group has gained significant recognition through news channels and has grown into an immense effort to fight against the stigma surrounding depression, as well as other mental health issues.

Archery Club – Moderator Mrs. Fenton

The club runs in 8-week sessions with two to three sessions per year, and students can participate in any one or all available sessions.  We meet on Tuesdays at Archery @ the Glenn in Allentown.  Experienced archery coaches monitor students as they shoot.  Students can bring their bows and arrows or rent equipment for $10 a meeting plus archery range fees.  For more information contact student leader Catherine Holzschuh

Art Club – Moderator Mr. Lahouchak

The Notre Dame Art Club meets weekly on Mondays after school from 2:30 to 3:30. The first meeting is on the first Monday of October through the last Monday of April.  As always, ALL are welcome and we will be doing our best to have a great time sharing our creativity and the rest of our Notre Dame Family!

Band – Moderator Mr. Klump

The Crusader Band is a 9th-12th grade performing ensemble here at Notre Dame High School. We are always on the lookout for new members to join us! This is a great opportunity for young musicians to get involved at Notre Dame and to grow musically.

Crusaders for Life Club – Moderator Ms. Cybulski

Cultural Diversity Club – Moderator Mr. Demichelis

The Cultural Diversity Club brings together students from all backgrounds and walks of life to explore new cultures, learn from diverse members of our community, and positively impact our school community.  CD Club works to bring presentations, guest speakers, and other events to our school and highlight our students and our international community.

Gaming Club – Moderator Ms. Uliana

The Notre Dame Gaming Club provides a welcoming space for students of all experience levels to connect and enjoy gaming. Open to everyone, the club offers opportunities to explore esports through partnerships with state and collegiate programs, fostering both casual play and competitive growth.

Greenhouse Club – Moderator  Mrs. Thompson

The greenhouse club is an extracurricular organization where students come together to explore their interest in plants, gardening, and environmental sustainability. Notre Dame is so fortunate to have a greenhouse as well as several raised beds, allowing students to engage in hands-on activities while learning about horticulture, ecology, and conservation. We grow and nurture a variety of plants such as vegetables, owers, and herbs. The greenhouse club is a welcoming space for students to connect over their shared interest in plants. One of the highlights of the club is our annual field trip to Longwood Gardens

Key Club – Moderators Mrs. Kopp and Mrs. Murphy

Key Club is a service organization for high school students that operates under school regulations and draws its membership from the student body. The club is a unique organization because it is sponsored by a local Kiwanis club composed of the leading business and professional people of the community. Key Club’s objective is the development of initiative, leadership ability, and good citizenship practices. It functions not only on a local level but on a district and an international level as well. This highly developed structure provides programs, literature, and the opportunity for students to relate to other teenagers from across the globe. Key Club is the largest service organization of its kind with over 135,000 members from approximately 3,900 clubs.

ND MiniTHON – Moderator Mrs. Fenton

The Penn State IFC/PHC Dance Marathon (THON) is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world.  The proceeds benefit the Four Diamonds Fund, conquering childhood cancer, at the Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA.

During THON weekend, 700 dancers and thousands of supporters come together in the hopes of one day finding a cure for pediatric cancer.  Whether standing for two days as a dancer, entering the crowd, taking care of the facility, or even standing in the bleachers, every person at THON plays a small part in creating an amazing atmosphere of love, compassion, and understanding.  This collective effort, involving more than 15,000 students, has become one of Penn State’s greatest and most unifying traditions.

Notre Dame Student Council hosted its first Mini-THON in November 2008. The dancers (81 strong) raised more than $16,000 for the Four Diamond Fund. For more information check out ND MiniTHON

Peer Listeners – Moderator Ms. Elliott and Mrs. Spoonley

Peer Listeners are students who undergo training to learn how to effectively communicate, actively listen, and handle situations if they are caught in a critical situation with a student who needs immediate attention from an adult. These students put in a lot of hard work over the summer at our training and will be completing the final stages of this training in the coming weeks during Crusader Time. The purpose of Peer Listeners is for the students to be constantly aware of their peers daily, and to be the students who go above and beyond to be the best they can be for our school community.

Pickleball Club – Moderators Mrs. McCarthy and Mr. Bedics

The Notre Dame High School Pickleball Club is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where students of all skill levels can come together to enjoy the exciting sport of pickleball. Our club encourages participation by fostering a sense of community, camaraderie, and mutual respect among its members. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, we provide a space where everyone can learn, grow, and have fun. At the heart of our mission is the goal to cultivate a lifelong love for pickleball while enhancing school spirit and unity. By participating in tournaments, organizing events, and supporting each other, we strive to represent Notre Dame High School with pride and excellence. The Pickleball Club is not just about the game; it’s about building connections, celebrating achievements, and making lasting memories.

 

St. Luke’s Sports Performance – Moderator Ms. Trace
St. Luke’s Sports Performance is an Athletic department-exclusive club. All ND athletes can schedule weight room time for lifting, speed and agility sessions, conditioning sessions, nutrition education, and learning how to properly recover as an athlete. Fall, Winter, and Spring Sports are eligible. This will take place in the annex weight room under the direction of Coach Liz.

 

Scholastic Scrimmage – Moderator Mr. Linton

Scholastic Scrimmage is a high school quiz bowl game show that was launched in 1975. It airs on WLVT-TV, the PBS affiliate for the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania, and has been franchised to other Pennsylvania PBS Stations. Two teams of four players from Pennsylvania high schools field questions on a diverse range of academic subjects and score points with correct answers. The winners of each game advance to a competitive, season-long tournament.

 

Speech & Debate – Moderator Mr. Rizzo

The Notre Dame Speech and Debate Team (formerly known as Forensics) has a long-standing tradition of excellence in competitive public speaking and debate.  Students have the opportunity to develop their communication skills as well as represent our school at several tournaments throughout the school year.  For more information Speech and Debate

Student Council – Moderator Mrs. Fenton

The Student Council serves as the voice of the student body and a driving force for positive change within the school community. It is a student-led organization that fosters leadership, collaboration, and school spirit while representing the interests and concerns of students. Members of the Student Council work together to organize events, plan initiatives, and contribute to the overall well-being of the school.

Theatre – Moderator cbach@ndcrusaders.org

Theatre at Notre Dame is growing every year. ND produces two productions each year — a play in the Fall and a musical every Spring. Notre Dame Theatre Company has a very active Cast & Crew community that participates in performance, athletic, charitable, and social activities throughout the entire school year. All are welcome!  For more information visit  Theatre 

Yearbook – Moderator Mr. Steinruck

The Notre Dame yearbook is an extracurricular activity where students are challenged to publish a quality book chronicling the school year in pictures and words. The Yearbook is entitled MEMORARE. It has been published annually since the earliest years of Notre Dame’s history. This extracurricular activity allows students to learn varied skills, from publishing and design layout to teamwork, leadership, and time management. Students in any grade can join.