Student Activities

Faculty advisor: Kimberly Medsker-Mehalic, medskerk@rsu5.org
 

The Art Club is composed of students who love art. This includes students enrolled in an art class as well as those who are not. Members are invited to participate in many National and State art competitions. Members are exposed to a variety of contemporary digital technology tools (Cricut Maker, Adobe Photoshop, 3D Printer). Annually, the club members choose the focus of the group, whether that be creating art, watching art, or going to see art.

Faculty advisor: Jay Harper, harperj@rsu5.org

Channel 14 is the local, high school, public access channel that is currently run by Mr. Harper with help from his Video Production students. Channel 14 showcases events that happen here at Freeport High School, such as sports, concerts, plays, graduation and educational award ceremonies. Volunteers are always welcome who are not in Video Production class but love video or just want to be involved.  Students can volunteer to film a school event, or even produce a show of their interest, such as a local cooking show or a music or film review show.

Faculty advisor: Amy Hunter, huntera@rsu5.org

The Earth Club is a school-based environmental advocacy group.  This group aims to create a sense of community focusing our efforts on spreading awareness about sustainable choices and learning to tread softly on our earth. The club is open to anyone here at FHS who would like to get involved.

Please visit our website for more information: https://ouellettej85.wixsite.com/website

For more information, please visit our website: https://sites.google.com/rsu5.org/performingarts

Faculty advisor:  Dede Bennell, bennelld@rsu5.org

Interact is Rotary International’s service club for young people ages 12 to 18. Interact clubs are sponsored by individual Rotary clubs, which provide support and guidance, but they are self-governing and self-supporting. Each year, Interact clubs complete at least two community service projects, one of which furthers international understanding and goodwill.  FHS Interact is partnered with Freeport Rotary Club to promote:

• Developing leadership skills and personal integrity
• Demonstrating helpfulness and respect for others
• Understanding the value of individual responsibility and hard work
• Advancing international understanding and goodwill

Freeport High School's Interact Club meets Tuesday during Advisory and is open enrollment to all students.  We are committed to volunteerism and seek out projects and opportunities that serve local, national, and international needs.   Each Interact Club member is encouraged to perform 10 hours of community service each semester.

Faculty advisor: Erin Taylor, taylore@rsu5.org

Freeport High School Latin students participate in the Junior Classical League, a national organization for students of Latin.  The Maine chapter holds three events each year, where students can compete in academic, athletic, and artistic challenges, as well as meet other Latin students from around the state.  During our weekly Latin club meetings, we prepare for events, practice trivia, and talk about Roman history, mythology, and culture in order to deepen our knowledge of Latin in a social atmosphere.  

Faculty advisor:  Morgan Johnson, johnsonm@rsu5.org

The Math Team competes in the Pi-Cone South Math League which is a member of the Maine Association of Math Leagues. Results and more information can be found at the following websites: www.pi-cone.org or www.maml.net. Math team is open to all interested students.

Faculty advisor: Tim Grivois, grivoist@rsu5.org

Model United Nations is a club that prepares students to participate in the Model United Nations Conference held each May at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham. The club is open to all interested students. Students represent a country and its position on two global issues in a simulation of a Model United Nations Committee meeting. For example, a student might represent China on the Security Council and attempt to resolve nuclear issues in Iran and border conflicts in Kashmir or work on issues such as refugee camps and child soldiers on the United Nations High Commission on Refugees. Committee sessions are moderated by USM students.

In preparation for the 3-day conference attended by about 900 students from New England, students meet a couple of times during the fall semester for organizational purposes and then meet one night a week, (selected by the students) during the spring semester to learn parliamentary procedure, research their countries and positions, prepare position papers, and practice negotiations, speech making and resolution writing in a fun, collegial atmosphere. This is a great co-curricular activity for students interested in international affairs, global geography and honing skills that will make them globally aware and successful college students and citizens.

Faculty advisor: Dede Bennell, bennelld@rsu5.org

The National Honor Society is a national organization whose objectives are 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 the nation's secondary school students". Members attend regularly scheduled monthly meetings, engage in a variety of community service activities, and provide tutoring to members of the high school community.

To be considered for the society, juniors must have a cumulative grade point average of 93 after the first semester of their junior year. Students do not ask to apply. Instead, they await an invitation to provide information to be used by the local selection committee to support their candidacy for membership. Invitations to apply are emailed to students in March and selection notification letters go out in April.  The NHS induction ceremony takes place in May. All details of application (including the deadline) and selection process are detailed in the invitation letter.

Students who receive this invitation must complete the information packet and provide documentation of their participation in four areas: co-curricular activities, leadership positions, community service activities, and other community activities. This invitation is both a privilege and an honor. Receiving an invitation does not guarantee admission. Applications deadline is stated in letter.

Freeport High School National Honor Society Chapter Bylaws
Information Packet
National Honor Society Selection Process

Please visit our website for more information: https://sites.google.com/a/rsu5.org/fhs-senior-projects/

The Student Council is responsible for organizing and running spirit weeks and school-wide spirit assemblies during the school year. The group also hosts Student Summits when needed to discuss school-wide issues with the administration. The students involved represent their graduation class. To be a member of the Student Council a nomination form must be completed followed by an election, the elected students serve on the Student Council. 

The Student Mentor Program consists of juniors and seniors who possess strong communication skills, are reliable, have a positive attitude toward school and school activities, and are able to guide and support all freshmen (transfer and exchange students as well) in their transition to Freeport High School. Each 9th grader is paired with an 11th or 12th grade mentor who provides friendship, guidance, and support as students navigate new and challenging circumstances.The ultimate goal of the program is to provide each incoming freshman, transfer student, and foreign exchange student with a friendly face for the first day of school as well as a mentor for the remaining part of the school year.

Within the Student Mentor Program, there is also a Mentor Council. The Mentor Council is a group of 4-5 seniors who will be second year mentors. This group helps create, organize, and lead mentor/mentee events and are willing to commit to an extra meeting a month (during advisory).  

Faculty advisors: Halie Goodspeed, goodspeedh@rsu5.org

The Tech Team is designed for students passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The club focuses on exploring STEM topics and skills of student interest not taught in class curriculum along with discussing how to encourage inclusivity and promote diversity in STEM fields. 

Faculty advisors: Charles Andreson, andresonc@rsu5.org and Lisa Blier, blierl@rsu5.org

The Clarion is Freeport High School's premier art & literary magazine. It is a publication written, edited, designed, and produced by students. Student writing consists of short works of fiction, poetry, and essays. Student artwork consists of paintings, drawings, sculpture, and photography. Throughout the school year, students design contests and initiatives that inspire schoolwide creativity as well as crafting material for the magazine. One volume is published each year, and new members are always welcome.

Please visit the yearbook website for more information: https://sites.google.com/a/rsu5.org/yearbook/